Rob wrote: > From my prior lens testing of the resolution of P645 lenses I would suggest > that using the 645 lens on a sensor the density of the one in the *ist D > won't > yield optimal results let alone the same old problems of wide angle lens > options.
Yes, Pentax neds to make FA-D 645 lenses as well... > How big do you think that market is compared to the 35mm DSLR market these > days? There are about 1 000 000 Pentax MF lenses sold. This market is almost certainly larger than the market for high-end Pentax 35mm K-mount. In addition, an MF based DSLR will potentially face less competition than, say, a full frame K-mount DSLR which will face fierce competition from Nikon and Canon (among others). > I'm not deliberately trying to be argumentative it's just that a move in this > direction makes little sense to me though I admit I don't know the actual > current market penetration of P645 SLRs (however I rarely see them in > equipment > list these days). I don't see any conflict between making an MF based DSLR and making various K-mount DSLR. I don't believe one is done on the expensie of the other. Pentax have relocated 60% of R&D staff towards DSLR's something that means a new era for Penax SLR's. This is done at the expense of P&S. P�l
