Hi!
I use the *ist D and like it very much; my only
significant complaints about the camera are the
APS-C size sensor with "only" 6 MP. So I was
intrigued to learn about the "D2", which would
give me more pixels. Of course I accept that
Pentax will never give me a full frame sensor.
;-)
I'd say Pentax might give you and us too the full frame sensor once
Pentax decides it is good for Pentax. Which I think will eventually
happen, yet Pentax will probably be the last one to adopt Full Frame.
But I was also intrigued by the Sony DSC-R1 with
Carl Zeiss 24-120mm (equivalent on 35mm film)
f/2.8-4/8 zoom lens. I don't ever go wider than
24mm (*ist D: 15mm) and longer than 105mm (*ist
D: 70mm), so this focal length range would suit
me very well, and I only rarely shoot macro. The
Carl Zeiss lens of the DSC-R1 has also gained
universally very good to excellent reviews,
including one from Godfrey DiGiorgi on this list.
A friend of mine, actually a co-worker decided to buy this very Sony
camera instead of his initial idea to buy Pentax.
It seems to me that the "bridge" or ZLR camera
has finally come of age. No sensor cleaning or
dust problems. No time wasted changing lenses. A
waist-level viewfinder and enlarged view for
precise manual focusing. Live preview via the LCD
or electronic viewfinder.
I am afraid you're just a bit wrong here... The ZLR camera is not
dust/water proof. The zoom action is, well, zoom action - it might suck
in some dust particles. The real bitch kind of problem will be when
you'd start spotting dust particles on your photographs.
Otherwise, yes, you're probably right.
So can someone tell me, why do I need to spend
more money on a 10 MP Pentax "D2" when I can sell
my Pentax *ist D and Sigma 15-30mm and 24-70mm EX
lenses on eBay and buy a 10 MP Sony DSC-R1 plus a
couple of 1 GB memory sticks with the money?
No, no-one can *really* tell why do you need to keep Pentax and refrain
from buying Sony. It is your call. I personally say - if you see that
Sony camera suits you - go for it.
I suggest you go to a store and ask a clerk there to let you play with
Sony...
I mean, really, there is no any compelling reason to stay with any brand
... It is your style of photography, your budget and your choice...
For now, I stay with Pentax, because, well two reasons:
1. I like the quality of end result - prints that my Pentax gear gives me.
2. I've invested some time and money in my Pentax gear... You know the
bus stop syndrome... Though recently I've found that selling Pentax gear
is not at all difficult ;-).
Boris
