Shel, Like Paul says, "notify when in stock" or better yet, have them order one for you. This is how I got the 43mm. Regards, Bob S.
On 2/15/06, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 > > > > > >
