> You could also build in a lever to activate 'stop down' on the lens so > that the *ist D could meter properly on pre-A lenses. Then everybody > would be (almost) happy!
I had actually considered that it could have a mechanical-to-electronic convertor built in, to allow full function from pre-A lenses, without even needing stop down metering. I had decided not to mention it so as not to start yet-another thread about how inconsistant that would be, and how pentax have screwed us all, etc, etc. But since you mentioned it.... :) Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday Director of Development, eyeon Software
