Hi Heiko, on 18 Feb 03 you wrote in pentax.list:
>Here we go: www.dpreview.com >They have released those FAJ lenses and the "world's smallest" SLR >*ist. Nothing for us... But it has some very nice features: --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Ultra-compact dimensions and functional design Measuring only 122mm wide, 84mm high and 63.5mm thick (4.8 x 3.3 x 2.5 inches) and weighing a mere 335 grams (11.8 oz.), the new *ist features the world's smallest in the 35mm autofocus SLR market. All controls are functionally positioned on the top and back panels for maximum ease of operation and accessibility. 2. High-precision 16-segment multi-pattern metering system with user- selectable spot and center-weighted modes The newly developed 16-segment multi-pattern metering system solves even the most complicated lighting conditions to produce beautifully exposure photographs, frame after frame. In addition to all-purpose multi-pattern mode, the *ist also offers spot and center-weighted modes to meet specialized applications. 3. Sophisticated 11-point autofocus system with cross-shaped AF point selector and LED viewfinder indicator Thanks to the advanced SAFOX VIII phase-matching autofocus system, the *ist assures sharp, crisp focus on the subject, even under poor lighting conditions. Its newly developed 11-point AF sensor constantly monitors 11 different points in the image field and covers a wide area - both vertically and horizontally - to assure optimum focus. In addition to the "AUTO" mode - where the camera automatically selects the optimum focusing point - and the "SPOT" mode - where the focus area is narrowed down to a small area at the center of the image field - the *ist also offers the innovative "SELECT" mode, where the user can select one of 11 AF sensor points using the cross- shaped AF point selector on the back panel. What's more, the selected AF sensor point is confirmed by an LED pointer in the viewfinder. This sophisticated AF system also features the predictive autofocus function, which is automatically activated when the system detects subject motion and predicts the subject position at the moment of shutter release. This function even allows the photographer to shoot a few frames after the subject has moved out of the AF sensor field. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Regards, Heiko
