On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:13:33 -0000, Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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. What a nitwit you are, Joe. You will always take the most negative interpretation. Perhaps he thought that a sensible audience would assume SSM would be faster as there would be no point in all that complexity just to reduce noise. John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
