| I must unfortunately agree that Pentax is "not in the game" as far as the marketing and industry/street perception is concerned. They have always lagged behind on technology, though for a brief moment might have been in front in terms of APS-C sensor quality with the K20D. But the big two have more resources to throw at development. They have far more bodies available and will have even more soon. Pentax should have kept the K100DS in production as an entry-level model but likely could not afford this.
Unless they make a big announcement soon, with both entry-level and top-of-the-range bodies upcoming, their recent bump in popularity is going to slide. And not only an announcement... they need to hit the market very quickly.
Personally, I wish they'd ignore this game and produce boutique cameras for those that want something different. I don't think they can touch Canikon in their markets. Where is the Limited body when we need it? |