on 18.02.03 10:43, Alan Chan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have been thinking, who exactly needs 5MPixels for compact P&S cameras? I > always thought those who used compact P&S only needed 4x6" prints for family > events or travelling snap shots. For that, I think a 3MPixels suits the > purpose, and less expensive to buy too. Canon G2/G3 sport with high quality > lenses, and many serious users might find the need for higher pixels. But > for compact P&S with "slow & mini-high-power-zoom lenses", does 4MP or even > 5MP really mean anything in practice? What am I missing?
Yes, it is strange. I would prefer Pentax to show 5Mpix digicam, but something like N**** Coolpix 5000 or C**** G3. Something for users, that want advanced features, but do not want to pay for DSLR and/or carry DSLR + lens for digi photos. Yes, definitively it would be nice to have small 5 MPix Pentax with creative modes like Av, Tv, M and bracketing, hot shoe for AF360FGZ (using P-TTL of course - unlike Coolpix 5000 and 5700, where you mount the most expensive flash like SB-80DX and they use on-body sensor to meter flash light and powerzoom and AF assist don't work...). But it seems that Pentax will promote their newest "toy" Optio 550. I am afraid we will wait longer for DSLR... -- Best Regards Sylwek
