Pentax K1 Australian pre-orders

David L · 03-06-2016, 05:05 AM - **1 Like**

Cool. Good to know!

YankeeDan · 03-07-2016, 01:33 PM

If Ricoh/Pentax had any balls, they would take distribution away from CR Kennedy. More than one camera salesman has told me how much better Pentax would sell in Australia they didn't have to deal with CR Kennedy.

rawr · 03-07-2016, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by YankeeDan

If Ricoh/Pentax had any balls, they would take distribution away from CR Kennedy.

Be careful what you wish for, the Devil you know etc.

Ricoh have never shown much interest in doing their own camera distribution and support in Australia. Before CRK picked up distributing Ricoh after the Ricoh/Pentax takeover, Ricoh had their cameras distributed locally by Tasco for many years.

However, as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus do it themselves, maybe Ricoh should give it a try here.

---------- Post added 2016-03-08 at 11:17 AM ----------

Originally posted by YankeeDan

More than one camera salesman has told me how much better Pentax would sell in Australia they didn't have to deal with CR Kennedy

I'm curious about what people say is bad about dealing with CRK.

surfar · 03-07-2016, 05:42 PM

Prompt delivery and local warranty...I've bought a few things from them and they do the job well...IMO.

**eaglem** · 03-07-2016, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Prompt delivery and local warranty...I've bought a few things from them and they do the job well...IMO.

Yes the same here.

**carlb** · 03-08-2016, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Yes the same here.

Thirded. Hard to go past DCxpert (the CRK Ebay presence).

surfar · 03-08-2016, 12:45 AM

ive used EBAY and direct....no complaints.....BUT check both prices as they can differ slightly

krazykat · 03-08-2016, 02:36 AM

DCXpert are great, used them a few times.

CR Kennedy's technical service however ...

rawr · 03-08-2016, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by rawr

I'm curious about what people say is bad about dealing with CRK.

Let me rephrase

- I was curious about what camera sales people were saying about CRK, since the comment from YankeeDan implied many sales people didn't like dealing with CRK.

howieb101 · 03-08-2016, 12:25 PM

To encourage bricks and mortar shops to be stocking Pentax/Ricoh do we really want to be buying online from DcXpert?

If stores will price match, I would encourage Australian buyers not to buy from DcXpert.

I would much prefer really shops having stock we can hold and touch. Also, if we want the brand to succeed they need to be in stores so Non-Pentaxians may have the idea of brands outside CaNikon and Sony.

I know DcXpert has great pricing. Seems though that CRK make it hard for retailers if they make DcXpert prices really though.

I do acknowledge though that DcXpert prices are generally very good.

Howie Be

surfar · 03-08-2016, 01:19 PM

DCxpert has to compete with the other online sellers,B&M shops are dwindling( none in my closest town)which is a shame but the record shop closed, the sports shop closed too Online selling is here to stay....written and YouTube reviews have supplemented some peoples choices

Apart from groceries, my store purchases are probably 10/20%...the rest is online

**snpsht** · 03-08-2016, 02:12 PM

Yes,

if my local B&M camera store would stock Pentax and was reasonably competitive, I'd buy my cameras and lenses there as I do like to touch and feel before I buy.

They used to stock Pentax and I bought my K-5 (first ever DSLR) from them after comparing its feel to the Canikons, but since then, they have declined to stock anything new in Pentax and actively tried and steer me to away from it when I was looking for my K-3.

Hopefully the K-1 will change that - I'll check next time I pass...maybe the 645z and the prospect of FF has woken them up!

I buy small items and other gear there when they are reasonably competitive as I wouldn't like to see them disappear.

**clackers** · 03-08-2016, 04:22 PM

Traditionally, you award a contract to a company to be the importer for their country. The B&Ms source from them. You insist that the company cannot compete with the retailers, otherwise you p... them all off. Remember these retailers, like Digital Camera Warehouse or Ted's, have online shops, too.

So, people I think were off-base when they complained that they could get similar pricing to America from their B&M, but not from CRK. That's how it should be. The stores are forced to buy from CRK in order to qualify for manufacturer's warranty, it's not fair on them to be undercut by the supplier selling direct to the public.

CRK do maintain an eBay presence that I've used, but it looks to me like it's limited both in the exact products it sells and how many are available for purchase.

We've all read some members saying B&Ms need to be encouraged, and others saying that in this Amazon era the relationship should go the way of the dodo.

BTW, Malcolm Kennedy actually joined this forum and posted yesterday to shut down the rumour that CRK was changing ownership. I think it would be unwise of him to comment on issues involving other companies, though.

**Digitalis** · 03-11-2016, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by krazykat

CR Kennedy's technical service however ...

ugh...don't get me started on that topic.

elpolodiablo · 03-14-2016, 03:26 AM

Hmm got a call from the camera store I tried pre-ordering and they told me the camera is shipping end of May, and will be in my hands "sometime in June', so I have cancelled the order, is this available date the same fore everyone? I might try ordering it direct from CRK to see if I can get it quicker.

03-08-2016, 04:22 PM	#163
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Traditionally, you award a contract to a company to be the importer for their country. The B&Ms source from them. You insist that the company cannot compete with the retailers, otherwise you p... them all off. Remember these retailers, like Digital Camera Warehouse or Ted's, have online shops, too. So, people I think were off-base when they complained that they could get similar pricing to America from their B&M, but not from CRK. That's how it should be. The stores are forced to buy from CRK in order to qualify for manufacturer's warranty, it's not fair on them to be undercut by the supplier selling direct to the public. CRK do maintain an eBay presence that I've used, but it looks to me like it's limited both in the exact products it sells and how many are available for purchase. We've all read some members saying B&Ms need to be encouraged, and others saying that in this Amazon era the relationship should go the way of the dodo. BTW, Malcolm Kennedy actually joined this forum and posted yesterday to shut down the rumour that CRK was changing ownership. I think it would be unwise of him to comment on issues involving other companies, though. Last edited by clackers; 03-08-2016 at 07:06 PM.

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03-06-2016, 05:05 AM - 1 Like	#151
David L Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	Cool. Good to know!

03-07-2016, 01:33 PM	#152
YankeeDan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	If Ricoh/Pentax had any balls, they would take distribution away from CR Kennedy. More than one camera salesman has told me how much better Pentax would sell in Australia they didn't have to deal with CR Kennedy.

03-07-2016, 05:13 PM	#153
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by YankeeDan If Ricoh/Pentax had any balls, they would take distribution away from CR Kennedy. Be careful what you wish for, the Devil you know etc. Ricoh have never shown much interest in doing their own camera distribution and support in Australia. Before CRK picked up distributing Ricoh after the Ricoh/Pentax takeover, Ricoh had their cameras distributed locally by Tasco for many years. However, as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus do it themselves, maybe Ricoh should give it a try here. ---------- Post added 2016-03-08 at 11:17 AM ---------- Originally posted by YankeeDan More than one camera salesman has told me how much better Pentax would sell in Australia they didn't have to deal with CR Kennedy I'm curious about what people say is bad about dealing with CRK.

03-07-2016, 05:42 PM	#154
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Prompt delivery and local warranty...I've bought a few things from them and they do the job well...IMO.

03-07-2016, 10:04 PM	#155
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,132	Originally posted by surfar Prompt delivery and local warranty...I've bought a few things from them and they do the job well...IMO. Yes the same here.

03-08-2016, 12:41 AM	#156
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by eaglem Yes the same here. Thirded. Hard to go past DCxpert (the CRK Ebay presence).

03-08-2016, 12:45 AM	#157
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	ive used EBAY and direct....no complaints.....BUT check both prices as they can differ slightly

03-08-2016, 02:36 AM	#158
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	DCXpert are great, used them a few times. CR Kennedy's technical service however ...

03-08-2016, 04:09 AM	#159
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by rawr I'm curious about what people say is bad about dealing with CRK. Let me rephrase - I was curious about what camera sales people were saying about CRK, since the comment from YankeeDan implied many sales people didn't like dealing with CRK.

03-08-2016, 12:25 PM	#160
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	To encourage bricks and mortar shops to be stocking Pentax/Ricoh do we really want to be buying online from DcXpert? If stores will price match, I would encourage Australian buyers not to buy from DcXpert. I would much prefer really shops having stock we can hold and touch. Also, if we want the brand to succeed they need to be in stores so Non-Pentaxians may have the idea of brands outside CaNikon and Sony. I know DcXpert has great pricing. Seems though that CRK make it hard for retailers if they make DcXpert prices really though. I do acknowledge though that DcXpert prices are generally very good. Howie Be

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03-08-2016, 01:19 PM	#161
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	DCxpert has to compete with the other online sellers,B&M shops are dwindling( none in my closest town)which is a shame but the record shop closed, the sports shop closed too Online selling is here to stay....written and YouTube reviews have supplemented some peoples choices Apart from groceries, my store purchases are probably 10/20%...the rest is online

03-08-2016, 02:12 PM	#162
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Yes, if my local B&M camera store would stock Pentax and was reasonably competitive, I'd buy my cameras and lenses there as I do like to touch and feel before I buy. They used to stock Pentax and I bought my K-5 (first ever DSLR) from them after comparing its feel to the Canikons, but since then, they have declined to stock anything new in Pentax and actively tried and steer me to away from it when I was looking for my K-3. Hopefully the K-1 will change that - I'll check next time I pass...maybe the 645z and the prospect of FF has woken them up! I buy small items and other gear there when they are reasonably competitive as I wouldn't like to see them disappear.

03-11-2016, 09:27 PM	#164
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by krazykat CR Kennedy's technical service however ... ugh...don't get me started on that topic.

03-14-2016, 03:26 AM	#165
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Hmm got a call from the camera store I tried pre-ordering and they told me the camera is shipping end of May, and will be in my hands "sometime in June', so I have cancelled the order, is this available date the same fore everyone? I might try ordering it direct from CRK to see if I can get it quicker.