Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
If I were a working pro or a committed amateur facing a significant event or commitment, I'd pick up "something" to fill the need. That not being the case, I'm content to fondle thoughts of what may be eminent. I'm fairly secure in the belief that, considering the number of 6mps Pentax has introduced, they MUST be poised to deliver something more formidable. --- Paul Sorenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Shel - > > With technology moving so quickly these days if you keep waiting for > something better you'll never buy it. Unless something better is > available overlapping the DS2 where you have to make a choice, or you > > know *for sure* there will be an improved model in the very near > future, > I'd say go for the DS2. If you were happy with the DS, you'll be > happy > with the DS2. > > I think we're about the same age - we can't afford to wait. ;>) > > -P > > > > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >>From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers > > introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big > shows > > at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic > dates, > > or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce > something? > > > > I'd like to replace the istDS that was recently sold, and right now > am > > looking at the istDS2 as a replacement some time in > January.However, if > > something more interesting is not too far off, holding off on the > DS2 may > > be a good way to go. Any thoughts? > > > > > > Happy Holidays, > > > > Shel > > > > > > > > > > __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
"Waiting for something better" is your spin on what I asked, Paul. Maybe my question wasn't well phrased ;-)) I just wanted to know when the big shows and possible intro dates for new cameras might be. If there will be a successor to the DS2, then perhaps waiting a bit for DS2 prices to drop might make sense. Since, as G mentioned, a big show is in February, and my plans are to buy a DS2 in January, waiting a couple-three weeks might save me a few $$$. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Paul Sorenson > With technology moving so quickly these days if you keep waiting for > something better you'll never buy it. Unless something better is > available overlapping the DS2 where you have to make a choice, or you > know *for sure* there will be an improved model in the very near future, > I'd say go for the DS2. If you were happy with the DS, you'll be happy > with the DS2. > > I think we're about the same age - we can't afford to wait. ;>) > > -P > > > > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >>From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers > > introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big shows > > at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic dates, > > or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce something? > > > > I'd like to replace the istDS that was recently sold, and right now am > > looking at the istDS2 as a replacement some time in January.However, if > > something more interesting is not too far off, holding off on the DS2 may > > be a good way to go. Any thoughts?
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
My plans are, and probably won't deviated from, going with a DS2 (although, if I found a new or very lightly used DS, I'd go for that as well if the savings were great enough). Knowing that the PMA is in February means that I ~might~ hold off on the planned January purchase of the camera until seeing what Pentax announces at the show. Depending on what's announced, the price of the DS2 may drop a bit. I don't mind waiting a couple-three weeks to see if that happens. Right now saving some money is of importance. Shel " ... " > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist > I think that the next camera will be a well-specified D2. I would guess > a spring announcement and fall availability. You might want to go with > a DS2 for at least the near future. You can always upgrade later or buy > the D2 as a second body.
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
Thanks just exactly the info I wanted ;-)) Shel " ... " > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > PMA in February, I think. PMA and Photokina are the two primary "new > product" announcement poles of the year. > > PMA= > PMA 2006 - Photo Marketing Association International Convention & > Trade Show > Feb 26, 2006 - Mar 01, 2006 > Orange County Convention Center
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
I think that the next camera will be a well-specified D2. I would guess a spring announcement and fall availability. You might want to go with a DS2 for at least the near future. You can always upgrade later or buy the D2 as a second body. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 1:24 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big shows at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic dates, or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce something? I'd like to replace the istDS that was recently sold, and right now am looking at the istDS2 as a replacement some time in January.However, if something more interesting is not too far off, holding off on the DS2 may be a good way to go. Any thoughts? Happy Holidays, Shel
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: PMA in February, I think. PMA and Photokina are the two primary "new product" announcement poles of the year. PMA= PMA 2006 - Photo Marketing Association International Convention & Trade Show Feb 26, 2006 - Mar 01, 2006 Orange County Convention Center Godfrey PMA isn't in Vegas this year? When did that happen? I used to have to go every year as a buyer, but haven't been in that loop since about 2000. Did it move just this year? If it's in OC, maybe I'll attend. That should only be an hour's drive.
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
PMA in February, I think. PMA and Photokina are the two primary "new product" announcement poles of the year. PMA= PMA 2006 - Photo Marketing Association International Convention & Trade Show Feb 26, 2006 - Mar 01, 2006 Orange County Convention Center Godfrey On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:24 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big shows at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic dates, or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce something? I'd like to replace the istDS that was recently sold, and right now am looking at the istDS2 as a replacement some time in January.However, if something more interesting is not too far off, holding off on the DS2 may be a good way to go. Any thoughts? Happy Holidays, Shel
Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
Shel - With technology moving so quickly these days if you keep waiting for something better you'll never buy it. Unless something better is available overlapping the DS2 where you have to make a choice, or you know *for sure* there will be an improved model in the very near future, I'd say go for the DS2. If you were happy with the DS, you'll be happy with the DS2. I think we're about the same age - we can't afford to wait. ;>) -P Shel Belinkoff wrote: From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big shows at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic dates, or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce something? I'd like to replace the istDS that was recently sold, and right now am looking at the istDS2 as a replacement some time in January.However, if something more interesting is not too far off, holding off on the DS2 may be a good way to go. Any thoughts? Happy Holidays, Shel
Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction
>From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big shows at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic dates, or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce something? I'd like to replace the istDS that was recently sold, and right now am looking at the istDS2 as a replacement some time in January.However, if something more interesting is not too far off, holding off on the DS2 may be a good way to go. Any thoughts? Happy Holidays, Shel
