Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >People here wonder whether Pentax monitors this >list (they do), and whether they listen to our advice when advising Japan >about product development...I don't know whether they do that or not, but I >have to wonder if it would be productive if they did.
Now *that's* an interesting question! Having been involved in a little market research years ago, I'd say that it *would* be productive as long as they avoided the most fanatical (and most outspoken) Pentax devotees as far as specific ideas/suggestions go. Newbies (to Pentax and/or photography) are likely to be the most valuable source of information from a marketing standpoint. The PDML might be viewed in aggregate to evaluate general perceptions and trends. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
