----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
>> Brandan opined: > >> It's definitely a frustration. I wish that the >> engineers would think more in terms of making the new >> technology as similar to the old as possible. > > > Except the thumbwheels are better than the aperture control on the > lens. With two thumbwheels, like those on the *istD, one can adjust > either shutter or aperture while keeping both hands firmly on the > camera and a finger on the shutter. I shot for 30 years with aperture > rings. I've had no problem getting over them. I think you'll find > that you will adjust quickly and without effort to the new layout. I've pretty much come to the same conclusion. I would like to be able to use the aperture ring, but given the choice, with A lenses I would keep using the front wheel. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
