I would be surprised if you'd be able to get either the *istD or the LX serviced in 10 years. In fact, it's difficult to get the LX serviced now. Independents won't touch it. It's too specialized. And I think Pentax is on the verge of abondoning it. Don't get me wront. I love my LX, and I will do my best to get it work ad infinitum. Right now it's sitting in a dust free glass case. That might be the best strategy. Paul
> Hi, > > William Robb wrote: > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Tainter" > > Subject: Re: *istD EOL... > > > > > >> "What I was told is that there are less than 1000 bodies left in > >> factory inventory, and when they're gone there'll be no more made...." > >> > >> Hmmm. I wonder how long there will be parts for repairs? I suppose > >> that the DS uses some of the same parts. > > > > > > Aren't there consumer laws regarding this? I know in Canada, they have > > to supply repairs for a certain number of years after the product is > > discontinued (I believe 7). > > Part are no good if you cannot find anyone to do the work. In ten years > time the D will be a tiny speck on the history of phtotgraphy. OTOH, I > suspect I will still be able to get my LX serviced.......... > > mike > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 06/01/2005 >
