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From: "J. C. O'Connell"
Subject: RE: *ist D discontinued ?
Its not a ridiculous hypothetical. In the past
it was very common to be able to buy FILM cameras
with better buiid quality that offered no better
features or performance than much lower priced models.
These cameras were durable and build to last.
IMHO, this is not necessary with current digital
cameras but it does not mean that these cameras
wont be offered ( i.e. like a digital leica ?)
I just want to toss a bit of a counterpoint out.
I totally understand your position, but......
At some point, for me, I expect it to be the next generation Pentax DSLR,
there will be no real need for further improvement, YMMV.
I would like more than 6mp, but 16mp isn't required. I could live with 8mp
for a very long time, 9mp-11mp with a big, fast buffer would be plenty, and
I would not likely be looking for another camera for as long as it lasted.
After that, other improvements would be required. I would like to see more
bit depth at the printing stage more than true 16 bit depth in the sensor,
for example.
I freely admit, BTW, that I didn't give up my love of nice feeling machinery
when I bought digital, and I will pay a premium for a nicer build, even if I
have to give up a few features.
I suppose it's why I like the LX more than the Super Program.
William Robb
