I reported an insider rumor here a couple of years ago that Pentax was seeking
their own Fab capability, either outright or by lease. I have neither seen, nor
heard anything more about that.
I can tell folks one thing, if Sony acquires Pentax, Pentax is dead. Sony
absorbs other companies, the do not maintain them. You would be able to by a
Sony/Pentax until the old stock is gone and that would be it.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
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Alin Flaider wrote:
Okay, so I like this place (B&H that is), people over there are very
knowledgeable in most every respect except for... Pentax. And just
to add my share to the speculation, camera makers of 2008 will be
making their own sensors too. Look up Canon for SLR and Sanyo for
p&s, Nikon aims to make its own sensors too. Despite the technology
being down to earth, Pentax doesn't seem to get this capability in
the near future. Add the Sony's recently announced interest in the
DSLR arena and there's no wonder the above rumor.
Servus, Alin
Joseph wrote:
JT> http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=13579639
JT> True? Who knows? But definitely worth reading. The rumors
JT> (re: the partner) have been consistent for several weeks.
JT> Joe
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