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Unsinkable II · 07-19-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Patience. It only took the K-5 a little while to drop a bit in price. We've had at least one member here order from Singapore and save around $75 from what I can tell.

It's $620 (body only) from Singapore, including International courier delivery. A very handy $230 savings, though any warranty issues will require the camera being sent back to Singapore.

DSLR Cameras

Part of what made me choose the K-30 over the K-5 is the good value 18-135 bundle, so I went for that at around $980 ($430 cheaper than buying it in Hong Kong!).

Docrwm · 07-20-2012, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

It's $620 (body only) from Singapore, including International courier delivery. A very handy $230 savings, though any warranty issues will require the camera being sent back to Singapore.

DSLR Cameras

Part of what made me choose the K-30 over the K-5 is the good value 18-135 bundle, so I went for that at around $980 ($430 cheaper than buying it in Hong Kong!).

When I convert $850 Singapore to US $ I get $676 plus shipping. Also, what does "unboxed" mean?

Unsinkable II · 07-20-2012, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

When I convert $850 Singapore to US $ I get $676 plus shipping. Also, what does "unboxed" mean?

Maybe they've adjusted their prices. Frank said it was $620, I calculated the same, but as I wasn't interested in body-only, I didn't pay further attention.

My 18-135 kit arrived VERY well packaged (thanks Emjay) with a correct kit box enclosed.

I guess "unboxed" will mean that you'll get all the bits, but in a non-marked box.

If you want to be sure, I guess you can just email them.

Anyway, I can vouch that I'm a happy camper.

Docrwm · 07-20-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

Maybe they've adjusted their prices. Frank said it was $620, I calculated the same, but as I wasn't interested in body-only, I didn't pay further attention.

My 18-135 kit arrived VERY well packaged (thanks Emjay) with a correct kit box enclosed.

I guess "unboxed" will mean that you'll get all the bits, but in a non-marked box.

If you want to be sure, I guess you can just email them.

Anyway, I can vouch that I'm a happy camper.

Very glad to hear that it arrived in good shape. Congratulations on the new camera!

tammons · 07-20-2012, 01:57 PM

Yep it does.
Used it on a 17-70 Sigma lens new to me that I thought was an ebay dud, and now I find it is plenty sharp.
Made a huge difference, but I had to set the software on -10 which is the max.

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07-19-2012, 09:59 PM	#16
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by Docrwm Patience. It only took the K-5 a little while to drop a bit in price. We've had at least one member here order from Singapore and save around $75 from what I can tell. It's $620 (body only) from Singapore, including International courier delivery. A very handy $230 savings, though any warranty issues will require the camera being sent back to Singapore. DSLR Cameras Part of what made me choose the K-30 over the K-5 is the good value 18-135 bundle, so I went for that at around $980 ($430 cheaper than buying it in Hong Kong!).

07-20-2012, 05:22 AM	#17
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Unsinkable II It's $620 (body only) from Singapore, including International courier delivery. A very handy $230 savings, though any warranty issues will require the camera being sent back to Singapore. DSLR Cameras Part of what made me choose the K-30 over the K-5 is the good value 18-135 bundle, so I went for that at around $980 ($430 cheaper than buying it in Hong Kong!). When I convert $850 Singapore to US $ I get $676 plus shipping. Also, what does "unboxed" mean?

07-20-2012, 07:51 AM	#18
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by Docrwm When I convert $850 Singapore to US $ I get $676 plus shipping. Also, what does "unboxed" mean? Maybe they've adjusted their prices. Frank said it was $620, I calculated the same, but as I wasn't interested in body-only, I didn't pay further attention. My 18-135 kit arrived VERY well packaged (thanks Emjay) with a correct kit box enclosed. I guess "unboxed" will mean that you'll get all the bits, but in a non-marked box. If you want to be sure, I guess you can just email them. Anyway, I can vouch that I'm a happy camper.

07-20-2012, 07:53 AM	#19
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Unsinkable II Maybe they've adjusted their prices. Frank said it was $620, I calculated the same, but as I wasn't interested in body-only, I didn't pay further attention. My 18-135 kit arrived VERY well packaged (thanks Emjay) with a correct kit box enclosed. I guess "unboxed" will mean that you'll get all the bits, but in a non-marked box. If you want to be sure, I guess you can just email them. Anyway, I can vouch that I'm a happy camper. Very glad to hear that it arrived in good shape. Congratulations on the new camera!

07-20-2012, 01:57 PM	#20
tammons Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 39	Yep it does. Used it on a 17-70 Sigma lens new to me that I thought was an ebay dud, and now I find it is plenty sharp. Made a huge difference, but I had to set the software on -10 which is the max.

K-30 focus microadjustment for individual lenses?

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