Originally posted by FrankC After reading a few threads about Pentax not having a full-frame camera and seeing that Pentax has a only a 3% market share of DSLR sales, I've began to wonder why are some of you shooting with a Pentax DSLR? Why didn't you do what more than two-thirds of all DSLR owners world wide have done and shoot with either a Canon or Nikon? I have my own guesses, but I wanted to hear from you.
For me, the answer was simple; The D800E was delayed by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. So not wanting to wait any longer on rumors, I bought a 645D. I bought it not only for its resolution, but also for the medium-format look that no amount of pixels on a FF Nikon could ever duplicate. I also didn't want to be one of those guys who upgrades every few years and ends up spending more on mediocre equipment as opposed to just buying one awesome camera and having it for decade or more. That and the cost of the used lenses were major influence as well.
This past May I decided to enter the world of digital photography. My bridge camera is a Pentax k100d Super with a kit lens. My friends and fellow photographers advised me that after a few days of shooting digital, I would be spending a lot of time trying to kick myself in the a..., and asking myself, "Why didn't I do it sooner?". I just really enjoy this Pentax release a great deal. Pentax is one company that has always appeared to me as being shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the reason for that is the company does not spend a great deal of money on advertising. At least the same amount as the big boys. For example every holiday season our freeways are dotted with billboards touting Canon, Nikon and Sony as "The perfect Christmas gift." Never seen anything like that regarding Pentax. Also, that may be the reason that Pentax does not share the same status as the big boys. Why do I shoot Pentax? For one reason, the company has an excellent track record. It was a very smart move on Pentax's part to keep their lenses compatible with any K-mount compatible body. Also, it is a very good quality performer and continues to impress me everyday. Thanks for reading,
Rgds,
Tony