Scott Loveless wrote: > 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! >
Note the 10D/20D/30D finder is smaller than the *istD or K10D (it's the same coverage, but only .9x magnification instead of the .95x of the Pentax's) -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
