>Not an endearing review. He covers all the relevant points I think, both good and bad, but seems to do so from an unfavourable predisposition. Cant say any of his facts are incorrect, but everything seems tinged with bias, and I don't agree with many of his handling complaints which is purely subjective.
I think I am fairly unbaised (not being as pro-Pentax as many), and, yes, in my opinion it's a biased review. He says the *istD has nothing special to offer, then comments the metering is the best he's ever seen. Duh. I think that is something Pentax has always tended to excel in. Don't know that much about it, but it seems that way. So curious, I went to read the 10D review. Funny, in some ways the pictures of the *istD were in many ways better (which surprised me, actually). Or at least, they were definitely put to a harder test, a higher standard -- more light and dark and contrast. (BTW - I'm not that happy with either 10D or *istD -- just from what I am reading and seeing -- i.e. reaffirming that I think I am pretty unbiased.) Conclusion: I couldn't ever take this guy seriously. dpreview is better. Marnie aka Doe
