On Thu, 2004-04-15 at 16:49, John Francis wrote: > > > > >From what I read, saw and heard (I do not have a *ist-D yet) : > > > > 1. inboard flash advanced features : low speed synch + 2nd curtain synch > > (only possible with 360FGZ or 500FTZ if I ame correct). For instance the > > 300D has it. > > Really? I'm amazed that a low-powered flash gives out enough light > to be usable in high-speed-flash mode. Not that marketing features > have to be useful, of course - they just have to be in the specs. > (It's not available with the 500, BTW - only the 360FGZ) I assume 2nd curtain sync is also available with my Metz 40Z-2, and a few other Metz flashes. I have not tried it yet. Low-speed sync, isn't that something else then high-speed-flash-mode?
> > 2. full compatibility with M and K lenses > > Unlikely. > > > 3. full size sensor (to use my 35mm gear...) > > Unlikely. Certainly not until sensor prices drop significantly. > > > 4. Better view finder, to get 100% field of view (like EOS 1D MkII) > > Oh, come on. The *ist-D has better viewfinder coverage than > practically anything else out there (except a few vastly more > expensive cameras aimed at a different market segment). > > > 5. lower price, to better compare with 300D and D70 > > Pentax will never be able to put out a (DSLR) camera that's even > price-competitive with Canon, let alone offer significantly more > for the same price. Competition with the 300D will have to come > from a lesser-featured model. I thought the *ist D was competing with the 10D, not the 300D. For the 300D pentax competitor the stainless steel frame needs to be replaced with pure plastic. > > Cheers, > > > > Cyril > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.658 / Virus Database: 421 - Release Date: 09/04/2004 > > > > -- Frits W�thrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
