----- Original Message ----- From: "Unca Mikey"
Subject: Status of *ist 35mm?
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 would be very surprised if Pentax is still making film SLR cameras. Film as a consumer commodity is pretty much a dead horse, the camera manufactureres aren't likely to continue making something that won't get bought.
William Robb
