Re: Pentax at COSTCO
One of the things about the big discount centers is they tend to sell last years model at big discounts. Digital goes out of production so soon that there just are not many of last years model left for those places to sell. -- Doug Franklin wrote: On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:21:29 -0700, Keith Whaley wrote: Heh, heh... do NOT put down the S4. I didn't mean to sound like I was putting it down. I was just bummed that there was only one model of Pentax digicam on offer from BJs. I've come darned close to buying it ever since they've had it. The only reason I haven't is it would just be that much money I'd have to save again to get an *ist D and two media formats I'd have to maintain. :-) BTW, I looked tonight but didn't write it down and can't remember clearly, but I think it might have been an S40 they had. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html
Pentax at COSTCO
Some time ago there was a post here that major discount stores, including Costco, no longer carry Pentax cameras. I replied that our local store was still carrying them as of a few weeks back. I was at Costco yesterday, and decided to check up on the cameras again. Among about a dozen offerings were the Optio S40 and the MZ-60. So, Pentax is still out there with the mass market stores, if not as heavily as we would like.
Re: Pentax at COSTCO
On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:38:27 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I was at Costco yesterday, and decided to check up on the cameras again. Among about a dozen offerings were the Optio S40 and the MZ-60. So, Pentax is still out there with the mass market stores, if not as heavily as we would like. Our local BJs, which is similar to Costco, has the Optio S4, but that's it. Still, I guess it's better than nothing. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
Re: Pentax at COSTCO
Doug Franklin wrote: On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:38:27 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I was at Costco yesterday, and decided to check up on the cameras again. Among about a dozen offerings were the Optio S40 and the MZ-60. So, Pentax is still out there with the mass market stores, if not as heavily as we would like. Our local BJs, which is similar to Costco, has the Optio S4, but that's it. Still, I guess it's better than nothing. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ Heh, heh... do NOT put down the S4. That is one capable camera. I bought mine as an interim camera, one I'd carry with me always, Mr. Everready. Well, heck, I also used it most of the time (surprise!) and found there were very, very few situations that could or would fool the exposure meter, and I got well-exposed shots99% of the time, and the color is great! I have a fine, compact 5 MP camera I seldom use, primarily because the S4 does _such_ a good job. It's far less bulky and less intrusive. That may say more about me, than the camera, but... The only thing is, it weighs little more than a roll or two of postage stamps, and as such is subject to human shake and jitter. Fact is, if you put this camera on a tripod, I challenge you to tell the difference between it's output and a larger PS or DSLR of the same sensor size. I doubt I'll ever get rid of this camera, like I've traded and bought and sold it's sisters over the years... This one will be the anchor for any and all others! Yeah, I do like the Optio S4! g keith whaley
Re: Pentax at COSTCO
Amen Brother Keith. I've surprised alot of people with the images from my Optio S. -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax at COSTCO Doug Franklin wrote: On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:38:27 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I was at Costco yesterday, and decided to check up on the cameras again. Among about a dozen offerings were the Optio S40 and the MZ-60. So, Pentax is still out there with the mass market stores, if not as heavily as we would like. Our local BJs, which is similar to Costco, has the Optio S4, but that's it. Still, I guess it's better than nothing. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ Heh, heh... do NOT put down the S4. That is one capable camera. I bought mine as an interim camera, one I'd carry with me always, Mr. Everready. Well, heck, I also used it most of the time (surprise!) and found there were very, very few situations that could or would fool the exposure meter, and I got well-exposed shots99% of the time, and the color is great! I have a fine, compact 5 MP camera I seldom use, primarily because the S4 does _such_ a good job. It's far less bulky and less intrusive. That may say more about me, than the camera, but... The only thing is, it weighs little more than a roll or two of postage stamps, and as such is subject to human shake and jitter. Fact is, if you put this camera on a tripod, I challenge you to tell the difference between it's output and a larger PS or DSLR of the same sensor size. I doubt I'll ever get rid of this camera, like I've traded and bought and sold it's sisters over the years... This one will be the anchor for any and all others! Yeah, I do like the Optio S4! g keith whaley PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
Re: Pentax at COSTCO
I sent the original post, but since then have found that while Target and Wallmart do not offer Pentax film or digital cameras in store in my region, they do offer them on their web site. Best Buy does not offer Pentax cameras anymore either in store or on their website. DG At 08:38 AM 10/26/04, you wrote: Some time ago there was a post here that major discount stores, including Costco, no longer carry Pentax cameras. I replied that our local store was still carrying them as of a few weeks back. I was at Costco yesterday, and decided to check up on the cameras again. Among about a dozen offerings were the Optio S40 and the MZ-60. So, Pentax is still out there with the mass market stores, if not as heavily as we would like.
Re: Pentax at COSTCO
On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:21:29 -0700, Keith Whaley wrote: Heh, heh... do NOT put down the S4. I didn't mean to sound like I was putting it down. I was just bummed that there was only one model of Pentax digicam on offer from BJs. I've come darned close to buying it ever since they've had it. The only reason I haven't is it would just be that much money I'd have to save again to get an *ist D and two media formats I'd have to maintain. :-) BTW, I looked tonight but didn't write it down and can't remember clearly, but I think it might have been an S40 they had. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
Re: Pentax at COSTCO
Doug Franklin wrote: On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:21:29 -0700, Keith Whaley wrote: Heh, heh... do NOT put down the S4. I didn't mean to sound like I was putting it down. Actually, the phrase I should have used was don't sell the S4 short. I knew you weren't denigrating the camera... I was just bummed that there was only one model of Pentax digicam on offer from BJs. I've come darned close to buying it ever since they've had it. The only reason I haven't is it would just be that much money I'd have to save again to get an *ist D and two media formats I'd have to maintain. :-) I understand... BTW, I looked tonight but didn't write it down and can't remember clearly, but I think it might have been an S40 they had. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ keith
