Anywhere to try the K-50 in SoCal/Los Angeles?

formercanuck · 09-03-2013, 10:19 AM

Pentax is getting VERY difficult to find in SoCal.
Ricoh's own site shows the following places in SoCal to have Pentax gear:

1. Target (maybe the X-5 and waterproof cameras) - website = pricey ($850 for K-50 body only!!)
2. Frys (X-5 and possibly an older 50-200mm DA lens) - no SLRs. Website has 645D for $9995

3. Hooper Camera - they haven't touched Pentax in a few years - took it off their banner at their store, and even from their website.
4. Samys - They had 1 demo model of a K-30, nothing in stock, and they don't stock Pentax.
5. Calumet - only shows a few lens for order on their site - no cameras.

The Los Angeles metro covers ~15 million people - strange to not have any Pentax out here.

Adam · 09-03-2013, 10:40 AM

It's unfortunate that Pentax's presence in major cities is still next to none (though it's good that Target/Frys are carrying the consumer models, as that wasn't always the case. If you've used the K-30, the K-50 feels, handles, and shoots just like it. It just looks different on the outside

formercanuck · 09-03-2013, 12:03 PM

I'm trying to see if its worth it to go K-50 vs. K-30 (I have an old Red K-x)

BerndM · 10-11-2013, 10:33 PM

This is what I got

Best deal I found anywhere. Shipped to the house in 4 days and if I don't like it, I can return it to the store for a 100% refund IN CASH

http://www.costco.com/Pentax-K-50-2-Lens-Weatherproof-DLSR-Bundle.product.100071823.html

09-03-2013, 10:19 AM	#1
formercanuck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 518	Anywhere to try the K-50 in SoCal/Los Angeles? Pentax is getting VERY difficult to find in SoCal. Ricoh's own site shows the following places in SoCal to have Pentax gear: 1. Target (maybe the X-5 and waterproof cameras) - website = pricey ($850 for K-50 body only!!) 2. Frys (X-5 and possibly an older 50-200mm DA lens) - no SLRs. Website has 645D for $9995 3. Hooper Camera - they haven't touched Pentax in a few years - took it off their banner at their store, and even from their website. 4. Samys - They had 1 demo model of a K-30, nothing in stock, and they don't stock Pentax. 5. Calumet - only shows a few lens for order on their site - no cameras. The Los Angeles metro covers ~15 million people - strange to not have any Pentax out here.

09-03-2013, 10:40 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	It's unfortunate that Pentax's presence in major cities is still next to none (though it's good that Target/Frys are carrying the consumer models, as that wasn't always the case. If you've used the K-30, the K-50 feels, handles, and shoots just like it. It just looks different on the outside 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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09-03-2013, 12:03 PM	#3
formercanuck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 518 Original Poster	I'm trying to see if its worth it to go K-50 vs. K-30 (I have an old Red K-x)

10-11-2013, 10:33 PM	#4
BerndM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 86	This is what I got Best deal I found anywhere. Shipped to the house in 4 days and if I don't like it, I can return it to the store for a 100% refund IN CASH http://www.costco.com/Pentax-K-50-2-Lens-Weatherproof-DLSR-Bundle.product.100071823.html

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