As one Pentax customer, I would care. I bought the MZ-S because it was the latest and greatest sort of thing, it's only a camera and I didn't _need_ it....I also bought the AF360FGZ for it, release cable, release timer (still waiting on it). Had I known (if our speculations are correct :)) that there would be a higher model coming out shortly, I would never have bought the MZ-S or its accessories. The MZ-5n was fun, but limited as I learned more and more, and I'd have used it until the camera we speculate on comes out. I am also not saying there is anything wrong with the MZ-S, but for me personally, I like to have the biggest and the best. I don't collect any sort of equipment, and only get what I need (or just plain want). I sell my old lens for better ones (and lose money on it definitely). I know a lot of people here are just the opposite, that's fine, but can you see it from my point of view? I also only dress with brand name clothes too....heh, flame me on that! :)
I cannot speak for the LX or anything more than a few years old. And although I do not have the financial means (without asking my parents who are rich but don't help me out :)) to switch to a different system or brand, if Pentax does come out with a higher spec model (so soon, mind you, I am not stupid and know that the MZ-S will not be the top forever), I will be more likely to jump ship with no problem to get the latest thing when I did have the financial means....it's not like I have Pentax tattooed on me. Hell, I could still stick with better new Pentax stuff. Call me vain, a wannabe, rich brat or whatever, because in some cases, I definitely am and proud! Anyhow, why are we spending so much time on this anyhow, we should be using our cameras? :) And yes Rob, I see what you are saying, I simply don't like it (if anything happens anyhow) Highest of high regards, :) Brad Dobo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 9:19 PM Subject: Re: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :) > On 11 Sep 2002 at 20:25, Brad Dobo wrote: > > > I can't speak on the technical parts, as I really don't > > understand them, and haven't been using Pentax for as long as most here have. > > But it seems to me that Pentax would piss off their hard-earned customers by > > coming out with another camera and leaving those with MZ-S cameras in a lurge. > > Hi Brad, > > They might P off a few Pentax users however have a think about price points, > the last new LX buyers were paying over US$1500 for the privilege, buyers of > Nikon and Canon top end bodies also pay far more than it costs to purchase an > MZ-S. So I'd not find it unacceptable if Pentax brought out a newer higher > spec'd body at a higher price than the MZ-S? > > Cheers, > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html >
