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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-18-2007, 09:26 AM
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This is my first post, but the subject of a "PRO" Pentax DSLR is the reason I joined the forum. I have been a professional photographer using Pentax equipment for over 35 years- some "pro", most not. The pro cameras (3 LXs) were purchased for their features, not for the thrill of overpaying. When I purchased my istd, I really had to convince myself that staying with Pentax was the right thing to do. Having read an interview with Pentax's senior vice president of sales and marketing where he said "As regards to professional 35mm SLRs, Pentax really is not in that business. The professional market, as such, belongs to Nikon, and to a lesser extent, to Canon.", I had to wonder if they felt the same way about DSLRs. I tried the Canon 10d, Nikon D100, Olympus E-1, and whatever Fuji had, and just liked the Pentax more. Now, all of those cameras have 2nd, 3rd, or 4th generations, and Pentax has not kept up. That does not mean I am putting down the K10D in anyway. I have used one and it seems to be a very nice camera. But, for the kind of photography I do, the faster speed, more accurate focusing and low light level performance has forced me to rent other manufacturer's equipment. Also, all of the new models from the other makers allow me to use my 20 gbs worth of compact flash cards (my latest email from Pentax stated 'I think compact flash is pretty unlikely to be on a future model"). Another feature missing is a PC socket- I know I could buy an adapter and work around it, but My istd has it, and so do the upgraded models from Nikon, Canon, Fuji, etc.
So, why all the angry responses to the subject? I WANT to stay with Pentax, and am willing to pay a fair price for the features I need, but I am not optimistic that Pentax feels the need to support the professional photographer- I hope I am wrong.
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