Igor wrote:
> Malcolm, while I understand what you meant, -- the photographers who
> are "hooked" on a particular system and have invested in the glass,
> etc.
> But that's only part of the picture.
> Your conclusion is based on the assumption that there is no movement on
> the DSLR market.
> First of all, there are always newcomers, for whom it could be the 1st
> DSLR (or the first FF DSLR).
> Second, if it is a successful camera accompanied by a good set of
> lenses ("good" and "successful" include technical and financial
> aspects), then some people might switch to "Pentax system" when
> considering transition from the relatively crappy entry-level Canon APS
> DSLRs.[*] ... Or even from the entry-level Canon FF DSLRs and optics
> ... just because a good quality would be more affordable with Pentax.
>
>
> =====
> [*] I haven't looked at the recent entry models of Canon DSLRs, but the
> earlier Digital Rebels (as well as film Rebels) were so-so. They were
> so mediocre that I stopped looking at them at anywhat serious
> contenders, when I was choosing my second SLR (first advanced one), and
> again, when considering a DSLR.
Oh, I agree. But the marketing has got to be at a different level than it is
now. The great majority of the shops that sell cameras (when I last went
looking about for my K3) do not have Pentax branded items on display. You
will have Canon and Nikon products in your face as you go through the door,
which is great for them - although in fairness some cheaper Pentax products
I did see. I'm not sure if lower price items only on display sends the right
message?
They will need great reviews, great pricing and be on the shelves for people
to buy - and be seen to be there to buy. I end up buying most of my Pentax
equipment via mail order because it's not easy to get locally - people
swapping systems or buying a new DSLR will want to buy additions without the
hassle.
A few years back when I bought my K7, one of my friends borrowed the camera
and loved it. Would he buy one, no. Too much hassle finding a dealer.
Malcolm
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