K-5 in Australia?

ageha · 10-19-2010, 10:42 PM

Is is anywhere here available yet?

**David** · 10-19-2010, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by ageha

Is is anywhere here available yet?

Don't think so. Vanbars in Melbourne have advised November some time. Current pre-order price is AU$1599

nulla · 10-19-2010, 11:14 PM

Its strange that when the K-7 came out it was avaliable in Aust very early after its release date... whats so different this time round?

WerTicus · 10-19-2010, 11:15 PM

I asked CRK, and they said no one has a pre production to look at, but the camera will be out late oct early nov, and dont know what price! :P

Transit · 10-19-2010, 11:48 PM

email from camera action today said
The new Pentax K-5 is due to arrive here in Melbourne at the end of November/early December.

Pricing is unconfirmed as yet, although current information has indicated it may be in the $2000-$3000 range.

Pete

pop4 · 10-19-2010, 11:53 PM

I popped into DigiDirect last week, and then mentioned late this month or early next month for the K-5

ageha · 10-20-2010, 12:01 AM

DigiDirect advertised the 18-135mm WR kit for $1,899 first and now it's at $2,299.

elpolodiablo · 10-20-2010, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by pop4

I popped into DigiDirect last week, and then mentioned late this month or early next month for the K-5

They don't get their stock from CR Kennedy thats why

I am waiting for Digital Camera Warehouse to get them in store....

TOUGEFC · 10-20-2010, 12:08 AM

How many Aussies are going to get the K-5 local, or buy from US since the dollar to dollar is basicly equal?

goddo31 · 10-20-2010, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

How many Aussies are going to get the K-5 local, or buy from US since the dollar to dollar is basicly equal?

If (when?) I get one, it will depend on the price differences and how much I value the warranty.

rawr · 10-20-2010, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

They don't get their stock from CR Kennedy thats why

AFAIK, DigiDirect do source Pentax and Sigma from CRK, and offer local warranties etc. So they are in the same boat as every other local retailer.

pop4 · 10-20-2010, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

They don't get their stock from CR Kennedy thats why

I am waiting for Digital Camera Warehouse to get them in store....

You sure? Because I'm 100% sure that the last lens I bought from them, a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM OS came with a 2 year Australian Sigma warranty card from no other than C.R. Kennedy & Company Pty Ltd.

Also, their website states:

Quote:

Do digiDIRECT products come with official Australian manufacturers' warranty?
Absolutely; 12 month back-to-base official Australian warranty. We are among the few online suppliers with direct accounts with the Australian distributors of leading digital brands, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax just to name a few!

**rod_grant** · 10-20-2010, 12:38 AM

Vanbar have it priced at $1599 body only, $2382 with the new 18-135. That's $783 for a kit lens? Must be better than previous kit lenses! No mention of when it will be available.

TOUGEFC · 10-20-2010, 12:44 AM

Yeah the da 18-135 pirce is around $800, i will be buying body only.

elpolodiablo · 10-20-2010, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by pop4

You sure? Because I'm 100% sure that the last lens I bought from them, a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM OS came with a 2 year Australian Sigma warranty card from no other than C.R. Kennedy & Company Pty Ltd.

Also, their website states:

Really? Maybe I got them confused with somewhere else...Thanks for the info.

Let me check their price

10-19-2010, 10:42 PM	#1
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10-19-2010, 10:46 PM	#2
David Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 347	Originally posted by ageha Is is anywhere here available yet? Don't think so. Vanbars in Melbourne have advised November some time. Current pre-order price is AU$1599

10-19-2010, 11:14 PM	#3
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Its strange that when the K-7 came out it was avaliable in Aust very early after its release date... whats so different this time round?

10-19-2010, 11:15 PM	#4
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	I asked CRK, and they said no one has a pre production to look at, but the camera will be out late oct early nov, and dont know what price! :P

10-19-2010, 11:48 PM	#5
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	email from camera action today said The new Pentax K-5 is due to arrive here in Melbourne at the end of November/early December. Pricing is unconfirmed as yet, although current information has indicated it may be in the $2000-$3000 range. Pete

10-19-2010, 11:53 PM	#6
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	I popped into DigiDirect last week, and then mentioned late this month or early next month for the K-5

10-20-2010, 12:01 AM	#7
ageha New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 11 Original Poster	DigiDirect advertised the 18-135mm WR kit for $1,899 first and now it's at $2,299.

10-20-2010, 12:03 AM	#8
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Originally posted by pop4 I popped into DigiDirect last week, and then mentioned late this month or early next month for the K-5 They don't get their stock from CR Kennedy thats why I am waiting for Digital Camera Warehouse to get them in store....

10-20-2010, 12:08 AM	#9
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	How many Aussies are going to get the K-5 local, or buy from US since the dollar to dollar is basicly equal?

10-20-2010, 12:10 AM	#10
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by TOUGEFC How many Aussies are going to get the K-5 local, or buy from US since the dollar to dollar is basicly equal? If (when?) I get one, it will depend on the price differences and how much I value the warranty.

10-20-2010, 12:10 AM	#11
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by elpolodiablo They don't get their stock from CR Kennedy thats why AFAIK, DigiDirect do source Pentax and Sigma from CRK, and offer local warranties etc. So they are in the same boat as every other local retailer.

10-20-2010, 12:16 AM	#12
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by elpolodiablo They don't get their stock from CR Kennedy thats why I am waiting for Digital Camera Warehouse to get them in store.... You sure? Because I'm 100% sure that the last lens I bought from them, a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM OS came with a 2 year Australian Sigma warranty card from no other than C.R. Kennedy & Company Pty Ltd. Also, their website states: Quote: Do digiDIRECT products come with official Australian manufacturers' warranty? Absolutely; 12 month back-to-base official Australian warranty. We are among the few online suppliers with direct accounts with the Australian distributors of leading digital brands, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax just to name a few!

10-20-2010, 12:38 AM	#13
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Vanbar have it priced at $1599 body only, $2382 with the new 18-135. That's $783 for a kit lens? Must be better than previous kit lenses! No mention of when it will be available.

10-20-2010, 12:44 AM	#14
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Yeah the da 18-135 pirce is around $800, i will be buying body only.

10-20-2010, 12:45 AM	#15
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Originally posted by pop4 You sure? Because I'm 100% sure that the last lens I bought from them, a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM OS came with a 2 year Australian Sigma warranty card from no other than C.R. Kennedy & Company Pty Ltd. Also, their website states: Really? Maybe I got them confused with somewhere else...Thanks for the info. Let me check their price