I agree with Shel. Manufacturers are closing production on 35mm
cameras very quickly due to the abyss that sales figures have fallen
into. If you like the camera and want to continue using them, buy a
new backup ASAP if you can afford to, and if you can find one.
Godfrey
On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:11 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
If you like the camera, find one and buy it ASAP. Everyone needs a
backup
camera at some time.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Unca Mikey
Has anyone read or heard anything about the status or future of the
Pentax *ist 35mm SLR? It's still shown on the Pentax USA site, but
is no longer in the catalog for B&H or Adorama. Amazon shows it as
"not in stock" and some other sites show the model as "discontinued."
Is there any official word? I emailed Pentax, but no answer yet.
I know the *ist is not highly regarded in PDML-land, but I love my
*ist -- if they really are discontinued, I may have to buy one on
closeout somewhere or on ebay, just to have a backup.
*>UncaMikey
