RRP: £499.99
Price: £349.98 FREE UK delivery.
You Save: £150.01 (30%)
Overall rating:
89%
Features: 90%
Design: 85%
Performance: 90%
Value: 90%
Image Quality: 90%
Pros:
AF performance particularly fast with central AF points; Anti alias filter simulator is welcome; Excellent viewfinder
Cons:
Central control dial too stiff; Design not to everyone’s taste
Product:Pentax K-S1 Review Manufacturer: Pentax Price as reviewed:£469.00
Pentax K-S1 What Digital Camera Review
Pentax K-S1 Review – Verdict
Although it’s hard to escape the unconventional looks of the K-S1, and nor should you, to asses it’s merits in the entry- to mid-range DSLR market it’s worth considering it apart from those for a second.
On the whole it’s a model which impresses. The AF speed is up there with the best in class, while the viewfinder is also much better than a lot of equivalent models.
Although the handling does have a few issues, such as the poorly designed control dial, the angular handgrip actually provides a good hold on the camera when out shooting.
The model also boasts an impressive sensor which, thanks to the absence of an optical low pass filter, delivers a great amount of detail.
So, if you the design isn’t for you and you can manage to put it to one side you’ll get your hands on a very good DSLR. Who knows, you might even find a colour combination to your liking!
