brian_whelan Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Hello - I stumbled onto this site whilst trying to find out whether pentax make a digital camera which will accept the Pentax K fit lenses. I have two SLR's and four or five lenses.However I recently purchased a 3.2mp point and shoot and am really impressed with results. So rather than sell all my stuff, I thought it would make sense to do some research about the afformentioned camera. Thanks very much. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen_S Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 They call it "*ist D". You will find more about it below. - Sorry, I'm tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stemked Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Brian, This has been discussed as noted by the previous poster. Briefly, look at the bottom of your lens. If all you see is a metal plate without any round electrical contacts, technically a K or M lens (Pentax designation), then you will have trouble (although not impossible) using this lens on the new *istD. If you do have the contacts the lens will work fine, although Pentax designated 'A' lenses won't autofocus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_whelan Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Thanks to all - I found some info on the istD and yes it is supposed to accept the K type lenses. I also found that these lenses could not be used to their full potential on the digital SLR's. I think I'll wait a while for full development and for prices to reduce. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiew Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 BRian. You mention waiting until "full development". I assume you mean when the older lenses are 100% supported. I would guess, just as with Nikon, Canon, etc..) that once they make the switch to digital connections tfrom camera to lens, the older lenses will never be 100% supported. Just something to keep in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick_bohland Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 You can find a full review of this camera at this address : http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/pentax-ist/pentaxist-review.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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