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From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I believe that Pentax needs to improve AF-speed in order to even begin to
compete with Canon and Nikon.
Speed - or rather - the lack of speed (not only AF, but also write
speed) -
would certainly be my main reason for changing brand, if I was given an
opportunity to become a pro.
What kind of Professional photography do you plan to do? There are wildlife
photographers who find Pentax AF more than adequate. 99% of all pro
photography don't rely on AF at all. Sports photography - maybe.
> I guess the lack of self focusing lenses clearly states, that Pentax
don't
want to compete in the pro segment.
Pentax do compete in the pro segments and again AF speed isn't critical for
most pros. In fact, it is the amateurs who mostly compare focussing speeds.
Pentax designed for enthusiasts and casual shooters, not for the working
photographer. That's (almost) fine for me, but not for who ever want to
make
a living from photography.
There are plenty of people making a living from photography that uses
Pentax. Those who don't probably doesn't due to Pentax AF.
But Pentax has a rather limited line of lenses to offer. So, I wonder if
introducing a new AF system would mean abandoning users of the current AF
system - or would new lenses have a "screw driver" as well?
Look at Pentax.co.jp. Respectable compared to Nikon and Canon and surpass
everybody else in the lens department..
Pål
