I have not yet compared to the model 7 (basic) but it does seem comparatively small for a 6x7 cm camera...
They must be very expensive, as I can't find a hint of a price on their web site.
keith whaley
Pål Jensen wrote:
El Gringo wrote:
The 645 digital on the other hand has massive potential. It could be made smaller than it is, more in the range of a large 35mm, it could burst faster than any film MF camera, and it has a real viewfinder, unlike the Mamiya 7. Not to mention that it has a nice range of high quality Pentax 645 lenses. This could be THE camera to own if Pentax pulls out all the stops.
this is the natural path to take. Mind you, Pentax have previously shown interestREPLY:
Exactly! Provided that Pentax have any future in mind for their MF system(s)
in the high-end DSLR market with the MD-S. This camera was mainly intended
for their pro MF user base who could use their lenses on a K-mount slr. At that
time a wholly MF bases DSLR wasn't viable (nor the MD-S apparently). I don't
think Pentax have changed their basic policy since.
El Gringo:
There will always be a place for portable systems, but for those who want the UTMOST quality, MF is the promised land.
REPLY:
Lets not forget that the Pentax 645 system IS portable. In fact
it weights no more than comparable Nikon/Canon high-end slr systems. The 645 is down right small compared to EOS-1Ds or similar! I'm sure Pentax will make a 645 DSLR even smaller.
Pål
I'm waiting, Pentax... <g>
keith
