----- Original Message ----- From: "P�l Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Lenses without aperture rings (WAS: Re[2]: Lens compatibility in perspective)
> No it really isn't obvious. The obvious fact is that they have made "crippled" mount on what Pentax labels entry level bodies. This is nothing new: they did the same on entry level MZ-bodies. This did not mean that the MZ-3 and the MZ-S turned out likewise compromised. The problem is that the term "entry level" has so far incorporated bodies of extremely different specs and the entry level standard is rising (which is not good in this particular case) - the crippled mount is present both in the MZ-60 (basicly an interchangeable-lens-P&S) and in the *ist (a camera which easily competes against bodies like, say, F80 or Dynax 5 in terms of features). *ist D can also be called the entry level DSLR. I disagree with Pentax calling the *ist "entry level" - they may call it whatever they will but the specs alone say something else. And that means to me the "crippled mount" will be present in any future Pentax body except for the possible flagship. Much like in the Nikon camp... Regards Artur
