On 1/25/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Scott Loveless wrote: > > Howdy gang! > > > > Has anyone had an opportunity to compare manual focusing on an *istD > > or K10D vs. a DL or K100D? I've been playing around with M42 and M > > lenses on the K100D and find that it's viewfinder is atrocious. I'm > > kinda curious as to how the others compare. > > > > I've used MF lenses on the *istD, Nikon D50 and K100D(the three DSLR's > I've owned). The D was the best, excellent viewfinder. The focus > confirmation is useless though, simply wouldnt lock on in a reasonable > timeframe. > > The D50 was the worst. Useless with a 50/1.4 or a fast telephoto like a > 180/2.8. Focus confirmation worked fine, but also wasn't up to fast/long > glass. Even with the DK-21M eyepiece magnifier (which works on the > Pentax units too) it wasn't up to MF glass. > > The K100D was closer to the D than the D50. Not ideal, but quite usable, > even if the viewfinder is a little small. Focus confirmation was the > best of the three. > > If you think the K100D's finder is bad, try a D50, D70 or DRebel. > Adam, that's exactly what I was looking for. I've honestly not been very impressed with the focus confirmation. Placing the camera on a tripod and focusing on a stationary object often returns focus confirmation a second time after moving the lens! While I have never tried a rebel, I have picked up a D50 just to have a peek (I put it right back down). The DK-21M sounds interesting. I may have to check that out.
While I can bear to part with my M series lenses (I'd rather not if I don't have to), the screw mount glass is something I will keep. Currently I'm leaning toward an *istD. I may also consider similarly priced alternates that can work with the M42 lenses, such as a Canon 10D. Thanks again! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
