I think we also agree that dropping M42 mount was the
right choice for Pentax. The bayonet mount is much
easier (faster) to use, imo. And I'm not sure you can
make M42 AF lenses&bodies...
Alex Sarbu
--- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Actually, the M42 mount was smaller and harder to
> operate.
> The FD mount was about as easy as any other bayonet,
> and I never had
> problems with the breech lock, although I did find
> that the camera
> wanted to be sitting on it's back when mounting
> lenses.
>
> Agreed on dropping the FD mount being the right
> choice. It was, i
> fact, the only choice, but it was a huge gamble for
> them.
>
> William Robb
>
>
>
>
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