The new APS-C silhouette speculation thread

**RGlasel** · 03-20-2019, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Something like this landmark design?

I probably shouldn't comment unless I actually had one of these in my hands, but that's unlikely to ever happen, so here goes. This is quite possibly the worst camera design ever from an ergonomic standpoint (it looks like you have to hold it like a Polaroid SX-70, with an even worse layout for various controls). What kind of mad scientist decided to put the top LCD on top of the lens? Sort of the AMC Pacer of cameras.

**BigMackCam** · 03-20-2019, 03:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

A wasted effort for those of us with monocular vision.

Originally posted by Binocular Viewfinder

Yes, quite true...

... and yet, thoroughly inconsiderate for those of us with trinocular vision.

When, oh when, will camera manufacturers wake up and smell the coffee?? I may as well cover up my third eye completely, for all the good it does me...

**monochrome** · 03-20-2019, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

If the "silhouette" is like previously "leaked" bodies than it might reveal that the branding is "Ricoh" rather than "PENTAX".

@We already have a 10,000 post discussion about that.

stevebrot · 03-20-2019, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

I probably shouldn't comment unless I actually had one of these in my hands, but that's unlikely to ever happen, so here goes. This is quite possibly the worst camera design ever from an ergonomic standpoint (it looks like you have to hold it like a Polaroid SX-70, with an even worse layout for various controls). What kind of mad scientist decided to put the top LCD on top of the lens? Sort of the AMC Pacer of cameras.

It was held like a pair of binoculars.

Steve

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03-20-2019, 03:28 PM	#91
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by stevebrot Something like this landmark design? I probably shouldn't comment unless I actually had one of these in my hands, but that's unlikely to ever happen, so here goes. This is quite possibly the worst camera design ever from an ergonomic standpoint (it looks like you have to hold it like a Polaroid SX-70, with an even worse layout for various controls). What kind of mad scientist decided to put the top LCD on top of the lens? Sort of the AMC Pacer of cameras.

03-20-2019, 03:33 PM - 1 Like	#92
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by reh321 A wasted effort for those of us with monocular vision. Originally posted by Binocular Viewfinder Yes, quite true... ... and yet, thoroughly inconsiderate for those of us with trinocular vision. When, oh when, will camera manufacturers wake up and smell the coffee?? I may as well cover up my third eye completely, for all the good it does me...

03-20-2019, 03:37 PM - 1 Like	#93
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Not a Number If the "silhouette" is like previously "leaked" bodies than it might reveal that the branding is "Ricoh" rather than "PENTAX". @We already have a 10,000 post discussion about that.

03-20-2019, 03:41 PM	#94
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by RGlasel I probably shouldn't comment unless I actually had one of these in my hands, but that's unlikely to ever happen, so here goes. This is quite possibly the worst camera design ever from an ergonomic standpoint (it looks like you have to hold it like a Polaroid SX-70, with an even worse layout for various controls). What kind of mad scientist decided to put the top LCD on top of the lens? Sort of the AMC Pacer of cameras. It was held like a pair of binoculars. Steve