PentaxLife Topic: A Fall Surprise?

rvannatta on "A Fall Surprise?"

rvannatta — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:08:07 +0000

Yes years ago when I started buying Pentax they were a market leader. the Pentaprism, the rapid rewind lever, the instant return mirror, --- Pentax was out on front on these things. that was 40 years ago. in the last 20 years they have been behind the curve. Late to market with autofocus, late to market with digital SLR.

Now if they would deliver a 20 mp SLR body the same day their competitors did---that would be news. It's too late to announce it the same day as their competitors--- as it they have already announced.....

DonDouglas on "A Fall Surprise?"

DonDouglas — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:45:44 +0000

If Pentax want(s) to surprise everyone, they could deliver on their long-promised SDM lenses. They could actually bother to answer people like respected lens reviewer Klaus Schroiff when he sends a substandard optic back for adjustment and it comes back still soft. They could, in general, get their act together. Pentax make(s) the best product for the money in the DSLR market, with a few glitches which they seem unwilling or unable to fix, especially in the area of delivering on promised lenses. I’m waiting with bated breath (and bated checkbook, by the way) for some sign from Pentax that they’re committed to getting it right. Those who are paid cheerleaders, getting free equipment for boosting the Pentax brand, will no doubt have a different opinion.

Vitali on "A Fall Surprise?"

Vitali — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:05:52 +0000

Hmmm... lenses are all on the roadmap. What kind of surprise could be on the lens arena?

benjikan on "A Fall Surprise?"

benjikan — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:41:21 +0000

There is something in the air. The rumors are running high. Will there be a Pentax Fall Surprise? The indications seem to reflect that there may be. From some of the posts I have read from credible sources and my own info it seems to lean in that direction. I could be wrong but there could be a major lens and body Blitzkrieg...