K-7 has arrived...
Posted 09/07/2009 - 14:56
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Gwyn wrote:
Thanks Gwyn but my preferred supplier is SRS Microsystems and I'l only buy from them . . . when the price is right. I'm hoping Pentax UK will come to their senses soon when they realise their sales targets are not being met and decide that they have set a stupid/rip-off price which most of us are not prepared to pay.Mannesty wrote:
It would be better to see nice prices. Too expensive for me at the moment. When it hits sub £800 I'll consider it.
Peter think about buying it in a Euro land. It is cheaper. The French have it already, and it must be here soon. The cheapest I've seen it here is €1049.It would be better to see nice prices. Too expensive for me at the moment. When it hits sub £800 I'll consider it.
I have to say I wish more people would take a stand and not pay these ridiculous prices in UK. It's the only way to beat Pentax UK at their own game.
Come on guys and gals, cancel those pre-orders and get the price down for all of us.
PS: Sorry Chris (SRS), this is not aimed at you or your business.
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Posted 09/07/2009 - 14:58
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Chris@SRSWATFORD wrote:
Hi Everyone,
We have taken delivery of our first shipment of the K-7, 18-55WR & 50-200WR
Body price - £1179
Body + 18-55WR - £1199
Body + 18-55WR + 50-200WR - £1299
D-BG4 Grip - £215
We are still waiting for batteries.
We didn't receive our full allocation, but we should have enough for the majority of pre-orders. There is a second shipment early next week which covers all of our pre-orders.
Speak to some of you very soon!!
Chris
Who will get there's first.
Hi Everyone,
We have taken delivery of our first shipment of the K-7, 18-55WR & 50-200WR
Body price - £1179
Body + 18-55WR - £1199
Body + 18-55WR + 50-200WR - £1299
D-BG4 Grip - £215
We are still waiting for batteries.
We didn't receive our full allocation, but we should have enough for the majority of pre-orders. There is a second shipment early next week which covers all of our pre-orders.
Speak to some of you very soon!!
Chris
Tel,
Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:01
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Clarky wrote:
Yes I agree it's isn't great and it seems to have been discussed at great length in many threads on this forum (pricing in the UK). Greytop wrote:
Clarky, I've spoken with Chris and he is fully aware of the contentious price issue for the body. Probably the best way of putting it is that it is out of his hands
I am aware its out of Chris's hands, Im just venting Clarky, I've spoken with Chris and he is fully aware of the contentious price issue for the body. Probably the best way of putting it is that it is out of his hands
My take is that's not all exchange rate related by any means, Pentax UK see a short term opportunity to cream off some extra profit with the K-7. If production unit reviews are strong (and I see no reason to suspect otherwise) the price might hold at this sort of level for a little while, however as soon as a new D400 or 60D arrives on the scene the price will drop (as usual)
Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:20
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Shall I buy one? The price always drops a day or two after I buy a camera
Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:22
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The Canon 500D dropped by almost a third in its first month if that's anything to go by, but this is no doubt aimed at the 50D and D300 market pricewise. Although who's to say what price the D400 and 60D might arrive at?
It's funny I would have happily paid this price if I didn't know it was available for $1200 US and £740 in Oz and about £900 in Japan. Funny, I would have been happier seeing it for $1800 US so at least it was the same everywhere
Perception is reality
It's funny I would have happily paid this price if I didn't know it was available for $1200 US and £740 in Oz and about £900 in Japan. Funny, I would have been happier seeing it for $1800 US so at least it was the same everywhere
Perception is reality
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DIGITAL - Nikon : D300 - 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX
Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:22
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Gwyn wrote:
Shall I buy one? The price always drops a day or two after I buy a camera
The answer from the rest of us is then ...."of course, hurry up" !
Shall I buy one? The price always drops a day or two after I buy a camera
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Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:22
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Gwyn wrote:
Shall I buy one? The price always drops a day or two after I buy a camera
Gwyn, I could almost mistake that for whingeing. Surely not?
Shall I buy one? The price always drops a day or two after I buy a camera
FILM - Pentax: LX, K2 - 24/2.8, 40/2.8, 50/1.4, 120/2.8, 80-200/4.5, 28-105mm 2.8 macro, AF 280T
DIGITAL - Nikon : D300 - 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX
DIGITAL - Nikon : D300 - 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX
Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:28
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No I'm not whingeing. I don't care that the price drops. That's life. But if you all want the price to drop fast then I had better buy one - though I'll get it here not there because it's already cheaper here .
Posted 09/07/2009 - 15:34
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Gwyn wrote:
No I'm not whingeing. I don't care that the price drops. That's life. But if you all want the price to drop fast then I had better buy one - though I'll get it here not there because it's already cheaper here .
If the price falls in the Netherlands and nobody is there (from Pentax UK)to hear it, did it make a sound?
No I'm not whingeing. I don't care that the price drops. That's life. But if you all want the price to drop fast then I had better buy one - though I'll get it here not there because it's already cheaper here .
FILM - Pentax: LX, K2 - 24/2.8, 40/2.8, 50/1.4, 120/2.8, 80-200/4.5, 28-105mm 2.8 macro, AF 280T
DIGITAL - Nikon : D300 - 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX
DIGITAL - Nikon : D300 - 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX
Posted 09/07/2009 - 16:01
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When I placed the order I expected it to be the price it is, I did hope it would be less but it is not and I would only cancel on my pre order if for some reason I could not pay for it. You note I said pay for it, afford it, of course I can't and something will have to go elsewhere but that is the problem when you WANT something, you have to pay the going price for it from your chosen supplier.
Jackie H
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K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 09/07/2009 - 16:03
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BODYHEAT wrote:
Nooooo dont start this!!!!!Gwyn wrote:
No I'm not whingeing. I don't care that the price drops. That's life. But if you all want the price to drop fast then I had better buy one - though I'll get it here not there because it's already cheaper here .
If the price falls in the Netherlands and nobody is there (from Pentax UK)to hear it, did it make a sound?No I'm not whingeing. I don't care that the price drops. That's life. But if you all want the price to drop fast then I had better buy one - though I'll get it here not there because it's already cheaper here .
We'll be taking about Schroedinger's Cat next lol.
Posted 09/07/2009 - 16:28
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Just found out that I was 1st in the list Hopefully I should have my mitts on it tomorrow.
Posted 09/07/2009 - 16:32
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I am now looking for a bargain K20...
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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I love the K7 but it makes my K20D look like a steal right now...what to do what to do shall I sell the K20d and grip and take a punt, or...?
The K20 is still fetching pretty good prices over here, around £500 with kit lens, which will go a long way to recouping some of the £750 I outlayed for the K-7, it won't even cover half your costs
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