Just like aperture cam sensors are important for Some people. Why pay extra for build quality? It only Adds cost. ( just kidding ). jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The JCO survey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Maas" Subject: Re: The JCO survey > Canon Digital Rebel (Announced Aug 03, 3 months before the *istD > shipped > in october 03), Fuji S2 Pro (Wasn't replaced by the S3 Pro until mid > 2004). The D70 arrived shortly after the *istD (Jan 04). > > The *istD was comparable to the D100 and 10D in specifications and > performance (Actually the 10D was a bit better than the other two due > to > a higher framerate and larger buffer), which were current models when > it > was introduced. All 3 were mid-range bodies getting sold as semi-pro > bodies (Which none of them were). The istD also has a much nicer build feel to it. For some people, this is important. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
