Hi P�l, on 28 Feb 03 you wrote in pentax.list:
>> I don't agree. Why should I have to buy new lenses? The *istD is >> fully compatible to K-mount and uses even 645 and 67 lenses. >Because you don't want to use those lenses. The 645 and 67 lenses >compatibility is a joke with no real world usage. OK, forget those 645/67 lenses - that's only marketing. But I have some lenses I want to use with a DSLR and I would accept the APS-sized DSLR as it is the only affordable way at the moment. Your arguments may speak against buying an APS-sized DSLR but they don't support changing the system. There are only two full frame DSLRs and those are much more expensive. >User interface doesn't count. Yes it is! Just try a Canon Powershot S40 and a Pentax Optio. The user interface of a DSLR is much more important than that of a SLR >Those who will be attracted to small size will sit and wait for Nikon >or Canon to release a small DSLR. Huh? They have never built a really compact SLR. Why should they build a small DSLR? Nikon has even dropped the APS Prolinea instead of using it as DSLR basis. And apply this argument to you first point that many Pentax users would jump the ship: Why shouldn't they wait until Pentax builds a full frame DSLR? And Pentax will do so... >The only attention the *ist D will get is the one immediately after the >news about it breaks. "Oh, Pentax has release a DSLR. Nice!" Then its >forgotten completely and people buy the Nikon or Canon DSLR. Ahh, why are you so pessimistic? Did you expect a different DSLR from Pentax? Let's wait and see how the *istD develops. Or better - buy one or three, carry them around showing them everyone who is interested or not so that everybody reminds it...;-) >The *ist D is forgettable. It doesn't stand out. Do you remember the Fuji S2 Pro? Is it outstanding? No, but it is selling very good. Cheers, Heiko
