I never said the *ist D was functionally obsolete. I wasn't making a case
for comparing images generated from 6mp vs 8mp sensors. Actually I was
going down another line of thinking.
I was saying that many seem to express the attitude of "Oh well, this is
what we have come to expect from Pentax. They are a smaller company. They
don't make their own sensors. This makes them dependent on other suppliers.
Therefore they are slow to release new products. Therefore they are behind
the curve.". My question was, in view of the above, "Is that not a factor
to consider when making a purchasing decision?". I think the answer to that
can be nothing but 'Yes'.
It won't be the only factor to consider and it will be more heavily weighted
by some than by others.
Tom C.
From: graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Sent My Brother to the Dark Side
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:48:09 -0400
Not really, first the current camera is hardly functionally obsolete.
Second I doubt anyone is going to be able to tell the difference between a
6mp and an 8mp image. Linear magnification is the important spec and that
has to double to be a really meaningful improvement (that is 4x megapixels,
for the math impaired).
I find it interesting how many people make a decision based upon features
they never have used, and probably would not use if they had them. But they
look sooooooo good on that spec sheet. Me, I don't care how much sizzle
that ad has, I want the steak to taste good; but others seem to like the
taste of paper.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Tom C wrote:
There seems to be an ongoing defense of Pentax in regards to them being a
smaller firm, not being able to get the sensors, etc. Well when comparing
camera brands, models available, and deciding on purchases, isn't this a
relevant factor?
Tom C.
From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Sent My Brother to the Dark Side
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 06:28:40 -0600
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Studdert"
Subject: Re: Sent My Brother to the Dark Side
I guess my question is how the heck do other manufacturers manage to
sell one
camera that's higher spec'd than a *ist D if that's all anyone actually
needs?
I don't think anyone would argue with you on that one Rob.
I guess my question is who is making APS-C or larger sensors in the 10-12
mp range that Pentax can buy from?
William Robb
