Francis Alviar wrote: > I can't wait to get an *ist D. However I would like to ask > everyone's opinion whether it's a good time to jump in now or > wait for the next Pentax dSLR. Where do you see this going > in the near future? Will Pentax release a higher resolution > camera (8 or 9 MP) or just continue to update the *istD with > more features. Or will they release another 6.*MP dSLR based > on the MZ-S or PZ-1p platform?
The real question is does the current Pentax DSLR do what you want now and you feel it is the right price. I have no intention of moving to a later model for many years, so living with what it does now is important. With this technology, like computers, there will always be better models coming along at the same prices. You have to choose the point you want to jump aboard - for some the arrival of the *ist D was not quick enough. I had enough lenses to not want to change manufacturer, even with any limitation that may bring with it and didn't mind waiting and waiting...... Then I waited for the reviews, which were brilliant, which meant getting one was difficult :-) You could <gasp> just consider it as a different format and look at other manufacturers offerings. I seriously did for a while, but felt I could wait and, as I use film, didn't want to carry two sets of lenses. Malcolm
