I would have no trouble advising some folks to go with Pentax since I suspect that they will never want a high end system or if they would appreciate being able to buy used lenses. The "of course" problem with Pentax is these lingering doubts about their survival.
BTW, I got my KEH catalog in the mail and was stunned by the lack of used Pentax AF primes. I initially thought that KEH might be divesting themselves, but "Top Ten Most Wanted" ad on the back cover included Pentax AF primes. To me this means they can't keep them in stock. Is this because the DS has made these desirable? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]