Woohoo, its here!

[Robert Gonzalez]

Wow!  My *istD just arrived.  Got it plus FAJ 18-35 and the AF360FGZ 
flash on eBay for $1575.  I don't know how the guy could do it, but he 
had overwhelmingly positive feedback, so I took a chance.

Will probably sell the 18-35, since I already have the Sigma 15-30, 
which is fantastic.  If anyone wants the 18-35 in this list, just drop 
me a note and make me an offer.  Its brand new, in the box, haven't even 
opened it yet.

Took a few pics in "one banana operator" mode, and they look great. 
Tried manual white balance + raw and the pics look much better.  The 
software that Pentax provides is pretty low budget however, I expect it 
to improve as Pentax gets better at (lets hope) producing DSLR's and the 
associated software.

I went ahead and ordered the grip (for longer power & vertical handling) 
from Adorama for $169, hope the missus doesn't see that one. I got 
enablement approval for the *istD, so I dont think another couple of 
hundred will leave me in the doghouse.

I also have to get a bigger card.  I got an inexpensive 256Mb card from 
Fry's for $69, but it only holds like 16 raw images.  I'd like to get 
the new Hitachi 4Gb card that is supposed to retail for $499, maybe if I 
 drop some hints it will end up in my stocking. :)

I don't know what will happen to my film cameras now.  I have an 
ME-super, an MX, a P30t, and a PZ-1.  My main camera was the PZ-1, and I 
have alot of unused Chrome in the freezer that I should use, but its 
going to be hard to use film when digital is SO easy.

At least I can contribute to PUG now, not having had a scanner to use 
with my film stuff, I never was able to do so.  I was 99% slides. I 
could not justify a scanner since I started saving for the DSLR.

Yippee!!!

Can you tell I'm excited?  I don't think I've had a post this long 
before....

rg

Cheers