Pentax K30 with 18/55 WR lens $349.99

Pentax K30 with 18/55 WR lens $349.99 · 04:56 PM

Amazon currently has the K-30 with 18/55 WR lens for $349.99.
Amazon.com : Pentax K-30 lens kit black w DA 18-55WR Weather-Sealed 16 MP CMOS Digital SLR with DA 18-55mm and 3-Inch LCD Screen (OLD MODEL) : Slr Digital Cameras : Camera & Photo
Picture and description indicates DA (not DA L) lens but we will see. Answer to question on web page at least indicates it came with a WR lens. Just ordered one using extra $5 Discover card cash back offer, so only 4 left now. Amazon also has the white K-S1 body back down to $464.61 at the moment too.

EarlVonTapia · 02-27-2015, 05:19 PM

This is an INSANE deal.

Adam · 02-27-2015, 05:56 PM

The K-30 was never bundled with the DA L 18-55mm WR, so you'll either get the DA 18-55mm WR (as pictured) or just the standard DA L 18-55mm. Since it's fulfilled by Amazon I would expect to receive the former.

**reduno** · 02-27-2015, 06:04 PM

Adam, thanks for the information and adding the photo. I thought the DA L 18/55 WR was only recently bundled with the K-50. I will post once I get the camera to confirm exactly what was included. Just curious how the Pentax warranty stands for items fulfilled by amazon but not actually sold by them?

Docrwm · 02-27-2015, 06:23 PM

There are questions and answers at Amazon for many items - for this one the following is available:

is this lense water resistant?
A:Yes, I received camera with water resistant lens.
EugeneL answered on January 11, 2015

Adam · 02-27-2015, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by reduno

Adam, thanks for the information and adding the photo. I thought the DA L 18/55 WR was only recently bundled with the K-50. I will post once I get the camera to confirm exactly what was included. Just curious how the Pentax warranty stands for items fulfilled by amazon but not actually sold by them?

The DA L 18-55mm WR debuted alongside the K-50 (as did the DA L 50-200mm WR) since it didn't make sense for WR bodies to come with non-WR lenses, but it was cost-prohibitive to include the more expensive DA versions in kits.

**reduno** · 02-28-2015, 05:49 AM

It looks like they cleared out the ones that were fulfilled by Amazon from original seller. Now back up to $643.95!

Dlanor Sekao · 02-28-2015, 12:27 PM

I had the last one in my cart. By the time I entered my info it had gone back up to $645.....Boo Hoo.....Oh well.
Maybe thats just the K-S2 doing its "Voo Doo" magic on this K30 purchase !
I see the Pentax K-S2 is for sale on Ebay....In stock !

**skid2964** · 03-03-2015, 07:38 PM

I got mine today... new as stated with a WR lens BUT, it is white.... I'm sending it back. I want a black one.

Pepe Le Pew · 03-03-2015, 07:46 PM

If the lense is WR? Buy it... Buy it now

**reduno** · 03-03-2015, 09:12 PM

Had an e-mail indicating mine shipped today (free super saver shipping) and is expected Friday. I personally don't mind if it is white but I will let you know. Perhaps we should keep an eye on the Amazon warehouse deals if skid2964 is sending one back.

**skid2964** · 03-04-2015, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by reduno

Had an e-mail indicating mine shipped today (free super saver shipping) and is expected Friday. I personally don't mind if it is white but I will let you know. Perhaps we should keep an eye on the Amazon warehouse deals if skid2964 is sending one back.

I will be glad to sell this one to a forum member for exactly what I paid, just cover shipping expenses, etc.

**reduno** · 03-05-2015, 12:32 PM

Well I received mine today (one day earlier than expected) and it is white too. Lens is the full DA 18/55 WR version (in black but I believe that was the only option then). Box has a "Pentax K-30 lens kit black" sticker over the "K-30 (WHITE) 18-55 WR KIT" label. Not going to return it but I may send a picture of the label to Amazon anyway.

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02-27-2015, 05:56 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	The K-30 was never bundled with the DA L 18-55mm WR, so you'll either get the DA 18-55mm WR (as pictured) or just the standard DA L 18-55mm. Since it's fulfilled by Amazon I would expect to receive the former. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-27-2015, 07:06 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by reduno Adam, thanks for the information and adding the photo. I thought the DA L 18/55 WR was only recently bundled with the K-50. I will post once I get the camera to confirm exactly what was included. Just curious how the Pentax warranty stands for items fulfilled by amazon but not actually sold by them? The DA L 18-55mm WR debuted alongside the K-50 (as did the DA L 50-200mm WR) since it didn't make sense for WR bodies to come with non-WR lenses, but it was cost-prohibitive to include the more expensive DA versions in kits. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-28-2015, 12:27 PM	#8
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	I had the last one in my cart. By the time I entered my info it had gone back up to $645.....Boo Hoo.....Oh well. Maybe thats just the K-S2 doing its "Voo Doo" magic on this K30 purchase ! I see the Pentax K-S2 is for sale on Ebay....In stock ! Last edited by Dlanor Sekao; 02-28-2015 at 03:26 PM.

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02-27-2015, 05:19 PM	#2
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	This is an INSANE deal.

02-27-2015, 06:04 PM	#4
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	Adam, thanks for the information and adding the photo. I thought the DA L 18/55 WR was only recently bundled with the K-50. I will post once I get the camera to confirm exactly what was included. Just curious how the Pentax warranty stands for items fulfilled by amazon but not actually sold by them?

02-27-2015, 06:23 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	There are questions and answers at Amazon for many items - for this one the following is available: is this lense water resistant? A:Yes, I received camera with water resistant lens. EugeneL answered on January 11, 2015

02-28-2015, 05:49 AM	#7
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	It looks like they cleared out the ones that were fulfilled by Amazon from original seller. Now back up to $643.95!

03-03-2015, 07:38 PM	#9
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	I got mine today... new as stated with a WR lens BUT, it is white.... I'm sending it back. I want a black one.

03-03-2015, 07:46 PM	#10
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	If the lense is WR? Buy it... Buy it now

03-03-2015, 09:12 PM	#11
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	Had an e-mail indicating mine shipped today (free super saver shipping) and is expected Friday. I personally don't mind if it is white but I will let you know. Perhaps we should keep an eye on the Amazon warehouse deals if skid2964 is sending one back.

03-04-2015, 05:13 AM	#12
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	Originally posted by reduno Had an e-mail indicating mine shipped today (free super saver shipping) and is expected Friday. I personally don't mind if it is white but I will let you know. Perhaps we should keep an eye on the Amazon warehouse deals if skid2964 is sending one back. I will be glad to sell this one to a forum member for exactly what I paid, just cover shipping expenses, etc.

03-05-2015, 12:32 PM	#13
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Original Poster	Well I received mine today (one day earlier than expected) and it is white too. Lens is the full DA 18/55 WR version (in black but I believe that was the only option then). Box has a "Pentax K-30 lens kit black" sticker over the "K-30 (WHITE) 18-55 WR KIT" label. Not going to return it but I may send a picture of the label to Amazon anyway.

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