Pentax K1 Australian pre-orders

mjr · 05-03-2016, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Light_Horseman

Has anyone ordered the 15-30mm? It's still not listed on the website and I haven't heard any mention of if any were arriving with the K-1's. I probably can't afford it at full AU retail but I'd like to see a few in circulation and hopefully some price competition before too long.

My local B&M called to say that CRK have dispatched my K-1 and I "should" have it on Friday... can't wait.

Yes I got a quote of $3,000 for the 15-30 from Teds yesterday, so ordered it from B&H last night which saved over $600 & it's on it's way. Can't believe the size of the markup, I would like to buy locally but that is ridiculous! Looking forward to the quality but not really the size & weight, as I mainly use the FA20/2.8 now which I love. On long walks I'll probably still take the FA20, esp as I can mount the Lee filters on it. But otherwise I'm really keen to see the images from the 15-30.

Teds Canberra rang today to say that my K1 should be here soon, maybe even this week, fingers crossed...I pre-ordered on 1 March. Feeling very poor now but excited!

AussieTrev · 05-04-2016, 12:10 AM

It just arrived, picked it up from the post office, yet to open the box. Damn I'm excited. And the edit, my first RAW image and Apple's Photos reads the DNG. No editing straight out of the camera converted to Jpeg on export. Okay it's getting a bit late in the afternoon so a bit dark.

David L · 05-04-2016, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by wizofoz

Got a call from Paul at Kirk's this morning.He had got a delivery of 4 K-1's and one had my name on it! I was there within the hour to pick it up and have a play around in the shop. Been at work since, and just got home, so no chance to really test anything, but my overall first impression coming from a k-7/k-5/k-3 was SMOOTH. everything is just a little bit better. The focusing is rapid and sure, the in body motor sounds like a powerful little wasp is doing the driving - (flintstones style, but quietly) The viewfinder screen is impressive. The body is perhaps a little chunky and square shouldered tbh, but I'll get used to it.

Paul told me to let you guys know he has a couple for sale. Go get 'em.

Thanks Wizofoz! I went to Kirks this afternoon and grabbed one, after I canceled my pre-order from Ted's at Knox - they told me ETA time of June...
Paul at KirKs told me that now only one unit left in his store. So be quick!

Unregistered User · 05-04-2016, 12:17 AM

Got it!!! Leederville Cameras sent the text! Its here!!

**snpsht** · 05-04-2016, 01:13 AM

I understand Camera Warehouse has some (not sure how many) in stock and available.

noelpolar · 05-04-2016, 02:45 AM

Heres a pic from mine..... its still a virtual camera, paid for but separated from me by time, so you'll need your imagination to fill in the blanks (SMC K200/4 Goolwa Pelican):

krazykat · 05-04-2016, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Heres a pic from mine..... its still a virtual camera, paid for but separated from me by time, so you'll need your imagination to fill in the blanks (SMC K200/4 Goolwa Pelican):

Wow, that's amazing! I can't see any optical flaws whatsoever!

noelpolar · 05-04-2016, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by krazykat

Wow, that's amazing! I can't see any optical flaws whatsoever!

Technique, technique, technique....

**wizofoz** · 05-04-2016, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by David L

Thanks Wizofoz! I went to Kirks this afternoon and grabbed one, after I canceled my pre-order from Ted's at Knox - they told me ETA time of June...
Paul at KirKs told me that now only one unit left in his store. So be quick!

I'll tell Paul he owes me a beer...

noelpolar · 05-05-2016, 02:47 AM - **1 Like**

Good on CRK getting the cameras out..... well done.

Leaderville did a good job of getting mine to me as well.

Seems my Girlie spat earlier was just that, a Girlie spat. Ah well, off to take a selfie....

cmohr · 05-05-2016, 02:56 PM

Handled one yesterday at Ted's Brisbane store, very excited, the girl there said they had 8 K1 on Tuesday, had sold 6 of them already, and the one was on hold for someone, the last one was the display one.

I should have mine either this afternoon or tomorrow from Digital Camera Warehouse, I pre-ordered yonks ago.

**clackers** · 05-05-2016, 09:31 PM

Yeah, just picked up mine from DCW Northcote. The guy I was dealing with expressed some affection for Pentax, having once been an *ist owner. He shoots Sony currently, but I can't hold that against him. :-)

Went with four year warranty extended on top of the standard two, six years all up for $139. This is a v1 product, after all!

surfar · 05-05-2016, 10:17 PM

Good move warranty wise,where's some Aussie shots?Don't dilly dally,even a shot from the Alley!

Jimbob Productions · 05-05-2016, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Good move warranty wise,where's some Aussie shots?Don't dilly dally,even a shot from the Alley!

In the Aussie Pentaxians forum.

AussieTrev · 05-06-2016, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Good move warranty wise,where's some Aussie shots?Don't dilly dally,even a shot from the Alley!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/320295-macro-two-pinks.html

05-04-2016, 02:45 AM	#336
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Heres a pic from mine..... its still a virtual camera, paid for but separated from me by time, so you'll need your imagination to fill in the blanks (SMC K200/4 Goolwa Pelican): Last edited by noelpolar; 05-04-2016 at 02:51 AM.

05-05-2016, 02:47 AM - 1 Like	#340
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Good on CRK getting the cameras out..... well done. Leaderville did a good job of getting mine to me as well. Seems my Girlie spat earlier was just that, a Girlie spat. Ah well, off to take a selfie.... Last edited by noelpolar; 05-05-2016 at 03:08 PM.

05-05-2016, 09:31 PM	#342
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Yeah, just picked up mine from DCW Northcote. The guy I was dealing with expressed some affection for Pentax, having once been an ist owner. He shoots Sony currently, but I can't hold that against him. :-) Went with four year warranty extended on top of the standard two, six years all up for $139. This is a v1 product, after all! Last edited by clackers; 05-05-2016 at 10:45 PM.*

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05-03-2016, 05:33 AM	#331
mjr New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canberra Posts: 12	Originally posted by Light_Horseman Has anyone ordered the 15-30mm? It's still not listed on the website and I haven't heard any mention of if any were arriving with the K-1's. I probably can't afford it at full AU retail but I'd like to see a few in circulation and hopefully some price competition before too long. My local B&M called to say that CRK have dispatched my K-1 and I "should" have it on Friday... can't wait. Yes I got a quote of $3,000 for the 15-30 from Teds yesterday, so ordered it from B&H last night which saved over $600 & it's on it's way. Can't believe the size of the markup, I would like to buy locally but that is ridiculous! Looking forward to the quality but not really the size & weight, as I mainly use the FA20/2.8 now which I love. On long walks I'll probably still take the FA20, esp as I can mount the Lee filters on it. But otherwise I'm really keen to see the images from the 15-30. Teds Canberra rang today to say that my K1 should be here soon, maybe even this week, fingers crossed...I pre-ordered on 1 March. Feeling very poor now but excited!

05-04-2016, 12:12 AM	#333
David L Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	Originally posted by wizofoz Got a call from Paul at Kirk's this morning.He had got a delivery of 4 K-1's and one had my name on it! I was there within the hour to pick it up and have a play around in the shop. Been at work since, and just got home, so no chance to really test anything, but my overall first impression coming from a k-7/k-5/k-3 was SMOOTH. everything is just a little bit better. The focusing is rapid and sure, the in body motor sounds like a powerful little wasp is doing the driving - (flintstones style, but quietly) The viewfinder screen is impressive. The body is perhaps a little chunky and square shouldered tbh, but I'll get used to it. Paul told me to let you guys know he has a couple for sale. Go get 'em. Thanks Wizofoz! I went to Kirks this afternoon and grabbed one, after I canceled my pre-order from Ted's at Knox - they told me ETA time of June... Paul at KirKs told me that now only one unit left in his store. So be quick!

05-04-2016, 12:17 AM	#334
Unregistered User Guest	Got it!!! Leederville Cameras sent the text! Its here!!

05-04-2016, 01:13 AM	#335
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	I understand Camera Warehouse has some (not sure how many) in stock and available.

05-04-2016, 03:36 AM	#337
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Originally posted by noelpolar Heres a pic from mine..... its still a virtual camera, paid for but separated from me by time, so you'll need your imagination to fill in the blanks (SMC K200/4 Goolwa Pelican): Wow, that's amazing! I can't see any optical flaws whatsoever!

05-04-2016, 03:57 AM	#338
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by krazykat Wow, that's amazing! I can't see any optical flaws whatsoever! Technique, technique, technique....

05-04-2016, 05:45 AM	#339
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by David L Thanks Wizofoz! I went to Kirks this afternoon and grabbed one, after I canceled my pre-order from Ted's at Knox - they told me ETA time of June... Paul at KirKs told me that now only one unit left in his store. So be quick! I'll tell Paul he owes me a beer...

05-05-2016, 02:56 PM	#341
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Handled one yesterday at Ted's Brisbane store, very excited, the girl there said they had 8 K1 on Tuesday, had sold 6 of them already, and the one was on hold for someone, the last one was the display one. I should have mine either this afternoon or tomorrow from Digital Camera Warehouse, I pre-ordered yonks ago.

05-05-2016, 10:17 PM	#343
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Good move warranty wise,where's some Aussie shots?Don't dilly dally,even a shot from the Alley!

05-05-2016, 10:50 PM	#344
Jimbob Productions Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Originally posted by surfar Good move warranty wise,where's some Aussie shots?Don't dilly dally,even a shot from the Alley! In the Aussie Pentaxians forum.

05-06-2016, 01:15 AM	#345
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Originally posted by surfar Good move warranty wise,where's some Aussie shots?Don't dilly dally,even a shot from the Alley! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/320295-macro-two-pinks.html