Nikon just launched a new entry level camera with 24MP! (Bulky as usual!). I have never advocated increasing the pixel count when the minimum can do the job nicely but majority of the new market will be expected to be non-DSLR-literate and will go for higher specs. Hence Pentax will have to meet that demand.
Just wondering if the K-r replacement is in the pipe line and what you hope it would feature (not FF please because this is still an entry level camera) that would keep it one step above the competition?
For me, phase detect, dedicated button and auto focus for video recording would be nice and of course, focus peaking too. Wouldn't it be great if you can do video recording using the optical finder and focus on the go ? And yes, the option to use AA batteries too unless they can make the camera much smaller by forgoing this option.
I would wish for a smaller body too but somehow, I think pentax will eventually slide something between the Q and K-01 in their future road map for a mirrorless lineup, so will avoid cannibalisng their own products. But one with a bigger sensor and a smaller body would be good anyway.
Just wondering if the K-r replacement is in the pipe line and what you hope it would feature (not FF please because this is still an entry level camera) that would keep it one step above the competition?
For me, phase detect, dedicated button and auto focus for video recording would be nice and of course, focus peaking too. Wouldn't it be great if you can do video recording using the optical finder and focus on the go ? And yes, the option to use AA batteries too unless they can make the camera much smaller by forgoing this option.
I would wish for a smaller body too but somehow, I think pentax will eventually slide something between the Q and K-01 in their future road map for a mirrorless lineup, so will avoid cannibalisng their own products. But one with a bigger sensor and a smaller body would be good anyway.
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