Pål wrote: As I understand it, Pentax will release a digital slr (the MZ-D) when a CCD that meets Pentax standards and at an acceptable cost is available. When this will happen is unknown to me. I doubt Pentax will release anything but a full size chip and strongly suspect that anything like the D30 is seen as way below Pentax standards.
I agree, Pentax would be silly to settle for anything less than the 6MP chip. The market is ripe for just such a SLR. If Pentax was to be the first out with one, even at a price higher than the competition, it would create such a stir, and have such appeal, I reckon serious photographers would sell their Grandmothers to have one. It has to happen, and it must happen within the new year. Just imagine such a camera coupled with the new primes. If that isn't a recipe for putting Pentax back on the top of the heap, I don't know what is. It could be Pentax's last chance to be taken seriously in the pro camera stakes. I know I'm kneeling at the foot of the bed every night before going to sleep. Regards, Max - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
