they can do that by continuing to increase resolution and holding the price point. that's effectively what is happening with P&S digicams.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 12:24 PM Subject: Re: New Pentax SMC-DA 3.5-4.5/15-26 > It is entirely possible that 24x36mm sensors will stay prohibitively > expensive, and not filter down to the mainstream user.