The 100 ISO is no major loss, albeit a minor gripe none the less. IMO the ability to use AA batteries is one of the big pluses for the *ist D. One spare set of 15 minute rechargeables and an inexpensive plug in inverter for my vehicle makes it a no brainer for me, and as a last resort, I can get AA alkalines anywhere batteries are sold.
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 2:51 PM Subject: Pentax to Can-none > As with others, I was a long-time Pentax user. When the digital bug > bit, I had used a Canon D30 and D60 through work, but kept waiting for > Pentax to come out with one to buy for personal use. When I grew tired > of waiting, I sold most of my Pentax 'collection' and bought a 10D and > 70-200/2.8, and liked what I was getting. I bought in May, and soon > after the istD became available, my 10D body suddenly wouldn't start > up....nothing. It has been at Canon Repair since, get this, Oct. 8 > 2003, and no word of when I'll get it back. > Not that I want to debate 10D vs. istD here, but needless to say I > would gladly give up the 100-3200ASA, Litho battery, etc. for a camera > that may be prone to a bad pixel here or there. > >
