Pentax K-x
Posted 15/11/2009 - 01:50
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MarkD wrote:
Nice little camera if it lives up to the specs.
Same old story though, $650 in the US £599 here.........
Yes these discrepancies that don't follow the exchange rate and bias against the UK have been going on for decades.When I was into Photogra[phy back in the 1980s I was lucky enough to live near and American Air Base and got a mate to order stuff from the states for me. Not only was it cheaper but also import tax free. AND.... also free postage. Why? Becuase the US forces PO box was a NY address and I ordered from shjop who did fre postage to NY. Sadly I don't have that facility anymore.
Nice little camera if it lives up to the specs.
Same old story though, $650 in the US £599 here.........
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 15/11/2009 - 08:58
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Also the US price is without VAT so add 15% and the price becomes more comparable... still a difference though but hey you're English and like to do things differently right
The K-X is here €549 with the kit lens so around $819 (£490)
The K-X is here €549 with the kit lens so around $819 (£490)
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 15/11/2009 - 09:56
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Mike-P wrote:
Yes I saw that.Anvh wrote:
The K-X is here €549 with the kit lens so around $819 (£490)
SRS have the K-x kit for £549.The K-X is here €549 with the kit lens so around $819 (£490)
The shop I took the price has a great starting offer but they don't go down after some months, the K7 is still the same price as it was in the beginning. It was a very good price then but now it's a bit higher then the rest.
If it goes the same as with the K7 then over 2 or 3 months it's the same price.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 15/11/2009 - 18:56
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nilescrane wrote:
Ok, I have seen the expert reviews, but experts are experts and they have a rather unique, sometimes not so practical approach. I would prefer to read the hands-on experience of shooters of this forum... Anybody?
KZ wrote:
Any hands-on experience? Has been on the market for a month.
KZ
If you glance at other Pentax forums (yes, there are one or two!) you'll see that the K-x has been well received apart from the matter of rechargeable batteries not powering the camera half the time. Or at least if you believe all the whingers.Any hands-on experience? Has been on the market for a month.
KZ
Posted 15/11/2009 - 19:34
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[quote:3496ace15f="KZ]Ok, I have seen the expert reviews, but experts are experts and they have a rather unique, sometimes not so practical approach. I would prefer to read the hands-on experience of shooters of this forum... Anybody?[/quote]It's not this forum but another Pentax forum where some have a K-X, I hope you can read it link
They have some excellent photos on the site btw.
They have some excellent photos on the site btw.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 15/11/2009 - 20:14
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Anvh wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="KZ]Ok, I have seen the expert reviews, but experts are experts and they have a rather unique, sometimes not so practical approach. I would prefer to read the hands-on experience of shooters of this forum... Anybody?
It's not this forum but another Pentax forum where some have a K-X, I hope you can read it link[quote:3496ace15f="KZ]Ok, I have seen the expert reviews, but experts are experts and they have a rather unique, sometimes not so practical approach. I would prefer to read the hands-on experience of shooters of this forum... Anybody?
They have some excellent photos on the site btw.[/quote]Well, the language is a bit challenging... but the pictures are great. Thanks.
KZ
Posted 18/11/2009 - 00:35
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PENTAX K-X - BLACK + DA 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 AL LENS + 50099 CARRY CASE + 4 GB SDHC CARD
£497 inc postage from pixmania
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3832297/art/pentax/k-x-black-da-18-55mm-f-3.html
£497 inc postage from pixmania
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3832297/art/pentax/k-x-black-da-18-55mm-f-3.html
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Posted 18/11/2009 - 16:15
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cabstar wrote:
PENTAX K-X - BLACK + DA 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 AL LENS + 50099 CARRY CASE + 4 GB SDHC CARD
£497 inc postage from pixmania
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3832297/art/pentax/k-x-black-da-18-55mm-f-3.html
But can Pixmania be trusted? Probably better to pay a little bit more in a store and not have to worry about after-sales.
PENTAX K-X - BLACK + DA 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 AL LENS + 50099 CARRY CASE + 4 GB SDHC CARD
£497 inc postage from pixmania
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3832297/art/pentax/k-x-black-da-18-55mm-f-3.html
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Any hands-on experience? Has been on the market for a month.
KZ