On May 23, 2005, at 8:47 AM, Frank Wajer wrote:
simple question: shoudl I get an istD or istDs, or should I wait
for the next digital SLR. Will Pentax bring us a newer digital SLR,
with the Sony rumours?
Is the only main difference between the D and Ds that the D will
accept a battery pack?
I have invested a lot in Pentax glass and will feel pretty shitty
when I cannot upgrade to a good digital SLR.
If you want to work with digital body, either of the *ist D or DS is
well worth buying immediately. The two cameras are far more alike
than different.
The D body has a few features that some find essential/convenient
(like the dual control wheels, HyperProgram, battery grip access,
wireless flash control in the body); the DS has simpler controls, a
few more program presets for snapshooters, and overall faster
operation - it's also a little bit smaller and lighter.
IF Sony is interested in acquiring Pentax, I suspect it will be to
leverage the long history of excellent Pentax lenses and lens mount
into a Sony branded DSLR line. I feel that Sony has needed to build
an interchangeable lens, large sensor camera for a while now, and the
only rational way to do it is to partner with an existing camera
manufacturer to gain access to a lens mount and lens line that is
already well supported. Sony's small sensor cameras are generally
excellent, and their sensor technology is on par with the best in the
business. Pentax' camera design expertise and lenses would be a huge
gain for Sony.
Godfrey
