Peter,
Yes, the Z1 was great as it was the first to have thumb and finger wheels. I even did a film test with the SMC-DA 16-45:
http://www.pbase.com/mattmatic/smc_da_test
Surprisingly little vignetting from it

For compatibility.... I'm thinking a flow chart might help Just need some time!!!

Matt

Not quite all the film bodies, Peter The *ist, Z1, Z1p, and all the film bodies with "crippled mounts" - MZ-30, MZ-50, MZ-60 - will support the FAJ (and DA lenses with some vignetting at some angles).
Matt

ROFL

I'm learning all the time

Matt

(@ George )

The only site and reference I could find was:
www.photolaureates.org - which is a Canadian based company. However, check this comment too:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-226810.html

Any more details?
Matt

AFAIK, you can use the "A" and "M" modes of the flash with the *ist-DL. However, you cannot use the TTL mode of the flashgun since the *ist-DL only supports P-TTL (not regular TTL).

The only Pentax flashes that support P-TTL are the AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ.
Sorry!
Matt

I'm handy with a soldering iron

Just didn't really want to butcher my coiled lead - it's great when using the AF540-FGZ on a flash bracket. If I can get hold of compatible plugs, then I can make as many extension leads as I need

Matt

This maybe a long shot...

Does anyone know if the Pentax 5P connector is a standard connector of any sort? The reason for asking is that the standard coiled lead is far too short, and the 3m extension lead is rare & expensive.

If the K10D isn't going to support wireless P-TTL then I'm going to need a tethered solution for my two Pentax flashguns (or at least one tethered with the other being a wireless slave).

(I'm still trawling through all the component catalogues though...)

Matt

Mac,
Glad to help. It was actually in Pentax's USA site (under Customer Service and Support / Manuals / Cameras / Film Point and Shoot)

Now go and shoot some film
LOL!
Matt

Hi Mac,
Could if be a PC35AF-M?
If so, the manual is here:
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/PC35AF-M.pdf

Page 8 says that the switch is only for manual film. Page 9 mentions DX films will automatically be selected from ISO 25 to 1600

HTH!
Matt

I agree with version 2, but version 3 is much easier. You have to think Japanese, and you're ok
Matt