Ricoh introduces the multicolored and LED-lit Pentax K-S1

After releasing a long line of reserved DSLR camera bodies like the Pentax K-3, Ricoh has flipped its script and introduced the self-illuminated Pentax K-S1.While most street photographers would cover up lights on their camera, the Pentax K-S1 features a string of green LEDs along its boxy grip as well as an illuminated ring around the shutter button.Supposedly these light will change color depending on what the camera is doing any any give point. When taking photos the camera's lights will turn green, meanwhile, shooting video will cause the camera to glow red.Looks aside, the new Pentax K-S1 features a newly developed 20.12Mp CMOS sensor with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 102,800. The camera is also capable of a maximum shutter speed of 1/6000-second, plus 5.4fps in continuous shooting mode.On the back users will find a 3-inch, 920k dot LCD screen as well as an optical viewfinder featuring an 100-percent field of view at 0.95x magnification.All the colors of the rainbowAs with all of Ricoh's multicolored DLSRs, the Pentax K-S1 will come in 12 different color variations. The rainbow-colored variants include Black, Blue and White to more artistic combinations such as Dawn Purple and Denim Blue. No matter what color users pick the Pentax K-S1 will be available by mid-September for £549.99 (about $911, AU$976) body only. Alternatively users could pick up the camera kitted with the SMC DA L 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens for £599.99 (about $994, AU$1,065). For £679.99 (about $1,127, AU$1,207) users could also purchase the camera with the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens as well as the SMC DA L 50-200mm f4-5.6 AL lens.Which is the best DSLR on the market?

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