I didn't say the 645D would be cost competitive with low-end full
frame cameras, but it will fill the need for a flagship offering.
Although I could see a follow-up to that camera with a smaller sensor
but the 645D lens mount providing an entry level offering.
Small companies need not try to be all things to all people.
Leadership in APS-C is a good place to be, particularly if you have a
great lens lineup to support that positioning.
A lot of people were absolutely certain that the successor to the K20D
would be FF. It didn't happen, and I don't think it's going to happen.
Paul
On Aug 31, 2009, at 3:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
paul stenquist wrote:
I don't think Pentax will HAVE to go full frame. The 645D will fill
the bill as a high end flagship.
Good lord, even the most wildly optimistic price predictions for the
645D have it costing roughly equal to a Canon 1Ds-III! As of this week
35mm full-frame is $2000 and by this time next year it will be
approaching $1500.
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