On Feb 23, 2010, at 2:54 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: P N Stenquist >> On Feb 23, 2010, at 8:57 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: >>> > On 23/02/2010 08:21, Tom C wrote: >>>> >> When/if the 645D is released, Pentax will be showing that they also >>>> >> agree with this point of view. However, they could surely sell a lot >>>> >> more FF 35mm format DSLR's than they will sell 645D's. largely >> >>>> >> because >>>> >> of the widely available legacy glass. >>>> >> >>>> >> Tom C. >>>> >> >>> > >>> > Tom, the problem with this "upgrade path" is that of lenses. You > >>> > cannot or wouldn't wanna mount FA 43 on 645 body. >>> > >> And that's the problem with FF as well. All of the recent, high quality >> Pentax lenses are for APS format. That should tell you where they're headed. > > If the market changes, Pentax will change. > > If Pentax needs FF, we'll see Pentax FF, and they'll deal with the lens > problem however they have to. > I know some people want to believe that, but I don't think Pentax has the resources to change horses in midstream. They've made a commitment to APS and 645, and I think they'll have to play in those arenas. Time will tell if those were wise choices. I suspect they were. Paul
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