"collinb" wrote: > <snip> > > (Back to the future) > istD won't be as good as Canon 10D or Kodak/Nikon 14N. > Probably won't be as durable.
Collin, It will cost a SMALL FRACTION of the price of either of these cameras, and is therefore in no way comparable. However, it will compete strongly with the "consumer-grade" DSLRs from Canon, Nikon and Sigma, despite being priced lower than all but the Sigma. And who would want a Sigma? > Feature-wise, we'll see. Probably very good in this regard, > typically Pentax. Then what, exactly, are you complaining about? > Seems that'll be Pentax' niche. > I hope they can survive in it and even prosper in it. I have no doubt they will. One thing is not in doubt, and that is Canon and Nikon have not yet made a single penny profit from being at the leading edge of DSLR development. I confidently predict that Pentax *will* make a profit from the *ist D. > Unfortunately the complaints will continue. Of that, there is no doubt whatsoever. I sometimes wonder if this is the "Pentax-Discuss Moaning List". Personally, I am absolutely delighted with the announcement of the *ist D, and will be even more delighted when mine arrives and I can use my collection of manual focus Pentax and Carl Zeiss glass on it. I might even buy an AF lens or two ... I feel sorry for those who see the announcement of the *ist D as an excuse to moan and complain. You must lead empty lives. Regards, John
