It had better be "is". Pentax only really competes with N and C in the amateur market. I admit I have not idea what they plan to do at the MF level. The only high end camera I see for them is a digital back for their 645nii, or a redesigned 645 dual format. As has been pointed out here, what's the use of a dedicated MF-style digital camera with a 35 mm sensor? A 645 sized sensor might still be too expensive.
The *ist D was the right level for the first Pentax *ist D, especially once it fell to the $1350 price. It gave proof of their ability to produce a good DSLR which the Baby D wouldn't have. Still, they need that sub $1000 ASAP or some might get tempted by that D70. OTOH, I wonder how many people on this list are itchy to buy a DSLR and would jump at a $800-900 price tag? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/28/04 08:44AM >>> ... or was!?! Be nice if Pentax could undercut them both, but I suspect Canon would just drop their prices if this were the case! > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I personally think Pentax is far more concerned with the D70 > than this Canon. That's where their money is . ..
