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Two reasons to stay with the KS1...
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Mike Hiran
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It does seem like a very compact combination with the limiteds. Never got a chance to hold one though so I can't speak to other traits like ergo, handling, and sound.
SoCalWill
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Pentax K-S1 vs Canon SL1 would be an interesting comparison in weight vs performance..
The sound is the only thing bad about this combo: dental drill buzz of the autofocus and obnoxious mirror slap.
Never tried Canon SL1, can't compare.
SoCalWill
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Two fewer megapixels, but 150 grams lighter in a very slightly smaller package..
The Pentax has better megapixels, better viewfinder, IBIS and illuminated controls
SoCalWill
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The IBIS and lack of an AA filter pretty much settles it, it's impressive that Pentax can do that much in such a small package.
Pentax uses Sony sensors that are better by design than Canon's and can get better IQ from them than Sony can.
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Don't forget and Limiteds - in keeping with the small and excellent theme. Outstanding image quality, all 49mm threads so you only need 2-3 filters for all of them, and they are remarkably small.The Pentax has better megapixels, better viewfinder, IBIS and illuminated controls
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Limited lenses are proof that primes don't need to weigh a kilo and cost a 4-digit amount to be excellent!Don't forget and Limiteds - in keeping with the small and excellent theme. Outstanding image quality, all 49mm threads so you only need 2-3 filters for all of them, and they are remarkably small.The Pentax has better megapixels, better viewfinder, IBIS and illuminated controls
Not if you have the fantastic DA 20-40 Limited, it has a DC motor. The only Limited that is WR but the KS1 is not WR. The 20-40 has superb IQ and lightweight. This along with the HD DA15mm is usually all I bring.
Weather sealing is one of the reasons I got into Pentax and bought a K30 back in 2012, only slighty bigger and heavier than KS1. Ironically water did get in behind the LCD screen and destroyed it. Pentax replaced it with a brand new K30 even after the warranty expired!!!! Big thumbs up!!!
I am not WR myself and don't shoot in bad weather. I am a sunny ISO100 kinda guy, I used to shoot with Sigma cameras, if you know what I mean
SoCalWill
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Well you don't always get to choose..
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Fair enough but the WR also keeps the fine dust out. There is a beach up north from me which has the tiniest sand, usually windy and it gets in everywhere (inside the ears, up your nose, inside your mouth). It is a good spot for the Aurora Borealis.I am not WR myself and don't shoot in bad weather. I am a sunny ISO100 kinda guy, I used to shoot with Sigma cameras, if you know what I mean
WR should also survive an accidental dunk in water which nearly happened last week photographing in the middle of a shallow rapid river, I used the 20-40 instead of 15mm just in case.
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