I wrote: > To be more precise, the hardware was production type for sure (including a > standard serial number), nice finished and working well
I meant that all of the controls of the *ist D on show at Pentax Day were working well, unlike the flimsy dials and 4-way controller seen on prototype at PhotoShow 2003. So that camera is a production hardware for sure. In my opinion, Pentax is currently manufacturing the *ist D, to be loaded with production firmware and put on sale next August/September, as planned. I'm not worried about sales date and I don't expect further delays. However, I'm still worried about image quality, since I was not allowed checking it, and a firmware so much behind of completion doesn't encourage great hopes. Bye, Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it www.dariobonazza.com
