True. It is a plus for Pentax in some ways. I'm just mildly
disappointed that this wasn't the upgrade announcement many of us have
been waiting for. Still, I'm doing fine with the D and can continue in
that fashion indefinitely. I am excited about the 12-24. Pricey, as I
expected, but it's a lens I really need. No further enablement
necessary :-).
Paul
On Aug 21, 2005, at 11:06 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Ummm ... doesn't the current DS have a 95/95 viewfinder? Doesn't it
also
offer an 8 frame burst?
I suppose other differences between the DS and the DS2 will show up
considering these are early, and probably PR generated, comments.
The B&W filter may be nice, but I suspect it's only a desaturated
version
of a regular file rather than something special.
Still, contrary to Paul's position, I like the idea that Pentax has
come
out with another model that offers even slightly different features.
When
you stop to consider how many "subtle" variations there are on base
cameras, Pentax's choice to make a few changes and release a camera now
makes more sense than not releasing anything until a major upgrade is
ready. Like Bruce, I also feel it shows the company is a live and
kicking,
and, iirc, the opening price for this puppy is less than the opening
price
was for the DS.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Don Sanderson
95%/.95, 8 frame burst, B&W filter, under $800....Woo----Hoo! ;-)
Don
