B&H has a "notify when in stock" marker on the *istDS2. That means they
will get some more in stock. You might want to click that button. I
think that its fairly obvious that existing stocks of this camera have
sold out. That's probably a good thing. They do have the *istD in
stock, but it's still pricey. The Pentax page is here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?
A=search&Q=&b=21&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&Submit.x=14&Submit.y=8&Submit=Go&shs=&c
i=6222&ac=
Paul
On Feb 15, 2006, at 9:25 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
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
