As one of those who have had opportunities to hold and try the *ist D
repeatedly I would like to say that the look, the feel and the user
interface of the *ist D are really really nice. I had similar feelings
when I first tried the MZ5N, but the *ist D looks and feels a lot more
more solid. The design of the *ist may lack anything sensational except
size, but I would advise everybody to hold and try the *ist D before
calling it ugly. I am absoultely happy with the design!
It is only the compatibilty issue of course which makes me wait and see
for something better. However, yesterday I was able to try and confirm
that the *ist D works with K lenses that are disengaged and then turned
15° anti-clockwise. The lens sits still firmly, the aperture is closed
to the selected value, of course, the camera meter really works in AV
mode, and the shutter speed is selected according to the selected
aperture. However, the danger of dropping the lens is there, and I am
not going to drill holes into the mount of the lens for another locking
position, so I still ask for better compatibilty.
Arnold
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