Re: Strange bedfellows

[Joseph Tainter]

"it seems that the imaging division of Pentax is going to make a profit 
for a change this quarter, mostly because of DSLR sales. i believe that 
the *istDs is mostly responsible, but it is hard to tell from the 
reports i have seen. just to even things out, the endoscope business 
looks like it is in trouble."

The D and DS have created a run on Pentax primes. Suddenly everyone 
wants them. Check dpreview to see the endless questions. These cameras 
have created a resurgence of interest in image quality. The FA 77 has 
been particularly in demand, as have the 50, 35, 28, and 24. I'm sure 
everyone has noticed that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually 
disappeared from KEH. Pentax has to be making money for a change.

Of course, just as Pentax primes are in demand, they are becoming 
unavailable. By the time Pentax brings out a full line of D FA lenses 
the demand will probably have dropped.

Joe