I shoot both the *ist-D and the *ist-Ds I find both to have their pusses and minuses. However they are essentially the same camera. I haven't much experience with later models, but I found all of the *ist-D[x] cameras and the K1xxD cameras that I handled to be essentially the same, for handling at least. The K10D until the K20D was released was in the same position as the *ist-D kind of a one off but a much larger camera, though in real terms the size difference between the *ist-D[x]/K1xxD and the K10D was about the same as between a MX and an LX. No the anomalous DSLR in the Pentax family is the one I have no hope of owning or even holding, the MR-52/MZ-D/K1D, (depending on which designation you prefer). Different materials, (titanium body shell?), different interface, (requires lenses with an aperture ring), full frame sensor, aperture simulator, very expensive, (in the $5000+ dollar range). Aiming more or less for the same market as the Leica 8M, where as the current offerings are aiming for working wedding photographers and experienced amateurs/semi pro photographers who want the most value for their money.
Roman Melihhov wrote: > Which Pentax DSLR's you consider as anomalous/awkward either by their > intent/design or features? Your input is appreciated. > > Roman. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 > 10:58 AM > -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
