Rob wrote: > So how foolish are Pentax wasting all that design and engineering in the MZ-S > and MZ-D? It seems that if all that we read is true, Pentax could easily have > delivered a DSLR with a partial frame sensor some time ago. Instead they decide > to develop a whole new chassis, where is the logic in that?
This is just speculation but the fact that the MZ-S chasis is expensive may have something to do with it. When the MZ-S was developed digital was small volume and expensive. From now on we can expect digital to be cheaper and higher in volume. In addition Pntax may need a platform for 35mm film slr as well; this segment is expected to decrease in volume. Hence, a platform that take recent market trends into consideration might be needed. To me, chassis design is probably more about production logistics than common sense. P�l
