Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)
Pål wrote: As I understand it, Pentax will release a digital slr (the MZ-D) when a CCD that meets Pentax standards and at an acceptable cost is available. When this will happen is unknown to me. I doubt Pentax will release anything but a full size chip and strongly suspect that anything like the D30 is seen as way below Pentax standards. I agree, Pentax would be silly to settle for anything less than the 6MP chip. The market is ripe for just such a SLR. If Pentax was to be the first out with one, even at a price higher than the competition, it would create such a stir, and have such appeal, I reckon serious photographers would sell their Grandmothers to have one. It has to happen, and it must happen within the new year. Just imagine such a camera coupled with the new primes. If that isn't a recipe for putting Pentax back on the top of the heap, I don't know what is. It could be Pentax's last chance to be taken seriously in the pro camera stakes. I know I'm kneeling at the foot of the bed every night before going to sleep. Regards, Max - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)
Well I just hope Pentax make up their mind about the MZd very soon. I had a good look at the review of the D1x and I'm sorely tempted to bite the bullet and change systems. I have funds put aside for a digital body and the more I think about what I could do with a digital SLR, the more impatient with Pentax I'm becoming. Of course if I change systems I'm in for a new lenses and that makes the conversion twice as expensive. But dammit, I want a digital NOW! I'm going to give Pentax a few more months to see if there is any new developments and if nothing is forthcoming, I'm switching. I, too, am in similar mode. If we get an anouncement with a reasonable date, I'll wait. If it's a vague 'plans are still in the pipeline' I'm afraid that's it! A Canon D30 would suit my needs well. I'll hang onto one Pentax combo for film portraits (LX + drive + battery + 85A*, and maybe the Tok 28-70), but everything else will go, including MX and other lenses. I'll be sad, but at the end of the day, the equipment is a means to an end... (Heretic!) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)
Cotty wrote: I, too, am in similar mode. If we get an anouncement with a reasonable date, I'll wait. If it's a vague 'plans are still in the pipeline' I'm afraid that's it! A Canon D30 would suit my needs well. As I understand it, Pentax will release a digital slr (the MZ-D) when a CCD that meets Pentax standards and at an acceptable cost is available. When this will happen is unknown to me. I doubt Pentax will release anything but a full size chip and strongly suspect that anything like the D30 is seen as way below Pentax standards. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)
Good point. Good caveat. Paul Tom Rittenhouse wrote: If you are in some kind of photography where quick reproduction is important like Photojournalism, or Event Photography then you need to get into digital ASAP. If you are into some kind of photography where quality is paramount like Fine Art Photography or High-End Portraiture you need to stick with film. I have said here before that Media Photography will be 90% digital within five years. Fine Arts Photography will remain primarily film for some time. I will stick to that perdition,with the cravat that quite a few FAP seem to be going to digital reproduction (printing) of their work But, their original media is still mostly film. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Max McRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 2:55 AM Subject: Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back) Pål wrote: I believe the digital slr market is in some kind of limbo presently; not really taking off and doubts about when it actually does. I suspect Pentax have a wait and see philosphy but are ready to act on short notice. Well I just hope Pentax make up their mind about the MZd very soon. I had a good look at the review of the D1x and I'm sorely tempted to bite the bullet and change systems. I have funds put aside for a digital body and the more I think about what I could do with a digital SLR, the more impatient with Pentax I'm becoming. Of course if I change systems I'm in for a new lenses and that makes the conversion twice as expensive. But dammit, I want a digital NOW! I'm going to give Pentax a few more months to see if there is any new developments and if nothing is forthcoming, I'm switching. Have you seen what DPReview.com said about the D1x? You have to be impressed. Regards, Max - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)
Pål wrote: I believe the digital slr market is in some kind of limbo presently; not really taking off and doubts about when it actually does. I suspect Pentax have a wait and see philosphy but are ready to act on short notice. Well I just hope Pentax make up their mind about the MZd very soon. I had a good look at the review of the D1x and I'm sorely tempted to bite the bullet and change systems. I have funds put aside for a digital body and the more I think about what I could do with a digital SLR, the more impatient with Pentax I'm becoming. Of course if I change systems I'm in for a new lenses and that makes the conversion twice as expensive. But dammit, I want a digital NOW! I'm going to give Pentax a few more months to see if there is any new developments and if nothing is forthcoming, I'm switching. Have you seen what DPReview.com said about the D1x? You have to be impressed. Regards, Max - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
