Interview with Pentax Japan

[ckanthon]

An interview with Pentax Japan (in simplified Chinese)

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Mains Points:

- Ans. In the second half of the year, we will have new DSLRs for different level of customers. Still support previuos MF lenses.
We will concentrate on the ASP DSLR development. Strenghten the DSLR Market. On 2008 Pentax would not have Full-Frame DSLR at this moment.

- Competition among the top seller recently C/N/S:
Ans. Pixture Quality (ref. K10D, K100D, K20D, K200D) as well as Lens Quality

- Customer Services (the main issue is its long lead-time on repair etc):
Ans. Noticed, will strenghten the CS network

- Purchased by Hoya, any other plan in future:
Ans. We are still operated independently! Noticed that Hoya is a big supplier in term of production raw materials!

- Any cost reduction in this regards?
Ans. ... Ha Ha...