Around midsummer last year there was a thread called "your boat" that might rival the record. (which of course can't stay forever, or what? :-))
Cheere:s Jostein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Steve Larson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:01:55 -0700 >Very well said Bill! It is sad. >Never seen four "Re"`s before, is that a record? > >Steve Larson >Redondo Beach, California > > >William Robb wrote: >> Agreed, in fact I don't think there is a better camera system for learning >> the craft of photography. The lenses are mostly very good to superb, and >> since that is the only thing between the film and subject at the moment of >> exposure, for me, it is the most important component in the picture taking >> process. >> The problem though is that as they phase out compatability with older >> equipment, they are limiting the craft oriented photographer. >> It looks like you already can't use a bellows on the new cameras, as it >has >> physical restrictions because of the prism extending over the mount. >> Suddenly, the person interested in the craft of macro photography is >> limited. >> Remove K-mount compatability, and suddenly the craft oriented photographer >> has more options removed. >> Some of the older lenses are still of world class quality, capable of >> producing excellent images. >> Some lenses, such as the M50mm f/1.4 or M85mm f/2 do not have replacements >> that offer similar imaging qualities. If you value the look of the images >> coming from these lenses, you are out of luck. >> >> Pentax is a craft oriented brand. The 35mm bodies are designed more for >the >> leisure photographer than the working professional. >> Craft oriented people don't replace equiment on a whim, and don't like to >> have tools that have served them well for decades made redundant. >> >> This is now the Pentax paradox. >> They are in the business of supplying the craft photographer, but they >also >> seem to be in the process of alienating that very market. >> This, I find completely mystifying. >> >> William Robb >> > > .
