Pentax Australia K-1 Launch

**snpsht** · 05-05-2016, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

What did they charge you? I notice Teds' price on-line went up by $50 since last I looked.

So it has - they'll do a price match. Camera Warehouse has them in stock at the old price and they threw in a Sandisk 64GB memory card.

Mine arrived this morning....truly helpful, excellent service. I phoned to check they actually had it there in stock and ready to send and the chap was great...he even made sure it made it into yesterday's shipment for me and I had it by 9.30am today.

pqberger · 05-05-2016, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

What did they charge you? I notice Teds' price on-line went up by $50 since last I looked.

I think they were listed at $2799... only a modest discount, got mine for $2750.

Paul the Sunman · 05-05-2016, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by pqberger

K-1s have hit stores here in Brisbane as I picked mine up from Ted's yesterday at lunch time.

Did Teds actually give you a 2-year warranty, as they advertise on their website? Everyone else is offering the standard CRK 1-year. When I queried it with Teds, they reiterated that it was 2 years. I'm interested to know if they actually followed through on that.

krazykat · 05-05-2016, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Did Teds actually give you a 2-year warranty, as they advertise on their website? Everyone else is offering the standard CRK 1-year. When I queried it with Teds, they reiterated that it was 2 years. I'm interested to know if they actually followed through on that.

Not for me, they stated it was a 1 year warranty when I picked it up.

pqberger · 05-07-2016, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Did Teds actually give you a 2-year warranty, as they advertise on their website? Everyone else is offering the standard CRK 1-year. When I queried it with Teds, they reiterated that it was 2 years. I'm interested to know if they actually followed through on that.

There was no mention of them doing a special warranty so I assumed it to be the same as everywhere else. Yes their website says 2 years, so I might confirm that with them next week. and take a screen capture of their website.

**clackers** · 05-08-2016, 12:04 AM

Two years, DCW told me. I extended another four for $139 - this is a version one product. ☺

p38arover · 05-08-2016, 05:27 AM

How will we recognise other forum members? With a ribbon in our hair, carnation in our buttonhole?

**clackers** · 05-08-2016, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

How will we recognise other forum members? With a ribbon in our hair, carnation in our buttonhole?

Off their faces from the complimentary drinks, P38arover!

p38arover · 05-08-2016, 07:12 PM - **1 Like**

Very likely!

Why do you think I'm staying at the Mercantile at The Rock?

**clackers** · 05-08-2016, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

Very likely!

Why do you think I'm staying at the Mercantile at The Rock?

Staggering distance from the venue? Very smart.

p38arover · 05-08-2016, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Staggering distance from the venue? Very smart.

Stayed there for the K-3, too.

I was going to go into Sydney early and do a bit of photography with the K-5 but I'm now thinking I'll only take the Q - maybe with a K or 110 lens adapter and suitable lens. (I don't have a Q zoom, just the 01 prime lens)

elpolodiablo · 05-09-2016, 06:08 AM

So, how many PF members will be there? I will be there with my silver K-3 and three amigos

rawr · 05-09-2016, 06:30 AM

If I was in or near Sydney, I'd be there for sure. But no.
I hope it goes well for you all.

rawr · 05-10-2016, 04:12 PM

Event is over. How did it go?

Did the Ricoh Imaging CEO say anything interesting?

noelpolar · 05-10-2016, 04:16 PM

They'll all be hung over.... or poor..... or arrested.

05-08-2016, 08:23 PM	#101
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by clackers Staggering distance from the venue? Very smart. Stayed there for the K-3, too. I was going to go into Sydney early and do a bit of photography with the K-5 but I'm now thinking I'll only take the Q - maybe with a K or 110 lens adapter and suitable lens. (I don't have a Q zoom, just the 01 prime lens) Last edited by p38arover; 05-08-2016 at 08:30 PM.

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05-05-2016, 12:01 AM	#91
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman What did they charge you? I notice Teds' price on-line went up by $50 since last I looked. So it has - they'll do a price match. Camera Warehouse has them in stock at the old price and they threw in a Sandisk 64GB memory card. Mine arrived this morning....truly helpful, excellent service. I phoned to check they actually had it there in stock and ready to send and the chap was great...he even made sure it made it into yesterday's shipment for me and I had it by 9.30am today.

05-05-2016, 12:04 AM	#92
pqberger Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman What did they charge you? I notice Teds' price on-line went up by $50 since last I looked. I think they were listed at $2799... only a modest discount, got mine for $2750.

05-05-2016, 03:49 AM	#93
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,842	Originally posted by pqberger K-1s have hit stores here in Brisbane as I picked mine up from Ted's yesterday at lunch time. Did Teds actually give you a 2-year warranty, as they advertise on their website? Everyone else is offering the standard CRK 1-year. When I queried it with Teds, they reiterated that it was 2 years. I'm interested to know if they actually followed through on that.

05-05-2016, 04:26 PM	#94
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Did Teds actually give you a 2-year warranty, as they advertise on their website? Everyone else is offering the standard CRK 1-year. When I queried it with Teds, they reiterated that it was 2 years. I'm interested to know if they actually followed through on that. Not for me, they stated it was a 1 year warranty when I picked it up.

05-07-2016, 11:21 PM	#95
pqberger Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Did Teds actually give you a 2-year warranty, as they advertise on their website? Everyone else is offering the standard CRK 1-year. When I queried it with Teds, they reiterated that it was 2 years. I'm interested to know if they actually followed through on that. There was no mention of them doing a special warranty so I assumed it to be the same as everywhere else. Yes their website says 2 years, so I might confirm that with them next week. and take a screen capture of their website.

05-08-2016, 12:04 AM	#96
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Two years, DCW told me. I extended another four for $139 - this is a version one product. ☺

05-08-2016, 05:27 AM	#97
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	How will we recognise other forum members? With a ribbon in our hair, carnation in our buttonhole?

05-08-2016, 05:29 AM	#98
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by p38arover How will we recognise other forum members? With a ribbon in our hair, carnation in our buttonhole? Off their faces from the complimentary drinks, P38arover!

05-08-2016, 07:12 PM - 1 Like	#99
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Very likely! Why do you think I'm staying at the Mercantile at The Rock?

05-08-2016, 07:23 PM	#100
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by p38arover Very likely! Why do you think I'm staying at the Mercantile at The Rock? Staggering distance from the venue? Very smart.

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05-09-2016, 06:08 AM	#102
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	So, how many PF members will be there? I will be there with my silver K-3 and three amigos

05-09-2016, 06:30 AM	#103
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	If I was in or near Sydney, I'd be there for sure. But no. I hope it goes well for you all.

05-10-2016, 04:12 PM	#104
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Event is over. How did it go? Did the Ricoh Imaging CEO say anything interesting?

05-10-2016, 04:16 PM	#105
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	They'll all be hung over.... or poor..... or arrested.