On Tue, Jul 02, 2013, John wrote:
>
> So does this mean I sell my ist DS and look for a Nikon ( a really
> big hit, especially when you start counting my lenses?) I have been
> having fun with a Sigma 70-300. and my 28-80 MM FA. Ah well. If I
> can find film I could go back to my Leica.
You're being way too alarmist -- even if Pentax went blooie tomorrow,
there'll be enough used equipment to keep you going for years. I've got
more reason for concern because I haven't actually bought anything yet,
but AFAICT EVERY SINGLE camera company (including Canon and Nikon) is
currently a bad long-term bet; the only question is whether I'd get
enough use over 5-10 years to warrant a heavy investment in a DSLR-like
system.
The fact that Ricoh just came out with the K-50 and K-500 is IMO proof
that Pentax will be around for at least another year, you don't try to
stoke entry-level demand for something you're getting ready to kill.
dpreview has this text:
In addition, the company has also unveiled its future product brand
strategy: both PENTAX and RICOH products will remain in the market
under the new name to reinforce the company's commitment to the
business with Pentax becoming the brand for all DSLR, interchangeable
lens cameras and binoculars, and Ricoh becoming its brand for compact
cameras and new technological innovations.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/02/pentax-ricoh-changes-name-and-revelas-branding-strategy
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