Availability Date in U.S.?

markpsf · 01-23-2008, 03:31 PM

Anyone know?

Mid March?

Mark

ftpaddict · 01-23-2008, 03:55 PM

Kinda. Mid-to-late March. Though supplies will be scarce. Demand will be high.

amateur6 · 01-23-2008, 08:41 PM

Amazon has both for pre-order. K20D "Available for Pre-order. This item will be released on May 5, 2008" and K200D "This item will be released on April 1, 2008."

Read 'em and weep.

Mike L · 01-23-2008, 09:49 PM

According to Pentax Imaging - Pentax Press Release

Quote:

All of these latest PENTAX products will be displayed at the PMA 2008 Trade Show from January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas. The PENTAX K20D (body only) digital SLR model will ship in April 2008 for US $1299.95, while the PENTAX K200D digital SLR will ship in March 2008 for US $799.95 (with new 18-55mm lens). The lens pricing and shipping dates are as follows:

markpsf · 01-23-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by amateur6

Amazon has both for pre-order. K20D "Available for Pre-order. This item will be released on May 5, 2008" and K200D "This item will be released on April 1, 2008."

Read 'em and weep.

Amazon almost always has a date for pre-release that's one month off...to protect themselves.
Still it's a good barometer. It probably means we can expect the K20D to be with most dealers by some time in April.

Mark

amateur6 · 01-24-2008, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by markpsf

Amazon almost always has a date for pre-release that's one month off...to protect themselves.
Still it's a good barometer. It probably means we can expect the K20D to be with most dealers by some time in April.

Good point Mark! I'm also disappointed that no one else even has it listed yet... I'd guess that they haven't secured distribution yet and want to play it VERY safe!

Also in Amazon's case, it's probably a safe bet that either a) they DO have a signed contract for X number of units, or b) they figure it's close enough to a done deal that they can afford to speculate in order to accumulate.

AnoLife · 01-24-2008, 05:23 AM

It is not very interesting when the new cams will be available in the U.S.
It is much more interesting when the new cams will be available in the Netherlands.

For me is that then much more interesting.

polvda · 01-24-2008, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by AnoLife

It is not very interesting when the new cams will be available in the U.S.
It is much more interesting when the new cams will be available in the Netherlands.

For me is that then much more interesting.

And in Belgium. Nothig on pentax.be or .nl website.

markpsf · 01-24-2008, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by AnoLife

It is not very interesting when the new cams will be available in the U.S.
It is much more interesting when the new cams will be available in the Netherlands.

For me is that then much more interesting.

Well if I could combine it with a trip to Amsterdam, one of favorite cities, I'd be with you for this one.

BTW, happy birthday! :-)

Mark

01-23-2008, 03:31 PM	#1
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01-23-2008, 09:49 PM	#4
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	According to Pentax Imaging - Pentax Press Release Quote: All of these latest PENTAX products will be displayed at the PMA 2008 Trade Show from January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas. The PENTAX K20D (body only) digital SLR model will ship in April 2008 for US $1299.95, while the PENTAX K200D digital SLR will ship in March 2008 for US $799.95 (with new 18-55mm lens). The lens pricing and shipping dates are as follows:

01-23-2008, 10:26 PM	#5
markpsf Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodacre, California Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by amateur6 Amazon has both for pre-order. K20D "Available for Pre-order. This item will be released on May 5, 2008" and K200D "This item will be released on April 1, 2008." Read 'em and weep. Amazon almost always has a date for pre-release that's one month off...to protect themselves. Still it's a good barometer. It probably means we can expect the K20D to be with most dealers by some time in April. Mark

01-24-2008, 05:03 AM	#6
amateur6 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Gallery Posts: 177	Originally posted by markpsf Amazon almost always has a date for pre-release that's one month off...to protect themselves. Still it's a good barometer. It probably means we can expect the K20D to be with most dealers by some time in April. Good point Mark! I'm also disappointed that no one else even has it listed yet... I'd guess that they haven't secured distribution yet and want to play it VERY safe! Also in Amazon's case, it's probably a safe bet that either a) they DO have a signed contract for X number of units, or b) they figure it's close enough to a done deal that they can afford to speculate in order to accumulate.

01-24-2008, 05:23 AM	#7
AnoLife Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 61	It is not very interesting when the new cams will be available in the U.S. It is much more interesting when the new cams will be available in the Netherlands. For me is that then much more interesting.

01-24-2008, 06:25 AM	#8
polvda New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels / Belgium Posts: 19	Originally posted by AnoLife It is not very interesting when the new cams will be available in the U.S. It is much more interesting when the new cams will be available in the Netherlands. For me is that then much more interesting. And in Belgium. Nothig on pentax.be or .nl website.

01-24-2008, 08:03 AM	#9
markpsf Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodacre, California Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by AnoLife It is not very interesting when the new cams will be available in the U.S. It is much more interesting when the new cams will be available in the Netherlands. For me is that then much more interesting. Well if I could combine it with a trip to Amsterdam, one of favorite cities, I'd be with you for this one. BTW, happy birthday! :-) Mark