If anyone at Pentax reads the PDML, they must find this kind of stuff very discouraging. The 'Win an MZ-S, Lens, and Flash' promo has been going on for around two years, long before any *ist models were released. Also, one camera kit a year wouldn't clear out most PDMLers' camera shelves, never mind Pentax's. I'm not a rabid fan, but why kick Pentax for doing a well-received promotion?
Pat White p.s. I wish Pentax Vancouver was still open, too.