I went to town today to look for shoes - I found a pair - and thought I'd wander past the camera shops to see what they could tell me about the *ist D. I'm in Melbourne Australia.
First stop was Camera house. They say they have been promised stocks of the *ist D by mid September and that their catalogue is already being printed with it in it and a price of "Price on arrival". Next stop was Ted's. They have them in their computer and are taking orders of the body only for AU$2700 - about US$1750 - including 10% GST. Or you can buy it with the 18-35 for AU$3000. I was tempted, but I prefer to buy from Michael's (the next shop up the street) so I told them I would think about it and went for a walk up the street. At Michaels I asked if they had any price on it and they said AU$3000 body only. I prefer Michaels but not for $300, so I mentioned Ted's price and asked if they could match it. After looking he went away to ask permission. He came back and said he could match it, so I said I'd take one. So I am now waiting for the shipment to arrive and a phone call to tell me to come pick it up. The only question left is who will be the first person to put a picture on PUG taken with a *ist D? If I get it before the September deadline I plan on it being me. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
