Thought you would like it! Maybe I will have to get a 645 after all?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 29 September 2002 23:27
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Pentax + Photokina = 645D - NOW HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS!!!
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> We live in interesting times...
> Jostein
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 11:16 PM
> Subject: RE: Pentax + Photokina = 645D - NOW HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS!!!
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> > http://www.luminous-landscape.com/new/photokina2002.shtml
> >
> > "Good news for Pentax 645 owners (me included). A reader
> has reported
> > that he visited Photokina yesterday and saw the first
> digital back for
> > the Pentax 645. It is made by NPC in cooperation with
> Mosaic Imaging.
> > The first generation model has the electronics off to the side,
> > looking similar to a Polaroid back for the 645. They are apparently
> > working on getting the electronics into the film insert
> cavity, so the
> > second generation will be a lot more compact. Also, he will use a
> > larger 645 chip as they become available."
> >
> >
> > You may want to keep that pie after all?
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Bruce Rubenstein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: 29 September 2002 15:34
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: Pentax + Photokina = Zero
> > >
> > >
> > > Photokina doesn't matter to Pentax's target market.
> > > Nikon didn't have anything of interest at this show, but did
> > > introduce the D100 in Feb. at the PMA show and (I think) the
> > > 24-85 AF-S lens. Whenever a DSLR comes out with a Nikon lens
> > > mount it's good for Nikon: they may actually make money
> > > selling lenses.
> > >
> > >
> > > From: John Mustarde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >
> > > If it's any comfort - Nikon was just as absent at Photokina
> > > as Pentax.... looks like Kodak and Canon stole a march on
> > > Nikon for sure.
> > >
> > > --
> > > John Mustarde
> > >
> > >
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