Thanks for the warning Richard

I understand your frustration Danny, as Mike says I would be inclined to stick with for a little while longer, if continues to misbehave then swap for a new replacement.
Beginning to wonder if I should really hang on to my K20D, although my K-7 hasn't missed a beat (fingers crossed).

What worries me about this and other similar companies is the veil that they hide behind.
If you dig around a little you can usually get a good idea of how they operate.

Hi Paul,

They might now hold some stock in the UK but where did it originate from?
And if they say they are not grey imports there should be no problem with them offering a Pentax UK warranty. After all if the stock is not 'grey' they would sourced the it from Pentax UK surely.

By the way I'm not questioning you Paul it's just the rubbish that they have spouted out

Like you say I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole

Oh and I forgot add, thanks looking

K20D and BG2 Grip for sale

Practically 'as new' my pampered K20D, BG2 grip and spare batteries are for sale. This unit was a brand new replacement (early Feb 2009) for a faulty K20D which I had purchased new from SRS in Jan 2009. I have all the original packaging CDs etc. The camera has approximately 4200 shutter actuations (verified with PhotoME). The rear screen has be fitted with a clear protector from new (easily removed if required).
The K20D is covered by the Pentax 2 year Pro Dealer warranty, you may have noticed that Chris at SRS will honour the warranty if sales take place between forum members.

£475 for the all the items excluding insured shipping. Payment by bank transfer or via Paypal (add
3.5% for Paypal). Please note that funds must clear my bank account before I ship the goods to you.

I would ideally like to sell the complete package to one buyer but I will separate the items if necessary. Body £410 + Insured shipping, Grip £65 + Insured shipping.
If sold separately one genuine Pentax battery goes with the camera body. One genuine Pentax battery and one Uniross manufactured battery with the grip.

Lastly I will consider shipping abroad but it will come down to the ability to verify delivery by the available shipping method. Please understand that these are high value items so if I do not feel confident with the available shipping options (outside the UK) then I will not sell to you, sorry!

Lastly some photos to wet your appetite

[IMG]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3168/k20dgrip1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8631/k20dgrip3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3994/k20dgrip2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6725/k20dgrip5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1358/k20dgrip4.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5783/grip2vev.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8971/grip1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8946/grip3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2618/k20d1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2162/k20d2.jpg[/IMG]

Please PM me if you have any questions

Just echo what Chirpy says about the handling too. I like the handling of the K20D especially with the grip but the K-7 is a nice step up (well more than a nice step up actually :wink.
For me, with or without the grip it is more comfortable to hold and easier to operate once you familiarise your self with the button placement.

Just to add I've been out trudging around the North Hants/Berks/Wilts boarder area earlier today in less than kind conditions (plenty of rain and wind) and the K-7+16-50 got drenched, didn't miss a beat (the K20D naturally is the same in this regard). One of the key pluses of Pentax for me

Certainly is for me, I came from an Oly E-510 not so long ago
Lovely camera but high ISO wasn't it's strong point.

Yes I can vouch for Mike's comments. I have also seen many a story in other forums regarding this company, no smoke without fire

Hi Prometka, welcome to the forum