<"Because someone is (at) Pentax is known (or at least believed :-) to read this discussion list, there's a tendency to imagine we're an important factor in the Pentax decision-making procedure.
I wonder if anyone on the list has any reason to believe this is true, at least from Pentax USA? I've been a follower of the list since back when Pentax "sponsored" the list and even then never got an inkling they paid attention to us. I remember asking this of one of the higher ups @ Pentax USA and he said in so many words they had to take what Pentax Japan gave them. Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 2:40 PM Subject: Re: Caveman goes digital > > I agree. Because someone is Pentax is known (or at least believed :-) > to read this discussion list, there's a tendency to imagine we're an > important factor in the Pentax decision-making procedure. Personally > I think this is pretty much wishful thinking - I'm not sure I'd want > to be thought responsible for many of the decisions coming from Pentax. > > But if we're going to claim credit, then I'd just like to remind the > list members that I described *exactly* the technique Pentax now use > (right down to suggesting which button to use) back when we were first > discussing the *ist-D, as the best that could be achieved in firmware. > > > > It's hard to say. The upgrade may have been in response to complaints > > here and elsewhere, it may have been an oversight, or just a matter of > > continuing development. In any case, I'm very pleased with the *istD. I > > can produce very nice 12 x 18 prints if I shot RAW and res-up in > > PhotoShop CS during RAW conversion. > > Paul > > On Aug 8, 2004, at 11:02 AM, Caveman wrote: > > > > > Thanks, I was not aware of the firmware update. How did this happen, > > > did PDML send to Pentax headquarters a commando that banged them in > > > the head with tripods and 600mm lenses ? > > > > > > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > >> All of your pentax lenses are useable on the *istD. I have some FA > > >> lenses, but I prefer many of my K-series versions and shoot with > > >> them. The first release *istD did not have the necessary firmware to > > >> meter with K lenses. The new ones do, and they work fine. > > > > > >
