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Steppy
Posted 11/02/2017 - 09:25 Link
I have never been to the NEC Camera Show and i would go "IF" i could get a deal on a K-3ii (body only). So whats the realistic chances of walking away with one a few quid cheaper? Otherwise i'm hoping for an Easter deal.
Thanks in advance,

Stephen.
LennyBloke
Posted 11/02/2017 - 12:29 Link
My experience of the Camera shows is that they do some quite good deals but usually only on the latest equipment - a model that's been around for a while has probably been discounted to a low level anyway.

Having said that - there will probably be a couple of Camera shops and/or chains with stands, these are more likely to have deals. Might be worth checking the exhibitors list to see whether it's worth taking a trip! Last one I went to there was a couple of very busy stands selling a good range of equipment - might have been "CameraWorld"? and LCE sometimes have a presence
LennyBloke
Chrism8
Posted 11/02/2017 - 12:32 Link
Try SRS before you go, chances are you'll get a decent deal, plus I would guess quite a few have been traded in for the K1, so you might get a deal on a used boxed version.
Chris

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reso
Posted 11/02/2017 - 13:52 - Helpful Comment Link
have a look at se cameras on ebay he has a k3ii with a shutter count of 14 for £675 dont know if this is a good price or not
k5iis sigma 10-20 hsm tamron 17-50 pentax faj 18-35 pentax da 18-135 tokina 20-35 tokina 28-70 atx pro pentax dfa 100 wr
pentax da*50-135 pentax da 55-300 sigma apo 150-500 hsm os
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
Edited by reso: 11/02/2017 - 13:53
derek897
Posted 11/02/2017 - 14:22 Link
K3ii in srs £699. With full warranty and back up. Not really worth the risk for £24 saving on eBay.
I know what i like, If not always why.
Steppy
Posted 11/02/2017 - 14:46 Link
Thank you Reso, i had seen that one on eBay midweek. I messaged them this morning and have bought it for £600. So i am now officially a Pentaxian 😬. Mission now is to find a 55-300 PLM lens cheap. That will be my walk about lens, and later on a 300mm f/4 will be my mach loop lens.
RobL
Posted 11/02/2017 - 14:52 Link
In answer to your original question, I don't recall any special prices on Pentax gear at previous NEC Photography shows, the stand tends to be a shop window for products where you can handle the goods and ask questions. As I recall any offers tend to be on accessories or special editions. Also bear in mind the cost of entry plus parking, unless you want to have a serious look around or attend a presentation then save your money and look for a K3II bargain elsewhere. Having said that I do enjoy it and often come across things I wasn't aware of and there are bargains to be had elsewhere. Previously I have come away with special deals on a magazine subscription, gear insurance, and a Gitzo monopod as well as being tempted by much else. And of course last year a large glossy brochure on the just-launched K1!
derek897
Posted 11/02/2017 - 16:25 Link
Steppy wrote:
Thank you Reso, i had seen that one on eBay midweek. I messaged them this morning and have bought it for £600. So i am now officially a Pentaxian 😬. Mission now is to find a 55-300 PLM lens cheap. That will be my walk about lens, and later on a 300mm f/4 will be my mach loop lens.

Nice one 👍👍👍
I know what i like, If not always why.
stu62
Posted 11/02/2017 - 21:42 Link
act now as a lot of the prices are going up thats the word in the trade

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