Originally posted by photoptimist Well it's not a DSLR, given the lack of a reflex mirror, OVF, and interchangable lens. They really should claim it's "mirrorless" -- sales would double!
Let's not jump to conclusions as so often happens here when new and exciting products are released. Whilst there's no OVF, we have no idea how the image is transferred to the screen before capture. Perhaps there's a reflex mirror system targeting an additional sensor for live view? I honestly don't know... but I'd like to think any manufacturer of
professional equipment knows more about their own cameras than we do.
Originally posted by photoptimist And a 7.6 mm lens! That's either fisheye lens or it's a sensor with a crop factor of maybe 4 to 7X. (Amusingly, the lens markings on the pictures of the camera claim it's a 9.88mm f/5 lens)
I really don't want to start another discussion on equivalence, here.
Professionals will understand the difference between the specifications and labelling on the lens - though I'll admit, for beginners and less-experienced enthusiasts, it could be a little confusing - but this camera isn't really aimed at them. What we should be focusing on is the red trim ring on the lens. Does anyone else see the similarity here with Pentax HD DA lenses? Coincidence? I think not...
Originally posted by photoptimist On the plus side, it's not a plus-size camera. At a petite 2" x 2" x 4" and only 220 grams, you could hang 10 of these around your neck with the supplied "rope" for less than the weight of a K-1 and 24-70 lens.
Though I'm uncertain as to the political correctness of such terms just now, I believe I'm right in saying this camera is aimed at
any professional - not just the "plus-size" ones. Let's not forget, there are many possible reasons for a person's physical size, and everyone is beautiful in his or her own way...