-- -----Original Message----- -- From: P�l Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 2:48 PM -- -- Mark wrote: -- -- > I got to use an *ist-D quite a bit last weekend and I -- disagree strongly -- > with both of those points. -- -- -- It could well be that the *istD is one of those design that -- have to be seen in the flesh to be appreciated. However, I -- worry that few will actually see, let alone handle the thing -- as few stores will stock it. A Pentax need to look better -- than a Canon in order to get attention. I fear that the -- *istD will suffer the Z-series fate; a competitive product -- that no one notice because it is completely undistinctive to -- such and extent that potential buyers, not already married -- to the brand, are too busy yawning over they way it looks to -- read the specification list. -- -- -- P�l -- Unfortunately, I tend to agree that the lack of them being on the shelves will be their downfall.
I bought the first MZ-S my store had. Actually I think they got it expecting me to buy one :-) They have another on the shelf, but I have never seen it talked about. It has been there for quite some time. They sell plenty of P&S and digitals, but I am not sure about SLRs. I actually sold a couple of Optio S cameras for them. I cannot recall about their lens selections, but I do know they have some zooms (probably because that is what people ask for most). I know that I have gotten some prime lenses from them, but it is due to my trying them out first because of my Pentax rep. He knows I am a sucker for quality and knew once I tried the Limited series I would not be able to say no. I think the biggest thing keeping sales down is the sales clerks, who I do not see really pushing the cameras. But then again, most consumers only hear about Canon and Nikon... C�sar Panama City, Florida
