http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04013002pentaxistcut.asp
GOLDEN, Colorado (January 30, 2004).Dreams can come true. PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. has reduced the retail price of the*ist D digital SLR by $300. The legendary camera manufacturer also is offering consumers an additional $200 cash back when combined with the purchase of the PENTAX 16-45mm DA digital lens. These special savings are in effect February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. In addition, PENTAX has extended previously announced cash back offers of up to $50 to consumers on the purchase of select digital and film cameras I feel a need to give my credit cards a workout. Best regards, Albert