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Comment by DaveHolmes posted on I have the cash - whos selling? at 29/02/2012 - 00:28
I think you are paying for the Marc Newson exclusivity... when the design fans have bought theirs, the price will probably drop to tempt existing Pentaxians and the P&S crowd.
Having a high launch price is nothing new for Pentax...
However...
In my opinion the Pentax K-01 suggested R.R.P. is overpriced compared to rival mirror-less systems, which offer more features.
K-01 has an improved K5 sensor... It's not a 'system camera but a mirrorless DSLR and I think that is the key...
What other 'feature' apart from an APSC sensor could be more important? (Apart from the fact that it also uses the K-mount obviously...)
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Will K5 price be driven down by new mirrorless? at 19/02/2012 - 00:10
I am a lifelong fan of either Billingham or Domke.
I think the Hadley (billingham) offer more protection for gear as a 'city-walkaround' than the Domke's...
Can you confirm this chunky?
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Shoulder Bag at 16/02/2012 - 13:15
I like the look of some of the Domke bags, and the Billingham Hadley's... Maybe the 'ThinkTank Retrospective' range?
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Shoulder Bag at 13/02/2012 - 23:16
There was a comment left that complained that this was perhaps bad etiquette... but surely if the subject is a Pentax there should be no problem?!
I think some people just get a little 'too hung-up' on rules and regs... There's enough 'jobs-worths' in this world...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on The Ricoh GXR with a K Mount adapter. Takers? at 13/02/2012 - 22:32
She currently uses a fuji HS10... Shoots everything in what we refer to as 'liveview'... has a good eye (but uses both)... Doesn't bother zooming (shoots right at the wide end)... Is looking for increased IQ over her current camera... And finally, likes the idea of stealing/sharing my lenses...
The ring is coming before the upgrade does (for either of us)
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Will K5 price be driven down by new mirrorless? at 13/02/2012 - 21:59
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on New 560mm weather sealed? at 11/02/2012 - 19:31
Might be better off upgrading your body to the K5 (or even K7 if birding is your main shooting thing)
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Bird Photographer Question (55-300 & DA550mm) at 09/02/2012 - 22:11
Either way it's my most used lens
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on What is your favourite Pentax Lens at 09/02/2012 - 22:02
I've never had to send anything to them but would think they'd have a vested interest in a quick turnaround...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Johnsons Photopia Ltd at 06/02/2012 - 16:26
