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Comment by Clarky posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 10:49
Unlocker wrote:
Now you're just making me Jealous Lance!
On a positive note, it's good to see you guys down under getting them so soon.
It must be a first Danny we are usually on the "whatever is left they can have" list Now you're just making me Jealous Lance!
On a positive note, it's good to see you guys down under getting them so soon.
I decided to jump in early in case they made a mistake with the price
Comment by Clarky posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 10:10
I have owned 2 of these lenses, 1 had lost its button (common fault I believe) and the other was in perfect condition. I sold both on Ebay and the one without a button sold for more than the one with the button
These lenses can be picked up very cheaply so I don't believe fixing it would be worth the expense.
These lenses can be picked up very cheaply so I don't believe fixing it would be worth the expense.
Comment by Clarky posted on Hi from CT -- lens/body question at 06/07/2009 - 04:12
Great shots. How did you get No7, Balloon ride :
Comment by Clarky posted on Goodwood - Festival of Speed at 06/07/2009 - 03:58
Oh wow, very impressive, I like them all but if I had to pick one it would be No5.
How big is this sculpture : is that a full size car :
How big is this sculpture : is that a full size car :
Comment by Clarky posted on Goodwood - Sculpture at 06/07/2009 - 03:56
Well done Lance, look forward to seeing some pics.
I should have mine tomorrow from DCW, at thier advertised price.
BTW, were you able to get a spare battery from Kennedy's, It appears there are none to be had in Aust unless you buy 2 cameras and you can't get any grips either, to utilise it with AA's a little odd, and DCW told me they have no idea when these accessories will become available.
I should have mine tomorrow from DCW, at thier advertised price.
BTW, were you able to get a spare battery from Kennedy's, It appears there are none to be had in Aust unless you buy 2 cameras and you can't get any grips either, to utilise it with AA's a little odd, and DCW told me they have no idea when these accessories will become available.
Comment by Clarky posted on Just picked up my K7 today! at 06/07/2009 - 03:47
shim wrote:
Why do they charge more for fixed lenses compared to zooms.... surely the zooms with more elements are dearer to produce. For the original price you could have almost bought FOUR Bigmas
There's a big demand now days for fixed lenses in the 300-600m range. They could sell a hell of a lot more if they just reduced the prices.
shim
Why do they charge more for fixed lenses compared to zooms.... surely the zooms with more elements are dearer to produce. For the original price you could have almost bought FOUR Bigmas
There's a big demand now days for fixed lenses in the 300-600m range. They could sell a hell of a lot more if they just reduced the prices.
shim
I have often wondered that myself, I would have thought a zoom is much more involved to manufacture than a prime, but prices don't reflect that. :
I guess it comes down to demand for an optically superior prime rather than production costs, that dictate price.
Comment by Clarky posted on Anyone feeling rich? at 02/07/2009 - 11:31
Forum Member "chirpy" has one of those. The lucky stiff
Comment by Clarky posted on Anyone feeling rich? at 02/07/2009 - 10:40
BODYHEAT wrote:
I agree with you and of course we don't know the manufacturer's costs in this country versus others and I have no doubt that staffing overhead, rent and business rates and general costs of doing business are higher in the UK than Australia, but the disparity between their price and ours does seem a bit rich even when taking all this into consideration especially with the transparency and ubiquity of the Internet these days in which people can check in an instant the prices online globally.
If nothing else it is Pentax shooting itself in the foot PR-wise and upsetting some loyal followers in the UK. Why risk upsetting people at all? Why not simply raise the price for the Aussies? (Sorry Clarky )
Don't forget about the Americans I agree with you and of course we don't know the manufacturer's costs in this country versus others and I have no doubt that staffing overhead, rent and business rates and general costs of doing business are higher in the UK than Australia, but the disparity between their price and ours does seem a bit rich even when taking all this into consideration especially with the transparency and ubiquity of the Internet these days in which people can check in an instant the prices online globally.
If nothing else it is Pentax shooting itself in the foot PR-wise and upsetting some loyal followers in the UK. Why risk upsetting people at all? Why not simply raise the price for the Aussies? (Sorry Clarky )
Seriously though if you check that link I posted and have a look at lens prices in comparison to SRS prices you will see we are paying about the and significanly more in some cases (DA*60-250 case in point) but curiously the K-7 is the exception to this, and for the life of me I can't understand why.
So don't begrudge us this one little exception
Comment by Clarky posted on K-7 price dropping already? at 02/07/2009 - 09:49
So what is Pentax UK up to in regards to the pricing of the K-7, are they using you guys as guinea pigs too test the waters, hoping to sell enough of them to warrant price increases across the board on all products. :
Shenanigans are afoot
Shenanigans are afoot
Comment by Clarky posted on Lens Prices... at 01/07/2009 - 21:30
Now you're just making me Jealous Lance!
On a positive note, it's good to see you guys down under getting them so soon.
I think you'll be even more jealous of the price we pay.... about AU$1,550 which is about GBP750-760. That should get your blood boiling. How many do you want me to send over?
Remove our 10% GST and add your vat and freight and I think it would still be cheaper!