Originally posted by Cerebum It wasn't a great deal so the op passed. We are waiting for the next installment
Imagine my surprise when I logged in this morning to find that forum members were waiting on the 'next installment' of this saga
In fact, I did end up purchasing a secondhand K-5 bundle with 5,000 shutters shuttered from the electronic-bay. The total cost was $375 USD for the body, a
Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, a Manfrotto Tripod, a carry case, and various original K-5 accessories. This was a slightly more expensive deal that the original one from my neighbor, but I was thinking that $275 USD is the going rate for the 17-70 lens and that $100 USD for the K-5 body is a relatively good price.
Thanks again to everyone who provided their opinions in the first place—the camera-derie and helpfulness of this forum has played a large part in my interest in Pentax gear!