Hi Rob, People tend to forget that a vast part of a digital SLR development effort is the software. I doubt that Pentax wrote for the initial MR-52 something like a true OS with a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) that will allow them to switch to whatever underlying CCD/CMOS sensor. I suspect that even now the processors are not fast enough to allow this kind of approach. A DSL software must still be highly dependant on the light sensor, and any change in the sensor interface must be a nightmare for the software developers. Even modules like power management need to be constantly updated to cope with the changing demands, now that here is a fierce competition too. Add to this provisions or even implementation of new lens technologies (where Pentax grossly lacks too) and we can see why a DSLR is a completely new project, for Pentax at least. In this light, things like chassis design look rather like a cosmetic decision. Servus, Alin
Rob wrote: RS> So how foolish are Pentax wasting all that design and engineering in the MZ-S RS> and MZ-D? It seems that if all that we read is true, Pentax could easily have RS> delivered a DSLR with a partial frame sensor some time ago. Instead they decide RS> to develop a whole new chassis, where is the logic in that? ------------------------------------------------------- Xnet scaneaza automat toate mesajele impotriva virusilor folosind RAV AntiVirus. Xnet automatically scans all messages for viruses using RAV AntiVirus. Nota: RAV AntiVirus poate sa nu detecteze toti virusii noi sau toate variantele lor. Va rugam sa luati in considerare ca exista un risc de fiecare data cand deschideti fisiere atasate si ca MobiFon nu este responsabila pentru nici un prejudiciu cauzat de virusi. Disclaimer: RAV AntiVirus may not be able to detect all new viruses and variants. Please be aware that there is a risk involved whenever opening e-mail attachments to your computer and that MobiFon is not responsible for any damages caused by viruses.
