Its not a ridiculous hypothetical. In the past it was very common to be able to buy FILM cameras with better buiid quality that offered no better features or performance than much lower priced models. These cameras were durable and build to last. IMHO, this is not necessary with current digital cameras but it does not mean that these cameras wont be offered ( i.e. like a digital leica ?) JCO
-----Original Message----- From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:41 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: *ist D discontinued ? and I will repost this: "Your argument is based on ridiculous hypotheticals" Christian ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:36 PM Subject: RE: *ist D discontinued ? > Read my first word: "IF". > I never stated this was actually the case. > I was just trying to make the point that > I would not pay signifigant amount of > money just for better build quality DSLR ( as I WOULD > in the past for a film SLR). > JCO