Originally posted by Ole If the mount truly is KAF3 then it is a non-starter in my book. KAF3 means no autofocus with all my bellowed FA and FA* lenses!
So I downloaded the front-on teaser image and ran it through two cycles of brightness and contrast reduction in Photoshop. Here's the result:
I mean, I wouldn't take it as conclusive evidence that it lacks a screw drive, but there seems to be no hole for a screw drive.
This, of course, assumes that it's a low-key image of an actual prototype or pre-production body. If it's a mock-up body for the photo shoot and the mock-up simply lacks a hole for the screw drive, then all is well.
But yes, no screw drive is probably a deal breaker for me, too. I am not about to reinvest in all new glass to regain AF capability. At that point, I might as well switch systems since the investment would be basically the same and all the other systems have a longer history or supporting FF in terms of lenses and equipment.
Edit:
Here is a similar process with the flange photo.
Edit 2:
It just occurred to me that the prototype was shown with an FA Limited 31mm lens at the unveiling earlier this year. I would hope that they don't, now, go back and release a body that doesn't fully support the lens they unveiled it with.
Last edited by K David; 09-18-2015 at 05:19 PM.