Rumors I hear are that the 645D is going to be basically an *istD with a larger
sensor and the 645 lens mount. Be interesting to see is that is true. Also
there is definately supposed to be an upgrade to the *istD in the works
although it seems to have been delayed a bit. All this seems so slow, one
forgets it has been less than 2 years since preproduction *istD were first seen.
Also Pentax is now on a pipeline distribution system. They basically do not
warehouse anything, although big dealers like B&H Photo do. Reports of
discontinued may be only distortions of awaiting a new production run as seems to
have been a case with some of the highend lenses.
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John Forbes wrote:
I don't think the *ist DSLRs will share production lines with the
D645. Insufficient differentiation within the *ist range is the reason
to cut one model. Let's hope it's not too long before they bring out
the D Mk2.
John
On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 23:49:42 +0100, P. J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
They don't expect to sell as many as the *ist-Ds or Dl. and needed
the production line capacity for the
those cameras while ramping up for the new 645D..
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hmmm ... what would be the reason for Pentax discontinuing or curtailing
production of the istD? I think this may have been discussed
before, but I
wasn't paying attention, not being too interested in the camera at
the time.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Paul Stenquist
I think Pentax may have stopped producing the *istD. It's available
new from B&H in New York.
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