If Pentax comes out with a "cheapie" dslr that will allow me to use my K and M lenses in the way that one can set for the *ist D I might be tempted to purchase the camera. The *ist D's high price should have meant that full compatibility was in the camera. Unlike some on the list I held back - and still am hesitant - in buying this camera. I've been a Pentax user since 1963 (still have my H-3). The most modern Pentax slr I own is the PZ1-p. I am happy that all my K and M lenses are fully compatible with that film camera. Also enjoy my original 645 Pentax.
Jim A. > From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:16:44 -0500 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: K/M on *istD > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:16:43 -0500 > > sounds like no continous aperture priority or open aperture > metering, just a 1-shot stop down metering/AE. while much better > than the initial offering, still not really a full support > of K/M lenses IMHO. Guess we'll have to wait for the "D2" > model to get back up to the 1975 technological levels of the "K" > film bodies..... > JCO > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michel Carr�re-G�e [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 12:57 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: > > > J. C. O'Connell a �crit: > >> Could someone please explain how the *istD "fix" for >> K/M lenses works? I dont see how it is possible to >> fully support the K/M lense's metering and aperture >> priority modes if there is no aperture cam sensor in the >> camera. >> > Set the body at M mode > ste the aperture ring to the desired value > Push the "green" button > the body close the diaphragm to preset aperture > then it take exposure metering, and set shutter speed to apropriate setting > the body re-open the diapragm to full aperture > > Michel >
