> The Pentax move to compact digital SLRs and high quality DA lenses > has gained them far more sales volume than they have lost. That's > quite obvious. It's their only chance at future profitability. > They're not going to be successful trying to satisfy a luddite minority.
If the lenses still had full frame capability and aperture rings they would gain even more sales. I could argue/discuss the point for hours but in the end what possible harm could be done by satisfying both parties and leaving the aperture ring in place? John John Whittingham Technician "you can't be optimistic with a misty optic" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
