Dave wrote: Pentax's current "flagship" - MZ-S - is, even by those on this list, considered a failure. Pentax's last decent model was the MZ-5n IMHO.
REPLY: Huh? The MZ-S is described as more sucessful than anticipated in market. It sales aren't huge but if you look at the price the reason why is evident. I don't think anyone can claim that the MZ.5 is more decent than the MZ-S and expect to be taken serious. Whatever one thinks of the MZ-S it is the only natural match among AF bodies for Pentax manual focus lenses, both in built quality and philosophy. DAVE: I'm merely saying that Pentax does not want to nor do they see a need to develop pro-level gear in 35mm format. REPLY: What is this assumption based on? The majority of Pentax 35mm gear is indeed pro gear. Perhaps it is old but so are Pentax cameras (mostly). The MZ-D was definitely a sign of pro aspiration and even the *ist D will be bought by people who have the means and the willingness to purchase pro gear. P�l
