A couple Nikon forums i read the prospective buyers of D3x are flipping out over $8,000 issue. Kind of strange as canon has launched 3 pro bodies at $8,000 and then they drift downward. Right now last years $8k can be bought new for $6,649 at B&H.
If Pentax makes the Holy Grail full frame K Mount, spec'd like Canon 1Ds III and Nikons 5 frames per second D3x 24mp would most people on this forum buy it?
I shoot both Pentax and Canon and I find the Nikon D700 ful frame 12mp price drop to $2379 , down from $3k this spring at B&H rather appealing. But I am able to cobble/adapt my nikon glass on to Canon 5D and stop down meter. A added step that saves me an additional $2379.
I'd guess if pentax offered a full frame 12mp for $3k it would fly off the shelves, right? If pentax offered a 24mp full frame for $8k very few here or anywhere would buy it? Just my guess.
What do you think? $3K versus $8K would either price points make it a Must Have?
Originally posted by thibs Maybe, remember Pentax has always be late in the game because there was an exclusivity deal between Sony and Nikon during which others (Pentax included) would NOT access the sensor.