I'll agree to this. The one niche really open to Pentax is the 645 style cameras,
regardless of sensor size.
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Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I suspect that Pentax just can't even begin to compete with Canon
anymore. Because of the sheer amount of RD money Canon had, it
probably already has prototypes for a number of cameras. So, for
example, if Pentax did come out with a full frame DSLR, I'm sure Canon
would one-up it within a month or even produce an equivalent with a few
months.
Not very likely as Pentax according to the latest rumors already have a fully working
full frame DSLR based on the 645 system. They are waiting for the price to come down.
Apparently this price point is $6000; not too bad for a full frame 6 X 4,5 sensor in a
rather compact camera! I doubt Canon will venture into what was once known as medium
format anytime soon. With various sizes of sensors the 35mm standard doesn't really
have much meaning anymore. Smaller sensor will always be cheaper than larger ones. The
APS sized sensor are apparently good enough for professional quality anyway and there
are lenses than only fit this format from both Nikon, Pentax and Canon. Besides, the
smaller sensor gives you telephotos and super telephotos for a fraction of the price
of 35mm image circle lenses. In other words we are already seeing a obliteration of
the 35mm standard; now it is just different sensor size DSLR's that happens to use
different lenses. Format is something that really belongs to film. I think Pentax is
in a good position having both APS, 35mm, 645 and 67 all suitable platform for digital
solutions. Pentax have already announced that they have digital solution ready for the
645 system. In addition, they have said that they plan a more compact 67. I refuse to
believe that Pentax are designing film cameras these days without a digital future in
mind. I belive that Pentax in digital, as they have with film, will venture in much
higher areas of image qualiy than both Nikon and Canon. Also, that Pentax full frame
solutions, at least initially, will be based on the MF platforms. That will give them
their own niche and an edge to Nikon and Canon in the image quality area.
As for RD: I don't think Canon is different from anyone else in that they want they
RD cost back from selling the product. That is the real limit. Not lack of funds.
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