See below:
Martin Trautmann wrote:
On 2004-09-15 15:35, Alin Flaider wrote:
Martin wrote: MT> Yet another question: the new model was reduced in weight. Does it still use MT> an inner metal frame or ist it 'plastics only'?
The chassis depicted here appears quite sturdy: http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax107.jpg
But that's the image of the *ist D - isn't it? http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
On the site you reference above, that chassis is shown as one of a set of 6 images, one of which shows the front view of the *istDS.
The two chassis images (Alin's above and your URL below) look identical to me.
I do question whether that particular chassis might not be an engineering mockup, however.
Seems to me they wouldn't build a chassis with so many screws and posts and separate stampings for a large production model as the DS is supposed to be.
In other words, I'm not convinced that's a production chassis.
keith whaley
I asked for the *ist Ds.
Regards Martin
