K-m making waves in Australia

**Ash** · 03-05-2009, 01:20 AM

Pentax, not known for featuring front page on local photo mags, have had the K-m rise to fame on this month's Camera magazine (AVHub - Camera) and January's Digital SLR photography (Digital SLR Photography magazine :: Home).

Top choice for value for money and given high credits!
I personally didn't give the K-m much thought - I actually went backwards for a backup body recently, the *ist D. What a great model that was....

Keep 'em comin' Pentax...

Last edited by Ash; 06-20-2009 at 12:09 AM.

ftpaddict · 03-05-2009, 01:47 AM

Hey, what's not to like? It's a very capable SLR. 'bout time, I say.

Erik · 03-05-2009, 01:58 AM

The K-m was given high marks when Sweden's oldest and most respected photography magazine FOTO reviewed it. They particularly lauded the autofocus for being fast and accurate even in low light, as I remember, which is a breath of fresh air in Pentax land.

gazonk · 03-05-2009, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by Erik

The K-m was given high marks when Sweden's oldest and most respected photography magazine FOTO reviewed it. They particularly lauded the autofocus for being fast and accurate even in low light, as I remember, which is a breath of fresh air in Pentax land.

I think my K10D (with DA16-45 and DA70) is fast and accurate even in low light, as long as I use AF.S. AF.C is a different story, but in reasonably good light and with the DA70, it works.

Jonson PL · 03-05-2009, 05:28 AM

Thanks for the info, looking good

roentarre · 03-05-2009, 01:51 PM

Finally something positive about pentax on the local magazines which is only a substitute for toilet paper or a cheaper alternative to fiber rich diet.

Now the only concern is the stock supply of this camera

raider · 03-06-2009, 03:08 AM

I just checked...cameraction is now selling the K-m body only for $799. Ted sells the K-m with 18-55 lens at $799.

ftpaddict · 03-06-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Finally something positive about pentax on the local magazines which is only a substitute for toilet paper or a cheaper alternative to fiber rich diet.

Now the only concern is the stock supply of this camera

Well the K200D is said not to be in production any longer. That leaves.. 2 production lines for the K-m? (assuming Pentax prepared a 3rd prod. line for the K-m before cancelling the K200D)

Blue · 03-06-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Well the K200D is said not to be in production any longer. That leaves.. 2 production lines for the K-m? (assuming Pentax prepared a 3rd prod. line for the K-m before cancelling the K200D)

Pentax is still showing the k200d on their site . . .

Edit: I should clarify that's at least Pentax Imaging in the U.S.

roentarre · 03-06-2009, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Well the K200D is said not to be in production any longer. That leaves.. 2 production lines for the K-m? (assuming Pentax prepared a 3rd prod. line for the K-m before cancelling the K200D)

Dan, I have tried out km since Voe got it last week. It is surely an autofocus machine. Significantly better than k20d.

Well, I still see no km bodies in my country here. If I want to buy, I prefer prodigital, Henry or Adorama. Australian pricing is high and service is rather irritating.

ftpaddict · 03-07-2009, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Pentax is still showing the k200d on their site . . .

Edit: I should clarify that's at least Pentax Imaging in the U.S.

I know it is, but others say otherwise. I'm not 100% on this one.

Originally posted by roentarre

Dan, I have tried out km since Voe got it last week. It is surely an autofocus machine. Significantly better than k20d.

Well, I still see no km bodies in my country here. If I want to buy, I prefer prodigital, Henry or Adorama. Australian pricing is high and service is rather irritating.

Although the K-m is surely cute and compact; and most definitely cheap, I could never do without a cable release socket and secondary LCD display.
Maybe the K300D will use the K-m's improved AF. I don't care how many focus points it has; I only use one.

Sebbe_J · 03-07-2009, 02:20 AM

Hi!

I just checked the last advertisement leaflet from Media Markt in Kalmar, where the Pentax Km was said to be their best selling DSLR

(The best selling PPS was also a Pentax, just can't remember the model)

Cheers!
Sebbe

Roberts · 03-07-2009, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Pentax is still showing the k200d on their site . . .

Edit: I should clarify that's at least Pentax Imaging in the U.S.

I think k200d is discontinued and Pentax is selling over the world remaining stock of k200d. Look at Pentax Japanese website - in English version there are displayed 3 cameras - k-m, k200d and k20d, but on the same website Japanese version is shown only 2 cameras - k-m and k20d.

Pentax jp English version - Digital SLR Camera Lineup : Digital Cameras : Imaging Systems Division : PENTAX
Pentax jp Japanese version - ????????????????????PENTAX

RMabo · 03-07-2009, 04:18 AM

Production of the K200D is canceled, so the K200D is discontinued.
But it is still on sale because Pentax still has it in stock. It will be on display on Pentax websites until the stock is emptied, which may take a while in this times of economic recession.

**Ash** · 03-07-2009, 04:26 AM

And it seems the K-m is the only advertised Pentax dSLR on the major retailers' catalogues (in Australia at least). No K200D, no K20D. Wonder what's in store...

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	K-m making waves in Australia Pentax, not known for featuring front page on local photo mags, have had the K-m rise to fame on this month's Camera magazine (AVHub - Camera) and January's Digital SLR photography (Digital SLR Photography magazine :: Home). Top choice for value for money and given high credits! I personally didn't give the K-m much thought - I actually went backwards for a backup body recently, the ist D. What a great model that was.... Keep 'em comin' Pentax... Last edited by Ash; 06-20-2009 at 12:09 AM.*

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Hey, what's not to like? It's a very capable SLR. 'bout time, I say.

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gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Erik The K-m was given high marks when Sweden's oldest and most respected photography magazine FOTO reviewed it. They particularly lauded the autofocus for being fast and accurate even in low light, as I remember, which is a breath of fresh air in Pentax land. I think my K10D (with DA16-45 and DA70) is fast and accurate even in low light, as long as I use AF.S. AF.C is a different story, but in reasonably good light and with the DA70, it works.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Finally something positive about pentax on the local magazines which is only a substitute for toilet paper or a cheaper alternative to fiber rich diet. Now the only concern is the stock supply of this camera

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raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	I just checked...cameraction is now selling the K-m body only for $799. Ted sells the K-m with 18-55 lens at $799.

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by roentarre Finally something positive about pentax on the local magazines which is only a substitute for toilet paper or a cheaper alternative to fiber rich diet. Now the only concern is the stock supply of this camera Well the K200D is said not to be in production any longer. That leaves.. 2 production lines for the K-m? (assuming Pentax prepared a 3rd prod. line for the K-m before cancelling the K200D)

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Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ftpaddict Well the K200D is said not to be in production any longer. That leaves.. 2 production lines for the K-m? (assuming Pentax prepared a 3rd prod. line for the K-m before cancelling the K200D) Pentax is still showing the k200d on their site . . . Edit: I should clarify that's at least Pentax Imaging in the U.S.

03-06-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by ftpaddict Well the K200D is said not to be in production any longer. That leaves.. 2 production lines for the K-m? (assuming Pentax prepared a 3rd prod. line for the K-m before cancelling the K200D) Dan, I have tried out km since Voe got it last week. It is surely an autofocus machine. Significantly better than k20d. Well, I still see no km bodies in my country here. If I want to buy, I prefer prodigital, Henry or Adorama. Australian pricing is high and service is rather irritating.

03-07-2009, 02:00 AM	#11
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by Blue Pentax is still showing the k200d on their site . . . Edit: I should clarify that's at least Pentax Imaging in the U.S. I know it is, but others say otherwise. I'm not 100% on this one. Originally posted by roentarre Dan, I have tried out km since Voe got it last week. It is surely an autofocus machine. Significantly better than k20d. Well, I still see no km bodies in my country here. If I want to buy, I prefer prodigital, Henry or Adorama. Australian pricing is high and service is rather irritating. Although the K-m is surely cute and compact; and most definitely cheap, I could never do without a cable release socket and secondary LCD display. Maybe the K300D will use the K-m's improved AF. I don't care how many focus points it has; I only use one.

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03-07-2009, 02:20 AM	#12
Sebbe_J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Växjö Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	Hi! I just checked the last advertisement leaflet from Media Markt in Kalmar, where the Pentax Km was said to be their best selling DSLR (The best selling PPS was also a Pentax, just can't remember the model) Cheers! Sebbe

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Roberts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Latvia Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	Originally posted by Blue Pentax is still showing the k200d on their site . . . Edit: I should clarify that's at least Pentax Imaging in the U.S. I think k200d is discontinued and Pentax is selling over the world remaining stock of k200d. Look at Pentax Japanese website - in English version there are displayed 3 cameras - k-m, k200d and k20d, but on the same website Japanese version is shown only 2 cameras - k-m and k20d. Pentax jp English version - Digital SLR Camera Lineup : Digital Cameras : Imaging Systems Division : PENTAX Pentax jp Japanese version - ????????????????????PENTAX

03-07-2009, 04:18 AM	#14
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	Production of the K200D is canceled, so the K200D is discontinued. But it is still on sale because Pentax still has it in stock. It will be on display on Pentax websites until the stock is emptied, which may take a while in this times of economic recession.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	And it seems the K-m is the only advertised Pentax dSLR on the major retailers' catalogues (in Australia at least). No K200D, no K20D. Wonder what's in store...