Op Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:37:39 +0200 schreef Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

How does that help make a better photograph? If the camera/lens will focus where the photographer wants the focus to be, what difference does it make
if the camera knows the focusing distance?

The camera can use the information to make sure the flash will reach the subject. The camera might use the information to improve/fine tune matrix metering.

By the way, according to the KMP, F-lenses already communicate distance information. FA lenses only added mtf-data (individually determined for each lens, according to rumour), and of course powerzoom on some zooms.

[Original Message]
From: Dario Bonazza

Some years ago I've been confirmed by a Pentax designer that FA lenses
have
more advanced electronics, telling the camera the focusing distance
(among
other things). That's the reason for having FA-series prime lenses.

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Regards, Lucas

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