Although that flies in the face of what Pentax has said. Specifically, that they will be focusing less on P&S cameras and more on DSLR cameras. However, I wouldn't be suprised if Samsung builds some of the bodies. Makes no difference as far as I'm concerned.
-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > It's obvious that Pentax will be getting out of the camera business and > concentrating on optics. This will not be the demise of Pentax, but the > demise of Pentax designed and manufactured SLR bodies. Soon Pentax will be > primarily an aftermarket lens manufacturer, like Tokina and Sigma, and a > marketer of Pentax-branded P&S cameras made by others. > > Shel (taking up the guise of a nattering nabob of negativity <LOL>) > > > > > [Original Message] > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Excellent! They've hired a helper for Nyugen. > > Seriously, this is a bit of good news. How long > > will it be before someone here determines that > > it's yet another sign of Pentax's imminent demise? > > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > > From: Jaume Lahuerta > > > I have just seen this in a Spanish photo site (in > > Spanish): > > http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/Pentax-objetivos-reflex,1_2278 > > > that refers to a press release (in English): > > http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2006/200604.html > > > The Spanish site hypothetizes about Pentax > > concentrating on lens, with Samsung in the body side. > >
