K-30 on eBay already - wow they're expensive!

frank · 07-12-2012, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

I just noticed that the white and blue K-30's on the Singapore site are still in pre-order status.

Shipment got delayed I guess. Right now only black ones. I might go down and get a black one myself today....

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-17-2012, 07:51 PM

Frank, I'm ready to buy a white K-30, but I can't tell if the white 18-55mm kit on the Singapore site is the "Crystal" finish, or "Silky". Do you know, or would you be able to contact somebody to find out? Thanks!

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-17-2012, 08:55 PM

Well, never mind. It now says "Crystal" in the description. I sent them an email earlier, so maybe they updated the site. Or maybe I was just blind earlier.

EDIT: A few minutes later now, and the "Crystal" is gone again from the titles.

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-17-2012, 09:14 PM

I got a quick response to my email:

Hi Edgar,

Thank you for your interest in our Pentax products. The Pentax K-30 white is crystal white.

Regards,

Pentax Web Store

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-17-2012, 09:29 PM

I just ordered the white K-30 w/18-55mm from the Singapore site. With free shipping, the total was SGD $933.00, which PayPal exchanged to $758 US. According to the site, shipping to the US should take 4 to 14 days.

JinDesu · 07-17-2012, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

I just ordered the white K-30 w/18-55mm from the Singapore site. With free shipping, the total was SGD $933.00, which PayPal exchanged to $758 US. According to the site, shipping to the US should take 4 to 14 days.

Let me know how it goes - I'm weighing my options for purchasing a k-30.

PaoloG · 07-17-2012, 10:06 PM

Just a general thought: wouldn't the glossy "crystal" finish negatively affect the camera's ability to repulse water drops as the textured "silky" finish can?

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-18-2012, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by PaoloG

Just a general thought: wouldn't the glossy "crystal" finish negatively affect the camera's ability to repulse water drops as the textured "silky" finish can?

I don't follow. If the "Crystal" finish is smoother, then I would think that water would run off it easier. But regardless, I think that weatherization is all about the seals.

PaoloG · 07-18-2012, 01:40 PM

Hi Edgar, based on my experience generally the "texturised" finish sort of repulses and drains the water better. Also it sports more grip when wet then the glossy finish. You're right that it doesn't render the glossy variant less WR, tho. I just believe the "silky" model might be a slightly better choice for outdoor shooters cause of better handling in the rain.

JinDesu · 07-18-2012, 01:43 PM

Generally you should be holding the camera by the rubber parts. The rest of the body is pretty much for show. The rubber parts tend to get more sticky when wet, so no worries about fumbling there.

And yes, the WR is all about the seals. Whether or not water stays on the plastic part of the body does not affect the sealing.

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-18-2012, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

And yes, the WR is all about the seals. Whether or not water stays on the plastic part of the body does not affect the sealing.

So you're saying that I didn't need to wipe mine down with Rain-X?

Docrwm · 07-18-2012, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

So you're saying that I didn't need to wipe mine down with Rain-X?

You THINK you are kidding......
Rain-X – Water repellent and anti fog coating for cameras : Leave No Trace…

mee · 07-18-2012, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

I just ordered the white K-30 w/18-55mm from the Singapore site. With free shipping, the total was SGD $933.00, which PayPal exchanged to $758 US. According to the site, shipping to the US should take 4 to 14 days.

THAT is tempting.. at the 'right' price for me. If only for the warranty..

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-18-2012, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by mee

THAT is tempting.. at the 'right' price for me. If only for the warranty..

I figured that it was a pretty safe gamble, since I haven't noticed too many people on here complaining about their cameras needing repaired. I took my K-x to almost 50,000 shutter actuations, and it still looked and worked like new.

And besides, it's still got a warranty, it's just that the shipping to Singapore will be a little more. Shipping in the US might be about $15, and to Singapore via US Postal Service Priority would probably be around $30. So I could ship it a few times and still be ahead.

Docrwm · 07-18-2012, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

I figured that it was a pretty safe gamble, since I haven't noticed too many people on here complaining about their cameras needing repaired. I took my K-x to almost 50,000 shutter actuations, and it still looked and worked like new.

And besides, it's still got a warranty, it's just that the shipping to Singapore will be a little more. Shipping in the US might be about $15, and to Singapore via US Postal Service Priority would probably be around $30. So I could ship it a few times and still be ahead.

How long is the warranty in Singapore?

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07-12-2012, 05:58 PM	#31
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy I just noticed that the white and blue K-30's on the Singapore site are still in pre-order status. Shipment got delayed I guess. Right now only black ones. I might go down and get a black one myself today....

07-17-2012, 07:51 PM	#32
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Frank, I'm ready to buy a white K-30, but I can't tell if the white 18-55mm kit on the Singapore site is the "Crystal" finish, or "Silky". Do you know, or would you be able to contact somebody to find out? Thanks!

07-17-2012, 08:55 PM	#33
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Well, never mind. It now says "Crystal" in the description. I sent them an email earlier, so maybe they updated the site. Or maybe I was just blind earlier. EDIT: A few minutes later now, and the "Crystal" is gone again from the titles.

07-17-2012, 09:14 PM	#34
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	I got a quick response to my email: Hi Edgar, Thank you for your interest in our Pentax products. The Pentax K-30 white is crystal white. Regards, Pentax Web Store

07-17-2012, 09:29 PM	#35
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	I just ordered the white K-30 w/18-55mm from the Singapore site. With free shipping, the total was SGD $933.00, which PayPal exchanged to $758 US. According to the site, shipping to the US should take 4 to 14 days.

07-17-2012, 09:36 PM	#36
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy I just ordered the white K-30 w/18-55mm from the Singapore site. With free shipping, the total was SGD $933.00, which PayPal exchanged to $758 US. According to the site, shipping to the US should take 4 to 14 days. Let me know how it goes - I'm weighing my options for purchasing a k-30.

07-17-2012, 10:06 PM	#37
PaoloG New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 17	Just a general thought: wouldn't the glossy "crystal" finish negatively affect the camera's ability to repulse water drops as the textured "silky" finish can?

07-18-2012, 05:12 AM	#38
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by PaoloG Just a general thought: wouldn't the glossy "crystal" finish negatively affect the camera's ability to repulse water drops as the textured "silky" finish can? I don't follow. If the "Crystal" finish is smoother, then I would think that water would run off it easier. But regardless, I think that weatherization is all about the seals.

07-18-2012, 01:40 PM	#39
PaoloG New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 17	Hi Edgar, based on my experience generally the "texturised" finish sort of repulses and drains the water better. Also it sports more grip when wet then the glossy finish. You're right that it doesn't render the glossy variant less WR, tho. I just believe the "silky" model might be a slightly better choice for outdoor shooters cause of better handling in the rain.

07-18-2012, 01:43 PM	#40
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Generally you should be holding the camera by the rubber parts. The rest of the body is pretty much for show. The rubber parts tend to get more sticky when wet, so no worries about fumbling there. And yes, the WR is all about the seals. Whether or not water stays on the plastic part of the body does not affect the sealing.

07-18-2012, 04:14 PM	#41
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by JinDesu And yes, the WR is all about the seals. Whether or not water stays on the plastic part of the body does not affect the sealing. So you're saying that I didn't need to wipe mine down with Rain-X?

07-18-2012, 04:17 PM	#42
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy So you're saying that I didn't need to wipe mine down with Rain-X? You THINK you are kidding...... Rain-X – Water repellent and anti fog coating for cameras : Leave No Trace…

07-18-2012, 07:13 PM	#43
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy I just ordered the white K-30 w/18-55mm from the Singapore site. With free shipping, the total was SGD $933.00, which PayPal exchanged to $758 US. According to the site, shipping to the US should take 4 to 14 days. THAT is tempting.. at the 'right' price for me. If only for the warranty..

07-18-2012, 08:05 PM	#44
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by mee THAT is tempting.. at the 'right' price for me. If only for the warranty.. I figured that it was a pretty safe gamble, since I haven't noticed too many people on here complaining about their cameras needing repaired. I took my K-x to almost 50,000 shutter actuations, and it still looked and worked like new. And besides, it's still got a warranty, it's just that the shipping to Singapore will be a little more. Shipping in the US might be about $15, and to Singapore via US Postal Service Priority would probably be around $30. So I could ship it a few times and still be ahead.

07-18-2012, 08:09 PM	#45
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy I figured that it was a pretty safe gamble, since I haven't noticed too many people on here complaining about their cameras needing repaired. I took my K-x to almost 50,000 shutter actuations, and it still looked and worked like new. And besides, it's still got a warranty, it's just that the shipping to Singapore will be a little more. Shipping in the US might be about $15, and to Singapore via US Postal Service Priority would probably be around $30. So I could ship it a few times and still be ahead. How long is the warranty in Singapore?