What does this mean?

**Photos-by-Chas** · 02-22-2023, 11:36 AM

I was browsing on an online marketplace and saw a used Pentax K-70 for sale, $395. Description says "Pentax K70 excellent condition. Batteries, charger, bag, etc." The only thing I wonder is on the back of the camer behind the tilt out review screen is printing which is very different from mine. The one for sale has this: "Pentax K-70 TRA Registered no:ER35174/14 Dealer no: 0016935/09" My camera has totally different printing in the same place so I am wondering just what that may designate, is the camera a gray market not originally for sale in the US or is mine possibly gray market. I purchased mine from Cameta Camera in 2019 and from others on this and other forums have indicated Cameta was a reputable comoany that did not sell gray market items. Any ideas or information will be appreciated. TIA.

Landy · 02-22-2023, 06:31 PM

TRA Registered no:ER35174/14 Dealer no: 0016935/09 is the registered Australian trading number for the distributor here. My K70 purchased brand new here in 2016 has exactly the same number on it. So whoever bought the camera new, bought it here in Australia or maybe NZ.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 02-23-2023, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Landy

TRA Registered no:ER35174/14 Dealer no: 0016935/09 is the registered Australian trading number for the distributor here. My K70 purchased brand new here in 2016 has exactly the same number on it. So whoever bought the camera new, bought it here in Australia or maybe NZ.

Hmmm, I was told by the seller that it was purchased through Adorama about five years ago. Very interesting.

Marcedwin · 02-03-2024, 09:27 AM

I had same printing and was Googling what it meant and the only result was this topic

. I had a K-70 before and that did not have this printing. Glad to know it comes from Australia/NZ. I bought it online on Marktplaats in Netherlands. I assume it's no problem. Mine K-70 from 2017 came with 1301 clicks, that matters more to me I guess. I just got it this week and it works very well.

Last edited by Marcedwin; 02-03-2024 at 09:39 AM.

02-22-2023, 11:36 AM	#1
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	What does this mean? I was browsing on an online marketplace and saw a used Pentax K-70 for sale, $395. Description says "Pentax K70 excellent condition. Batteries, charger, bag, etc." The only thing I wonder is on the back of the camer behind the tilt out review screen is printing which is very different from mine. The one for sale has this: "Pentax K-70 TRA Registered no:ER35174/14 Dealer no: 0016935/09" My camera has totally different printing in the same place so I am wondering just what that may designate, is the camera a gray market not originally for sale in the US or is mine possibly gray market. I purchased mine from Cameta Camera in 2019 and from others on this and other forums have indicated Cameta was a reputable comoany that did not sell gray market items. Any ideas or information will be appreciated. TIA.

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02-22-2023, 06:31 PM	#2
Landy New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7	TRA Registered no:ER35174/14 Dealer no: 0016935/09 is the registered Australian trading number for the distributor here. My K70 purchased brand new here in 2016 has exactly the same number on it. So whoever bought the camera new, bought it here in Australia or maybe NZ.

02-23-2023, 08:03 AM	#3
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by Landy TRA Registered no:ER35174/14 Dealer no: 0016935/09 is the registered Australian trading number for the distributor here. My K70 purchased brand new here in 2016 has exactly the same number on it. So whoever bought the camera new, bought it here in Australia or maybe NZ. Hmmm, I was told by the seller that it was purchased through Adorama about five years ago. Very interesting.

02-03-2024, 09:27 AM	#4
Marcedwin New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: All around the world Posts: 8	I had same printing and was Googling what it meant and the only result was this topic . I had a K-70 before and that did not have this printing. Glad to know it comes from Australia/NZ. I bought it online on Marktplaats in Netherlands. I assume it's no problem. Mine K-70 from 2017 came with 1301 clicks, that matters more to me I guess. I just got it this week and it works very well. Last edited by Marcedwin; 02-03-2024 at 09:39 AM.