/rant
...and why have diffferent brands of computers? And what's with the multiple types and makes of automobiles available these days? Isn't one enough? If it'll get you from A to B, then no-one should complain, right ? Why do we need 40 different stores all selling hamburgers?
Please excuse the sarcasm, but the preceding statement was just a bit of hyperbole to punctuate the fact that personal taste is the biggest factor in most purchases, camera or otherwise. And, it just might be the only real factor...
I don't "get" these threads... and there seem to be a lot of them... and I don't mean to offend, but even the most basic logic dictates that if Pentax doesn't have what you want, you should go to wherever you need to go to get what you do want.
And though this is a Pentax Users' forum, I don't think that any reasonable photophile or cameraphile, pro-, amateur, or otherwise, would be so arrogant to say that in every situation, bar none, Pentax was the epitome of imaging equipment. But don't be surprised when people defend their purchase, their expression of personal taste. I like my camera - and I purchased a Pentax for reasons that may be unimportant to some, but who cares - I like my camera, and I like reading, and sometimes contributing, information about my camera, and the techniques I need to develop to take better photographs.
It probably wouldn't be the politest thing to do, but I'd be inclined to answer questions like "Why doesn't Pentax have .....? " with the same answer many parents end up giving the 4 year old that asks 35,492 questions every day : "Because that's just the way it is !" and then refusing to answer any more questions on that particular topic.
/rant off
Once again, sorry if I've offended, I may regret my moment of (albeit minor) forum rage later...
Oh, by the way - Hi - I'm Jamie - been lurking here for a lonnnggg time, but just registered a week back. I'm not usually the cranky person I must seem to be right now...
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