I agree, not really much to fuss about. Before my time (i.e., before
I realized that cameras were anything more than a box to hold film,
shutter mechanism, and lens mount), I understand that Pentax
introduced versions of the Spotmatic where they, for example, put an
internal stop on the shutter speed dial so it would only move to
1/500 rather than 1/1000. A slight cosmetic change to the speed dial
on the body and, hey presto, a new less expensive camera model. Or a
"super" version of one model, where the only substantive difference
was the focusing screen. Pentax has a long and successful history of
such minor changes as a way of creating new market niches. And didn't
the quoted interview with a Hoya big-shot recently tell us that they
would be doing more of this?
As to the white body, I would prefer maroon, but maybe next month...
As long as there are people like Cesar who will "skin" their LX,
there will be people who will be attracted to something other than a
plain-vanilla black camera body. Tastes vary. Some people even prefer
Canons!?! In my own case I paid an extra arm and leg to order my
Limited lenses direct from Japan because I wanted black to match the
black camera body, and black Ltd lenses weren't being imported here
at the time. No functional difference, purely cosmetic preference...
stan
On Dec 17, 2008, at 1:50 PM, Ken Waller wrote:
Sorry, but I don't see what all the fuss is about. Looks like an
economical way for Pentax to increase sales
Most likely aimed at those looking to make the jump to a DSLR.
No one on the PDML would ever buy/use one - right?
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
----- Original Message ----- From: "AlunFoto" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: White K2000 pics
2008/12/17 Joseph McAllister <[email protected]>:
In a bag of black marbles, a white marble stands out.
Sorry, I just think Pentax had lost theirs.
An oh, horror; it's official:
http://www.pentaximaging.com/slr/K2000_-_White/
Jostein
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