Re: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats and Partial CoverageLenses)

[Arnold Stark]

As one of those who have had opportunities to hold and try the *ist D 
repeatedly I would like to say that the look, the feel and the user 
interface of the *ist D are really really nice. I had similar feelings 
when I first tried  the MZ5N, but the *ist D looks and feels a lot more 
more solid. The design of the *ist may lack anything sensational except 
size, but I would advise everybody to hold and try the *ist D before 
calling it ugly. I am absoultely happy with the design!

It is only the compatibilty issue of course which makes me wait and see 
for something better. However, yesterday I was able to try and confirm 
that the *ist D works with K lenses that are disengaged and then turned 
15° anti-clockwise. The lens sits still firmly, the aperture is closed 
to the selected value, of course, the camera meter really works in AV 
mode, and the shutter speed is selected according to the selected 
aperture. However, the danger of dropping the lens is there, and I am 
not going to drill holes into the mount of the lens for another locking 
position, so I still ask for better compatibilty.

Arnold