>>3042319>having accessible dials is ``retro bullshit''>>3042324>exposure controls being physically accessible being a memeNo one's talking about the preponderance of dials in OP's image. We're talking about the physical appearance and aesthetic. The needless separation on the nameplate to make it look like a separate piece of metal. The faux leather everywhere. Even the dial font looks ancient.
Extra dials don't make it look old. The outdated design does.
