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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-28-2010, 02:42 PM
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Actually, most DSLR's don't have the split prism. Even the higher end ones. The split prism was really used as a focusing aid, and with the advent of auto-focus, the manufacturers felt that there was no need to include split prisms in newer DSLR's.
This is not a deficiency with your camera, and to be honest, isn't considered to be a deficiency at all.
However, all's not lost. You can purchase aftermarket split prisms to swap out of your K110d. If you take off your lens and look up at the focusing screen, you'll see that it's held in with a handy latch. No need to MacGyver anything, it's designed to be popped out very easily. You can look on ebay for third party focusing screens or you can check out the popular Kat's eyes screens. Just be careful of introducing stray bits of dust.
Hope this helps.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-13-2009, 03:12 PM
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This is one of my favorite cameras. In ways it is superior to my K10D. I actually prefer this camera to the K10D.
Lower resolution is not a problem for me with a higher quality lens than most kit lenses.
Lack of shake reduction is not an issue as any high quality work I do is shot from some type of pod or mount along with a remote shutter release.
Rain and weather resistance is easily and inexpensively handled with a simple Rain Sleeve.
No "hot pixels" or "Christmas Lights" as the k10D is prone to. IMO not nearly as noisy at any ISO as the K10D.
AA battery power. No specialized battery so if you forget your spares you can get batteries for it anywhere.
For the price these are now available at you just cannot beat them!
Taken with a K110D on a tripod with an inexpensive Pentax FAJ 28-80mm zoom:
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