Here is Pentax's Warranty Statement in the US. There is no limitation on transferability in the US as far as I can tell. You send it to CRIS in Arizona for Warranty Support. I do know they wanted a receipt as proof of purchase date when I had some work done earlier this year.
K10D, K20D, K100D, K100D Super, K110D, K200D, K2000, K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs, K-7, K-M, K-r, K-X are all currently supported cameras. Email:
customerservice@criscam.com or call
877-269-7179
PENTAX products originally distributed by PENTAX Imaging Company, 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, have a limited One-Year Warranty starting from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers any defects in original factory materials and workmanship. If your PENTAX product malfunctions due to such a defect within this one-year period, PENTAX Imaging Company will repair it at no charge within a reasonable amount of time. This warranty does not cover any damage caused to the product, including, but not limited to: impact, moisture, liquid, sand, excessive temperature, battery leakage, chemical corrosion, mishandling, operation contrary to operating instructions, tampering, modification, or servicing by an unauthorized repair shop. PENTAX shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, such as memory cards, batteries, travel expenses, loss of time, etc. This warranty only applies to PENTAX photographic equipment originally distributed in the United States by PENTAX Imaging Company, 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202