Good deal on new K-5 in Australia

Qiki · 03-12-2013, 01:43 AM - **1 Like**

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For anyone who's still interested in the 'old' K-5, and particularly for those in Australia, check out this ebay link. Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm WR Lens | eBay

K-5/18-55WR kit for A$715 with full Aussie warranty. The seller is listed as a supplier of surveying equipment, however the Paypal confirmation email shows a CR Kennedy email address. So, it would appear as if the Australian agent is using this as a means to clear some stock. I'm certainly not complaining and have a K-5 on its way to me.

**Bruce Clark** · 03-12-2013, 03:31 AM

Yep, I bought a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II Lens here last year. Great price. Packaging was a bit knocked about, I guessed it might have been gear they could not sell in store. Anyway no complaints from me. Wish I could justify the K5

Peter Anson · 03-12-2013, 04:14 AM

I would love one at this price. I bought a K01 from Ted's for $300.00 last month so bank balance depleted....I keep watching and saving...BTW no complaints about the K01...great machine.

p38arover · 03-12-2013, 06:31 AM

Thanks very much. Bought one. What will my wife say?!

I hope it arrives by Friday - I'm off to Tassie on Friday arvo (annual Stromtrooper motorbike get-together and 43rd wedding anniversary) - otherwise it's my Q or *istD for my holiday.

My K-7 is down at CR Kennedy's for repair (infamous green line problem).

Last edited by p38arover; 03-12-2013 at 06:40 AM.

p38arover · 03-12-2013, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

My K-7 arrived back today. I might get the K-5 tomorrow.

My wife says no more lenses or cameras until I get rid of some stuff.

Qiki · 03-12-2013, 09:08 PM

K-5 just arrived.

Melbourne to Perth within 24 hours, so p38arover, I'd say that bodes very well for you getting yours by Friday. As suspected, invoice is from C.R. Kennedy, so it's come direct from the Aussie distributor. Should have no problems with any warranty issues there!

p38arover · 03-14-2013, 06:23 PM

I was wondering if you had received yours. Mine isn't here yet. I was hoping that it would be for this weekend's Barry Sheene Festival of Speed. The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed | Official Website

Qiki · 03-15-2013, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

I was wondering if you had received yours. Mine isn't here yet. I was hoping that it would be for this weekend's Barry Sheene Festival of Speed. The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed | Official Website

Hi mate. See my previous post. I ordered it Tuesday morning and it received it Wednesday morning. Considering I'm in Perth and it came from Melbourne I was blown away by the speed of the delivery.

p38arover · 03-15-2013, 01:27 AM

I emailed CR Kennedy this afternoon and they can't find any record of the transaction even though eBay shows it as having been shipped. Maybe Monday - Tuesday morn latest as we're off on holiday - our 43rd wedding anniversary departure had to be delayed, my wife broke her ankle during the week.

bossa · 03-15-2013, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by Peter Anson

I would love one at this price. I bought a K01 from Ted's for $300.00 last month so bank balance depleted....I keep watching and saving...BTW no complaints about the K01...great machine.

2 days ago I bought a K-01 for $299.95 at Ted's in Adelaide. I love it. People who hate it don't know what they're missing.

Sandy Hancock · 03-15-2013, 01:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bossa

2 days ago I bought a K-01 for $299.95 at Ted's in Adelaide. I love it. People who hate it don't know what they're missing.

That's great to hear Steve. I've been loving my K-01 for over a year now.

bossa · 03-15-2013, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

That's great to hear Steve. I've been loving my K-01 for over a year now.

I only have 2 Pentax lenses these days but I plan to rectify that ASAP. I want a DA40 for starters... ..it's a pity they don't make a compact DA Limited zoom though.

p38arover · 03-18-2013, 06:56 PM

Received it 30 mins ago!

Qiki · 03-18-2013, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

Received it 30 mins ago!

Woo hoo. Enjoy.

I used mine in combination with my K20D on the weekend for shooting a sporting event. Was impressed by the K-5 AF. I still prefer the size/weight of the K20D when using heavy lenses, but with a battery grip fitted the K-5 was nicely enough balanced with my DA* 300/4 or Sigma 70-200/2.8.

p38arover · 03-18-2013, 10:18 PM

I'm also interested in the AF. I used the K-7 on Sunday for motorbike races at Easter Creek.

I'm at the airport awaiting a flight to Tassie. I hope it will get good use over the next week. I'll read the manual on the plane.

I have the Q as backup!

03-12-2013, 01:43 AM - 1 Like	#1
Qiki Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 57	Good deal on new K-5 in Australia Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. For anyone who's still interested in the 'old' K-5, and particularly for those in Australia, check out this ebay link. Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm WR Lens \| eBay K-5/18-55WR kit for A$715 with full Aussie warranty. The seller is listed as a supplier of surveying equipment, however the Paypal confirmation email shows a CR Kennedy email address. So, it would appear as if the Australian agent is using this as a means to clear some stock. I'm certainly not complaining and have a K-5 on its way to me.

03-15-2013, 01:27 AM	#9
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I emailed CR Kennedy this afternoon and they can't find any record of the transaction even though eBay shows it as having been shipped. Maybe Monday - Tuesday morn latest as we're off on holiday - our 43rd wedding anniversary departure had to be delayed, my wife broke her ankle during the week. Last edited by p38arover; 03-15-2013 at 02:36 AM.

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03-12-2013, 03:31 AM	#2
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Yep, I bought a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II Lens here last year. Great price. Packaging was a bit knocked about, I guessed it might have been gear they could not sell in store. Anyway no complaints from me. Wish I could justify the K5

03-12-2013, 04:14 AM	#3
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211	I would love one at this price. I bought a K01 from Ted's for $300.00 last month so bank balance depleted....I keep watching and saving...BTW no complaints about the K01...great machine.

03-12-2013, 06:31 AM	#4
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Thanks very much. Bought one. What will my wife say?! I hope it arrives by Friday - I'm off to Tassie on Friday arvo (annual Stromtrooper motorbike get-together and 43rd wedding anniversary) - otherwise it's my Q or istD for my holiday. My K-7 is down at CR Kennedy's for repair (infamous green line problem). Last edited by p38arover; 03-12-2013 at 06:40 AM.*

03-12-2013, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#5
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	My K-7 arrived back today. I might get the K-5 tomorrow. My wife says no more lenses or cameras until I get rid of some stuff.

03-12-2013, 09:08 PM	#6
Qiki Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 57 Original Poster	K-5 just arrived. Melbourne to Perth within 24 hours, so p38arover, I'd say that bodes very well for you getting yours by Friday. As suspected, invoice is from C.R. Kennedy, so it's come direct from the Aussie distributor. Should have no problems with any warranty issues there!

03-14-2013, 06:23 PM	#7
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I was wondering if you had received yours. Mine isn't here yet. I was hoping that it would be for this weekend's Barry Sheene Festival of Speed. The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed \| Official Website

03-15-2013, 12:22 AM	#8
Qiki Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 57 Original Poster	Originally posted by p38arover I was wondering if you had received yours. Mine isn't here yet. I was hoping that it would be for this weekend's Barry Sheene Festival of Speed. The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed \| Official Website Hi mate. See my previous post. I ordered it Tuesday morning and it received it Wednesday morning. Considering I'm in Perth and it came from Melbourne I was blown away by the speed of the delivery.

03-15-2013, 01:36 AM	#10
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Peter Anson I would love one at this price. I bought a K01 from Ted's for $300.00 last month so bank balance depleted....I keep watching and saving...BTW no complaints about the K01...great machine. 2 days ago I bought a K-01 for $299.95 at Ted's in Adelaide. I love it. People who hate it don't know what they're missing.

03-15-2013, 01:43 AM - 1 Like	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by bossa 2 days ago I bought a K-01 for $299.95 at Ted's in Adelaide. I love it. People who hate it don't know what they're missing. That's great to hear Steve. I've been loving my K-01 for over a year now.

03-15-2013, 02:04 AM	#12
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock That's great to hear Steve. I've been loving my K-01 for over a year now. I only have 2 Pentax lenses these days but I plan to rectify that ASAP. I want a DA40 for starters... ..it's a pity they don't make a compact DA Limited zoom though.

03-18-2013, 06:56 PM	#13
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Received it 30 mins ago!

03-18-2013, 08:59 PM	#14
Qiki Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 57 Original Poster	Originally posted by p38arover Received it 30 mins ago! Woo hoo. Enjoy. I used mine in combination with my K20D on the weekend for shooting a sporting event. Was impressed by the K-5 AF. I still prefer the size/weight of the K20D when using heavy lenses, but with a battery grip fitted the K-5 was nicely enough balanced with my DA* 300/4 or Sigma 70-200/2.8.

03-18-2013, 10:18 PM	#15
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I'm also interested in the AF. I used the K-7 on Sunday for motorbike races at Easter Creek. I'm at the airport awaiting a flight to Tassie. I hope it will get good use over the next week. I'll read the manual on the plane. I have the Q as backup!