K5 in Aberdeen?
I have just checked Jessops in Aberdeen and they have them in stock - you can actually order one to collect at 9am tomorrow
regards
Carl
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
I wouldn't trust any ones stock control let alone Jessops

I would hang on and see if any PU members are nearby and willing to meet, you'll get far more information about the camera from them than you will from a sales assistant, and with a bit of luck you may get to see how the body handles with a few different lenses.
My Names Alan, and I'm a lensaholic.
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I can understand you wanting to hold one, though I bought my K5 without handling one, but as I had owned a 35mm film Pentax before, read the reviews and have few old K mount lenses and accessories, I was half way there already.
Hope you find one to try out - I don't think you will be disappointed.
If you decide on the K5 I'd recommend SRS - excellent service.
Dave
Welcome to the forum Ian
I wouldn't trust any ones stock control let alone Jessops

I would hang on and see if any PU members are nearby and willing to meet, you'll get far more information about the camera from them than you will from a sales assistant, and with a bit of luck you may get to see how the body handles with a few different lenses.
A little unfair Alan - I have ordered several items for store collection from Leeds and York over the years and never had a problem
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more

My Names Alan, and I'm a lensaholic.
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However, had the double up tesco vouchers offer not been on my money would have gone to SRS


K10D, K5 plus plenty of clueless enthusiasm.
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Are Jessops a Pro Dealer

Is the Pope a Catholic?


Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Are Jessops a Pro Dealer

Is the Pope a Catholic?


Don't think Jessops are a pro dealer.
They are not listed as such on the Pentax web site and if you look on the 645D section they are listed as a preferred partner and unlike the others there they do not have the pro badge.
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The EU say that all cameras should have a 2 year warranty and
UK law covers longer than that.
If Messups ever complain about not repairing a faulty camera within
2 years ask them if Pentax make cameras for Pro dealers that last
2 years and for other shops make ones that they only expect to
last for one year. Also when buying a camera make it clear that
you must have one that will last a minimum of 2 years

Search for camera in this thread.
http://whatconsumer.co.uk/shops-responsibility/
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Thanks
Ian
I have just checked Jessops in Aberdeen and they have them in stock - you can actually order one to collect at 9am tomorrow
regards
Carl
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I'm thinking about moving up to a DSLR (have used film SLRs) and the K5 is a serious option. I've used a friend's Nikon d7000, and handled a Canon 7d in the local Jessops, but they don't stock the K5. It seems the nearest stockists are in Glasgow and Beauly, both quite a drive away, and I'm reluctant to part with my hard earned without having at least held the Pentax.
So if there are any K5 owners in the Aberdeen area who would like to show me their camera in return for a coffee or a beer, let me know.
Ta
Ian