However, I do know for sure that Pentax Japan communicates with the Pentax subsidiaries throughout the world that are responsible for selling what Pentax produces. They do tell Pentax Japan what product they think they need. Pentax Japan listens, and in some cases even reacts as has been asked for. So if there is something that we (e.g. the PDML) want, we need to try and convince Pentax subsidiaries to fight for us. This has happened, and it has worked. Thank you, Pentax!
Arnold
Kenneth Waller schrieb:
<"Because someone is (at) Pentax is known (or at least believed :-) to read this discussion list, there's a tendency to imagine we're an important factor in the Pentax decision-making procedure.
I wonder if anyone on the list has any reason to believe this is true, at least from Pentax USA? I've been a follower of the list since back when Pentax "sponsored" the list and even then never got an inkling they paid attention to us. I remember asking this of one of the higher ups @ Pentax USA and he said in so many words they had to take what Pentax Japan gave them.
Kenneth Waller
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 2:40 PM Subject: Re: Caveman goes digital
I agree. Because someone is Pentax is known (or at least believed :-) to read this discussion list, there's a tendency to imagine we're an important factor in the Pentax decision-making procedure. Personally I think this is pretty much wishful thinking - I'm not sure I'd want to be thought responsible for many of the decisions coming from Pentax.
But if we're going to claim credit, then I'd just like to remind the list members that I described *exactly* the technique Pentax now use (right down to suggesting which button to use) back when we were first discussing the *ist-D, as the best that could be achieved in firmware.
It's hard to say. The upgrade may have been in response to complaints here and elsewhere, it may have been an oversight, or just a matter of continuing development. In any case, I'm very pleased with the *istD. I can produce very nice 12 x 18 prints if I shot RAW and res-up in PhotoShop CS during RAW conversion. Paul On Aug 8, 2004, at 11:02 AM, Caveman wrote:
Thanks, I was not aware of the firmware update. How did this happen, did PDML send to Pentax headquarters a commando that banged them in the head with tripods and 600mm lenses ?
Paul Stenquist wrote:
All of your pentax lenses are useable on the *istD. I have some FA
lenses, but I prefer many of my K-series versions and shoot with
them. The first release *istD did not have the necessary firmware to
meter with K lenses. The new ones do, and they work fine.
