If the camera was the only source of profit, it would need to be so expensive that customers will stay away in droves.
Of course a single rich-as-f**k customer could bankroll the whole project, like the recent Zeiss lens which was made bespoke for an oil-rich Arab prince. IIRC it was a 1600mm f2.8 for 6x6cm, and weighed in at over 600kg. Regrettably I lost the link when a virus crashed my OS last week, but you get the idea, I'm sure. Money opens doors and makes stuff happen...... so do you have the funds? regards, Anthony Farr ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 5:44 PM Subject: RE: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+ > no, you dont get it, the only reason why a M42 dslr will > be produced is if there is sufficient demand for it and it alone and a > profit > to be made on it alone as it is. I do not believe lens sales > are necessary for that situation to occur. I also dont > beleive all DSLR cameras are now or/will always be "free razors" sold at > cost > just to sell blades (lenses). An M42 DSLR would be a speciality item > specifically for people who only want to buy the new body, cost > will be higher, yes, but not necessarily economically unfeasable forever > which is what > you are implying here. > jco > > -----Original Message----- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
