That's based on current prices. Given the rapid drop in 35mm dslr prices, I think a 3 to 4 K medium format camera is a possibiliby in another year or two.
> if they price their half-frame 645 camera at what they need to so that they > make a profit, it will be a body that costs over $10K, probably $12K. having > the next body down be a $800 APS entry level DSLR taking 35mm and D lenses > leaves a huge hole in the middle. if Pentax is to have anything resembling a > line of DSLRs instead of just a body, they will have to have a $1.5-2K body > and a $4-5K body. > > Herb.... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 9:17 AM > Subject: Re: Special Interview with PENTAX @PMA > > > >I wouldn't be surprised if the high-pixel count version would accept both > >6x7 and 645 lenses, with an adapter for the 645 versions. That would > >provide the highest level of compatibility for current pro users. If > >Pentax is smart, they won't ignore the horde of fashion photogs who have > >used the 6x7. > >
