K-50 weather-resistant DSLR launched by Pentax

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PENTAX RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-50 digital SLR camera. Weather-resistant and dustproof, this compact, lightweight camera combines user-friendly operation, with a host of advanced shooting features usually found in high-end models.



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[Ian]

Re: K-50 weather-resistant DSLR launched by Pentax

I posted a link to this news on Facebook and it attracted almost five times more interest than the K-500. Weather-resistance is the key, methinks!

Ian

[Ian]

Re: K-50 weather-resistant DSLR launched by Pentax

Why aren't more cameras moisture and dust sealed like the K-50. OK I hear you say - expense - well, maybe but there are cheap cameras that are and lots of expensive ones that aren't.

Same goes for smartphones - I can only think of a couple of models from Panasonic and Motorola that will survive a dunking.

Ian

[Ian]

Re: K-50 weather-resistant DSLR launched by Pentax

How important would environmental-sealing be for you in your next choice of camera?

Ian