----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist"
Subject: Re: Pentax News
I don't necessarily see that as a minus for advanced amateurs or part-time pros. It makes the 35mm equipment more affordable. I may go to 645 if it's somewhat affordable, but I would certainly want to continue with APS DSLR in any case. I think we can look forward to an advanced amateur camera with 10 to 12 megapixel sensor, high speed buffer, and compact packaging. It would be the MZ-S or PZ-1P or the DSLR world. Close to pro level specs, but still affordable. I see no reason for despair. But, then again, despair is what we do best :-).
There are a lot of 645 (and 6x7) lenses out there. It would be a shame for them to be relegated to junk status just because the marketplace is abandoning film.
William Robb
