Discontinue Panic

goldenarrow · 08-06-2017, 06:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Just found out the Spotmatic is discontinued!

He who panics first, panics best!

stevebrot · 08-06-2017, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Just found out the Spotmatic is discontinued!

No!

Steve

(...that felt good...may I have another?)

**OldPentaxFan** · 08-06-2017, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

No!

Steve

(...that felt good...may I have another?)

the k1000 has been discontinued

**jatrax** · 08-06-2017, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OldPentaxFan

the k1000 has been discontinued

Dang, I've been saving up for one of those for about 40 years. Almost had enough saved, now I guess I will just buy Nikon.

**monochrome** · 08-06-2017, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Jens Lyn IV

Pentax Nihil*ist

Thread Winner!

thibs · 08-07-2017, 01:12 AM - **1 Like**

Can we discontinue trolls ?

D1N0 · 08-07-2017, 02:04 AM

They are just facilitating the Pentax is Doomed™ crowd.

Quicksand · 08-07-2017, 04:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Sure, fine, joke about it. But it wasn't a laughing matter when I looked in my camera bag this morning and there was an empty spot where my K-1 used to be. Sad!

I left it on the kitchen counter. Oopsie!

**Larrymc** · 08-07-2017, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Sure, fine, joke about it. But it wasn't a laughing matter when I looked in my camera bag this morning and there was an empty spot where my K-1 used to be. Sad!

I left it on the kitchen counter. Oopsie!

You should have rushed right out and bought another K1 that would have doubled Ricoh Pentax sales and saved them!!!

Kunzite · 08-07-2017, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

The K-1 never existed - I thought we already established that!
The Pentax K-1 is the Charles Herman of the photographic world.

goldenarrow · 08-07-2017, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Sure, fine, joke about it. But it wasn't a laughing matter when I looked in my camera bag this morning and there was an empty spot where my K-1 used to be. Sad!

I left it on the kitchen counter. Oopsie!

The "Mind of Minolta" reprogrammed you, you only thought that you owned a K-1....

normhead · 08-07-2017, 06:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Just found out the Spotmatic is discontinued!

My Spotmatic was discontinued by a broken shutter. After I put in a new one it lasted less than a year. The technician explained the shutter groove in the body was worn, so new shutters just weren't going to last very long. Then it got really discontinued.

But I have always wondered why people see "discontinued" marked on a web site and freak out. It's not like you can't still by them long after they are officially discontinued. And all discontinued usually means is "we are about to release a new upgraded model." I usually don't see that as a bad thing. I loved it when I found my SMC DA*200 in a close out. That saved me 100 bucks for a lens I would have paid full price for. I assumed they are making way for a new HD version, personally, SMC is good enough for me. I was happy to get the "discontinued" discount and avoid the price hike on a possible HD version.

The only time I actually care about "discontinued" is if, it's "Discontinued" and they are selling off existing stock at 50% off. Otherwise discontinued is often just matter of store policy and not worth paying attention to. IF there's nothing in it for me, I don't care what's discontinued. I only need one, and I'll be able to find it, whatever it is.

Incidentally look at this page...
Digital Camera Lenses - Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma | Henry's Camera - Henry's best camera store in Canada : Origin

You'll see the Sigma 8-16 listed. It was apparently discontinued more than 2 years ago. SO what exactly does discontinued mean? It doesn't mean you can't buy one, it doesn't mean it's any different than it was before it was discontinued. It doesn't even mean you can't find it in a store. It means if you want a new one, you only have a few months (or years) to pony up.

But for those of you wondering about why Sigma doesn't support Pentax, 2 years after Sigma discontinued the 8-16, Sigma Canada still has stock. And they would have shipped that stock anywhere in the world if someone had asked for it. Look at successful companies like Apple who build your product the day you order it and you can see the problem. Apple is successful by reducing the "inventory in stock" pipeline. Every modern company is trying to do the same. Two years after it's discontinued Sigma Canada s still carrying Pentax stock. That's has to really upset the company managers.

But I do wish they still had some FF 12-24s. Upsetting as that might be for them.

Kunzite · 08-07-2017, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by normhead

But for those of you wondering about why Sigma doesn't support Pentax, 2 years after Sigma discontinued the 8-16, Sigma Canada still has stock. And they would have shipped that stock anywhere in the world if someone had asked for it. Look at successful companies like Apple who build your product the day you order it and you can see the problem. Apple is successful by reducing the "inventory in stock" pipeline. Every modern company is trying to do the same. Two years after it's discontinued Sigma Canada s still carrying Pentax stock. That's has to really upset the company managers.

I'd say you nailed it. Sigma doesn't make new K-mount lenses because we're not buying - and Ricoh Imaging bribing them (as has been suggested, tough not exactly in these words) would only result in more Sigma stocks, and both companies wasting money.
By the way, I never bought a Sigma lens.

**monochrome** · 08-07-2017, 06:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dcpropilot

Everytime there is an item that shows up discontinued or closeout, a new thread is spawned!

I heartily agree. Panic should be discontinued.

Kunzite · 08-07-2017, 06:48 AM - **1 Like**

Wait, is 'panic' discontinued? I feel anxiety just thinking about it... must open a new thread!

08-07-2017, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#25
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	The K-1 never existed - I thought we already established that! The Pentax K-1 is the Charles Herman of the photographic world. Last edited by Kunzite; 08-07-2017 at 06:10 AM.

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08-06-2017, 06:42 PM - 1 Like	#16
goldenarrow Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs. Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Originally posted by swanlefitte Just found out the Spotmatic is discontinued! He who panics first, panics best!

08-06-2017, 06:46 PM	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by swanlefitte Just found out the Spotmatic is discontinued! No! Steve (...that felt good...may I have another?)

08-06-2017, 07:24 PM	#18
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by stevebrot No! Steve (...that felt good...may I have another?) the k1000 has been discontinued

08-06-2017, 07:41 PM - 1 Like	#19
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by OldPentaxFan the k1000 has been discontinued Dang, I've been saving up for one of those for about 40 years. Almost had enough saved, now I guess I will just buy Nikon.

08-06-2017, 07:41 PM	#20
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Jens Lyn IV Pentax Nihil*ist Thread Winner!

08-07-2017, 01:12 AM - 1 Like	#21
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Can we discontinue trolls ?

08-07-2017, 02:04 AM	#22
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	They are just facilitating the Pentax is Doomed™ crowd.

08-07-2017, 04:56 AM - 2 Likes	#23
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Sure, fine, joke about it. But it wasn't a laughing matter when I looked in my camera bag this morning and there was an empty spot where my K-1 used to be. Sad! I left it on the kitchen counter. Oopsie!

08-07-2017, 05:37 AM	#24
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Quicksand Sure, fine, joke about it. But it wasn't a laughing matter when I looked in my camera bag this morning and there was an empty spot where my K-1 used to be. Sad! I left it on the kitchen counter. Oopsie! You should have rushed right out and bought another K1 that would have doubled Ricoh Pentax sales and saved them!!!

08-07-2017, 06:15 AM	#26
goldenarrow Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs. Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Originally posted by Quicksand Sure, fine, joke about it. But it wasn't a laughing matter when I looked in my camera bag this morning and there was an empty spot where my K-1 used to be. Sad! I left it on the kitchen counter. Oopsie! The "Mind of Minolta" reprogrammed you, you only thought that you owned a K-1....

08-07-2017, 06:21 AM - 2 Likes	#27
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	Originally posted by swanlefitte Just found out the Spotmatic is discontinued! My Spotmatic was discontinued by a broken shutter. After I put in a new one it lasted less than a year. The technician explained the shutter groove in the body was worn, so new shutters just weren't going to last very long. Then it got really discontinued. But I have always wondered why people see "discontinued" marked on a web site and freak out. It's not like you can't still by them long after they are officially discontinued. And all discontinued usually means is "we are about to release a new upgraded model." I usually don't see that as a bad thing. I loved it when I found my SMC DA*200 in a close out. That saved me 100 bucks for a lens I would have paid full price for. I assumed they are making way for a new HD version, personally, SMC is good enough for me. I was happy to get the "discontinued" discount and avoid the price hike on a possible HD version. The only time I actually care about "discontinued" is if, it's "Discontinued" and they are selling off existing stock at 50% off. Otherwise discontinued is often just matter of store policy and not worth paying attention to. IF there's nothing in it for me, I don't care what's discontinued. I only need one, and I'll be able to find it, whatever it is. Incidentally look at this page... Digital Camera Lenses - Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma \| Henry's Camera - Henry's best camera store in Canada : Origin You'll see the Sigma 8-16 listed. It was apparently discontinued more than 2 years ago. SO what exactly does discontinued mean? It doesn't mean you can't buy one, it doesn't mean it's any different than it was before it was discontinued. It doesn't even mean you can't find it in a store. It means if you want a new one, you only have a few months (or years) to pony up. But for those of you wondering about why Sigma doesn't support Pentax, 2 years after Sigma discontinued the 8-16, Sigma Canada still has stock. And they would have shipped that stock anywhere in the world if someone had asked for it. Look at successful companies like Apple who build your product the day you order it and you can see the problem. Apple is successful by reducing the "inventory in stock" pipeline. Every modern company is trying to do the same. Two years after it's discontinued Sigma Canada s still carrying Pentax stock. That's has to really upset the company managers. But I do wish they still had some FF 12-24s. Upsetting as that might be for them.

08-07-2017, 06:40 AM	#28
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by normhead But for those of you wondering about why Sigma doesn't support Pentax, 2 years after Sigma discontinued the 8-16, Sigma Canada still has stock. And they would have shipped that stock anywhere in the world if someone had asked for it. Look at successful companies like Apple who build your product the day you order it and you can see the problem. Apple is successful by reducing the "inventory in stock" pipeline. Every modern company is trying to do the same. Two years after it's discontinued Sigma Canada s still carrying Pentax stock. That's has to really upset the company managers. I'd say you nailed it. Sigma doesn't make new K-mount lenses because we're not buying - and Ricoh Imaging bribing them (as has been suggested, tough not exactly in these words) would only result in more Sigma stocks, and both companies wasting money. By the way, I never bought a Sigma lens.

08-07-2017, 06:42 AM - 2 Likes	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dcpropilot Everytime there is an item that shows up discontinued or closeout, a new thread is spawned! I heartily agree. Panic should be discontinued.

08-07-2017, 06:48 AM - 1 Like	#30
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Wait, is 'panic' discontinued? I feel anxiety just thinking about it... must open a new thread!

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