Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
I'd assume that the step up will sell for not a lot more than the current *ist-D. Maybe 200 to 400 (US Dollars Euros Pounds you name it since from the pricing I'm aware of they are used interchangeably in spite of conversion differences). Here's what I see as a workable plan introduce the "Super" *ist-D 8-9meg sensor (this is the big-ist challenge in my opinion) possibly a larger buffer for faster capture rate, maybe titanium clad, USM, IS, or add an actual aperture simulator for full use of older lenses any or all of these are possible. *ist-Dn really just an *ist-D with firmware upgrade maybe with a slight body redesign to address the few ergonomic problems but sold at the new lower price, injection molding is relatively easy to change. *ist-D lite same as the in a slightly different body shell current model losing some of the bells and whistles what would I remove nothing I can think of but look at the differences between the D10 and digital rebel for an idea, personally I think that the most off putting item to many are the custom functions, beginners and some older users may even be afraid of them. Of course I could be smoking banana skins. (You don't have to say it.) At 04:17 AM 2/1/04, you wrote: On 31/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > >At 06:40 PM 1/31/04, you wrote: >>On 31/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >> >> >Nor does it preclude a Model above the *ist-D either. >> >>Sorry Pete - that is cloud cuckoo land. >> >The likely hood is low but not impossible. Pentax has a record >of taking a single basic design and differentiating the hell out of >it. They seem to have perfected the method with the MZ/ZX series of >cameras. What was the last count of variations, 10 not counting the MZ-S >which is related to the rest of the MZ/ZX cameras in much the same way as >the MX was related to the rest of the M series, mostly in name only. >If the guts of the *ist-D and *ist film cameras are properly designed >we may just see a new body based on both. I won't speculate on what might >be in a higher level body but everyone has a wish list. I take your point but the reason I don't think they will offer 'a step up' from the *ist D / D100 / 10D level is because relatively few people would buy it. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
On 31/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >I was actually thinking this myself - they could still be planning to >release something low end, AND high end with the *istD smack in the middle, >although, the price drop has me wondering about the low end option to some >degree... I mean, maybe they intend to release something higher eg 8MP,...? Not a chance. The day that happens my cats will be sitting in the garden sipping iced tea with all the field mice. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
On 31 Jan 2004 at 17:54, Norm Baugher wrote: > Serious question though, from a digital idiot - couldn't they just stick > a, say 8MP sensor in the sunkist, and re-release it? Sure with relevant circuit up-grades and assuming that the sensor size remains the same or is smaller which effectively defeats most of the advantage. Really the pixel density shouldn't be increased much beyond where it is at the moment, it's size that counts in this case. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 31/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > >>"Dear Ms Mayer, >> >>Thank you very much for your interest in the *ist D. >> >>There will be no *ist D replacement announced at PMA. > >Interesting but this does not preclude a Baby D. > >I think we might just see an announcement of some kind Not at PMA. Perhaps at Photokina in September. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
Cotty noted: " Interesting but this does not preclude a Baby D." or a "papa D" for that matter... I was actually thinking this myself - they could still be planning to release something low end, AND high end with the *istD smack in the middle, although, the price drop has me wondering about the low end option to some degree... I mean, maybe they intend to release something higher eg 8MP, and the new price will automatically drop the *istD down to the "baby D" level? I was already considering to myself that he has worded it so as to seem more beneficial for me to purchase the *istD now, rather than wait, which in turn makes me think that they are really trying hard to clear out the stock to make way for something new, and probably bigger and better... The idea of them releasing a second "edition" with the firmware upgrade doesn't gel with me - it is just too easy to download it and install it yourself, I just don't see how they could charge extra for a body containing information that is readily available for free and is most easy to install... As for Mike's "bubble bursting" comments - no bubbles to be burst here Mike! I am not so naive as to believe everything that they offer me, and can also, as I mentioned recognise that he was very "cryptic" in his tone - I was more excited just to be able to offer the list an "exclusive" that I could barely believe I would be privy too! tan. > >"Dear Ms Mayer, > > > >Thank you very much for your interest in the *ist D. > > > >There will be no *ist D replacement announced at PMA. > > Interesting but this does not preclude a Baby D. > > I think we might just see an announcement of some kind > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > _ > Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk >
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
I'm with you Norm. I will be very pleasantly suprised if they have something to announce, let alone show. Even when they are moving fast, they aren't very fast. The *istD is too new for them to be ready with something else. I would dearly love to see something, though. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, January 31, 2004, 1:54:37 PM, you wrote: NB> Does an announcement that announces that they have nothing to announce NB> qualify as a true announcement? NB> NB> Norm NB> Cotty wrote: >>I think we might just see an announcement of some kind >> >>
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
Nor does it preclude a Model above the *ist-D either. At 05:46 PM 1/31/04, you wrote: On 31/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >"Dear Ms Mayer, > >Thank you very much for your interest in the *ist D. > >There will be no *ist D replacement announced at PMA. Interesting but this does not preclude a Baby D. I think we might just see an announcement of some kind Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
Does an announcement that announces that they have nothing to announce qualify as a true announcement? Norm Cotty wrote: I think we might just see an announcement of some kind
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
On 31/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >"Dear Ms Mayer, > >Thank you very much for your interest in the *ist D. > >There will be no *ist D replacement announced at PMA. Interesting but this does not preclude a Baby D. I think we might just see an announcement of some kind Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: Pentax *istD NEWS FLASH!!!!
Hi, Translations interspersed Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > "Dear Ms Mayer, > > Thank you very much for your interest in the *ist D. We're glad someone is. Maybe if we are polite enough you'll buy one. > There will be no *ist D replacement announced at PMA. And if there was, we wouldn't tell you, as then what would we do with all this stock we've got? > The investment necessary for the production of a Digital SLR is so huge that > the model life must be long. At least six months. For the first model. > We do not offer consumer rebates in Australia , as our prices already > reflect the current factory price reduction. Reflect but pass on as little as possible. > We will be delighted to quote you directly on your *ist D requirements. You've already said you're going to buy one. All we're talking about here is how much we can squeeze out of you. > Please contact > > C.R.Kennedy & Company Pty Ltd > 663 Chapel St > South Yarra > Vic 3141 > Australia > Tel+61 3 9823 1555 > Fax +61 3 9827 7213 > http://www.crkennedy.com.au Sorry to be a bubble burster. mike
