>From: Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I think the slow AF of the *ist D is related to a rather weak focus motor, >not the optics. It seems to be equally slow no matter what lens is used. >The >AF of the MZ-S is much better - it works so fast, that the camera actually >moves in my hand when I press the shutter release half way down. The focus >motor is better/faster/stronger. I wish the *ist D worked this well. I >think >this is a stupid place for Petnax to save money, because of the marketing >issue.
Quite possible weaker AF motor was used for 2 reasons - keep the cost and the power consumption of the D/DS down. MZ/ZX bodies have weaker AF motor than the Z-1/Z-1p for the same reason. ===== Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
