johnriley wrote:
So, long sighted? In that case, a traditional DSLR design seems the best option perhaps? Then the Dioptre adjustment can take care of the problem.

I recall my Dad used to have terrible problems with his cameras and glasses, all types unfortunately.

As for compacts, it's reading glasses or nothing with a back screen. I take the point, but so few cameras have a direct vision viewfinder and those that do have a very high price tag.

Blythman wrote:
I can give you a view from someone who hasn't upgraded.

I've been torn between either

a) getting another K5
b) getting a K30 for focus peaking
c) getting a K5II variant
d) sitting on my hands and waiting for whats next.

Stuck with d) at the moment. I'd have gone for a K5II (probably the s version), if they'd pushed the boat out and included focus peaking. As they didn't I'll wait and see what the next model offers. I can always buy one of the above if the next one doesn't meet my hopes.

ambient housewife wrote:
For Pentax, 'entry level' seems to mean that you do not get a wired remote socket or two dials and the top lcd panel. There are other bits too,

johnriley wrote:
I used to hate the viewfinders in "compact" 35mm cameras, so it beats me why anyone would want one.

We didn't hanker after a viewfinder with a Rollei TLR, which had a screen that you viewed at waist level. The new electronic screens are brighter and better than the Rollei.