Joseph Tainter wrote: > Ken, thanks very much again. We are in your debt. > > "Q: 'K10D can utilize the built-in SSM lenses, i.e., DA* lenses. Does > this mean faster AF speed?' > "A: 'I do not believe Pentax¹s AF has been slow even on the current > lenses. Mechanical noise during AF might give impression of slow AF, but > it is on par with competitions using the benchmark test. On top of > this, SSM lenses will provide smoother and quieter operation.'" > > He was given the opportunity to claim that SSM would be faster, and he > didn't bite. So the only advantage is that it will be quieter. > > Joe >
He does indicate elsewhere that the K10D will be faster than the K100D, due to the higher voltage batteries. What this seems to indicate is that SSM will be as fast as the already improved K10D AF. And note that this would be in comparison to the K100D, which has faster AF than the *ist's. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
