P�l Consider a previous recent discussion on this list about the inaccuracy of some lenses in the "A" position. Consider for a moment that fact that bodies that do NOT support the older K lense also will not have the invaluable tool(IMHO) of switching to the old reliable manual aperature settings for a better exposure error range in centerweighted & spot metering. Unless Pentax can come up with a fix for this in to be released bodies there is an inherent problem. I believe one member commented that Pentax is aware of this problem. I believe our on list tests confirmed it was not just a couple of bodies affected as was originally acknowledged(PZ-1 & PZ-1p) but others as well bringing one to the conclusion that the defect is not in the bodies but rather in the lenses themselves. This proved to be hit and miss with 3rd party lenses and Pentax lenses with no set pattern of an average of 1/2 stop off on lenses in the "A" mode. The accuracy of the test performed by the various member of this list including myself could of course be questioned.
If our test are accurate it would seem that lenses in the FA(not sure on this one with out looking back, F , & KA catagories are afflicted making the decision not to support K & screw mount lenses an extremely limiting thing since compatibility with these lenses could also be questioned. Taz > I think you're overestimating the "value" of K and M lens compatibility. Although the marketing value of compatibility of lenses dating back to the sixties may be significant; like "we make the only DSLR that can use 40 year old lenses", I think the value is mostly symbolic. Being around PDML for awhile now I cannot but notice that those who "collect" K and maybe M lenses are mostly those who haven't bought a new Pentax product in 20 years, if ever. They are happy with photo gear from that particular era and prefer it to modern gear. Very few of them will ever buy a DSLR. Among those who are indeed present Pentax customers and own and use K and M lenses (probably very few), few will actually want to use these lenses with their K and M lenses. I believe that many when buying their first DSLR will buy a camera/system that fit their needs and preferences before a camera that fits their lenses. I simply believe that many with old lenses will use digital as an opportunity to buy ! > new lenses. > I'm sure many disagree with this but I'm certain that the numbers of owners of K and M lenses that are going to buy a new DSLR is limited indeed. > > P�l > > > > >
