Hi Gang,
Over the weekend, I was doing some heavy duty pondering
(ponder,ponder...). The new L/6 is an very well specified camera with an
extremely low price. It's specifications exceed those within it price bracket
and match or exceed those of other costing much more.
I think Pentax has hit a different level when they introduced the MZ
cameras a few years back. Virtually the same body, just different components
and interfaces on the same platform. Want 1/2000, install that shutter / want
1/4000, install that shutter / want multi-programme, install that dial, top
deck and cpu / want a glass prism, haven't yet - we can do. They have gotten
very good mileage out of that line and can still get even more.
The L/6 challenges the 3/5 in terms of specifications. Shy is some and
better in others. I look for a "1" or "2" to replace the 3/5 and provide a
more MZ/S specified camera to really challenge the middle/upper level.
The lens assortment that is available (excepting the consumer grade) is
actually excellent good. No, they don't have the tilt/shifts of C&N but their
prime lens array is really second to none right now. Image stabilization needs
to be in the works and, when coupled with their high standard in the long
lenses, Pentax should be back on track.
Enough pondering,
Bob
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