Alin wrote: > If the existing Pentax users are present in their *istD sales > projection then I expect them to be very, very scrupulous about > the support for K/M lenses. > Even the incompatibility of new KAF3 lenses with old cameras will > be almost inconsequential compared to the rage the abandon of old > lenses will induce.
I think you're overestimating the "value" of K and M lens compatibility. Although the marketing value of compatibility of lenses dating back to the sixties may be significant; like "we make the only DSLR that can use 40 year old lenses", I think the value is mostly symbolic. Being around PDML for awhile now I cannot but notice that those who "collect" K and maybe M lenses are mostly those who haven't bought a new Pentax product in 20 years, if ever. They are happy with photo gear from that particular era and prefer it to modern gear. Very few of them will ever buy a DSLR. Among those who are indeed present Pentax customers and own and use K and M lenses (probably very few), few will actually want to use these lenses with their K and M lenses. I believe that many when buying their first DSLR will buy a camera/system that fit their needs and preferences before a camera that fits their lenses. I simply believe that many with old lenses will use digital as an opportunity to buy new lenses. I'm sure many disagree with this but I'm certain that the numbers of owners of K and M lenses that are going to buy a new DSLR is limited indeed. P�l
