Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:31:27 +0100 From: Pål >> Len wrote:
>> For a user's group, we >> seem to be pretty negative about Pentax's efforts. > I'm realistic about it. I do think the *ist D is a great camera when > reading the specification list. The negative thing about is that it > won't, in my opinion, make a splash that will make waves outside the Pentax > duck pond. I've read the various reaction to the *ist D from Minolta > users, and I think those users reactions are very indicative on how the > the *ist D is perceived outside the Pentax fanatic fraternity. Those > Minolta users are happy about the fact theres a Pentax DSLR but unhappy > that there's no Minolta. Still, they are going to buy a Canon if Minolta > doesn't do something real soon. I think there it is still a long way to go for Pentax to improve their image. This can't be done with the release of just one camera. It is their long-term system support (or lack of) that has damaged their image. But I think, the *ist D is a step towards the right direction. The crucial point is if they can keep up the momentum. I do not think that they can increase the market share with any product perceived as more or less exotic by a majority of customers. It's the contrary. IMO the *istD ~looks~ as if it is a very handy camera. Enjoy, Alexander __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
