I'm okay with that. I wish the God people would follow our example:-).
Paul
On Feb 17, 2006, at 8:40 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 17 Feb 2006 at 19:12, Paul Stenquist wrote:
My experience suggests that Godfrey is right on this one. The
mathematical computations that try to predict digital
I was amazed to see how well perspective errors can be handled with
simple PhotoShop operations. I only tried them after reading your
comments here. What a joy it was to see for myself how simple and
intuitive these tools are.
Paul
On Feb 17, 2006, at 8:45 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 17 Feb
- Original Message -
From: Rob Studdert
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
I guess so but I don't feel so constrained these days, I shoot to scan so
I can
always combine any number of images to create the DOF that I require in
the
digital realm. This was one of the reasons
On 17 Feb 2006 at 19:15, William Robb wrote:
I want to get away from digital and get back into the darkroom.
You could always get a used 5x4 8k film recorder/printer, they are cheaper
than a good enlarging lens now :-)
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
On 17 Feb 2006 at 20:54, Paul Stenquist wrote:
I was amazed to see how well perspective errors can be handled with
simple PhotoShop operations. I only tried them after reading your
comments here. What a joy it was to see for myself how simple and
intuitive these tools are.
There are a lot
Excellent results. It wold be interesting to compare a transformed
fisheye pic to a corrected pic from a rectilinear lens of equal focal
length.
Paul
On Feb 17, 2006, at 10:29 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 17 Feb 2006 at 20:54, Paul Stenquist wrote:
I was amazed to see how well perspective
The DS2 has been in stock at numerous dealers in the US and in Canada,
which last I heard was North America. So where have all these places
(BH,
Adorama, Beach, Buydig, Don's, McBain's, and at least a half-dozen other
places) been getting these cameras that aren't supposed to be here?
Ok, I'll put my newbie DSLR two cents in on this one. I could care less
about a new body announcement at PMA. Actually, I hope there isn't one
because number 1)I don't have the funds to get one right now, 2) I'm
still trying to figure out how to fully utilize the DS and DL bodies
capabilities
that they will have new SLR
products to announce at Photokina 2006, NOT PMA.
Products announced for PMA have been in the pipeline for 7-10 months
at least. Just because they're going to focus on higher end cameras
like SLRs doesn't mean they're going to dump every new product in the
PS range.
I'm
If BH says, notify when in stock, then the camera has not been
discontinued. They're probably the number one seller of cameras in the
world, and if they say they're getting more stock, you can be sure that
Pentax has assured them that they're getting more stock. I'm not
surprised that the
Everyone who is bemoaning the fact that this announcement only
mentions point and shoot should remember two things. First PMA is
for dealers. Dealers make their bread and butter from point and
shoot, so to them this is very interesting news. Second, this is a
photokina year. Camera
Which is why i have decided to give Nikon one more chance and have ordered a
D200. Looking
at April
arivall.
Keepin all my Pentax gear of course. You know Nikon's track record with
moi.vbg
Dave
Not a good sign. Three new PS's, No word on
a new DSLR
John,
The DS2 is/was available in North America, it's Europe that didn't get
it. I've held the DS2 in my hands, from an Authorized Pentax dealer, who
gets their stock direct from Pentax Canada. Nice little body.
Shel,
I'll duck into Henry's today and see if they have any DS2's. They're
I was in Henrys last weekend, buying a Sigma 10-20, and i saw one on the rear
display
shelf. Also
saw one at the Thornhill location when i was buying BW paper a few weeks ago.
I would
imagine
they are still there. They push Canon and Nikon a lot harder.
Dave
Hi,
Please don't check Henry's on my account. I no longer do business with
them having had two bad transactions with them. Thanks for the offer to
help out, though. Much appreciated.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Adam Maas
Shel,
I'll duck into Henry's today and see if they have any
On Thu, 16 Feb 2006, Adam Maas wrote:
I'll duck into Henry's today and see if they have any DS2's. They're Canada's
equivalent to BH and they're showing stock on the DS2 for $818USD on their
site. Check them out at http://www.henrys.ca they do ship to the US (Half
their site is set up to sell
On Thu, 16 Feb 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Please don't check Henry's on my account. I no longer do business with
them having had two bad transactions with them.
Oops!
Kostas
Talking about stock. The local Pentax
distributor owes me a camera. When the *ist D
arrived here last year the flash didn't work.
I posted about this. They promised to replace
it immediately but found they had no stock.
On Monday I phoned and was told they'd just
got some cameras from Spain
Thanks for the reminder carrot, Bob. =)
Jack
--- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Everyone who is bemoaning the fact that this announcement only
mentions point and shoot should remember two things. First PMA is
for dealers. Dealers make their bread and butter from point and
shoot
said here and
on every Pentax oriented forum for months that they will have new SLR
products to announce at Photokina 2006, NOT PMA.
Products announced for PMA have been in the pipeline for 7-10 months
at least. Just because they're going to focus on higher end cameras
like SLRs
Sorry to hear that. Henry's is by no means my favourite local store
(they're local for me, the flagship store is about 2 minutes walk from
work), but I've not had any bad transactions with them. They even gave
me a free CLA on my MX because I bought the $20 extended warranty.
-Adam
Shel
If I hold my breath for an *ist D upgrade, my next probably won't be until
2007.
Tom C.
From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:43:38 -0500
I would be more
And your point is... ??? :-)
Tom C.
From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That's funny, I do not see where anyone in this tread was saying
gotta have new more better faster more now. The point I think we
all were trying to make is that Pentax has really not done much to
keep our
-
Fra: Tom C [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 16. februar 2006 17:21
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
And your point is... ??? :-)
Tom C.
From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That's funny, I do not see where anyone in this tread was saying
gotta have new
On Feb 16, 2006, at 7:01 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Rather than being criticized, I think the brotherhood should be
complimented for having shown incredible patience.
Patience would be evidenced by a lot less bitching and moaning.
Godfrey
Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:06:47 -0800
On Feb 15, 2006, at 7:45 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I think the DS and DS2 are great cameras. I bought one. Now, after
being
out less than a year, the DS2 has become scarce as hen's teeth. That is
~frustrating~ especially since I
in all of them (apart from Optios) was
the Sigma 28-80/2.4
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:06:47 -0800
On Feb 15, 2006, at 7:45 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I
an explanation that makes sense ... it would be nice to know what it is.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 2/16/2006 8:37:42 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
You can't sell cameras if they aren't available to sell. A potential
: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 2/16/2006 8:37:42 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
You can't sell cameras if they aren't available to sell. A potential
buyer
will be easily swayed to another brand if the product is not available.
That bodes ill
@pdml.net
Date: 2/16/2006 8:37:42 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
You can't sell cameras if they aren't available to
sell. A potential
buyer
will be easily swayed to another brand if the
product is not available.
That bodes ill, not well, as with less than 10
I'm referring to their continued allegiance to Pentax.
Bitching and moaning simply demonstrate our loyal intent.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Feb 16, 2006, at 7:01 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Rather than being criticized, I think the brotherhood should be
Some of us might just like to B Moan...
Tom C.
From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:42:21 -0800 (PST)
I'm referring to their continued allegiance to Pentax
from Willoughby's at the time. That taught me a
little lesson that some of these big advertisers are just paper/web store
fronts.
Tom C.
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu
? I'm sure there's
an explanation that makes sense ... it would be nice
to know what it is.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 2/16/2006 8:37:42 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
You can't sell cameras
Tom C wrote on 16.02.06 19:01:
I'm shocked that Pentax does not have at least a *visible* DSLR presence
*consistently* in these major mass retailers. I would stick my neck out on
the line and guess that by far the vast majority of camera sales (in the USA
at least) are done in person at one
From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
One never knows. As a matter of fact Olympus 4/3 DSLRs are much easier to
spot here and there in Poland than Pentax.
Same here!?
Tom C.
By comparison, my local Fry's Electronics (two of them), CompUSA, and
pro camera shop have both DL and DS in stock at present. The Fry's
had a few D models still in stock as well. The local camera shop had
four DS2s and they're all sold, they're waiting for the next shipment.
Most of the
-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:16:56 -0800
By comparison, my local Fry's Electronics (two of them), CompUSA, and pro
camera shop have both DL and DS in stock at present. The Fry's had a few D
models
Yes.
G
On Feb 16, 2006, at 10:25 AM, Tom C wrote:
I'm curious if they have them on display as well as in stock.
-- Original message --
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm shocked that Pentax does not have at least a *visible* DSLR presence
*consistently* in these major mass retailers.
Really? Then you don't know much about marketing. The mass retailers buy only
with big
Well, ummm... I think I forgot it 8-)
On 2/16/06, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And your point is... ??? :-)
Tom C.
From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That's funny, I do not see where anyone in this tread was saying
gotta have new more better faster more now. The point I think we
On 2/16/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Feb 16, 2006, at 7:01 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Rather than being criticized, I think the brotherhood should be
complimented for having shown incredible patience.
Patience would be evidenced by a lot less bitching and moaning.
Godfrey
straight down like a lead balloon, but on the
other hand I'm not sure it's staying put where most would like it to stay.
Tom C.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:09:43 +
to know what it is.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 2/16/2006 8:37:42 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
You can't sell cameras if they aren't available to
sell. A potential
buyer
Just stopped by the Wolf Camera between my contract's offices and the
joint where I have lunch. They had the *ist DL and a selection of
four Pentax lenses on the shelf too.
Godfrey
With humor, do you really think that the divine is that interested in
hearing bitching and moaning even if you are a loyal and faithful
follower? If I were the divine, I'd change Reality to get the
noisemakers to shut up. And I don't mean give them what they want...
Godfrey
On Feb 16,
Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:39:37 -0800
Just stopped by the Wolf Camera between my contract's offices and the
joint where I have lunch. They had the *ist DL and a selection of four
Pentax lenses on the shelf too.
Godfrey
like a lead balloon, but on the
other hand I'm not sure it's staying put where most would like it to stay.
Tom C.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:09:43
No problem for me. It expresses a passionate opinion that often
validates mine.
BTW, define devine.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
With humor, do you really think that the divine is that interested in
hearing bitching and moaning even if you are a loyal and faithful
Tom C wrote:
I may be one of the few that bought my *ist D, sight unseen. I tried
to see it at one of the big photo magazine advertisers in New Jersey
in Jan 2004, and they were going to have to get one from their
warehouse and it would be available to see and touch and hold on
Monday. As
It is a similar situation with Apple computers and was the same with
the ipod a few years ago when they could not make enough to meet
demand. These big mass market retailers demand a heavily discounted
price before they will stock them and Apple refuses to go that route.
They feel that it
It's a term for grape-picking. You didn't know that?
Tom C.
From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:22:44 -0800 (PST)
BTW, define devine.
Jack
From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
They feel that it would cheapen the brand name.
Unfortunately, I don't think Pentax suffers from that problem in the eyes of
Joe Public.
Tom C.
Well, this seems like as good a spot as any to post this URL. Someone
lurking on the list sent it to me. Essentially it says that the DS2 is
discontinued. Personally, I have my doubts, but what the heck, may as well
add another opinion to the conversation:
At 3:42 PM -0700 2/16/06, Tom C wrote:
From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
They feel that it would cheapen the brand name.
Unfortunately, I don't think Pentax suffers from that problem in the
eyes of Joe Public.
But perhaps in their own eyes they do.
And you could probably say the same
I was in their store last month. Could not get served, which is
probably just as well or else I would have bought the 50 f1.7 FA they
had. :^)
Henry's in north London also had the DL and the DS2. I played with
the latter. IMO, the build quality is not a patch on my MZ-S which I
had with
How can people converse like that and NOT be members of THIS list? :-)
Tom C.
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, this seems like as good a spot as any to post this URL. Someone
lurking on the list sent it to me. Essentially it says that the DS2 is
discontinued. Personally, I
From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At 3:42 PM -0700 2/16/06, Tom C wrote:
From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
They feel that it would cheapen the brand name.
Unfortunately, I don't think Pentax suffers from that problem in the eyes
of Joe Public.
But perhaps in their own eyes they do.
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
If Canada can keep the DS2 in stock, why not Pentax USA? I'm sure there's
an explanation that makes sense ... it would be nice to know what it is.
Pentax USA isn't serving their market as well
- Original Message -
From: Tom C
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
I'm shocked that Pentax does not have at least a *visible* DSLR presence
*consistently* in these major mass retailers. I would stick my neck out
on the line and guess that by far the vast majority of camera
-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:13:47 -0600
- Original Message - From: Tom C
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
I'm shocked that Pentax does not have at least a *visible* DSLR presence
At 4:21 PM -0700 2/16/06, Tom C wrote:
From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At 3:42 PM -0700 2/16/06, Tom C wrote:
From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
They feel that it would cheapen the brand name.
Unfortunately, I don't think Pentax suffers from that problem in
the eyes of Joe Public.
Actually, I think you just reinforced my analogy with Apple (who have,
what, a 4% market share for computers?). :^)
Glad to help out. :-)
But I am not saying that Pentax and Apple are peas in a pod. Apple clearly
shoots for the high end. Pentax offers a range of products across the whole
On Feb 16, 2006, at 2:22 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
No problem for me. It expresses a passionate opinion that often
validates mine.
BTW, define devine.
devine is not a word.
---
divine
adjective
1 of, from, or like God or a god : heroes with divine powers |
paintings of shipwrecks being
... He is quite concerned that photography is now an extension of
the home electronics industry. ...
The business of buying and selling cameras and photographic equipment
is quite different from photography. Who sells these items and how
they make money are mostly irrelevant to
: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:22:44 -0800 (PST)
BTW, define devine.
Jack
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- Original Message -
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
... He is quite concerned that photography is now an extension of the
home electronics industry. ...
The business of buying and selling cameras and photographic equipment is
quite different
- Original Message -
From: Tom C
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
I don't either, yet I suspect it's a fact of life that it's where most
purchases are made. Unless something is fundamentally wrong with Pentax it
behooves them to get their DSLR's in the arena where
On Feb 16, 2006, at 18:36, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Feb 16, 2006, at 2:22 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
No problem for me. It expresses a passionate opinion that often
validates mine.
BTW, define devine.
devine is not a word.
I liked Tom's answer better. :-)
-Charles
--
Charles Robinson
What I meant was, as in the context of the divine (thanks for your
thoughtful spelling correction) referenced by you as an entity offended
by bitching and moaning.
This, also, with humor.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Feb 16, 2006, at 2:22 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
Any god of your choice will do. It was an analogy. ;-)
Godfree
On Feb 16, 2006, at 6:22 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
What I meant was, as in the context of the divine (thanks for your
thoughtful spelling correction) referenced by you as an entity
offended
by bitching and moaning.
This, also,
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Tom C
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
I don't either, yet I suspect it's a fact of life that it's where
most purchases are made. Unless something is fundamentally wrong
with Pentax it behooves them to get their DSLR's
for a company with limited production capability.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2006, at 10:08 PM, E.R.N. Reed wrote:
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Tom C
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
I don't either, yet I suspect it's a fact of life that it's where
most purchases are made
- Original Message -
From: E.R.N. Reed
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Personally, I'd prefer that they stay in the camera store market, stay
small, and keep their integrity.
But camera stores are getting kind of scarce.
That is sad, isn't it?
Think of the cachet
Not a good sign. Three new PS's, No word on a new DSLR :(
http://www.pentaximaging.com/footer/news_media_article?ArticleId=7402703
Actually the PS's look interesting but I thought Pentax said they
were not going to focus on PS's.
Perry
This is very disappointing, although, just because Pentax has chosen to
make an early announcement for three PS cameras doesn't preclude them from
announcing a new DSLR at a later date or at the PMA show. However, like
others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with Pentax. I'm now ready
an early announcement for three PS cameras doesn't preclude them from
announcing a new DSLR at a later date or at the PMA show. However, like
others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with Pentax. I'm now ready
to purchase an istDS2 and none of the trusted sites that I'm comfortable
buying from
to
make an early announcement for three PS cameras doesn't preclude them
from
announcing a new DSLR at a later date or at the PMA show. However,
like
others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with Pentax. I'm now
ready
to purchase an istDS2 and none of the trusted sites that I'm
comfortable
announcing a new DSLR at a later date or at the
PMA show. However, like
others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with
Pentax. I'm now ready
to purchase an istDS2 and none of the trusted
sites that I'm comfortable
buying from, nor Pentax USA, has the camera in
stock
announcing a new DSLR at a later date or at the
PMA show. However, like
others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with
Pentax. I'm now ready
to purchase an istDS2 and none of the trusted
sites that I'm comfortable
buying from, nor Pentax USA, has the camera in
stock
I do not understand this gotta have new more better faster more now
attitude. The rumors and supposedly informed folks have said here and
on every Pentax oriented forum for months that they will have new SLR
products to announce at Photokina 2006, NOT PMA.
Products announced for PMA have
or at the PMA show. However,
like
others on this list, I am becoming frustrated with Pentax. I'm now
ready
to purchase an istDS2 and none of the trusted sites that I'm
comfortable
buying from, nor Pentax USA, has the camera in stock. There are places
that claim to have the camera
that they will have new SLR
products to announce at Photokina 2006, NOT PMA.
Products announced for PMA have been in the pipeline for 7-10 months
at least. Just because they're going to focus on higher end cameras
like SLRs doesn't mean they're going to dump every new product in the
PS range
I checked that option. But I want a camera soon, not at some unspecified
date down the line. The frustration is that the DL can be found
everywhere, but not the DS2. It's the DS2 that I want ...
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bob Sullivan
Like Paul says, notify when in stock or better
I think the DS and DS2 are great cameras. I bought one. Now, after being
out less than a year, the DS2 has become scarce as hen's teeth. That is
~frustrating~ especially since I don't know if the camera has been
discontinued, if there's just a slowdown in delivery, or what. Even the
sites
However, if there is nothing coming soon to replace the DS2, and if in
fact
the DS2 is discontinued, then I will give serious consideration to moving
away from Pentax. I ~never~ thought I'd say those words, but it's now
something that I am considering, or at least thinking about. I feel let
have said here and
GD on every Pentax oriented forum for months that they will have new SLR
GD products to announce at Photokina 2006, NOT PMA.
GD Products announced for PMA have been in the pipeline for 7-10 months
GD at least. Just because they're going to focus on higher end cameras
GD like SLRs
- Original Message -
From: Perry Pellechia
Subject: Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
That's funny, I do not see where anyone in this tread was saying
gotta have new more better faster more now. The point I think we
all were trying to make is that Pentax has really not done much
On Feb 16, 2006, at 5:32 PM, John Celio wrote:
By the way, when the D2 comes out, I call dibs on naming mine R2.
You could buy a Ricoh R2 to keep it company.
- Dave
Hi John,
The DS2 has been in stock at numerous dealers in the US and in Canada,
which last I heard was North America. So where have all these places (BH,
Adorama, Beach, Buydig, Don's, McBain's, and at least a half-dozen other
places) been getting these cameras that aren't supposed to be here?
On Feb 15, 2006, at 7:45 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I think the DS and DS2 are great cameras. I bought one. Now,
after being
out less than a year, the DS2 has become scarce as hen's teeth.
That is
~frustrating~ especially since I don't know if the camera has been
discontinued, if there's
Yeah, the DS2 is in the US market. A local chain
camera shop mentioned it coming in there soon... plus
it's on the USA Pentax website
(http://www.pentaximaging.com).
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi John,
The DS2 has been in stock at numerous dealers in the
US and in Canada,
Actually, they are trying to come up with a name for the new model that
doesn't include an asterisk.
Norm
Tom C wrote:
That's probably because Pentax just wants to keep it a big secret.
Jens Bladt wrote:
Hmmm..
Pentax had a consumer base for the *ist D. People like us who already have
many Pentax SLR lenses.
Exactly. As I said it was released to compete with the D100 and 10D so
they wouldn't lose the advanced amateurs to other brands.
The D upgrade will not have too many
article on Digital Cameras (PMA)
Tom C wrote:
Pentax was also slow out the gate, but not as slow. Now though, they
are slow in introducing an upgrade path to the *ist D. This can't be
gaining them customers.
Pentax is not trying to keep customers with an upgrade path. They
seem more inclined
Jens Bladt wrote on 04.02.06 11:47:
It almost seems that the original *ist D was thrown out there to shut us
up. After all it was the feature-equivalent competitor of the then
advanced amateur level camera like the D100 and 10D. Problem is they
haven't given us a D200 or 20D competitor
and a *ist D2 at the same time.
Jens Bladt
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Sendt: 4. februar 2006 12:11
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Emne: Re: OT: NYT article on Digital Cameras (PMA)
Jens Bladt wrote on 04.02.06 11:47
On Sat, 4 Feb 2006, Jens Bladt wrote:
Hmmm..
Pentax had a consumer base for the *ist D. People like us who already have
many Pentax SLR lenses.
The D upgrade will not have too many buyers. This is a plausible reason for
the consumer DSLR's that followed.
The next digital upgrade is more likely
On 4 Feb 2006 at 10:13, Cory Papenfuss wrote:
I don't know that I'd agree. The -D is getting long in the tooth
and it shows it (small buffer, blindingly stupid waste of space in RAW
files, USB-1, etc). I would say there would be significant incentive to
upgrade from any of the D
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