Originally posted by joele the main reason I think it is backfiring in Australia currently.
1) Exclusive to Ted's camera store???
Not anymore. DCW and JB don't have it. But Vanbar and Michaels do...
Originally posted by joele 2) Priced $200-$250 more than k200d price, which is what I would recommend to my friends/family if they asked..
... And wouldn't you know it, it's more expensive at Vanbar and Michaels than Teds
The single kit at Michaels is just as much as the twin from Teds, WTF? And yes, all far more expensive than the K200D + DA18-55 at DCW
(note: had to mention the DA as the local distributers, in their utter stupidity, generally bundle a Pentax body with the cheap and crappy Sigma 18-50 F3.5-5.6 DC lens)