I would be remiss, and out of character, if I didn't point out that you can get everything you want, except MLU, in the FM3a. Even retains a full range of shutter speeds without batteries. No, I didn't buy one yet.
Bruce --- Tim Engel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > BTW, all this goes directly to the message thread on creating a MX2A or > something equivalent. Designing, tooling and manufacturing a NEW true > mechanical camera would be cost prohibitive in today's manufacturing > world... IMHO. A practical alternative might be all MANUAL input functions > similar to the MX, but executed with electronics. Manual input, not > mechanical function... it would still need batteries. :-( No > automation, no logic... you make every control input selection. Just a > good meter, accurate electronically timed shutter, large, bright, > informative viewfinder, DOF, MLU, and self timer packaged in a compact, > sturdy metal body with knobs rather than buttons. Would TTL flash be > inconsistent with the goal?? All that might be feasible at a marketable > price. (?? Start with an MZ-s and delete ALL the smart functions/ logic > ??) Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
