Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

2001-12-29 Thread Max McRae
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

Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

2001-12-28 Thread Cotty
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

Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

2001-12-28 Thread Pål Jensen
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

Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

2001-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
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

Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

2001-12-27 Thread Max McRae
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