Pentax K-x with 2 lenses (300 mm) for 644$

Finn · 02-08-2010, 09:08 PM

I guess Amazon Prime just paid for itself for me then. $6.99 next day w/ Sat. delivery. $660 all told.

Originally posted by J.Scott

Deal? Check the shipping costs.

From what I gathered it is $9.98/ pound to ship to Canada and the item is noted to weigh 5 pounds. The shipper is UPS so there will be brokerage/duty/bond fees. That's going to be costly. Well over $100 for an item of this value.

brokerage fee list

Rough estimates on the $702 US (Camera + shipping) = $760 Canadian. Add brokerage fees (?), taxes (13%) and this shiny deal is looking a bit tarnished.

Just a thought, would Pentax Canada honour a US purchased camera or would it have to be returned to the US for any warranty work?

Not trying to be a wet blanket but just making fellow Ontarians aware of the actual costs.

Bertrand · 02-09-2010, 01:05 PM

I contacted Pentax about warranty service for a camera purchased in the US. They told me that an international warranty would be $50, and would be valid for one year.

**Rondec** · 02-09-2010, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Bertrand

I contacted Pentax about warranty service for a camera purchased in the US. They told me that an international warranty would be $50, and would be valid for one year.

I don't believe this is accurate. If you purchase the camera/lens out of country, the international warranty does apply (it is true it is only one year); however, you can get it serviced in your country during that year without some extra payment.

I definitely have done the reverse and have bought lenses from Prodigital2000 (a Canadian company) and then had them serviced in the US without any additional payment or hassle.

Bertrand · 02-09-2010, 04:29 PM

This is the email I received from a Pentax CSR when I made an inquiry about warranty coverage for a camera purchased outside of Canada:

Thank you for your email. Please note that to qualify for warranty repairs, the camera must be purchased through an authorized Canadian dealer. If you are making the purchase outside of Canada, then you would be subject to a $50.00 international warranty fee, should the camera need to come in for service. Also, the item would only have a 1 year warranty.

Thank you.

Pentax Customer Service Team
Pentax Canada Inc.

J.Scott · 02-11-2010, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Finn

I guess Amazon Prime just paid for itself for me then. $6.99 next day w/ Sat. delivery. $660 all told.

You are in the USA. The 'deal' works for you.
The info I mentioned was for prospective Canadian buyers of this deal through Amazon.
It's certainly not the same bargain for us.

sameagle · 02-11-2010, 12:42 PM

Thanks to corporate stock climbing I was able to ditch some old shares and thus free up some Benjikans (can I make a joke like that, even though I'm a PF noob?) for my purchase. K-X + 18-55 and 55-300 + Eneloops + SDHC card ordered from Amazon at the $653 price.

I can NOT wait!

I have cameras and lenses on the brain and need to exorcise myself from that demon!!!

I might have a little left over to scour the world for some cheap old MF lenses.

Yeehaw!

jmbradd · 02-11-2010, 12:47 PM

can someone who has received this bundle let me know if the 55-300mm is the DA or DA-L version?

sameagle · 02-11-2010, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by jmbradd

can someone who has received this bundle let me know if the 55-300mm is the DA or DA-L version?

Can there be any doubt that it is the cheaper DA L version without the quickshift and with the plastic mount?

jmbradd · 02-11-2010, 02:57 PM

It does not expressely state either way so why not ask?

seachunk2 · 02-11-2010, 05:17 PM

Looks like Amazon is back to $644 with this kit 18/55 & 55/300 lens. Isn't there a $50 rebate until 2/15? That would bring the price to $594. Not bad.

sameagle · 02-12-2010, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by jmbradd

It does not expressely state either way so why not ask?

JMBRAD, I apologize for being a grumpy dick.

I'll be happy to post the info when I receive my kit.

- Sam

thetruthkc · 02-12-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by seachunk2

Looks like Amazon is back to $644 with this kit 18/55 & 55/300 lens. Isn't there a $50 rebate until 2/15? That would bring the price to $594. Not bad.

Is this true? or is the price already reflecting the $50 instant rebate? anyone? i'd love to make the jump for the k-x (kit) and this price would be even better.

Although, $644 is already a great price.

Someone at Slickdeals has a k-x 18-55 kit for ~$433 (bing cash back) too:
Pentax K-X with 18-55mm kit $509.99 - 15% BCB = $433.49 From TD w/FS and no tax for most - *************** Forums

Decisions, Decisions,...

seachunk2 · 02-12-2010, 11:15 AM

Here's a link from the Pentax Website. However, it looks like it's an instant rebate so I guess the Amazon price already took that into account to get to the $644 price. Not sure though.

Instant Rebate on Pentax K-x DSLR Camera Kits | PhotographyBLOG

ogl · 02-12-2010, 09:19 PM

Pentax K-x price drops again: now $470 with one-lens, $574/$650 with two-lenses - 1001 Noisy Cameras

ontarioexplorer · 02-17-2010, 06:14 PM

The price moved up to 720.41 $ at amazon.com.

02-11-2010, 12:42 PM	#66
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Pulled. The. Trigger. Thanks to corporate stock climbing I was able to ditch some old shares and thus free up some Benjikans (can I make a joke like that, even though I'm a PF noob?) for my purchase. K-X + 18-55 and 55-300 + Eneloops + SDHC card ordered from Amazon at the $653 price. I can NOT wait! I have cameras and lenses on the brain and need to exorcise myself from that demon!!! I might have a little left over to scour the world for some cheap old MF lenses. Yeehaw!

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02-08-2010, 09:08 PM	#61
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	I guess Amazon Prime just paid for itself for me then. $6.99 next day w/ Sat. delivery. $660 all told. Originally posted by J.Scott Deal? Check the shipping costs. From what I gathered it is $9.98/ pound to ship to Canada and the item is noted to weigh 5 pounds. The shipper is UPS so there will be brokerage/duty/bond fees. That's going to be costly. Well over $100 for an item of this value. brokerage fee list Rough estimates on the $702 US (Camera + shipping) = $760 Canadian. Add brokerage fees (?), taxes (13%) and this shiny deal is looking a bit tarnished. Just a thought, would Pentax Canada honour a US purchased camera or would it have to be returned to the US for any warranty work? Not trying to be a wet blanket but just making fellow Ontarians aware of the actual costs.

02-09-2010, 01:05 PM	#62
Bertrand New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	I contacted Pentax about warranty service for a camera purchased in the US. They told me that an international warranty would be $50, and would be valid for one year.

02-09-2010, 01:18 PM	#63
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by Bertrand I contacted Pentax about warranty service for a camera purchased in the US. They told me that an international warranty would be $50, and would be valid for one year. I don't believe this is accurate. If you purchase the camera/lens out of country, the international warranty does apply (it is true it is only one year); however, you can get it serviced in your country during that year without some extra payment. I definitely have done the reverse and have bought lenses from Prodigital2000 (a Canadian company) and then had them serviced in the US without any additional payment or hassle.

02-09-2010, 04:29 PM	#64
Bertrand New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	This is the email I received from a Pentax CSR when I made an inquiry about warranty coverage for a camera purchased outside of Canada: Thank you for your email. Please note that to qualify for warranty repairs, the camera must be purchased through an authorized Canadian dealer. If you are making the purchase outside of Canada, then you would be subject to a $50.00 international warranty fee, should the camera need to come in for service. Also, the item would only have a 1 year warranty. Thank you. Pentax Customer Service Team Pentax Canada Inc.

02-11-2010, 10:50 AM	#65
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Finn I guess Amazon Prime just paid for itself for me then. $6.99 next day w/ Sat. delivery. $660 all told. You are in the USA. The 'deal' works for you. The info I mentioned was for prospective Canadian buyers of this deal through Amazon. It's certainly not the same bargain for us.

02-11-2010, 12:47 PM	#67
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	can someone who has received this bundle let me know if the 55-300mm is the DA or DA-L version?

02-11-2010, 01:17 PM	#68
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Originally posted by jmbradd can someone who has received this bundle let me know if the 55-300mm is the DA or DA-L version? Can there be any doubt that it is the cheaper DA L version without the quickshift and with the plastic mount?

02-11-2010, 02:57 PM	#69
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	It does not expressely state either way so why not ask?

02-11-2010, 05:17 PM	#70
seachunk2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	Looks like Amazon is back to $644 with this kit 18/55 & 55/300 lens. Isn't there a $50 rebate until 2/15? That would bring the price to $594. Not bad.

02-12-2010, 09:37 AM	#71
sameagle Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Originally posted by jmbradd It does not expressely state either way so why not ask? JMBRAD, I apologize for being a grumpy dick. I'll be happy to post the info when I receive my kit. - Sam

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02-12-2010, 10:38 AM	#72
thetruthkc New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rockville, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 15	Originally posted by seachunk2 Looks like Amazon is back to $644 with this kit 18/55 & 55/300 lens. Isn't there a $50 rebate until 2/15? That would bring the price to $594. Not bad. Is this true? or is the price already reflecting the $50 instant rebate? anyone? i'd love to make the jump for the k-x (kit) and this price would be even better. Although, $644 is already a great price. Someone at Slickdeals has a k-x 18-55 kit for ~$433 (bing cash back) too: Pentax K-X with 18-55mm kit $509.99 - 15% BCB = $433.49 From TD w/FS and no tax for most - *************** Forums Decisions, Decisions,...

02-12-2010, 11:15 AM	#73
seachunk2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	Here's a link from the Pentax Website. However, it looks like it's an instant rebate so I guess the Amazon price already took that into account to get to the $644 price. Not sure though. Instant Rebate on Pentax K-x DSLR Camera Kits \| PhotographyBLOG

02-12-2010, 09:19 PM	#74
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Pentax K-x price drops again: now $470 with one-lens, $574/$650 with two-lenses - 1001 Noisy Cameras

02-17-2010, 06:14 PM	#75
ontarioexplorer New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20 Original Poster	The price moved up to 720.41 $ at amazon.com.