Pentax K-m Beginners DSLR

Hoya Corporation Pentax Imaging Systems Division is announce the launch of the Pentax K-m digital SLR camera. Designed primarily for beginning digital SLR photographers, this new entry-class model offers simplified, user-friendly operation, and an easy-to-maneuverer compact, lightweight body. The Pentax K-m was developed as an entry-class digital SLR camera offering simple, straightforward operation, making it possible for first-time digital SLR users and family photographers to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with little trouble or confusion.

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Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this new Pentax, James.
I read the Photokina report yesterday but am not clear on whether there has been a change of the sensor compared with the K10D and K20D.
As a K10D user I understand that the relatively slow AF with Pentax Digital SLRs is related to the sensors.
Quite a gray area for me.
Fast AF for BIF is a high priority for me.
Ian Mc

Ian,
Here is a link to the K-m specs and features.
http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2008/200819_s.html
http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/20...9.html#feature

Thanks James.
As still a fairly newcomer to digital have not understood relationship between sensors and auto focus.
Just found this on the web which might help raise the mist for others like me. !!!!
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tut...-autofocus.htm
Cheers: Ian Mc

Sensors?

Imaging sensors or AF sensors?

Aha the fog lifts slowly !!!!
Cheers James.
Great thread on AF sensors in my other recent post.
Ian Mc