-----Original Message----- From: P�l Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 1:47 PM
Dick wrote: > I must have missed the rumor about Pentax making some big news at > Photokina, probably Pal's info. Could you repeat it? Don't blame it on me! The fuzz is due to the fact that someone posted recent Pentax patents on a new KAF3 lens mount that take USM and IS lenses. Some believe it will be shown at Photokina. So far no rumors have said so... It is pure speculation. However, there will be new products at Photokina. There are two distinc possibilities: 1. There's nothing worth showing (maybe a Limited lens and a few compacts). 2. Pentax have given their distributors stern messages about keeping their lips unusually tight. This may indicate that major news will be showed. Take your pick... P�l While I wait for some data to upload I might as well jump in too :-) >From a Pentax rep he has assured me that Pentax is working on a competitive DSLR. This came out as we were discussing how I would use a DSLR that used Pentax lenses. He was not privy to actual announcements, but the consensus is that something will be announced at Photokina. They are all expecting its availability at PMA. Again the reps were considering this based on the fact that Pentax is working on a COMPETITIVE DSLR. I can understand the home office's wanting to keep everything under wraps. There is no need to announce it now. They might as well get the Photokina exposure. I can only think that they are well aware of 'us', loyal Pentax customers. Look at Limited lenses, the MZ-S, if they were happy to continue to be strong where they are they would focus on the P&S market. Oh well, enough rambling, more work to be done. Hoping the tropical storm doesn't cancel our triathlon, C�sar Panama City, Florida
