My K20D's

Arpe · 02-17-2008, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Adrian Owerko

Well I don't think I will see the K20D downunder for a while! it took the importer 3 days after the official word on the K20D to update the pentax AU website. But I hope they will surprise us aussies.

I've been told March here too, so you guys will probably get it at the same time or before us.

jms698 · 02-17-2008, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

I've been told March here too, so you guys will probably get it at the same time or before us.

Out of interest: where in NZ are you planning on getting the K20d from? What price will it be?

I'm currently in the UK, but will be traveling to NZ in mid-March, so I'm wondering whether to get the K20d here before I leave, or in NZ when I arrive.

Arpe · 02-18-2008, 12:03 AM

At this stage my only "contact" is at Wellington Photographic Supplies (Wellington Photographic Supplies but their website is crap). It's a real "photographer's" store. I was told that it would sell for $2495 with the 18-55 mkII. The girl on the phone said they were going to a presentation, get to know the camera type evening soon, so I said "oooh, I'll come with you", and she seemed to think it was a good idea! But we'll see about that. keeping fingers crossed. They are never the cheapest store, but they're good, though of course have way more nikon and canon stuff. I have bought my last 2 SLRs there.

Peter Zack · 02-18-2008, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by jms698

Out of interest: where in NZ are you planning on getting the K20d from? What price will it be?

I'm currently in the UK, but will be traveling to NZ in mid-March, so I'm wondering whether to get the K20d here before I leave, or in NZ when I arrive.

You should plan a stop over in NYC and go to B&H to get the good American prices!!

flyer · 02-18-2008, 03:04 PM

Right now, you can pre-order the K20D in Montreal for CAN$1259.99 plus taxes for an all out total ofCAN$1422.21. That would put it at more or less NZ$1990.
If you are a foreigner buying it in Canada, you can claim the taxes when you leave, so that would leave it at more or less NZ$1750. Quite a difference!

jeffkrol · 02-18-2008, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by flyer

Right now, you can pre-order the K20D in Montreal for CAN$1259.99 plus taxes for an all out total ofCAN$1422.21. That would put it at more or less NZ$1990.
If you are a foreigner buying it in Canada, you can claim the taxes when you leave, so that would leave it at more or less NZ$1750. Quite a difference!

A simple search of the Pentax K20d turned up this anomoly.... Thought it was funny. Maybe a leak in the timestream...........

http:PENTAX Digital SLR - The New Classic
Most Advanced DSLR Camera Under $1000. Check Out the K20D Today!
pentax k20d - Google Search

Arpe · 02-18-2008, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by flyer

Right now, you can pre-order the K20D in Montreal for CAN$1259.99 plus taxes for an all out total ofCAN$1422.21. That would put it at more or less NZ$1990.
If you are a foreigner buying it in Canada, you can claim the taxes when you leave, so that would leave it at more or less NZ$1750. Quite a difference!

Is that with a lens?

Buddha Jones · 02-18-2008, 08:35 PM

I like the 'New Classic" slogan, that's pretty hot.

jeffkrol · 02-18-2008, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

I like the 'New Classic" slogan, that's pretty hot.

I've done that google search a few times and always came up with that Pentax 20d and $1000 link. Now suddenly I post it here and "POOF" gone.............. doesn't come up at all. I know the listings are dynamic but still.........I'm amazed.............

Rickster · 02-19-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by jeffkrol

A simple search of the Pentax K20d turned up this anomoly.... Thought it was funny. Maybe a leak in the timestream...........

http:PENTAX Digital SLR - The New Classic
Most Advanced DSLR Camera Under $1000. Check Out the K20D Today!
pentax k20d - Google Search

This look at the Meta data for www . pentaxslr . com is weird, no mention of the K10D let alone the K20D.

Code:


<meta name="keywords" content="Pentax, pentax camera, pentax cameras, 
digital slr, digital slr camera, digital slr cameras, pentax digital camera, pentax ist dl, 
*ist, ist, pentax ist, pentax *ist, k100, k110, Pentax k100, Pentax k110, kseries, 
Pentax kseries, k100 digital, k110 digital, Pentax k100 digital, Pentax k110  digital, 
digital kseries, Pentax kseries digital,"/>


<meta name="description" content="Pentax introduces the new Kseries Digital SLR cameras
 inlcuding the Pntax K100D with Shake Reduction, the K110D with smc 18-55 lens for $599,
 and the popular Pentax *ist DL. Pentax digital slr cameras are fully compatible with Pentax
 K-mount lenses. "/>

Vincent60 · 02-19-2008, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Getting my K20D's the first of March..Will use them for Harpers Bazaar Spain...

Ben

Oh Lucky Man, please posts photos and impressions as fast as yuo can. I cant' wait.

Vin

borno · 02-19-2008, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by jeffkrol

A simple search of the Pentax K20d turned up this anomoly.... Thought it was funny. Maybe a leak in the timestream...........

http:PENTAX Digital SLR - The New Classic
Most Advanced DSLR Camera Under $1000. Check Out the K20D Today!
pentax k20d - Google Search

The sensor data sheet has an interesting statement for the k20d "..a more direct light path to the pixels,allowing higher quality results from classic pentax lenses"
http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//K20_sensor_sheet_fR2.pdf
I don't know what it means (less pf maybe) but it sounds good

flyer · 02-19-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Is that with a lens?

That is body only. If you let me know what lense you want, I can check with my dealer.

Arpe · 02-19-2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks flyer, but no thanks. I have dealt with B&H before, so IF (that's a big if) I did source it overseas it would probably be from them.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-19-2008, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by borno

The sensor data sheet has an interesting statement for the k20d "..a more direct light path to the pixels,allowing higher quality results from classic pentax lenses"
http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//K20_sensor_sheet_fR2.pdf
I don't know what it means (less pf maybe) but it sounds good

There is a diagram in the current issue of Chasseurs d'Images. The "dividers" between the individual image sensors in the 14 mp sensor are much lower than in the Sony 10 mp, allowing for wider angles of light impact, meaning less bias voltage is needed, which in turn means less noise.

02-18-2008, 04:05 PM	#36
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Gotta love the web Originally posted by flyer Right now, you can pre-order the K20D in Montreal for CAN$1259.99 plus taxes for an all out total ofCAN$1422.21. That would put it at more or less NZ$1990. If you are a foreigner buying it in Canada, you can claim the taxes when you leave, so that would leave it at more or less NZ$1750. Quite a difference! A simple search of the Pentax K20d turned up this anomoly.... Thought it was funny. Maybe a leak in the timestream........... http:PENTAX Digital SLR - The New Classic Most Advanced DSLR Camera Under $1000. Check Out the K20D Today! pentax k20d - Google Search

02-18-2008, 08:54 PM	#39
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	THAT's amazing Originally posted by Buddha Jones I like the 'New Classic" slogan, that's pretty hot. I've done that google search a few times and always came up with that Pentax 20d and $1000 link. Now suddenly I post it here and "POOF" gone.............. doesn't come up at all. I know the listings are dynamic but still.........I'm amazed.............

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02-17-2008, 04:26 PM	#31
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Adrian Owerko Well I don't think I will see the K20D downunder for a while! it took the importer 3 days after the official word on the K20D to update the pentax AU website. But I hope they will surprise us aussies. I've been told March here too, so you guys will probably get it at the same time or before us.

02-17-2008, 11:54 PM	#32
jms698 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 133	Originally posted by Arpe I've been told March here too, so you guys will probably get it at the same time or before us. Out of interest: where in NZ are you planning on getting the K20d from? What price will it be? I'm currently in the UK, but will be traveling to NZ in mid-March, so I'm wondering whether to get the K20d here before I leave, or in NZ when I arrive.

02-18-2008, 12:03 AM	#33
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	At this stage my only "contact" is at Wellington Photographic Supplies (Wellington Photographic Supplies but their website is crap). It's a real "photographer's" store. I was told that it would sell for $2495 with the 18-55 mkII. The girl on the phone said they were going to a presentation, get to know the camera type evening soon, so I said "oooh, I'll come with you", and she seemed to think it was a good idea! But we'll see about that. keeping fingers crossed. They are never the cheapest store, but they're good, though of course have way more nikon and canon stuff. I have bought my last 2 SLRs there.

02-18-2008, 06:54 AM	#34
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Originally posted by jms698 Out of interest: where in NZ are you planning on getting the K20d from? What price will it be? I'm currently in the UK, but will be traveling to NZ in mid-March, so I'm wondering whether to get the K20d here before I leave, or in NZ when I arrive. You should plan a stop over in NYC and go to B&H to get the good American prices!!

02-18-2008, 03:04 PM	#35
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	Right now, you can pre-order the K20D in Montreal for CAN$1259.99 plus taxes for an all out total ofCAN$1422.21. That would put it at more or less NZ$1990. If you are a foreigner buying it in Canada, you can claim the taxes when you leave, so that would leave it at more or less NZ$1750. Quite a difference!

02-18-2008, 04:37 PM	#37
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by flyer Right now, you can pre-order the K20D in Montreal for CAN$1259.99 plus taxes for an all out total ofCAN$1422.21. That would put it at more or less NZ$1990. If you are a foreigner buying it in Canada, you can claim the taxes when you leave, so that would leave it at more or less NZ$1750. Quite a difference! Is that with a lens?

02-18-2008, 08:35 PM	#38
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I like the 'New Classic" slogan, that's pretty hot.

02-19-2008, 04:08 PM	#41
Vincent60 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West Italy Posts: 7	Originally posted by benjikan Getting my K20D's the first of March..Will use them for Harpers Bazaar Spain... Ben Oh Lucky Man, please posts photos and impressions as fast as yuo can. I cant' wait. Vin

02-19-2008, 04:27 PM	#42
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by jeffkrol A simple search of the Pentax K20d turned up this anomoly.... Thought it was funny. Maybe a leak in the timestream........... http:PENTAX Digital SLR - The New Classic Most Advanced DSLR Camera Under $1000. Check Out the K20D Today! pentax k20d - Google Search The sensor data sheet has an interesting statement for the k20d "..a more direct light path to the pixels,allowing higher quality results from classic pentax lenses" http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//K20_sensor_sheet_fR2.pdf I don't know what it means (less pf maybe) but it sounds good

02-19-2008, 04:42 PM	#43
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	Originally posted by Arpe Is that with a lens? That is body only. If you let me know what lense you want, I can check with my dealer.

02-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#44
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Thanks flyer, but no thanks. I have dealt with B&H before, so IF (that's a big if) I did source it overseas it would probably be from them.

02-19-2008, 06:53 PM	#45
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by borno The sensor data sheet has an interesting statement for the k20d "..a more direct light path to the pixels,allowing higher quality results from classic pentax lenses" http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//K20_sensor_sheet_fR2.pdf I don't know what it means (less pf maybe) but it sounds good There is a diagram in the current issue of Chasseurs d'Images. The "dividers" between the individual image sensors in the 14 mp sensor are much lower than in the Sony 10 mp, allowing for wider angles of light impact, meaning less bias voltage is needed, which in turn means less noise.