P�l Jensen schrieb: > I also originally believed that the *ist and *ist D was fully compatible but was told that only lenses with electroning contacts will work fully on the *ist.
Well, of course you need electronic contacts to have the camera works fully with the lens (i.e. including program modes)
> This was due to the fact that they are regarded as entry level
> and therefore full, compatibilty isn't such a great deal for the target group.
> The have removed the aperture coupling for space/price reasons.
> Its functionality is like on the MZ-60. This is for the *ist.
> The *ist D may have different specifications.
You write as if this were fact., however there is not a single proof that things are as you say. On the other hand we do have Pentax press releases claiming the compatibilty of the *ist with K lenses, and I have been told by a good source at Pentax Germany that the *ist IS compatible with K- and M-series lenses. Others have reported likewise from other sources.
One more thought: Maybe we are all right, and the *ist works with K- and M-lenses, but only with stop-down metering?
In another message P�l Jensen wrote: > Of course, it might be that my information is wrong > but I would not preorder the *ist if you plan to > use K and M lenses with it.
Yes, someone please get that camera into his hands and give us some 1st hand experience!
Arnold
