----- Original Message ----- From: Brad Dobo Subject: Re: SMC Pentax F* Zoom 5,6/250-600
> > > Perhaps they will be left in the same boat as the poor bloody > > Pentax users who were whinging for a new pro body (like as if > > there was ever a 35mm Pentax "pro" body, but I digress). > > I recall about 4 years ago, they were hoping an F5 killer would > > be introduced. > > > > They got the MZ-S. > > I've played with an F5, it's no big thing, some cool features but more pro > than Pentax pro?...that's arguable. You forget, pro is about more than the individual specifications of the equipment. Pro is about product support, pro is about product penetration in a very competitive market. pro is about brand cachet, pro is about will you client still respect you the morning after they find out what you are shooting with. But don't forget also, pro is about the equipment being able to get the job done as well as, or better, than the guy shooting beside you. If your competition has 7 FPS, then naturally, you are going to want it as well. Otherwise, you are not competitive. Pentax "PRO" means 60mm film, not 35mm. Pentax "PRO" means no product support, and little brand cachet. And, as I found out, Pentax "PRO" means your clients won't necessarily respect you in the morning. This is how it has always been, how it is now, and how it will always be. William Robb 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 .
