I'd have opted for the K-series lenses m'self. It's interesting to note that no one asked about the conditions - dry, dusty, wet, cold, extreme heat. What sort of harsh conditions might be encountered? Are there some feature that certain bodies have that might make them better suited to one or more of these situations.? Would a camera that didn't need batteries be a better choice for extreme cold? Mountain bike trekking implies rugged, jarring terrain. Might it be a good idea to tighten screws and nuts and bolts before, and maybe even during the trip?
Shel > [Original Message] > From: E.R.N. Reed > >A Pentax LX and a set of fast A series primes are as tough as any camera > >reasonably should be. > > > > > You don't think the M series lenses are tougher? For some reason, I > always assumed they were. Perhaps because of the metal.
