----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Lee" Subject: Re: New Pentax SMC-DA 3.5-4.5/15-26
> I agree with this totally. I give them points for identifying, and tending > to this market, but if Canon unveils a full frame CCD in a 300D price range > a bit too soon, it'll be a disaster for Pentax if they've committed too much > to this APS sized sensors and lenses etc.. If Pentax decides to have a bit > of foresight, they might have a ears up trying to find out whether Canon > will follow suit with DA type lenses or is trying to tame full frame, > because it does seem to have implications for Pentax eitherway. How long > will DA last? I give it 2 years.. 3 optimistically.. but who knows :) If Canon releases a full frame DSLR priced like the 300D, it will be a disaster for a lot more companies than Pentax. However, Canon is also busily releasing lenses specifically for the 300D (or at least a lens anyway). There is no arguement that Canon is the market leader at the moment, if they are releasing lenses to cover the APS sized sensor, I would venture to speculate that they think that sensor size will be around for a while. It is entirely possible that 24x36mm sensors will stay prohibitively expensive, and not filter down to the mainstream user. William Robb
