Christopher Comer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't follow the future of Pentax too closely so maybe >you could fill me in on some rumors. Will the *ist line be >phasing out the Z/M line of cameras?
There will probably be entry-level *ists in the future to replace the lower-priced Pentax cameras currently in the line. Eventually. The ZX-60 (MZ-60) and ZX-L (MZ-6) are going to be produced for at least 2 more years. >Does Pentax plan on ever making a pro body again? No one knows. Pentax isn't saying (although they *have* said they intend to make a full-frame DSLR eventually and this may, by definition, have to be a "pro" body). >I'm thinking about moving to a ZX-5n from a ZX-M in a few months and I'm >just curious if the *ist will lower the price of the ZX-5n since they are so >similar in features and price. The *ist replaces both the -5n and the -7. The -5n has been out of production for some time now. They've been selling off what's in the warehouses for a while and by now they've probably cleared out the warehouses and are just selling what's left on the store shelves. If you want one, buy it quick. The -7 is out of production. There are probably a lot left in the warehouses so you needn't act as fast if you want one of those. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
