I dont agree that a M42 DSLR based on licensed existing DSLR body and just modified to do M42 auto apeture would be very expensive to develop or produce. And it certainly would be nothing like the cost of a one-off exotic lens if thats what your trying to say. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Farr Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 2:47 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
