Why Pentax *ist (35mm) isn´t good?

I´m new in the forum, and it seems that the new Pentax *ist (35mm) is not a favourite among forum members. Can anybody explain me in a few words why? In other words, may I buy that camera, or the Nikon 75 or even the veteran Canon EOS 300 are better choices? I never had a AF camera (I own a Pentax

P30 vs. Super program (Super A)?

Thanks to everybody who answered my message about my old P30 camera. I´m new in the forum, and I like it a lot. Some of you recommended me to get a manual old Pentax Super Program (Super A here in Europe). Is the Super better enough to get it even having the P30? I like manual SLR, so I would go fo

P30 in 2003?

Hi! I own an old P30t as my main slr camera. I like manual photography; can anybody tell me if there´s another camera now in the market to buy similar to the P30? Pentax, if it´s possible. I would like to buy a new one, but manual (I hate AF...). Give me your opinion. Is the P30t "too much old fa