This is very disappointing, although, just because Pentax has chosen to make an early announcement for three P&S cameras doesn't preclude them from announcing a new DSLR at a later date or at the PMA show. However, like others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with Pentax. I'm now ready to purchase an istDS2 and none of the trusted sites that I'm comfortable buying from, nor Pentax USA, has the camera in stock. There are places that claim to have the camera, but their reseller ratings are poor, and I won't tempt fate by buying through what are reported to be sleazy operators. If someone has a place they trust that may have the DS2 in stock, I'd be happy to hear about it.
However, if there is nothing coming soon to replace the DS2, and if in fact the DS2 is discontinued, then I will give serious consideration to moving away from Pentax. I ~never~ thought I'd say those words, but it's now something that I am considering, or at least thinking about. I feel let down by the comapny I've supported and boosted since before 1967. And I certainly never thought I'd make that statement publically, on this forum. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Perry Pellechia > Not a good sign. Three new P&S's, No word on a new DSLR :( > > http://www.pentaximaging.com/footer/news_media_article?ArticleId=7402703
