How long til I can get a used Kx for c. £200?
Posted 26/09/2010 - 11:25
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I would guess not long, One sold on ebay recently for £250 with a kit lens.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290477464959
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290477464959
Posted 26/09/2010 - 11:59
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You might be missing some controls and features, why not wait till the K7 comes at that price?
Posted 26/09/2010 - 15:08
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Anvh wrote:
You might be missing some controls and features, why not wait till the K7 comes at that price?
You might be missing some controls and features, why not wait till the K7 comes at that price?
I would think that will be some time. K10Ds are still going for well over £200
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Posted 26/09/2010 - 15:38
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Smeggypants wrote:
I would think that will be some time. K10Ds are still going for well over £200
I would think that will be some time. K10Ds are still going for well over £200
Mike has had a great deal for the one he bought, also in the £200 number I believe.
Posted 26/09/2010 - 16:01
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Mike's was an exemption - a mess up by the shop. It will be a long time until the K-7 drops that low.
Posted 26/09/2010 - 16:34
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At £200 I'd keep the Kx as a second body/spare rather than flog it!
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Posted 26/09/2010 - 17:25
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the kx is not being discontinued to my knowledge... is a fine camera for the price, and as such will not go down very much in used pricing...
I see many people who bought this camera showing no buyers remorse or "New camera" envy... most view it as a keeper...
like my ds2, I see that one going to my son rather than up for sale.
I see many people who bought this camera showing no buyers remorse or "New camera" envy... most view it as a keeper...
like my ds2, I see that one going to my son rather than up for sale.
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Posted 26/09/2010 - 23:01
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Strange the k-x should drop so low, yet k100d super's are still fetching £200ish...
For £250 it hardly seems worth getting rid, given the quality of the sensor...
For £250 it hardly seems worth getting rid, given the quality of the sensor...
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Posted 27/09/2010 - 01:03
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flossie wrote:
At £200 I'd keep the Kx as a second body/spare rather than flog it!
At £200 I'd keep the Kx as a second body/spare rather than flog it!
Same here. I currently have a K"0D and K10D ( bought the K10D as a secodn body ) - When I get a K-5 I'ev decided to keep the K10D. I was goign to sell ti offest the K-5 cost but it takes good pics and doesn't have any dark frame nonsense at any shutter speed. And having a spare can't be a bad thing.
ON some shoots I can see myself taking 3 bodies over my shoulder.
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Posted 27/09/2010 - 10:13
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All of the Pentax DSLRs seem to hold their value pretty well. I was looking at prices for the *ist D a while ago (decided not to bother as despite the extra features it's still an older, lower resolution sensor than my K-m) and they seem to be holding at around the £150-£180 mark for an almost ten year old camera from reputable sources.
Did that on Saturday - had the K-m and original KM with me! Shooting digital to stitch for panoramas and B&W film for the detail it brings out in stonework.
Smeggypants wrote:
ON some shoots I can see myself taking 3 bodies over my shoulder.
ON some shoots I can see myself taking 3 bodies over my shoulder.
Did that on Saturday - had the K-m and original KM with me! Shooting digital to stitch for panoramas and B&W film for the detail it brings out in stonework.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 29/09/2010 - 10:34
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Yes I fear it's so popular that it will be a long time but then there might be the odd bargin as the e-bay one posted.
It's definately the K-x I want , it Kx feels just perfect in my little paws and the K7 does not. There is no functionality I use on the K10 that the K-x hasn't got so that's not a problem for me.
It's definately the K-x I want , it Kx feels just perfect in my little paws and the K7 does not. There is no functionality I use on the K10 that the K-x hasn't got so that's not a problem for me.
Posted 11/11/2010 - 18:17
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K-X twin lens kit is £399 at Currys at the moment!
Posted 12/11/2010 - 07:16
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i'm half tempted by a cheap second body, especially as the k-x would complement the k-7 with regards to low light shooting. would be good if one of these came down to a mega affordable price!
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Posted 12/11/2010 - 09:41
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I'm keeping an eye on things and in the last few days the srs new body only price has come down c.£50 to £329.
So well done to people who have sold their k-x's for almost as much over the last couple of months!
On the srs used pages I am seeing D-ist stuff which I guess people are swapping for K-r's but no sign of a k-x yet.
Now, e-bay prices seem far too high compared to new but presume they will fall once people realise they can buy new for not much more.
I only need the body so am hopeful that a second hand one will fall into my price range sometime in the next year now.
So well done to people who have sold their k-x's for almost as much over the last couple of months!
On the srs used pages I am seeing D-ist stuff which I guess people are swapping for K-r's but no sign of a k-x yet.
Now, e-bay prices seem far too high compared to new but presume they will fall once people realise they can buy new for not much more.
I only need the body so am hopeful that a second hand one will fall into my price range sometime in the next year now.
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With the K-r being announced I am hoping that prices for used K-x's might fall. I know some of you have more knowledge and experience of the 'patterns' of prices reducing over time.
So, how long do you guys think I will have to wait before I can pick one up (obviously fully working, good condition etc.) for about £200?