Hi Keith,
If we're talking about film cameras I'd agree with you. I perceive it's
going to be different in the digital world though. Who here expects their
*ist D and derivatives, to be the camera they're shooting with 5 years from
now, 10 years from now? I don't. Will service be available for the older
digital bodies 5/10 years from now? If so, at what price?
Digital camera life cycles and viability is heading down the same path as
home computers. Darn, if buy one today (PC, that is) and it lasts 2-3 years
and breaks, is it worth repairing, or is it better to purchase a new more
powerful one at a lower price?
Will 35mm film and processing be available 5/10 years from now and at what
price?
I hear where your coming from and wish I believed it to be true in the
future, but I sorta don't. :)
Tom C.
From: keith_w <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...
Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 11:05:37 -0700
Tom C wrote:
I wouldn't have a problem buying another lens or lots more lenses. The
question is whether I feel it wise to invest in more K-mount lenses when
I'm not sure Pentax is going to be around in a couple of years, or if they
will be producing the camera I wish to purchase.
Tom C.
Seems you're falling for that ol' marketing trap, Tom...
I have and use cameras that are more than 30 years old, some over 50 years
old, with lenses that are even older than that, as well as lenses that are
still made today!
Pentax has done a good job of keeping old customers needs in mind, so far
as I'm concerned.
Many who are using the very latest top of the line digital offerings from
Pentax won't agree with me at all, but a careful look at their products
belie claims they are ignoring their faithful...
In truth, who cares if Pentax isn't around in another couple of years?
If they disappeared from the face of the earth tonight, I'd _still_ have
all my older 35mm bodies, some fine digital cameras, and ALL of my lovely
older lenses. THEY won't disappear!
I continually shake my head at those comments that come from the folks who
actually believe that crap about present day cameras becoming "obsolete."
What's obsolete, but feeding a rampant quest for more and more new
products.
If you WANT new and can afford to keep refreshing your supply of equipment,
have at it, and good luck to you. Seriously!
But to believe that the slightly older stuff is well on it's way to
becoming decrepit, well...that's just not true!
*I* probably am, but my camera gear isn't! <g>
IMMHO,
keith whaley
