Sounds like a pointless argument between you two. Christian evaluated his needs/desires and decided that Canon served them better. Pal and others (myself included) have not felt the need/desire to move to Canon. Leave it at that.
Certainly what remains to be seen is how comfortably Christian will fit with this list long term. Cotty has remained but has dabbled in using older Pentax lenses with his Canon body. TV switched to Canon and has gradually left the list. My feeling is that unless you are a Pentax user in some sense, your interests, along with interest from others on the list, will wane. I do believe that is one of the considerations that should be taken into account when leaving the Pentax fold. Seeing as this is a list for Pentax users, obviously, we are going to be interested in things Pentax and be PRO Pentax, for the most part. That isn't to say that we won't talk about any other brands, but those discussions are generally not very deep and not long lived. Basically due to lack of interest on the part of the list. Christian, you have chosen a fine camera and system and I'm sure it will work out well for you. Hang around as long as you like - sorry if the content may start to get dull and boring, but I am sure there are plenty of lists around that will fill your needs concerning Canon gear and talk. Let's move on now. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, May 3, 2005, 12:15:02 PM, you wrote: C> ----- Original Message ----- C> From: "P�l Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> C> To: <[email protected]> C> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 2:49 PM C> Subject: Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long >> It is not speculation but a published fact. C> Please send me an English translation of this published fact. >> My issue was your piece of pure speculation: "As we >> have recently seen, Pentax has no plans to produce a full-frame (24x36mm) >> sensor with a k-mount body. New lens releases confirm this with most only >> covering the current sensor size." C> How many new lenses cover the full 35mm frame? >> I have no issue with anyone wanting to use Canon or even wanting a full C> frame DSLR. >> As you say 2 years is too long for you to wait I can only assume you plan C> to buy a full frame >> Canon DSLR in less than 2 years. However, to me the full frame argument C> you propose >> seem to be more of a red hering in this context; consumerism isn't C> rational but often rationalized in retrospect. >>Full frame sensors doesn seem to be the big issue; the fact is that the C> most valuable camera brand on the >> planet, and a market leader as well in DSLR; Nikon, doesn't seem to care C> about full frame either. >> So this issue is blown out of proportion. C> And I did not bring up the full frame issue. I brought up Pentax's lack of C> development of prosumer DSLRs as evidence for an uncertain future for C> Pentax. >> If this argument is going to turn into a sensor sized pissing context, C> Pentax will win in the end as they will make > even bigger than full 35mm C> frame sensor cameras. ..then you have to switch back.... C> See above please. >> For what it is worth I don't think Pentax is a particularly good choice at C> present. >> But above you're wrong. The *ist name is reserved for entry level C> products. C> Hahahahaha You make me laugh. first you argue against my C> "rationalizations", now you agree with me. And for what it's worth, I think C> the *ist D is more than entry level. On a per-feature and functionality C> basis it matched or bested the prosummer Canon 10D and Nikon D100 (it's C> contemporaries). >> Again I never made any coments aginst wanting to buy a Canon. You, C> however, seem to have a need to >> justify your purchase decision in public. It isn't needed. I think it is C> enough to want to buy camera A over B >> because you find it more appealing. C> You're an idiot, P�l. If you read this stupid thread from the very begining C> you'd understand that several list members asked me why I decided to switch C> brands. I answered them with the origianl post. Other people took it to C> the sensor-size pissing contest not me. I have nothing to justify or C> rationalize. >> Thats perfectly understandable. C> Then why the fuck are you arguing with me? >> Sure, but at least we can allow ourself some optimism now that Pentax will C> make SLR their main target. C> As supported by what evidence? You can be optimistic that Pentax might make C> SLRs their main target. Words are one thing, actions another. Pentax's C> actions over the past few years have said alot about what I can expect in C> the future. C> Christian
