"P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >It seems obvious to me that the retailer is trying sell the camera for >the highest profits they can and will lower >the price when it appears on other's shelves. The list price is >predicted to be under $800.00 with the 18-55mm >lens. I expect when it's available from more outlets the 699 Eur price >will drop precipitously.
I wouldn't be surprised if the web site that's advertising it doesn't actually have the camera yet but is just striving for attention by being "first". The high price is intended to *discourage* people from ordering it and exposing their subterfuge :) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

