Originally Posted by jeda
This is not only Pentax's fault, consider the extra import-taxes added by other countries. This can add up to 100 % to the prices in the USA.
If prices are too high in your country outside the US (like in Europe), complaint to your ouwn government. It's the public administration who steals your money, not the manufacturer....
( and perhaps your dealer who wants a too large peace of the pie
EU import tax for digital cameras is 0%. VAT depends on country. Average 20%. Take off European prices VAT and import tax and they still will be way higher than USA prices.