On Fri, 20 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Oct 20, 2006, at 8:52 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: > >> On the ethical side and comparison with Canon that we discussed >> yesterday, the bottom-line is that Canon users got something from the >> change of register (let alone mount). Pentax users got nothing from >> the removal of the aperture simulator. >> >> As I have said in the past, I understand the need for progress, so I >> am OK with the prospect of the SSM lenses not having a shaft-AF >> system, because there is clearly something in it for us. There is >> nothing in it for the user from the removal of the aperture simulator. > > Buyers of Pentax DSLR bodies obtain a lower priced body with more > relevant features and higher quality as a consequence of dispensing > with artifacts no longer needed for their operation. I consider that > a plus.
Are you suggesting that you are using all the features of each of your cameras? If not, please don't isolate the particular artifact in your (non) quest for a cheaper body. Thanks! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
