Originally posted by ABCWinter what is you're opinion ? here is my 2 cents worth .....
Dudes, in the past Pentax spent more and more time advancing on film cameras while nike and cannon, jumped the digital banwagon early, that is why these 2 have ff digital slr cameras now. Pentax decided to jump on that train, but was a bit late and missed it. They have brought out some amasing slrs but they have not arrived at the ff level. Be patient, time will show and soon we will see a ff Pentax in the future...
For now just use what you have and enjoy the joys of wickid cool awsome photograps, if you want to spend money now invest it in fine glass. FF Pentax SLR carmera will show. After all slow and steady wins the race.. Hint... Hint....
once you get to the top of the ladder the only way to go is down hill, Cannon and Nikon are at the very top, they are very big. Pentax chose to take their time. And for that I feel those who chose to go with the Pentax flow will not be let down..
ABCWinter ( Laurie :P
first, pentax did much less later on in history with their cameras than Canon or Nikon, with only a handful of bodies one can categorize as "pro" compared to what Canon and Nikon ended up bringing to the market. (alteast in the 35mm world)
second, Nikon and Canon did not "jump the bandwagon", in 1991 Kodak in conjunction with Nikon introduced the F-3. You should look up what the term "jump the bandwaggon" means
third, the reason canon and nikon have full frame cameras is because they have significantly more powerful means of production. SIGNIFICANTLY. Pentax does not have the market share to sustain an expensive camera. People are bitching and moaning about the current pentax camera and lens lineup. FA43 for 400 bucks? FA31 for under a grand? Are you people on CRACK? Go take a look what top end Canon and Nikon glass costs, you'll shit bricks.
forth, the turtle won the race because the rabit was an idiot jackass that decided to ****ing fall asleep during the race. Please dont use a childish analogy trying to put down two internationally succesful and powerful organizations.
fifth, when you get to the top of the ladder, if you're smart and able, you keep building the ladder yourself and going higher.
some comapnies experience flatspots or downturns but it is never a sign that they are out right broke or failing. Canon and NIkon have such a large infrastructure that goes beyond photography that they cannot fail, and unlike pentax they can easily afford to throw money at experimental products. The only way Canon and NIkon will FAIL is if the entire board of directors take LSD and go to Reno and never come back.. and even then, there are failsafe protocols for that too...
where do you lurkers come up with this shit, seriouslY!?!?!