Tom C.
From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Pentax High End DSLR Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 07:44:02 +1000
On 12 May 2004 at 12:24, Tom C wrote:
> There's no way I could justify one at a price MUCH higher than the *istD. I
> think I would rather invest in a medium format film system first.
A full frame 10-14MP DSLR would likely better a 645 so factor the cost of a 645
system and all that processing and film into your equation. 67 format however
will likely never be bettered by cameras with 36x24mm sensors.
> I think the price of compact flash is relatively minor (if you don't have $1
> then $1 looks like a lot though) because it's reusable. The question is, what
> if compact flash goes out of vogue two years from now? Then everyone will be
> stuck with an old 'legacy' digital camera if they want to use compact flash. I
> bet memory form factor changes as well, and then to buy a new digital SLR one
> will need new memory also.
I don't think they'll try to phase out CF too soon (well I hope not), I for one
won't be supporting any other media type for serious digital photography.
Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
