Mirrorless Forums Launched: A sister forum

Adam · 07-22-2010, 01:28 PM

For those who think SLRs just don't cut it: Mirrorless Camera Forums Home

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Adam · 07-22-2010, 03:26 PM

A database of mirrorless cameras and lenses has also been set up: MirrorlessForums.com Mirrorless Camera and Lens Review Database - Item Listings Enjoy the listings of mirrorless gear!

Adam · 07-24-2010, 06:56 AM

Thread is now sticky.

Adam · 08-02-2010, 03:05 AM

Doing better than the last site, it seems

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**Tad1952** · 10-05-2014, 11:16 PM

I recently returned from a four week cycle ride across the Tibetan 'plateau' (a misnomer if ever there was) at altitudes of 3900 to 5260m. Not wishing to add my Pentax K3 to my weight I took a Lumix DMZ-TC30, which I have used elsewhere on moderately adventurous trips with only minor issues of reliability. However, early on in Tibet the LCD screen on the DMZ-TC30 became crazed following a descent by bike from 5010m to about 4500m. The LCD screen subsequently deteriorated further to become very faint and useless to compose or review photographs. The camera continued to work fine, as I verified by viewing the SD card on a PC, but I had negligible control over the camera or ability to compose photographs.
I mentioned this issue to a professional photographer, who confirmed that LCD screens were liable to blow with pressure changes. Needless to say I shall not be looking at cameras without an optical viewfinder in choosing a compact replacement.
I raise this matter, as some posts in the general and camera specific threads concerning mirrorless on this forum appear to believe mirrorless is the future. I have no evidence that the problem I encountered applies to any Pentax mirrorless camera, but the issue may be worth considering.

07-22-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Mirrorless Forums Launched: A sister forum For those who think SLRs just don't cut it: Mirrorless Camera Forums Home Enjoy Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-22-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	A database of mirrorless cameras and lenses has also been set up: MirrorlessForums.com Mirrorless Camera and Lens Review Database - Item Listings Enjoy the listings of mirrorless gear! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-24-2010, 06:56 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Thread is now sticky. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-05-2014, 11:16 PM	#5
Tad1952 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 30	I recently returned from a four week cycle ride across the Tibetan 'plateau' (a misnomer if ever there was) at altitudes of 3900 to 5260m. Not wishing to add my Pentax K3 to my weight I took a Lumix DMZ-TC30, which I have used elsewhere on moderately adventurous trips with only minor issues of reliability. However, early on in Tibet the LCD screen on the DMZ-TC30 became crazed following a descent by bike from 5010m to about 4500m. The LCD screen subsequently deteriorated further to become very faint and useless to compose or review photographs. The camera continued to work fine, as I verified by viewing the SD card on a PC, but I had negligible control over the camera or ability to compose photographs. I mentioned this issue to a professional photographer, who confirmed that LCD screens were liable to blow with pressure changes. Needless to say I shall not be looking at cameras without an optical viewfinder in choosing a compact replacement. I raise this matter, as some posts in the general and camera specific threads concerning mirrorless on this forum appear to believe mirrorless is the future. I have no evidence that the problem I encountered applies to any Pentax mirrorless camera, but the issue may be worth considering.