On Thu, Sep 29, 2005 at 05:03:07PM -0600, Tom C wrote: > > So basically if Pentax comes out with a 10MP APS-C DSLR as their flagship > they will be saying in the eyes of most of the world, "we are not even > attempting to stay up with our competitors when it comes to non-MF DSLR's". > > It may be a good camera, it may produce excellent results, but in the eyes > of comparison shoppers and in the eyes of professionals who buy their > equipment to make a living, it will be lacking.
The competition will be the Nikon D200 and the followon to the Canon 20D. A 10MP camera with an APS-C sensor will play just fine in that segment. Pentax don't even suggest that the *ist-D cameras are intended for the professional user; their target purchaser is the advanced prosumer at the high end of their range, and the novice first-time DSLR owner at the low end.
