On 7/20/05 7:17 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I remember reading something very similar to this a few years ago when some > people tried to prove that Pentax would never make a dslr. And now Pentax is the (distant) #3 maker of DSLRs next to N/C. Management changed over the years and so did their attitude. They have been for a long time a closely held family company, which has changed when the new CEO was from the engineering. It's not easy for Pentax (or anybody else for that matter) to keep the competitive edge but they know they have no choice. Pentax are always a conscientious company, not too swayed by flashy marketing blitz (hence the criticism :-), and their products may not look so stand out on the spec sheet, but when you actually use them, you realize that they are well thought out, giving the best bang for the money consumers spent. A lot of people appreciate this attitude and wish Pentax keep this unique attitude and the position in the market place. Plus, Pentax produce superb lenses, of course. They probably start going for somewhat more flashy products soon :-). I am not a blind Pentax fan, but there is something which attracts me..... It's easy for anybody to switch to Canon for example any time and I was tempted more than once, as I have more than a few of their lenses. But their compact and superb lens line up, solid and more than adequate bodies did not convince me to jump the ship. If I get into sport photography or certain bird shooting frequently enough, then I might buy something suitable for that dedicated purpose which may not be Pentax's. But until then...... :-). Cheers, Ken
