the best viewfinder, in it's price point, (from what I've seen and far beyond), it's image quality is comparable to all other 6mp DSLR's
but most importantly it allows you to use Pentax glass, (without modifications). For that reason alone it's worth every cent.
Jens Bladt wrote:
Noting modest about those lenses. They are all excellent IMO.
And ofcourse - Wlcom back Jeremy. If you buy a Pentax DSLR you will help making Pentax competitive in the DSLR market!
The *ist D is worth every cent of it's price, IMO. I bet the *ist Ds will be too. Jens
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-----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 10. september 2004 23:45 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Pentax into the future
Hi everyone,
I have enjoyed the PDML on and off for the last 3 years (though mostly off for the last year).
I have been using Pentax cameras, since my first purchase 4 years ago. I started with an ME Super, and then graduated to a PZ-1 because I really wanted AF (i have kids) and DOF preview. I have a nice little set of modest lenses ... the 50mm Pentax M, the 28-70 FA 4.0, and a 70-210 F.
I absolutely love my Pentax and equipment.
Having recently decided to make my first step into the DSLR market however, I am concerned about Pentax's ability to remian competitive in the digital market in the long term picture. Money does not flow freely for me, and investing in a DSLR will be a very significant investment (although I suppose this is the case for most of us).
While I yearn for nothing more than to remain a true Pentax user, I am worried going for their DSLR might be a mistake. Is it time to consider converting to one of the "others" ? Is there any consensus on whether or not Pentax can continue to keep up?
I suppose this might be a tough question to answer, but I figured what better place to find out than the PDML.
If this has been a common topic of discussion, I would appreciate being pointed in the direction of specific archive posts that I may find useful.
Thanks in advance
Jeremy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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