JCO: I honestly don't think it would help because I think they ALREADY KNOW what they have done and the decision was made with full knowledge. As to whether they offer a DSLR body with full Pentax lens support, that's another decision but if you think about it , they could probably charge a couple of HUNDRED dollars more AND GET IT, for only a $5 part they took away so
REPLY: It is far more than a few dollars. Using the older resitor based lens interface maens totally redesigned electronics. The metering and lens comunication are totally digital with newer bodies. Complete K-mount compatibility means building in two systems. In addition the production cost are much higher with mechanical systems. Theres no way that Pentax will buld in a complete mechanical interface with the lenses (in addition to the electronic) on a product in a price sensitive market. The reason is that the competition doesn't. If Pentax makes full lens compatibility it will be on a high-end body. Pål
