10-13-2014, 09:42 AM
Just take a Pentax camera, and you'll see how it can be done better. 
I agree that the K-S1 is not the best example, though. Actually I wouldn't buy it nor recommend, there are better choices in Pentax-land.
Regarding styling, we have a shapeless blob (Canon) compared with a camera which actually looks pretty decent. I saw them both, the LEDs are nowhere near as bad as they're made to be, they're actually functional, they're not the most prominent feature of the camera - and they can be disabled. Sorry, it's still a win for Pentax. The accusations of lacking taste is quite tasteless, by the way :p
The handling, I guess it's subjective. The K-S1 is definitely a step backwards from the current K-mount DSLRs - the grip is not as supportive, I'd rather lug around a K-3 - but it's not bad, and the controls are logically placed and easy to reach (unless you expect them to be like on a Canon). The mode wheel works just fine, however the 4-way buttons are harder to press.
OTOH I cannot comfortably hold an entry level Canon or Nikon. YMMV.
The AA filter simulator should have no issue up to 1/1000, and after that it doesn't stop working - it's efficiency is dropping. Don't consider it as effective as an optical AA filter, that's fine, but you should mention it when doing such comparisons.
I'm amazed (and admit not knowing it) they put mirror lock-up on the 100D; even if hidden as a custom function. A plus for the Canon, OK. But you wouldn't get either of them if you're looking for maximum image quality.
I agree that the K-S1 is not the best example, though. Actually I wouldn't buy it nor recommend, there are better choices in Pentax-land.Regarding styling, we have a shapeless blob (Canon) compared with a camera which actually looks pretty decent. I saw them both, the LEDs are nowhere near as bad as they're made to be, they're actually functional, they're not the most prominent feature of the camera - and they can be disabled. Sorry, it's still a win for Pentax. The accusations of lacking taste is quite tasteless, by the way :p
The handling, I guess it's subjective. The K-S1 is definitely a step backwards from the current K-mount DSLRs - the grip is not as supportive, I'd rather lug around a K-3 - but it's not bad, and the controls are logically placed and easy to reach (unless you expect them to be like on a Canon). The mode wheel works just fine, however the 4-way buttons are harder to press.
OTOH I cannot comfortably hold an entry level Canon or Nikon. YMMV.
The AA filter simulator should have no issue up to 1/1000, and after that it doesn't stop working - it's efficiency is dropping. Don't consider it as effective as an optical AA filter, that's fine, but you should mention it when doing such comparisons.
I'm amazed (and admit not knowing it) they put mirror lock-up on the 100D; even if hidden as a custom function. A plus for the Canon, OK. But you wouldn't get either of them if you're looking for maximum image quality.