----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> The market changes fast. I think Pentax missed the mark with the 645D. > If > it was released 2 years ago it might have had a chance. No chance at all. It would have been far too expensive. Only when the cost is right will a 645D have any chance.... >But, as you point > out, much of the MF market has already gone to the high end Canons. Sure. Just like the biggest buyer group for the 645N was Canon EOS1 owners.... > Personally, I think releasing a high-priced, non-main-stream camera body > right now would be just about the stupidest move Pentax could make. It's > sales would be dwarfed by the continued popularity of high end Canons and > now the D3. Pentax needs to sell as many bodies and lenses as possible, > plus look competitve in the marketplace. I don't see the 645 filling that > spot. They have to do both... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
