My understanding is that the *ist may be, as you say, a "crippled" mount. However the *istD is as fully compatible as a PZ-1p. IMO, although the *ist and *ist D share the same chassis, they are as different as a ZX-60 and an ZX-5n. I'm intrigued by the small size and the ability to use readily available AA batteries without resorting to a bulky grip, especially as compared to the competition.
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "P�l Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 5:15 PM Subject: Re: New guy has *ist questions... > Bill wrote: > > > > Full functionality, no. ALL PENTAX LENSES are usable, with the same > > restrictions as K, M, and 645 and screwmount lenses have on the newer > > bodies. In other words, all Pentax lenses will work as well on the *ist > > models as they do on the PZ-1p and MZ-S. Consider it confirmed to this > > extent. > > > I was thinking of the fact that the *ist was designed without the mechanical coupling. It will only meter with lenses with electrical contacts. Still, it might changed but it was originally designed withn a "crippled" mount due to its entry level status. > > P�l >
