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*istDS2 Camera.

Anonymous
Posted 14/01/2006 - 14:53 Link
Has anyone any idea when the new *istDS2 Camera is likely to be available in the shops?
McBrian
Posted 14/01/2006 - 15:02 Link
According to the info I have seen on the forums it is not scheduled for release in Europe.
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
George Lazarette
Posted 14/01/2006 - 16:46 Link
Don't let that put you off. Import it from America. Even with VAT and shipping it will probably be cheaper than buying here - if you could get it!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=search&Q=&...

G

PS: I have twice imported from North America without problems, and at a considerable cost saving over UK prices.

PPS: Note that B&H are selling the D as well. It's a better camera in most respects (though this is reflected in the price!).
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George Lazarette
Posted 14/01/2006 - 18:33 Link
If I were in the market for a Pentax DSLR and lenses, I would be interested in this:

http://www.pentaxuser.org/classifieds/detail.php?siteid=90&PHPSESSID=65060df...

Some nice stuff there.

G
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Joshua Hakin
Posted 14/01/2006 - 23:59 Link
George Lazarette wrote:
If I were in the market for a Pentax DSLR and lenses, I would be interested in this:

http://www.pentaxuser.org/classifieds/detail.php?siteid=90&PHPSESSID=65060df...

Some nice stuff there.

G

That's an incredible price!!!!!
McBrian
Posted 15/01/2006 - 09:38 Link
How about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pentax-ist-DS-with-5-Lenses-and-1GB-memory-card_W0QQitemZ7581449946QQcategoryZ30020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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saltoricci maintains the DPR Pentax SLR CLassifieds at http://www.pentaxuser.org
Go make yourself a good deal for a slightly used DS and a set of lenses I also saw available there. Then upgrade the firmware and the DS is a DS2 (except of the size of LCD screen).

Regarding George's B&H url, have Pentax come to thier sense's and restarted production of the D? and its listed near the original price, maybe trying to distinguish their consumer and prosumer brands prior to the release of the an upgraded D (Dn maybe).
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
McBrian
Posted 16/01/2006 - 19:30 Link
Somebody got a good deal.
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
Anonymous
Posted 16/01/2006 - 19:53 Link
It was me!

Thanks for pointing out the listing, McBrian.

Now I just need to convince myself that I really do need two 50mm f1.4 lenses...

Steve

http://www.siblog.co.uk
http://www.siblingmedia.com/
McBrian
Posted 16/01/2006 - 21:24 Link
Your welcome Steve, can't believe there was only 2 bids, something to with xmas maybe.

Now where was that 85 f1.4
Cheers
Brian.
LBA is good for you, a Lens a day helps you work, rest and play.
MattMatic
Posted 16/01/2006 - 22:19 Link
Wow! Great deal

Steve, if you need someone to relieve you of an FA50mm/1.4, then drop me a private message

Matt
Anonymous
Posted 18/01/2006 - 10:25 Link
Matt,

I think it'll be my old faithful Super Tak that's on its way out, but I'll bear you in mind...

Steve
MattMatic
Posted 18/01/2006 - 10:30 Link

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