K prices Australia

elpolodiablo · 10-21-2010, 05:56 AM

It's funny how UK and US got their K-5s already on the other side of the globe but not us.... even though we are closer to Philippines where the bodies are made....

xhanatos · 10-21-2010, 07:56 AM

i'm not complaining about the delay. opportunity to save some more $$

Fl_Gulfer · 10-21-2010, 09:57 AM

I got the new Pop. Photography Mag. the other day and it lists the latest lenses being released buy all the camera and lens makers. It says the new Pentax 35.. f2.4 DA AL is going to be $220.00 street price and the Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DA L DC WR APS-C is going to be $530.00 it also says "An Amateur's Zoom with extra WR, a generous 7.5x zoom range and nice size.

nulla · 10-21-2010, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

It's funny how UK and US got their K-5s already on the other side of the globe but not us.... even though we are closer to Philippines where the bodies are made....

I agree and have mentioned this elsewhere.... I got my K-7 soon after release date and before it was available in a lot of the USA states.

cheers

robjmitchell · 10-22-2010, 03:43 PM

there waiting for the aussie dollar to go up so they can make more profit, whereas the US and pound must be falling, so they want to sell there quick!

**Ash** · 10-22-2010, 04:21 PM

They may be waiting a while for the US$ to strengthen...

We may have to buy from the US ourselves and put up with the customs duty if it's strung out too long - and it will *still* be cheaper...

rawr · 10-23-2010, 01:41 PM

Digidirect are now listing a body-only price for the K-5 of AUD1,679.00.
I've updated the price list on p-1.

campdog · 10-25-2010, 02:14 AM

Hopefully I can get one for xmas. I will have completed my 3 year apprenticeship with my K10 and ready for graduation. Cant wait. I want to give it a go with my FA*28-70 & FA*80-200.

Fossil · 10-25-2010, 03:23 AM

Agree the apprenticeship is over and time for some fun.. K5 here I come.. Don't think I will be holding out till prices drop! (Not in Australia anyway)

K7 is still over $1100 most places, and agree that the close to $1600 with the AUD being strong should be enough to make my move sooner...

Fossil

steve1307 · 10-25-2010, 06:38 AM

DCW still dont have the K-5 listed but have an interesting K-r kit

K-r +18-55 $889 with a free Sigma EF 530 flash! (not the wireless compatible "super" version)
Pentax K-r DSLR Camera

dtra · 10-25-2010, 05:03 PM

I just called Camera Action in Melbourne and they said they were looking at receiving stock in the last week of November, but didn't have a final price yet. Oh, the suspense.

ossi · 10-25-2010, 05:46 PM

I have seen the pricing that retailers have been given from Kennedy's, it was released last week and depending on the markup from the retailer, prices should be between $1600-1700 for the body only

WerTicus · 10-25-2010, 08:18 PM

Its unlikely to be worth getting it from the USA really.

djb21au · 10-25-2010, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by steve1307

DCW have an interesting K-r kit

K-r +18-55 $889 with a free Sigma EF 530 flash! (not the wireless compatible "super" version)
Pentax K-r DSLR Camera

That makes the flash around $40-50 compared with the lowest price around (I'm not counting Vanbar at the moment while they leave the gate open). Does anyone have good/bad experience with this flash? It probably would be useful (though I'm planning on doing lots of no-flash low light photography with the K-r

)

Christine Tham · 10-26-2010, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by ossi

I have seen the pricing that retailers have been given from Kennedy's, it was released last week and depending on the markup from the retailer, prices should be between $1600-1700 for the body only

Any idea if we will also get a rebate like Europe and US?

I really really want this camera, but hoping to pay below $1500.

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10-21-2010, 05:56 AM	#31
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	It's funny how UK and US got their K-5s already on the other side of the globe but not us.... even though we are closer to Philippines where the bodies are made....

10-21-2010, 07:56 AM	#32
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	i'm not complaining about the delay. opportunity to save some more $$

10-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#33
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I got the new Pop. Photography Mag. the other day and it lists the latest lenses being released buy all the camera and lens makers. It says the new Pentax 35.. f2.4 DA AL is going to be $220.00 street price and the Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DA L DC WR APS-C is going to be $530.00 it also says "An Amateur's Zoom with extra WR, a generous 7.5x zoom range and nice size.

10-21-2010, 03:50 PM	#34
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by elpolodiablo It's funny how UK and US got their K-5s already on the other side of the globe but not us.... even though we are closer to Philippines where the bodies are made.... I agree and have mentioned this elsewhere.... I got my K-7 soon after release date and before it was available in a lot of the USA states. cheers

10-22-2010, 03:43 PM	#35
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	there waiting for the aussie dollar to go up so they can make more profit, whereas the US and pound must be falling, so they want to sell there quick!

10-22-2010, 04:21 PM	#36
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	They may be waiting a while for the US$ to strengthen... We may have to buy from the US ourselves and put up with the customs duty if it's strung out too long - and it will still be cheaper...

10-23-2010, 01:41 PM	#37
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Digidirect are now listing a body-only price for the K-5 of AUD1,679.00. I've updated the price list on p-1.

10-25-2010, 02:14 AM	#38
campdog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 202	Hopefully I can get one for xmas. I will have completed my 3 year apprenticeship with my K10 and ready for graduation. Cant wait. I want to give it a go with my FA28-70 & FA80-200.

10-25-2010, 03:23 AM	#39
Fossil New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	Agree the apprenticeship is over and time for some fun.. K5 here I come.. Don't think I will be holding out till prices drop! (Not in Australia anyway) K7 is still over $1100 most places, and agree that the close to $1600 with the AUD being strong should be enough to make my move sooner... Fossil

10-25-2010, 06:38 AM	#40
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	DCW still dont have the K-5 listed but have an interesting K-r kit K-r +18-55 $889 with a free Sigma EF 530 flash! (not the wireless compatible "super" version) Pentax K-r DSLR Camera

10-25-2010, 05:03 PM	#41
dtra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: melbourne, au Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	I just called Camera Action in Melbourne and they said they were looking at receiving stock in the last week of November, but didn't have a final price yet. Oh, the suspense.

10-25-2010, 05:46 PM	#42
ossi Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: At my local camera shop.... Posts: 73	I have seen the pricing that retailers have been given from Kennedy's, it was released last week and depending on the markup from the retailer, prices should be between $1600-1700 for the body only

10-25-2010, 08:18 PM	#43
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Its unlikely to be worth getting it from the USA really.

10-25-2010, 10:08 PM	#44
djb21au Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 62	Originally posted by steve1307 DCW have an interesting K-r kit K-r +18-55 $889 with a free Sigma EF 530 flash! (not the wireless compatible "super" version) Pentax K-r DSLR Camera That makes the flash around $40-50 compared with the lowest price around (I'm not counting Vanbar at the moment while they leave the gate open). Does anyone have good/bad experience with this flash? It probably would be useful (though I'm planning on doing lots of no-flash low light photography with the K-r )

10-26-2010, 02:54 PM	#45
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by ossi I have seen the pricing that retailers have been given from Kennedy's, it was released last week and depending on the markup from the retailer, prices should be between $1600-1700 for the body only Any idea if we will also get a rebate like Europe and US? I really really want this camera, but hoping to pay below $1500.