> > From: Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/11/02 Thu AM 03:13:33 GMT > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #1 > > Ken, thanks very much again. We are in your debt. > > "Q: 'K10D can utilize the built-in SSM lenses, i.e., DA* lenses. Does > this mean faster AF speed?' > "A: 'I do not believe Pentax¹s AF has been slow even on the current > lenses. Mechanical noise during AF might give impression of slow AF, but > it is on par with competitions using the benchmark test. On top of > this, SSM lenses will provide smoother and quieter operation.'" > > He was given the opportunity to claim that SSM would be faster, and he > didn't bite. So the only advantage is that it will be quieter. >
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