On 12/19/2010 5:41 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
I don't count it as luck. I count the SDM paranoia as being partly the result of web overexposure and a general "sky is falling" mentality. I could be wrong about that, but I believe it's at least a contributing factor. I've also read that a number of SDM lenses that were sent to Pentax service had the manual/autofocus switch in the wrong position or halfway between the two positions. Paul
Sky is not falling. One can be a Pentax shooter and shoot happily and merrily. You're right about the web overexposure though. Unless one has been visiting the same forum as one's peers for really long time (such as here) or unless one has met the other guy/gal in person (like this year in Chicago, e.g.), one cannot be sure of anything written on the web. Of course, if the other guy/gal provides a link to their blog or web site and you go there and see a real person doing real photography - you can trust them. Otherwise - it is mostly chitchat for chitchat sake. At least this is how it seems to me.
I haven't heard/read about halfway MF/AF switch, but that's entirely possible.
Like I said, one has to be /realistic/ about their gear. In particular, when a person here asks me what camera to buy, I often start with suggesting that they choose the brand that has the best service. It is because all brands have excellent gear but those who have better service in our country are obviously preferable. Nothing paranoid about it, rather pragmatic really. It is unfortunate (mostly for me) but for that very reason I am not going to buy any SDM lenses any time soon. And I am going to be suggesting caution to others as well. Nothing sucks more than buying a piece of gear and having to send it for repair soon thereafter been told that there is no reasonable ETA on parts or repair being performed. I reckon you would agree with me on that, Paul.
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