It's better compatibility than anyone else offers, (but it could be
better). If you're looking for that you have nowhere else to go.
Jim Apilado wrote:
If I were looking to spend money on a dslr, I'm not sure if knowing I could
use older K-mount or M-42 lenses on a *D, DS, or DL would make me want to
gravitate to Pentax.
One of the complaints expressed when the *ist D came out was the inability
to use older Kmount lenses on it like one could with say the PZ1-p.
I think some PDMLers are still reluctant to buy a digital Pentax SLR because
of this lack of "instant" compatibility with older K mount lenses. The
"green button" firmware has eliminated a lot of the grumbling, and many
have purchased the *ist D and newer models because of this.
Jim A.
From: Pancho Hasselbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:36:06 +0200
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: praising pentax
Resent-From: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Resent-Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:36:25 -0400
Hi group,
recently one of the most important german sites about digital
photography published an article (third one in a series) about using MF
lenses on Pentax DSLR bodies:
http://www.digitalkamera.de/Tip/28/91.htm
I thought I'd let you know even if not so many might be familiar with
german language, maybe babelfish will help those deeper interessed.
In short terms:
The K mount is praised for it's consistency over time. The details about
the various evolutions are well explained, as well as the functions the
different mount type lenses offer.
The (nearly unique) 1.7 AF TC is mentioned as an esy way to put AF to
any lens.
Trap focus with MF glass is described, as well as the possibility of
mounting any M42 lens.
The ease of use of the Pentax bodies with any MF glass concerning
metering and <rim shot>: flash use is very positively described, it
seems as if not all DSLRs offer TTL flash with MF glass.
Lans not least, the _very_ good and bright pentaprisms (and the one
p-mirror) are praised, which is repeatd in the "conclusions" box, as
well as the user interchangeable focusing screens.
All in all, I was quite happy to read such a favourable and well
researched review about a less regarded aspect of DSLR cameras, that
hopefully tells many people and potential DSLR buyers how good Pentax
bodies are, in terms that are not about MPix rave, weight, size etc.
Pancho
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When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
