Originally Posted by regken 
Agreed except for the Oly blind alley comment. They might be able to carve out a reasonable niche market with the E-510 type camera.
Possibly, but none of the dealers I speak to in the UK sell many - the lenses are way too expensive.
Lowering costs is the biggest advantage Pentax has for the near future. The change from being a company that had suppliers wondering if they were going to be paid to one that is backed by Hoya should drop cost of purchased parts by a considerable amount.
Close integration with Hoya has many potential benefits for sure. And since Hoya dont have a camera division of their own, there is no dilution of brand or brand ethos (compare Konika Minolta).
True, and you have the added advantage you don't have to put up with Bush for another year.
regards,
Ken
Hell we just got rid of Tony B Liar and now we have Gordon MuckBrown. I swear I will never ever vote for anyone whose name begins with B!