This is the key sentence, "Some functions may >not activate depending on the choice of lens."
The K lens is compatible in the sense that it can physically mounted. Metering is considered to be a function. People on this list never want to hear that "compatibility" can mean many different things (and thus nothing) unless defined. BR Matti Etelapera <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >From Pentax USA concerning the *ist D: > >"*Compatible lenses: K, KA, KAF, and KAF2 mount lenses; screw mount >lenses, 645, and 67 series lenses (adapter required). Some functions may >not activate depending on the choice of lens." > >Still it wouldn't surprise me if the production version of the *ist D >wouldn´t support K and M lenses in manual and Av mode. But the misleading >and insufficient information that Pentax has supplied us or anyone else >about the lens mount issue is very bad for their PR. Not to mention nerve >wrecking to K/M -lens users. How long can they continue underestimating >their users this way? > > -mte > > __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455
