Re: Pentax Future? The future of DSLR cameras....

2005-10-03 Thread Bob Shell
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 06:38 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I think this is mainly due to everyone but Canon relying on an outside source for sensors. I know that Nikon has a D2h type body, but it is really designed for a specific use - still not like the 20D. The crux of the problem

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-13 Thread John Francis
[EMAIL PROTECTED] mused: If you like the Pentax way and have the traditional Pentax-user mindset of not buying $4500 cameras and $1500 zoom lenses, I think there's still some future in Pentax. What's wrong with $1500 zoom lenses?:-) (Several of us consider the *ist-D works well paired

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-13 Thread Mark Roberts
On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:57:10 -0400 (EDT), you wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mused: If you like the Pentax way and have the traditional Pentax-user mindset of not buying $4500 cameras and $1500 zoom lenses, I think there's still some future in Pentax. What's wrong with $1500 zoom lenses

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-11 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 10 Sep 2004, Peter Spiro wrote: Jeremy, I have some of the same concerns that you have. For the time being, Pentax is offering one DSLR model which I consider seriously overpriced. Here in Toronto, the *istD is $2200 (that includes the 18-35mm FAJ lens, but most people say it's

RE: Pentax into the future

2004-09-11 Thread Jens Bladt
PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 10. september 2004 23:45 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Pentax into the future Hi everyone, I have enjoyed the PDML on and off for the last 3 years (though mostly off

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-11 Thread Cotty
Jeremy, The *ist D was made for you. Go and get one and never look back. You will not regret it and the money you save on film will astonish you. Unfortunately the money you will spend on computer and printing hardware will also astonish you. Good luck. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-11 Thread John Forbes
Jeremy, The greatest single thing about digital is that you can experiment all day, get instant feedback, and not spend a cent (was going to write penny, but decided against it). I print at the local photo place where they will happily print what I give them without attempting to change

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-11 Thread Peter J. Alling
] Emne: Pentax into the future Hi everyone, I have enjoyed the PDML on and off for the last 3 years (though mostly off for the last year). I have been using Pentax cameras, since my first purchase 4 years ago. I started with an ME Super, and then graduated to a PZ-1 because I really wanted AF (i have

RE: Pentax into the future

2004-09-11 Thread Mark Stringer
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 10:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Pentax into the future Mark Stringer said, among many other things: I have a PZ1p MESuper Zx5n 67II Rolleiflex 645 and I've shot only the istD almost exclusively. ERNReed caught me in San

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-10 Thread ernreed2
Jeremy posted: I have enjoyed the PDML on and off for the last 3 years (though mostly off for the last year). I have been using Pentax cameras, since my first purchase 4 years ago. I started with an ME Super, and then graduated to a PZ-1 because I really wanted AF (i have kids) and

RE: Pentax into the future

2004-09-10 Thread Mark Stringer
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 4:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax into the future Hi everyone, I have enjoyed the PDML on and off for the last 3 years (though mostly off for the last year). I have been using Pentax cameras, since

RE: Pentax into the future

2004-09-10 Thread Mark Stringer
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 4:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax into the future Hi everyone, I have enjoyed the PDML on and off for the last 3 years (though mostly off for the last year). I have been using Pentax cameras, since

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-10 Thread Peter Spiro
Jeremy, I have some of the same concerns that you have. For the time being, Pentax is offering one DSLR model which I consider seriously overpriced. Here in Toronto, the *istD is $2200 (that includes the 18-35mm FAJ lens, but most people say it's not worth much). The Canon 20D body can be

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-10 Thread Office Space
Hi, Jeremy, First welcome aboard. Telus.net, eh? You Canadian? If so, whereabouts? Come to think of it, if not, whereabouts? Canadian indeed... Vancouver Island (the unknown and best part of Canada!) :) Lots of people here have *istD's and really like them. No, they're not perfect,

Re: Pentax into the future

2004-09-10 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 21:00:12 -0700, Office Space [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Canadian indeed... Vancouver Island (the unknown and best part of Canada!) :) Pat White, of this list, lives in Victoria. Great guy and a very knowledgeable photographer (don't let it go to your head, Pat, if you