----- Original Message ----- From: "Alin Flaider" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Christian" <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 3:29 PM Subject: Re: Digital MZ-5n
> > Christian, > > Can you use the ist d for an extensive period without resorting to > the LCD back? I doubt so. That was my point. Again, have you used one? I had one for 2 years. I used the LCD to format the CF cards (which wouldn't be neccessary if I deleted the images in the PC). Everything else I needed was controled with the 2 wheelie thingies or the command dial. The metering modes are set via a 3-way switch. don't doubt it till you try it. :-) > > BTW, I too prefer dials. [Why can't they make an MX digital!? With > all these variations on the *ist theme an MX-D will surely fit in > the r&d budget]. This was my original point when I switched to Canon. Pentax have lost their way. :-( Christian