Pentax K1 passes Australia by?

Paul the Sunman · 02-19-2016, 08:50 PM

As far as I can see, the K1 has gone completely unnoticed in Australia, by retailers and wholesalers at least.

Whilst prices are being posted on websites in nations around the world, the "official" Pentax website in Australia (actually CR Kennedy, the importers) makes no mention of it. So we still have no idea of when and how much. Odd.

**monochrome** · 02-19-2016, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

As far as I can see, the K1 has gone completely unnoticed in Australia, by retailers and wholesalers at least.

Whilst prices are being posted on websites in nations around the world, the "official" Pentax website in Australia (actually CR Kennedy, the importers) makes no mention of it. So we still have no idea of when and how much. Odd.

IIRC that happened with K-01 and Q also.

Sandy Hancock · 02-19-2016, 09:04 PM

There is at least one retailer (in Perth I believe) who is accepting $500 deposits to pre-order the K-1.
I'll wait for now. The camera is still several weeks away anyhow.

**carlb** · 02-19-2016, 09:06 PM

Gerry Gibbs Camera House (long time Pentax retailer) in Perth have it listed on their site for pre-order at $2,495 body only and Camera Warehouse also list it here but no price yet.

Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera | Camera-Warehouse

There was an Aussie member (might have been Digitalis) who mentioned in another thread that he had spoken to CRK about it and they were run off their feet with enquiries.

Paul the Sunman · 02-19-2016, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by carlb

There was an Aussie member (might have been Digitalis) who mentioned in another thread that he had spoken to CRK about it and they were run off their feet with enquiries.

I expect so. But that only makes the lack of an announcement on their web page more surprising. It's not like they didn't know it was coming!

Bob from Aus · 02-19-2016, 09:10 PM

CR Kennedy did have the K3 and the silver addition for pre-order sale. Now the wife is shooting through I will consider buying the K1.

Murra54 · 02-19-2016, 09:29 PM

Camera Electronics are advertising the K1 and the two new lenses for pre-order.

p38arover · 02-19-2016, 09:40 PM

Hopefully they'll have a launch as they did for the K-3 and I'll get an invite again. At the K-3 launch, there was a camera to be one as a lucky door prize.

**eaglem** · 02-19-2016, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by Murra54

Camera Electronics are advertising the K1 and the two new lenses for pre-order.

Yes but no pricing as yet and as I said to them when I rang them that I don't pre-order if I don't know what the price is as you may be committing to way past your wallet's capabilities.

disco_owner · 02-19-2016, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

Hopefully they'll have a launch as they did for the K-3 and I'll get an invite again. At the K-3 launch, there was a camera to be one as a lucky door prize.

I'm going to contact Corey on Monday to find out if there will be launch ?.It would be great to be part of the launch of Pentax K1.

officiousbystander · 02-19-2016, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by carlb

Gerry Gibbs Camera House (long time Pentax retailer) in Perth have it listed on their site for pre-order at $2,495 body only

That's slightly less than the $US conversion price and has to include the GST so we're ahead. Nothing to complain about there.

Light_Horseman · 02-19-2016, 10:52 PM - **1 Like**

My local camera store (and the sales guy who knows I really want the K-1) spoke to CRK who told them that they still haven't received direction from Ricoh Japan about RRP or release date but expect it in the next few days.

surfar · 02-19-2016, 11:14 PM

It'll get to Oz...just like the light of day...before the rest.

M.B.Yates · 02-19-2016, 11:23 PM

Had a similar thought is Pentax Australia prepared for this ? ....I wanted the 150-450 4 weeks out from a once in a lifetime trip to the Galápagos had to cancel the lens purchase as it would arrive the week after we left no AU stock...but I could have ordered it from B&H USA and had it in my hand in a week but no AU warranty, sometimes it is very frustrating being a Pentax consumer in Australia...I understand we are a small market etc..three Pentax photogs I know went over to the dark side last year simply because they couldn't get gear when they wanted too compared to the proliferation of Canikon..I have held out for the K1 and it will more than meet my requirements in a system/brand I love and know...loyalty is a two way street let's hope the loyal consumers get some rewards in the future. I will be getting mine from Camera Electronic they have helped me out heaps over the years.

kev.pride · 02-19-2016, 11:27 PM

Looks like I may have to buy online in future for any camera bodies as the only retailer I have dealt with since 2008 no longer stocks Pentax, well they do stock some Binos. Looks like CRK direct or online.

02-19-2016, 08:50 PM	#1
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Pentax K1 passes Australia by? As far as I can see, the K1 has gone completely unnoticed in Australia, by retailers and wholesalers at least. Whilst prices are being posted on websites in nations around the world, the "official" Pentax website in Australia (actually CR Kennedy, the importers) makes no mention of it. So we still have no idea of when and how much. Odd.

02-19-2016, 11:23 PM	#14
M.B.Yates Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 52	Had a similar thought is Pentax Australia prepared for this ? ....I wanted the 150-450 4 weeks out from a once in a lifetime trip to the Galápagos had to cancel the lens purchase as it would arrive the week after we left no AU stock...but I could have ordered it from B&H USA and had it in my hand in a week but no AU warranty, sometimes it is very frustrating being a Pentax consumer in Australia...I understand we are a small market etc..three Pentax photogs I know went over to the dark side last year simply because they couldn't get gear when they wanted too compared to the proliferation of Canikon..I have held out for the K1 and it will more than meet my requirements in a system/brand I love and know...loyalty is a two way street let's hope the loyal consumers get some rewards in the future. I will be getting mine from Camera Electronic they have helped me out heaps over the years. Last edited by M.B.Yates; 02-19-2016 at 11:37 PM.

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02-19-2016, 08:56 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman As far as I can see, the K1 has gone completely unnoticed in Australia, by retailers and wholesalers at least. Whilst prices are being posted on websites in nations around the world, the "official" Pentax website in Australia (actually CR Kennedy, the importers) makes no mention of it. So we still have no idea of when and how much. Odd. IIRC that happened with K-01 and Q also.

02-19-2016, 09:04 PM	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	There is at least one retailer (in Perth I believe) who is accepting $500 deposits to pre-order the K-1. I'll wait for now. The camera is still several weeks away anyhow.

02-19-2016, 09:06 PM	#4
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Gerry Gibbs Camera House (long time Pentax retailer) in Perth have it listed on their site for pre-order at $2,495 body only and Camera Warehouse also list it here but no price yet. Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera \| Camera-Warehouse There was an Aussie member (might have been Digitalis) who mentioned in another thread that he had spoken to CRK about it and they were run off their feet with enquiries.

02-19-2016, 09:09 PM	#5
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	Originally posted by carlb There was an Aussie member (might have been Digitalis) who mentioned in another thread that he had spoken to CRK about it and they were run off their feet with enquiries. I expect so. But that only makes the lack of an announcement on their web page more surprising. It's not like they didn't know it was coming!

02-19-2016, 09:10 PM	#6
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	CR Kennedy did have the K3 and the silver addition for pre-order sale. Now the wife is shooting through I will consider buying the K1.

02-19-2016, 09:29 PM	#7
Murra54 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bendigo, Victoria Posts: 389	Camera Electronics are advertising the K1 and the two new lenses for pre-order.

02-19-2016, 09:40 PM	#8
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Hopefully they'll have a launch as they did for the K-3 and I'll get an invite again. At the K-3 launch, there was a camera to be one as a lucky door prize.

02-19-2016, 09:45 PM	#9
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	Originally posted by Murra54 Camera Electronics are advertising the K1 and the two new lenses for pre-order. Yes but no pricing as yet and as I said to them when I rang them that I don't pre-order if I don't know what the price is as you may be committing to way past your wallet's capabilities.

02-19-2016, 10:03 PM	#10
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by p38arover Hopefully they'll have a launch as they did for the K-3 and I'll get an invite again. At the K-3 launch, there was a camera to be one as a lucky door prize. I'm going to contact Corey on Monday to find out if there will be launch ?.It would be great to be part of the launch of Pentax K1.

02-19-2016, 10:05 PM	#11
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	Originally posted by carlb Gerry Gibbs Camera House (long time Pentax retailer) in Perth have it listed on their site for pre-order at $2,495 body only That's slightly less than the $US conversion price and has to include the GST so we're ahead. Nothing to complain about there.

02-19-2016, 10:52 PM - 1 Like	#12
Light_Horseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	My local camera store (and the sales guy who knows I really want the K-1) spoke to CRK who told them that they still haven't received direction from Ricoh Japan about RRP or release date but expect it in the next few days.

02-19-2016, 11:14 PM	#13
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	It'll get to Oz...just like the light of day...before the rest.

02-19-2016, 11:27 PM	#15
kev.pride Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Modbury North, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	Looks like I may have to buy online in future for any camera bodies as the only retailer I have dealt with since 2008 no longer stocks Pentax, well they do stock some Binos. Looks like CRK direct or online.