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bass3587 · 06-09-2012, 02:09 PM

With the recent drop in price of the K5 I'm ready to buy. My question is has anyone used or bought the camera warranty from B&H? I'm thinking another 150 and my almost thousand dollar purchase is covered from my slippery hands. What do you all think? Thanks!

lammie200 · 06-09-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by bass3587

With the recent drop in price of the K5 I'm ready to buy. My question is has anyone used or bought the camera warranty from B&H? I'm thinking another 150 and my almost thousand dollar purchase is covered from my slippery hands. What do you all think? Thanks!

There should be a $20 USD 2-year extended warranty (3 years total) available from either BH or Adorama. It is issued directly from Pentax and includes one free cleaning and readjustment to factory specs. Only good for USA customers, I think. Plenty more info on this forum if you search for it. Great camera, btw.

bass3587 · 06-09-2012, 03:43 PM

I saw that one but doesn't cover accidental damage

Adam · 06-09-2012, 05:00 PM

I'd get the $20 Pentax warranty. Just don't drop your camera!

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**jatrax** · 06-09-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by bass3587

I saw that one but doesn't cover accidental damage

Still worth the $20

Not so sure about the $150, does your home owners / renters insurance cover it?

sb in ak · 06-09-2012, 06:40 PM

$20 isn't bad. I'd probably do that.

I signed up for personal articles insurance with State Farm. Costs me ~$50/year and they claim they will replace my gear if I drop it in the ocean, gets stolen, etc.

bass3587 · 06-09-2012, 07:54 PM

I too have State Farm (my commercial voice). Plus it will cover other items in the house. Thanks guys!

henryp · 06-11-2012, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by lammie200

There should be a $20 USD 2-year extended warranty (3 years total) available from either BH or Adorama. It is issued directly from Pentax and includes one free cleaning and readjustment to factory specs. Only good for USA customers, I think. Plenty more info on this forum if you search for it. Great camera, btw.

Some extended warranties make the manufacturer's warranty live longer but otherwise don't provide much in the way of additional coverage. Others protect the owner from gravity, carelessness and other acts of God.

lammie200 · 06-11-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by henryp

Some extended warranties make the manufacturer's warranty live longer but otherwise don't provide much in the way of additional coverage. Others protect the owner from gravity, carelessness and other acts of God.

Being an agnostic I always opt for the cheapest one.

I also have homeowner's insurance in case he/she wants to come down on me hard.

Other than that I use a strap.

06-09-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	B&H camera warranty With the recent drop in price of the K5 I'm ready to buy. My question is has anyone used or bought the camera warranty from B&H? I'm thinking another 150 and my almost thousand dollar purchase is covered from my slippery hands. What do you all think? Thanks!

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06-09-2012, 02:40 PM	#2
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	Originally posted by bass3587 With the recent drop in price of the K5 I'm ready to buy. My question is has anyone used or bought the camera warranty from B&H? I'm thinking another 150 and my almost thousand dollar purchase is covered from my slippery hands. What do you all think? Thanks! There should be a $20 USD 2-year extended warranty (3 years total) available from either BH or Adorama. It is issued directly from Pentax and includes one free cleaning and readjustment to factory specs. Only good for USA customers, I think. Plenty more info on this forum if you search for it. Great camera, btw.

06-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517 Original Poster	I saw that one but doesn't cover accidental damage

06-09-2012, 05:00 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	I'd get the $20 Pentax warranty. Just don't drop your camera! Pentax Two-Year Extended Warranty for the K5 and KR Digital 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:

06-09-2012, 05:02 PM	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	Originally posted by bass3587 I saw that one but doesn't cover accidental damage Still worth the $20 Not so sure about the $150, does your home owners / renters insurance cover it?

06-09-2012, 06:40 PM	#6
sb in ak Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 612	$20 isn't bad. I'd probably do that. I signed up for personal articles insurance with State Farm. Costs me ~$50/year and they claim they will replace my gear if I drop it in the ocean, gets stolen, etc.

06-09-2012, 07:54 PM	#7
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517 Original Poster	I too have State Farm (my commercial voice). Plus it will cover other items in the house. Thanks guys!

06-11-2012, 06:52 AM	#8
henryp B&H Photo Representative Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 491	Originally posted by lammie200 There should be a $20 USD 2-year extended warranty (3 years total) available from either BH or Adorama. It is issued directly from Pentax and includes one free cleaning and readjustment to factory specs. Only good for USA customers, I think. Plenty more info on this forum if you search for it. Great camera, btw. Some extended warranties make the manufacturer's warranty live longer but otherwise don't provide much in the way of additional coverage. Others protect the owner from gravity, carelessness and other acts of God.

06-11-2012, 10:06 AM	#9
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	Originally posted by henryp Some extended warranties make the manufacturer's warranty live longer but otherwise don't provide much in the way of additional coverage. Others protect the owner from gravity, carelessness and other acts of God. Being an agnostic I always opt for the cheapest one. I also have homeowner's insurance in case he/she wants to come down on me hard. Other than that I use a strap.

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