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Pentaxor · 06-28-2009, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by Edvinas

European Union is larger market for DSLRs than USA. That's a fact.

And consider the fact that in Europe Pentax is well represented in photo equipment shops, department stores, etc. At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment. How do you think, where they sell more equipment and which market is more important to them?

that's the reason I guess on why the price of the K-7 is almost 2,000 USD in equivalent when sold in the EUro market.

Votesh · 06-29-2009, 12:32 AM

Interesting.

Anyway, I'm just being a bad sport. I can wait a couple extra weeks since I already have a pre-order placed with amazon, I'm just impatient.
However, if it's not here by the end of the week I might look to ebay if prices aren't outrageous.

Originally posted by Dr_who

Alot of stores Mcbains for one says they have a planned order of about 15-20 to come in and only 5 people have pre-ordered. I think to safe to say every store is sold out already is jumping the gun.

thibs · 06-29-2009, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

that's the reason I guess on why the price of the K-7 is almost 2,000 USD in equivalent when sold in the EUro market.

Yeah, we love our 21% VAT

jaitas · 06-29-2009, 01:06 AM

Any news regarding europe? Is the K-7 coming this week. Because my local camera shop owner still insists that importer has said that the date to Finland is 2.11.!

And I'm starting to look options, because I would need the camera on 11.7. shooting one local festival. I have my K10D but it's reserved for that week to a timelapse work on that festival, and I still would like to shoot normally too.

Well hopefully I can get the camera somewhere in eu before that.

-Juho

EDIT:

2.11. date was a joke from importer

and I was already little scared, but K-7 should be delivered to Finland 13.7. onwards. (Cameras expected to arriwe at importers warehouse in Sweden on 11.7.)

Last edited by jaitas; 06-29-2009 at 05:27 AM. Reason: new info

thibs · 06-29-2009, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by jaitas

Any news regarding europe? Is the K-7 coming this week. Because my local camera shop owner still insists that importer has said that the date to Finland is 2.11.!

And I'm starting to look options, because I would need the camera on 11.7. shooting one local festival. I have my K10D but it's reserved for that week to a timelapse work on that festival, and I still would like to shoot normally too.

Well hopefully I can get the camera somewhere in eu before that.

-Juho

As for Belgium:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/645087-post44.html

LosAnJulien · 06-29-2009, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

European Union is larger market for DSLRs than USA. That's a fact.

And consider the fact that in Europe Pentax is well represented in photo equipment shops, department stores, etc. At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment. How do you think, where they sell more equipment and which market is more important to them?

Well you should get your fact straight because last time I checked Europe - the EU- is 27 countries and the US is ONE country. You might as well say that Asia or Africa are bigger market than the US.

You're probably pissed cause you're from "Europe".

Check the numbers by countries, not idea of them

"At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment."

yeah and we only eat cheeseburgers all year round...

**StigVidar** · 06-29-2009, 08:59 AM

My local dealer in Norway says 10.07 and got his info from Pentax in Norway. A big internet shop in Norway has changed delivery date to 03.07.

deejjjaaaa · 06-29-2009, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment.

They are complaining just because they can't walk in and see it - but just see it, w/o buying... otherwise most are not that stupid to buy in B&M shop and pay sales taxes (and B&M prices are higher in general)...

mysterick · 06-29-2009, 11:51 AM

I just ordered a DA70mm and asked the B&H guy Yossi when the K-7 is arriving. They're stickin' to their story, "...Pentax says sometime in July..." Oh well, I'm sure when I get back in town on the 20th they will be out; probably out of stock. lol

Arie_Kraai · 07-02-2009, 05:20 AM

Just got a phonecall from my supplier in Holland; the official statement from Pentax Holland is that by end July the first K-7's will be shipped. However, they expect to get insufficient camera's so the actual delivery to all shops will be 2nd week of August.

Glad I planned my holiday in September...

Anavasi · 07-02-2009, 05:45 AM

I just got the first K-7 delivered in Greece. It is the small kit, with the 18-55 WR. A tiring weekend is announced !

Anavasi

janneman · 07-02-2009, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Arie_Kraai

Just got a phonecall from my supplier in Holland; the official statement from Pentax Holland is that by end July the first K-7's will be shipped. However, they expect to get insufficient camera's so the actual delivery to all shops will be 2nd week of August.

Glad I planned my holiday in September...

and delivery in Greece already??
Why is Holland always late?

06-29-2009, 08:33 AM	#96
LosAnJulien Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 67	Originally posted by Edvinas European Union is larger market for DSLRs than USA. That's a fact. And consider the fact that in Europe Pentax is well represented in photo equipment shops, department stores, etc. At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment. How do you think, where they sell more equipment and which market is more important to them? Well you should get your fact straight because last time I checked Europe - the EU- is 27 countries and the US is ONE country. You might as well say that Asia or Africa are bigger market than the US. You're probably pissed cause you're from "Europe". Check the numbers by countries, not idea of them "At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment." yeah and we only eat cheeseburgers all year round... Last edited by LosAnJulien; 06-29-2009 at 08:38 AM.

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06-28-2009, 11:11 PM	#91
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Edvinas European Union is larger market for DSLRs than USA. That's a fact. And consider the fact that in Europe Pentax is well represented in photo equipment shops, department stores, etc. At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment. How do you think, where they sell more equipment and which market is more important to them? that's the reason I guess on why the price of the K-7 is almost 2,000 USD in equivalent when sold in the EUro market.

06-29-2009, 12:32 AM	#92
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	Interesting. Anyway, I'm just being a bad sport. I can wait a couple extra weeks since I already have a pre-order placed with amazon, I'm just impatient. However, if it's not here by the end of the week I might look to ebay if prices aren't outrageous. Originally posted by Dr_who Alot of stores Mcbains for one says they have a planned order of about 15-20 to come in and only 5 people have pre-ordered. I think to safe to say every store is sold out already is jumping the gun.

06-29-2009, 12:46 AM	#93
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Pentaxor that's the reason I guess on why the price of the K-7 is almost 2,000 USD in equivalent when sold in the EUro market. Yeah, we love our 21% VAT

06-29-2009, 01:06 AM	#94
jaitas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oulu Posts: 124	Any news regarding europe? Is the K-7 coming this week. Because my local camera shop owner still insists that importer has said that the date to Finland is 2.11.! And I'm starting to look options, because I would need the camera on 11.7. shooting one local festival. I have my K10D but it's reserved for that week to a timelapse work on that festival, and I still would like to shoot normally too. Well hopefully I can get the camera somewhere in eu before that. -Juho EDIT: 2.11. date was a joke from importer and I was already little scared, but K-7 should be delivered to Finland 13.7. onwards. (Cameras expected to arriwe at importers warehouse in Sweden on 11.7.) Last edited by jaitas; 06-29-2009 at 05:27 AM. Reason: new info

06-29-2009, 01:09 AM	#95
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by jaitas Any news regarding europe? Is the K-7 coming this week. Because my local camera shop owner still insists that importer has said that the date to Finland is 2.11.! And I'm starting to look options, because I would need the camera on 11.7. shooting one local festival. I have my K10D but it's reserved for that week to a timelapse work on that festival, and I still would like to shoot normally too. Well hopefully I can get the camera somewhere in eu before that. -Juho As for Belgium: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/645087-post44.html

06-29-2009, 08:59 AM	#97
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705 Original Poster	My local dealer in Norway says 10.07 and got his info from Pentax in Norway. A big internet shop in Norway has changed delivery date to 03.07.

06-29-2009, 09:18 AM	#98
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by Edvinas At the same time I constantly read that people in USA are complaining that they can't find any shops which carry Pentax equipment. They are complaining just because they can't walk in and see it - but just see it, w/o buying... otherwise most are not that stupid to buy in B&M shop and pay sales taxes (and B&M prices are higher in general)...

06-29-2009, 11:51 AM	#99
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	I just ordered a DA70mm and asked the B&H guy Yossi when the K-7 is arriving. They're stickin' to their story, "...Pentax says sometime in July..." Oh well, I'm sure when I get back in town on the 20th they will be out; probably out of stock. lol

07-02-2009, 05:20 AM	#100
Arie_Kraai New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gouda, Holland Posts: 6	Just got a phonecall from my supplier in Holland; the official statement from Pentax Holland is that by end July the first K-7's will be shipped. However, they expect to get insufficient camera's so the actual delivery to all shops will be 2nd week of August. Glad I planned my holiday in September...

07-02-2009, 05:45 AM	#101
Anavasi New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Athens Posts: 9	I just got the first K-7 delivered in Greece. It is the small kit, with the 18-55 WR. A tiring weekend is announced ! Anavasi

07-02-2009, 06:01 AM	#102
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by Arie_Kraai Just got a phonecall from my supplier in Holland; the official statement from Pentax Holland is that by end July the first K-7's will be shipped. However, they expect to get insufficient camera's so the actual delivery to all shops will be 2nd week of August. Glad I planned my holiday in September... and delivery in Greece already?? Why is Holland always late?

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