My thinking is that the K20D is coming out at $1400. I agree that a camera "in a new category" would probably come at least 1000 USD higher and drop to a street price around 2K. I wouldn't be shocked, however, by something that has a street price around 2.5K. Pentax did sell MF cameras in the range so they might try that piece of the market again. If it fails, they could have a stripped down version (same electronics, inferior body) for a much lower price.
I know that I would design an advanced camera with a lower model version that could take advantage of the manufacturing arrangements. It's a good hedge for a company like Pentax that really can't afford a bust. >>> John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 1/30/2008 11:47 PM >>> On Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 09:15:28PM -0500, Steve Desjardins wrote: > > So here's my question: What does this "Pentax of Death" have to have > before you'd drop $2.5-4K USD to buy it. I can't see Pentax playing in that market space. I'd say $2500 is the upper end of their price bracket, and a $1700-$1800 camera is more likely. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. !SIG:47a152e6313731922417713! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
