Got an invitation to the Official K-3 Launch in Sydney (Australia)

p38arover · 11-06-2013, 05:12 AM - **1 Like**

It arrived today, an invite to the K-3 launch

There's a link in the email to print the boarding pass and to register for the event. I've never been to one before. Maybe I'll go.

Last edited by p38arover; 11-06-2013 at 05:21 AM.

rawr · 11-06-2013, 05:16 AM

Cool. How did you score the invite?
If you do go along, have a drink and a nibble for me.

p38arover · 11-06-2013, 05:24 AM

Dunno.

I did buy a K-5 from CR Kennedy directly when they were clearing them and have sent both my Q and K-7 back to them for repair. And I bought some focussing shims for the K-7 a week ago. Oh, and I bought the Pentax GPS from them.

Oh, and I sent my Spotmatic back for repair a couple of times in 1968-69.

rawr · 11-06-2013, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

I sent my Spotmatic back for repair a couple of times in 1968-69

That probably did it.
Do you still have the same email address you had in 1968-69

**Ash** · 11-06-2013, 05:31 AM

Yep. And the same mobile phone number too.

I got it too. I've bought a few things from CRK over the years...

Only I won't be making it. Those of you going, enjoy.

p38arover · 11-06-2013, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by rawr

That probably did it.
Do you still have the same email address you had in 1968-69

Nah, we used telex back then but I can't remember the number. The answerback was OTC Moree.. Head Office's telex no. was AA20591. Crikey, how did I remember that? Maybe because I sent hundreds of telexes when I worked in Head Office in the 70s and 80s.

rawr · 11-06-2013, 06:04 AM

The post about the event from from the DigiDirect blog says 'special attendees pricing' [on gear I presume], 'abundance of great giveaways', attendees will receive a 'gift bag filled with amazing presents', 'drinks and canapes will be provided', and a 'limited edition K-3 with grip will be drawn at the end of the night'.

Wow. All that seems to be missing are girls jumping out of cakes, fireworks, and dancing bears. Otherwise they are pulling out all the stops. Great venue too.

p38arover · 11-06-2013, 06:21 AM

I'm going! Even without the girls.

pop4 · 11-06-2013, 06:27 AM

Got my invite, via DigiDirect; iirc I bought my Sigma 50/1.4 and 17-50/2.8 from them. Too bad I'm no longer in Sydney, would've been nice to rock up and play with a K-3

Ivor K Ecks · 11-06-2013, 07:03 AM

I'll be going. Already registered and downloaded my boarding pass.

normhead · 11-06-2013, 07:13 AM

I hate you guys… I never get invited to nothing

… so party up and have a drink or two for me.

**i_trax** · 11-06-2013, 07:18 AM

yes, I did get invitation but can not be in SYD at that time,
bugger.....
enjoy whoever can.....

pTom · 11-06-2013, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

Dunno.

I did buy a K-5 from CR Kennedy directly when they were clearing them and have sent both my Q and K-7 back to them for repair. And I bought some focussing shims for the K-7 a week ago. Oh, and I bought the Pentax GPS from them.

Oh, and I sent my Spotmatic back for repair a couple of times in 1968-69.

Definitely, you're one of their VIP customers ( VIP means Very-Important-Pocket )

Class A · 11-06-2013, 10:36 PM

Does anyone have any idea whether there might be silver FA 31/1.8 bargains available?
I'd love to get one of those.

Ivor K Ecks · 11-06-2013, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Class A

Does anyone have any idea whether there might be silver FA 31/1.8 bargains available?
I'd love to get one of those.

CRK (dcexpert) has 1 on ebay for $1099. I don't know if you would get one cheaper at the K3 launch.

Peter

11-06-2013, 05:12 AM - 1 Like	#1
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Got an invitation to the Official K-3 Launch in Sydney (Australia) It arrived today, an invite to the K-3 launch There's a link in the email to print the boarding pass and to register for the event. I've never been to one before. Maybe I'll go. Last edited by p38arover; 11-06-2013 at 05:21 AM.

11-06-2013, 05:24 AM	#3
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084 Original Poster	Dunno. I did buy a K-5 from CR Kennedy directly when they were clearing them and have sent both my Q and K-7 back to them for repair. And I bought some focussing shims for the K-7 a week ago. Oh, and I bought the Pentax GPS from them. Oh, and I sent my Spotmatic back for repair a couple of times in 1968-69. Last edited by p38arover; 11-06-2013 at 05:35 AM.

11-06-2013, 05:37 AM	#6
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr That probably did it. Do you still have the same email address you had in 1968-69 Nah, we used telex back then but I can't remember the number. The answerback was OTC Moree.. Head Office's telex no. was AA20591. Crikey, how did I remember that? Maybe because I sent hundreds of telexes when I worked in Head Office in the 70s and 80s. Last edited by p38arover; 11-06-2013 at 05:43 AM.

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11-06-2013, 05:16 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Cool. How did you score the invite? If you do go along, have a drink and a nibble for me.

11-06-2013, 05:29 AM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by p38arover I sent my Spotmatic back for repair a couple of times in 1968-69 That probably did it. Do you still have the same email address you had in 1968-69

11-06-2013, 05:31 AM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Yep. And the same mobile phone number too. I got it too. I've bought a few things from CRK over the years... Only I won't be making it. Those of you going, enjoy.

11-06-2013, 06:04 AM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	The post about the event from from the DigiDirect blog says 'special attendees pricing' [on gear I presume], 'abundance of great giveaways', attendees will receive a 'gift bag filled with amazing presents', 'drinks and canapes will be provided', and a 'limited edition K-3 with grip will be drawn at the end of the night'. Wow. All that seems to be missing are girls jumping out of cakes, fireworks, and dancing bears. Otherwise they are pulling out all the stops. Great venue too.

11-06-2013, 06:21 AM	#8
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084 Original Poster	I'm going! Even without the girls.

11-06-2013, 06:27 AM	#9
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Got my invite, via DigiDirect; iirc I bought my Sigma 50/1.4 and 17-50/2.8 from them. Too bad I'm no longer in Sydney, would've been nice to rock up and play with a K-3

11-06-2013, 07:03 AM	#10
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	I'll be going. Already registered and downloaded my boarding pass.

11-06-2013, 07:13 AM	#11
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I hate you guys… I never get invited to nothing … so party up and have a drink or two for me.

11-06-2013, 07:18 AM	#12
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	yes, I did get invitation but can not be in SYD at that time, bugger..... enjoy whoever can.....

11-06-2013, 03:12 PM	#13
pTom Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 77	Originally posted by p38arover Dunno. I did buy a K-5 from CR Kennedy directly when they were clearing them and have sent both my Q and K-7 back to them for repair. And I bought some focussing shims for the K-7 a week ago. Oh, and I bought the Pentax GPS from them. Oh, and I sent my Spotmatic back for repair a couple of times in 1968-69. Definitely, you're one of their VIP customers ( VIP means Very-Important-Pocket )

11-06-2013, 10:36 PM	#14
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Does anyone have any idea whether there might be silver FA 31/1.8 bargains available? I'd love to get one of those.

11-06-2013, 10:41 PM	#15
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	Originally posted by Class A Does anyone have any idea whether there might be silver FA 31/1.8 bargains available? I'd love to get one of those. CRK (dcexpert) has 1 on ebay for $1099. I don't know if you would get one cheaper at the K3 launch. Peter