----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: K10D Build and Size
> First off, I should say I've been shooting an *istD with a battery > grip. Prior to that, a Pentax 6x7 and before that an LX with a winder > or motor drive. I don't like itty-bitty cameras. I don't like cameras > that feel cheap. > I love the feel of the 10D. The texture of the coverings is nice and > grippy. The protrusion on the right that you wrap your hand around is > substantial. I could live with this camera even without the grip. I > know I'm going to love it with the grip. I recall that bill expressed > some misgivings in regard to build quality. Like me, he was afraid > that it wouldn't match the quality of the D at this selling price. > The good news, no the great news is that it feels at least as > substantial and well built as the D. Perhaps better. A very fine > camera . By today's standards, a tremendous bargain. Woo Hoo! Paul, thanks for the report. I have found over the years that we share a taste in cameras and loose women. I am really impatient now, and I know I still have to wait a week for my camera. The tension is exquisite, on par with some of my other pastimes. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
