RICOH to buy PENTAX

[crf529]

I somewhat agree and disagree. I'd think most people who pick up a DSLR and lock it to auto, do so with the much more visible Canikon line.

[robz]

Well, I paid more than i wanted to but less than I expected.
It certainly feels smaller than the K10 but not uncomfortable. Perhaps a few new controls to learn but all quite instinctive having used the K10 for a few years.
I think the transition will be quite straight forward
It should arrive at the shop Monday and with the upcoming trip overseas, it will bring the price down further.

I don't think I got much understanding from the rest of the family though.. 'Why do you want another one?"

Obviously the answer is 'cos it will do the job I need it to do, the K10 unfortunately could not'

[robma47]

I hope it is for the better hope they produce some great lenses

[Falcons]

Initiallly I was quite concerned about the takeover, but I saw a photographer out the other week who had a K5 hanging around his neck and a couple of Niikon D3x hanging from his hips - used the Nikons out of frustration of Pentax not gouiing full frame. But he is currently buying a copy of all Pentax FF lenses as he is pretty confident that Ricoh will go FF. Who knows but i am feeling more confident in getting a DA70mm now (or maybe a FA77mm if the Aussie dollar keeps rising).

[K10D]

Initiallly I was quite concerned about the takeover, but I saw a photographer out the other week who had a K5 hanging around his neck and a couple of Niikon D3x hanging from his hips - used the Nikons out of frustration of Pentax not gouiing full frame. But he is currently buying a copy of all Pentax FF lenses as he is pretty confident that Ricoh will go FF. Who knows but i am feeling more confident in getting a DA70mm now (or maybe a FA77mm if the Aussie dollar keeps rising).

Already buying the FF Ltd's (just in case). I am also using a D700 for FF. The 77mm is the latest acquisition and is a rock solid lens.

Best regards