I personally would like to rent one and try out all those "tricks" I have read about regarding using classic K and M lenses on it. Then I might consider purchasing one. Caveat Emptor.
Jim A. > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 10:10:54 -0600 > To: "Pentax Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: "Terry Graham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ben Checkowy" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Brian Schneider" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: *ist D > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:10:58 -0400 > > I had an email from the local store today that they had the *ist D in stock, > on the off chance I wanted to have a look at it. > I did, of course. > I didn't get much chance to inspect it, but my initial impression was > strongly favourable. > > Enough so that I bought one, with the battery grip and the 18-35mm lens. > > The batteries are charging and I will have more to write about it later, I > am sure. > > William Robb >

