----- Original Message ----- From: "chibitul smecher" Subject: *istD and older lenses
> Hi, I am not locked into any system, and I am considering a dSLR. I > think -and here please correct me if I am wrong!!!- that *istD is the > most compatible with older lenses. Canon (10d) doed not work with FD > lenses, and Nikon (D70) does not meter with manual linses. What about > *istD? I understand that there are some limitations, but you could use > manual lenses, right? althouhg the *istD is not quite cheap, I hope to > save on glass on eBay. please advice. Thanks! > The istD with version 1.1 firmware (available from any Pentax website) will function with all Pentax lenses from the screw mount era to the modern lenses. With pre A series bayonet lenses, the camera must be used in manual exposure mode, although exposure metering and setting is automatic. The Pentax website of your choice will explain it more succinctly than I have in the firmware upgrade instructions. William Robb
