U.S. Pentax Retailers - How to find them?

loganross · 01-10-2014, 10:09 PM

Hi All,
Hoping this thread gets maximum coverage. I am looking at the K3 and would like to support my local camera store (San Francisco Bay Area). The Ricoh-Pentax site reseller locator does not work. Any ideas? Zip code 94306. Thanks!

Adam · 01-10-2014, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by loganross

Hi All,
Hoping this thread gets maximum coverage. I am looking at the K3 and would like to support my local camera store (San Francisco Bay Area). The Ricoh-Pentax site reseller locator does not work. Any ideas? Zip code 94306. Thanks!

There probably aren't any, but I'm not too familiar with the area so I can't say for sure. Wrong section, BTW.

Julie · 01-10-2014, 10:15 PM

You could try googling camera stores in your area and checking out their website to see if they mention carrying the Pentax brand or if they have Pentax products for sale online. If not, you can call them to double-check.

abmj · 01-10-2014, 10:37 PM

Supporting local retailers is laudable. Unfortunately, they don't support us, for the most part. You'll probably be better off just ordering from B&H or Adorama.

**rbefly** · 01-10-2014, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by abmj

Supporting local retailers is laudable. Unfortunately, they don't support us, for the most part.

Hello loganross,
As you're finding out, the above quote is true, for a number of reasons. If you can't find a local retailer, buying from the two main online sellers (B+H + Adorama) is probably the next-best option. Hopefully Ricoh is working to fix this problem, but it's been around for years and isn't going to change overnight.
However, none of that changes the quality of Pentax camera gear, just makes it harder to obtain!
Ron

Mistlefoot · 01-10-2014, 11:02 PM

Samy's Camera - Photography, Digital Cameras, Video, Audio
Their website shows they sell Pentax and they have an S.F. store.......

**blackcloudbrew** · 01-11-2014, 12:18 AM

Shutterbug Camera in Santa Rosa has Pentax equipment and ... a K3.

**mike.hiran** · 01-11-2014, 01:03 AM

Or save your sales tax $$, make a trip north and buy it in Portland! Camera World is stocking the k3 and k50 - wish more stores would stock more pentax. Camera World has been good to work with in terms of price matching also. So if you have some friends up here maybe that's an option.

loganross · 01-11-2014, 01:25 PM

Thank you very much everyone. I am trying to decide what to do. The K5 and the K3 are so refines. However, I print big and I am also considering fullframe. I will check out the local stores.

**jeffshaddix** · 01-11-2014, 01:29 PM

Divining rod, but I expect it'd pull you all the way to New York City.

Seriously though - only way is to call around, but you'd be hard pressed to find a shop that had a top tier camera like K-3 or K-5.

loganross · 01-11-2014, 04:26 PM

No luck and the Brick and Mortar's. I just am not sure what to do. I really want an opportunity to test it before jumping in. Thanks again for your help.

01-10-2014, 10:09 PM	#1
loganross Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area (CA) Posts: 86	U.S. Pentax Retailers - How to find them? Hi All, Hoping this thread gets maximum coverage. I am looking at the K3 and would like to support my local camera store (San Francisco Bay Area). The Ricoh-Pentax site reseller locator does not work. Any ideas? Zip code 94306. Thanks!

01-10-2014, 10:14 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by loganross Hi All, Hoping this thread gets maximum coverage. I am looking at the K3 and would like to support my local camera store (San Francisco Bay Area). The Ricoh-Pentax site reseller locator does not work. Any ideas? Zip code 94306. Thanks! There probably aren't any, but I'm not too familiar with the area so I can't say for sure. Wrong section, BTW. 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:

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Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	You could try googling camera stores in your area and checking out their website to see if they mention carrying the Pentax brand or if they have Pentax products for sale online. If not, you can call them to double-check.

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abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	Supporting local retailers is laudable. Unfortunately, they don't support us, for the most part. You'll probably be better off just ordering from B&H or Adorama.

01-10-2014, 10:48 PM	#5
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Originally posted by abmj Supporting local retailers is laudable. Unfortunately, they don't support us, for the most part. Hello loganross, As you're finding out, the above quote is true, for a number of reasons. If you can't find a local retailer, buying from the two main online sellers (B+H + Adorama) is probably the next-best option. Hopefully Ricoh is working to fix this problem, but it's been around for years and isn't going to change overnight. However, none of that changes the quality of Pentax camera gear, just makes it harder to obtain! Ron

01-10-2014, 11:02 PM	#6
Mistlefoot Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Photos: Albums Posts: 328	Samy's Camera - Photography, Digital Cameras, Video, Audio Their website shows they sell Pentax and they have an S.F. store.......

01-11-2014, 12:18 AM	#7
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Shutterbug Camera in Santa Rosa has Pentax equipment and ... a K3.

01-11-2014, 01:03 AM	#8
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	Or save your sales tax $$, make a trip north and buy it in Portland! Camera World is stocking the k3 and k50 - wish more stores would stock more pentax. Camera World has been good to work with in terms of price matching also. So if you have some friends up here maybe that's an option.

01-11-2014, 01:25 PM	#9
loganross Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area (CA) Posts: 86 Original Poster	Thank you very much everyone. I am trying to decide what to do. The K5 and the K3 are so refines. However, I print big and I am also considering fullframe. I will check out the local stores.

01-11-2014, 01:29 PM	#10
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Divining rod, but I expect it'd pull you all the way to New York City. Seriously though - only way is to call around, but you'd be hard pressed to find a shop that had a top tier camera like K-3 or K-5.

01-11-2014, 04:26 PM	#11
loganross Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area (CA) Posts: 86 Original Poster	No luck and the Brick and Mortar's. I just am not sure what to do. I really want an opportunity to test it before jumping in. Thanks again for your help.