My read on that is that if the custom function is set one way it behaves like a bottom end model - can't properly use K,M lenses. If set the other way it functions just like all the other program capable bodies - that is, aperture priority and manual are available.
Someone who is capable of reading about, understanding and setting custom functions will set it one way and use their olders lenses. Someone who has no clue what we are talking about will be required to use newer lenses. I don't see it as crippling. Bruce Thursday, February 20, 2003, 10:56:53 AM, you wrote: BD> Hi Alexander, BD> alexanderkrohe wrote: >> >> I am wondering too who brought this up. There is >> nothing in the press release that allows this >> conclusion: in contrast they explicitly state that the >> K-lenses are usable. BD> Probably I did. I read the following at www.dpreview.com and then at BD> Pentax USA: http://www.pentaxusa.com/news/news_display.cfm?pressid=149 BD> "Lens Mount Type - Metal, PENTAX KAF bayonet mount BD> Usable lenses - Pentax KAF2-(power zoom not available), KAF-, KA- BD> and K-mount lenses (Autofocus possible with KA- and K-mount lenses BD> using AF adapter). When the aperture ring is set at other than A BD> position, release lock or unlock selectable by Custom function No.17" BD> So, it is still my conclusion that the *ist will not support K and M BD> lenses. >> Seems to me that the break-down of the public >> education systems is world-wide phenomenon (oops not a >> political list you say ... ) BD> I'm pretty satisfied with my education, thank you very much! BD> Boz
