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.
Dude, Shel, calm down. The DS2 isn't even supposed to be available in North
America. The fact that none of your "trusted sites" have it simply attests
to the fact that they have to import it.
As far as I am concerned, with today's cut-throat digital camera market
(where'd Minolta go? oh right, they were bought out and then quit making
cameras altogether), as long as Pentax stays in business, I'll be happy. I
know they will eventually come out with a new dSLR to replace my D, but in
the meantime I'm very happy with my camera.
To stay alive, Pentax MUST stay successful. If that means making small
changes to their dSLR range every now and then to keep it fresh in
consumers' minds, so be it. I'm patient because I know Pentax is worth the
wait.
By the way, when the D2 comes out, I call dibs on naming mine R2.
John Celio
Future owner of R2 the D2
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