Jens,
The EOS 1v was introduced a few years ago, it's a development of the EOS
3, which was introduced in 1998. You might be thinking of the 1N in the
early 1990's though, which was the camera that caused so many to jump to
Canon.
The *istD is quite competent when you put it up against the equivalent
cameras in teh semi-pro market at the time of introduction, the D100,
D60 and 10D. In fact it pretty much outperforms the D60, and is a match
for the other two in most areas. The D70 is a later camera, and takes
advantage of the cost reduction in memory, which permits bigger buffers
for less money (which argues that the DS should have at least twice as
much buffer).
-Adam
Jens Bladt wrote:
Your comparison is not very well chosen, Pål.
Ther's only 1 pro dog photographer for every 1000 sports photographers. And
he dosn't really need the speed.
Defining the *ist D as an entry level camera (priced at two times the price
of a D70) certainly explains why I never saw a photographer using a Pentax
DSLR for documenting a football game.
Action photographers use Canons and Canons and Canons - and perhaps a
single, lonely Nikon here and there. That's the way it's been since the EOS
1v was introduced in the eighties. What made this camera special was - AF
SPEED and FPS. Faster than most cameras.
But it doesn't explain why an entry level camera like the D70 has
significantly faster AF and larger buffer, than the D, does it? That's an
entry level camera too, right? I do hope Pentax will offer a semi pro level
DSLR some day. Perhaps even a pro camera in the 5000-10000 USD range. Pentax
may even do this before most amateurs and a few enthusiast, using Pentaxes,
have changed brand. The pro's changed about 25 years ago.
I don't need a lot of speed often. But if I did - I certainly would.
If I did action photography - I certainly would too.
Let's face it - Pentax wants a share of the entry level and amateur market.
That's the largest market, which requires relatively small investments in
product development and a relatively small risk. This probably makes a lot
of sense to the share holders. And it's fine with me, but doesn't work for a
pro. The semi pro 2000 USED camera is not aimed at the pros, but is clearly
meant for expanding the current market segment, competing with other entry
level or enthusiast cameras from Nikon, Canon, Konica-Minolta, Sigma, Fuji,
Sony, Panasonic etc. I really see no signs that indicate that Pentax wants a
share of the pro market. The LX perhaps was the last attempt. The
(abandoned) MZ-D project was perhaps the last.
Pentax haven't made a pro camera since the AF 645. (pro meaning RESOLUTION
and AF). I wonder if they ever will agian.
Regards
Jens
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
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Sendt: 13. januar 2006 21:32
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Emne: Re: new AF system soon (when D2 arrives)?
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From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
What I'm saying is, that sports photography IS professional photography.
The same can be said about dog photography or any other kind of photography
imaginable because somebody somewhere certainly do it for a living.
Anyway, judging Pentax suitability for any kind of pro photography from an
entry level camera clearly not targeted at any pro is rathjer futile and
doesn't prove anything about Pentax intentions. Sure, Pentax doesn't have a
pro or semi pro DSLR at present but that doesn't mean that they never will.
I'm certain that when the promised semi pro $2000 Pentax DSLR arrives it
will be suitable for pro use.
Pål
