Originally posted by RiceHigh Actually, if Pentax could have the eagle eye you have, they hadn't wasted so much time and money for the 645D project and yet still needed to shelf the project.
For all we know, Pentax *may not* have shelved the 645D project. It could be a special tactic from Hoya to be able to secretly finish the product and then suddenly *pop* it on the market, ready and finished, surprising friend and foe.
Quote: If they made a 135 FF earlier (and not abandoned the film lens line), now that the market leader could have included Pentax, not only Canon and Nikon!
I think Pentax would have been dead by now if they continued with the MZ-D. That model would be very expensive to make, and not generate much interest on the market. IMHO Pentax made the right decision to discard the MZ-D.
And about the lenses... You are of course aware of the fact that a number of film lenses are still being produced. For instance the FA Limiteds and the FA* 600 (made on order). I have no problems with Pentax's current line-up. They only need a few more lenses to be ready for the full frame era
I believe in Pentax. They are still alive and kicking in this very competitive market, so they must be doing something right. (Although I have yet to see you admit that).