Samsung APS-C DSLR System

Here's an interesting one - a response to the Micro Four Thirds system with a new lens mount.

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/new_interchangeable_lens_system_compac...

I would have prefered a small digital body that can take the Pentax lenses I have already - be it SLR or not (preferably SLR).

Surely it's possible by now to have one that can be smaller than the *ist DS? The P30 was smaller and that was a full-frame SLR. Why does digital have to mean so much more bulk?

The camera as a whole needn't be very big even with a Pentax DA 18-55mm. With a pancake, it could be almost pocket-sized.

There are enough compact cameras on the market already for those who want someting MUCH smaller.

I do like handling the K10D, but a smaller camera as well that takes the same lenses would be great for travelling.

It's the in-body shake reduction that causes the bulk. And the four batteries.

G

The digital models without SR were still larger than the smallest film SLRs.

A small lithum ion battery could be used, even if the capacity was smaller than what we're used to with the K10D.

I think there must be more to it than that, and hope there is the will to make smaller proper dSLRs if it is technically possible.

By "proper", I mean ones that can take Pentax lenses

New smaller Pentax body is coming at Photokina - as I said in the other post already. That should make you happy!



Nathan