> > I'd take a little survey to see who of us on the PDML would even remotely > consider investing in a Pentax 645 DSLR even if it came in only US$1000 more > expensive than a Canon 5D.
for $4K, i would in a heartbeat. > It still wouldn't interest me. > > However Pentax could probably sell me a K-mount DSLR at the same price as a > Canon 5D though (assuming it contained better than the standard 6MP Sony > sensor). of course, assuming it has similar qualities (sensor mostly), but not someone who already has 5D. otoh, 645D would be an obvious choice for those not ready to fork out $20-30K for a digital back, and want better quality that small format can provide. i am sure, there are a few of those. also, to buy into C., you have to add the cost of the L glass, which would add (quite) a few grands... unlike p645, whose older lenses are dirt cheap right now. it's fun to speculate... but my crystal ball seems to be running out of batteries best, mishka
