Alan Chan wrote: > > I promise this will be my last question regarding my FA*200/2.8. :) > > When the focus ring was shifted from MF to AF, it will rotate for certain > amount before it was locked into position. However, as I rotate the focus > ring (AF position), the distance scale rotates too. I do not remember the > previous FA*200 did the same, and I think this behaviour also slow down the > AF speed. However, since I do not have another FA*200 to compare with, would > you guys test it out for me please? I have prepared a video clip which you > can see what I mean exactly (1MB). Thx!!! > > http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/FA200.mov > > regards, > Alan Chan >
I can't get the video clip to play on my system but I think I understand what you are saying. My FA*200 does not behave the way you describe that yours does. When the focus ring of mine is moved from MF to AF it will turn about 5 degrees in either direction before locking into position, but the distance scale does not rotate at all during this time. I hope you get better luck from Pentax in the future. It is hard to believe how some out of box failures pass final testing. I have seen some out of box failures at work that could not have worked when packaged at the factory. -- David S. Nature and wildlife photography http://www.sheppardphotos.com
