Originally Posted by *isteve
No-one said that they cooperated only that Hoya had a good look at the Pentax strategy and gave the green light for the new SLR bodies and lenses. Everything else was stated as an intent.
Steve,
While I am a life long and loyal Pentax user, and aware of some of the forthcoming products, I have to admit that statement being issued in the OP sound (to my brain) like fingernails raking across an infinate chalkboard or the wonderful sensation of gnashing on a brick with my delicate incisors and molars.
The past year, and at least another 6 mos. to a year, of largely unfulfilled promises makes one wonder why we need to wait for a 14+MP camera and fast ultralong lenses when Nikon's 12.3 and lenses are already there.
With all due respect to the complexities of a merger and the soemtimes unforseeable consequences thereof, the time for delays and excuses need to cease and production and delivery promptly adhered to in an intelligent, comprehensive and executable plan/timetable.
Stephen