Kiwi Pentaxians

Kiwi645hauler · 07-01-2018, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by Transit

even my free 60mm refractors are better than nothing,
I planned to make an impressive binocular with them at one stage

hmmm 60mm bino'd refractor... sounds like an interesting project.. though the 100mm bino's we sell....

I would LOVE to find one of the Pentax 105mm ED refractors, big heavy telescopes designed for imaging.. they were pretty rare in NZ, not to mention expensive ANYWHERE.... but Pentax no longer make them, so the second hand market it where they live.. though still really expensive if you can find one.
The Pentax XF and XW series eyepieces are GORGEOUS astronomical eyepieces that rival the expensive Televue & Nagler designs, but are cheaper ($200-$500 an eyepiece vs $1000 a piece)

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2018, 11:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Wow! For a small nation you guys sure have an active group! I need to visit more often.

Transit · 07-02-2018, 02:38 PM

yer Mike we have always punched above our weight
First to climb Everest, first womans vote, the jetboat, the pavlova and the longest thread on PF

---------- Post added 3rd Jul 2018 at 09:39 AM ----------

Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto

hmmm 60mm bino'd refractor... sounds like an interesting project.. though the 100mm bino's we sell....

I would LOVE to find one of the Pentax 105mm ED refractors, big heavy telescopes designed for imaging.. they were pretty rare in NZ, not to mention expensive ANYWHERE.... but Pentax no longer make them, so the second hand market it where they live.. though still really expensive if you can find one.
The Pentax XF and XW series eyepieces are GORGEOUS astronomical eyepieces that rival the expensive Televue & Nagler designs, but are cheaper ($200-$500 an eyepiece vs $1000 a piece)

sounds like a nice item to look out for.
I abandoned the binoc idea suspecting alignment issues

Arpe · 07-02-2018, 05:13 PM

I'm sure he knows what a pavlova is!!

MarkJerling · 07-02-2018, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

I'm sure he knows what a pavlova is!!

How could he not!

MarkJerling · 07-02-2018, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Transit

yer Mike we have always punched above our weight
First to climb Everest, first womans vote, the jetboat, the pavlova and the longest thread on PF

You forgot to mention the All Blacks.

Kiwi645hauler · 07-02-2018, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Transit

yer Mike we have always punched above our weight
First to climb Everest, first womans vote, the jetboat, the pavlova and the longest thread on PF

---------- Post added 3rd Jul 2018 at 09:39 AM ----------

sounds like a nice item to look out for.
I abandoned the binoc idea suspecting alignment issues

They are gorgeous, The former owner of the store i work in had a Pentax 80mm and rated it right up there with his Astro Physics refractor... for the Non Astro guys, AP Scopes start at around $8 grand for a basic telescope with no eyepieces, mount etc... Oh and they are made to order, last look at some models the wait time is out to 8 years......

**pixelsaurus** · 07-02-2018, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

and cheese rolls.

**zkarj** · 07-05-2018, 11:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

You forgot to mention the All Blacks.

And our sailors, rowers, shotputters, and equestrians, and...

bobD · 07-16-2018, 03:10 AM

New release...
en:start [Astronomy Linux]

Kiwizinho · 07-19-2018, 12:30 AM

I've got an upcoming visit to the West Island, and I noticed that K-70s are under $900 there allowing for exchange rate.
I had been thinking of going for a KP, but looking at a thread on here, KP vs K-70 - to KP or not to KP, that is the question - PentaxForums.com
The K-70 is actually a pretty decent camera in its own right, and quite a bit cheaper than the KP.
While I'd dearly like a KP, it seems like the K-70 is still a decent upgrade from the K-50 (which is still working fine - just it's starting to limit some of the photography I want to do.)
The balance that I'd otherwise have spent on a KP, I can put towards a lens upgrade.
I really want a lens that's sharp and reasonably fast in the 70-200mm range, but these don't seem to come cheap, so spending less on a body leaves more for a lens.
The difference in price between here and across the ditch for the K-70 looks to be about $300, however photowarehouse here throw in a kit 18-55 for effectively $37 more which I don't need, but in AU, with the kit lens, it's actually more expensive than here.
I don't know what the resale value of a kit 18-55 is, but that might narrow the gap in prices, and presumably photowarehouse have a NZ warranty.

sqrrl · 07-19-2018, 02:21 AM

If you buy from Aussie they will most probably honor a warranty as long as you take care of postage back and forth - I wouldn't try handing it in to anybody here in NZ for repairs though - some of them are really weird about 'grey market' cameras.
The kit lenses seem to go for $50-100 second hand depending how new they are.

**NZ_Ross** · 07-19-2018, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

The difference in price between here and across the ditch for the K-70 looks to be about $300, however photowarehouse here throw in a kit 18-55 for effectively $37 more which I don't need, but in AU, with the kit lens, it's actually more expensive than here.
I don't know what the resale value of a kit 18-55 is, but that might narrow the gap in prices, and presumably photowarehouse have a NZ warranty.

Can I suggest you talk to Hayden (Kiwi110Auto) and see what he can do for you.

**pixelsaurus** · 07-19-2018, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

My wife got mine through TVSN. They claim they will honour their warranty should there be a problem. Mine came with a Sigma 18-125 and it seems ok. Delivery apparently was only a couple of days. I love the K-70.

Pentax K-70 DSLR Bundle w/DA18-135 WR, Bag,Sd Card, Trpd,Fltr,Pap

Kiwi645hauler · 07-19-2018, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

I've got an upcoming visit to the West Island, and I noticed that K-70s are under $900 there allowing for exchange rate.
I had been thinking of going for a KP, but looking at a thread on here, KP vs K-70 - to KP or not to KP, that is the question - PentaxForums.com
The K-70 is actually a pretty decent camera in its own right, and quite a bit cheaper than the KP.
While I'd dearly like a KP, it seems like the K-70 is still a decent upgrade from the K-50 (which is still working fine - just it's starting to limit some of the photography I want to do.)
The balance that I'd otherwise have spent on a KP, I can put towards a lens upgrade.
I really want a lens that's sharp and reasonably fast in the 70-200mm range, but these don't seem to come cheap, so spending less on a body leaves more for a lens.
The difference in price between here and across the ditch for the K-70 looks to be about $300, however photowarehouse here throw in a kit 18-55 for effectively $37 more which I don't need, but in AU, with the kit lens, it's actually more expensive than here.
I don't know what the resale value of a kit 18-55 is, but that might narrow the gap in prices, and presumably photowarehouse have a NZ warranty.

If you are after body only, i can do them for $1049 + postage

07-16-2018, 03:10 AM	#15145
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Just in time for..... New release... en:start [Astronomy Linux]

07-19-2018, 01:40 PM - 1 Like	#15149
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	K-70 My wife got mine through TVSN. They claim they will honour their warranty should there be a problem. Mine came with a Sigma 18-125 and it seems ok. Delivery apparently was only a couple of days. I love the K-70. Pentax K-70 DSLR Bundle w/DA18-135 WR, Bag,Sd Card, Trpd,Fltr,Pap

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07-01-2018, 04:10 AM	#15136
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by Transit even my free 60mm refractors are better than nothing, I planned to make an impressive binocular with them at one stage hmmm 60mm bino'd refractor... sounds like an interesting project.. though the 100mm bino's we sell.... I would LOVE to find one of the Pentax 105mm ED refractors, big heavy telescopes designed for imaging.. they were pretty rare in NZ, not to mention expensive ANYWHERE.... but Pentax no longer make them, so the second hand market it where they live.. though still really expensive if you can find one. The Pentax XF and XW series eyepieces are GORGEOUS astronomical eyepieces that rival the expensive Televue & Nagler designs, but are cheaper ($200-$500 an eyepiece vs $1000 a piece)

07-02-2018, 11:03 AM - 2 Likes	#15137
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Wow! For a small nation you guys sure have an active group! I need to visit more often.

07-02-2018, 02:38 PM	#15138
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	yer Mike we have always punched above our weight First to climb Everest, first womans vote, the jetboat, the pavlova and the longest thread on PF ---------- Post added 3rd Jul 2018 at 09:39 AM ---------- Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto hmmm 60mm bino'd refractor... sounds like an interesting project.. though the 100mm bino's we sell.... I would LOVE to find one of the Pentax 105mm ED refractors, big heavy telescopes designed for imaging.. they were pretty rare in NZ, not to mention expensive ANYWHERE.... but Pentax no longer make them, so the second hand market it where they live.. though still really expensive if you can find one. The Pentax XF and XW series eyepieces are GORGEOUS astronomical eyepieces that rival the expensive Televue & Nagler designs, but are cheaper ($200-$500 an eyepiece vs $1000 a piece) sounds like a nice item to look out for. I abandoned the binoc idea suspecting alignment issues

07-02-2018, 05:13 PM	#15139
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	I'm sure he knows what a pavlova is!!

07-02-2018, 05:36 PM	#15140
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Arpe I'm sure he knows what a pavlova is!! How could he not!

07-02-2018, 05:37 PM	#15141
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Transit yer Mike we have always punched above our weight First to climb Everest, first womans vote, the jetboat, the pavlova and the longest thread on PF You forgot to mention the All Blacks.

07-02-2018, 06:19 PM	#15142
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by Transit yer Mike we have always punched above our weight First to climb Everest, first womans vote, the jetboat, the pavlova and the longest thread on PF ---------- Post added 3rd Jul 2018 at 09:39 AM ---------- sounds like a nice item to look out for. I abandoned the binoc idea suspecting alignment issues They are gorgeous, The former owner of the store i work in had a Pentax 80mm and rated it right up there with his Astro Physics refractor... for the Non Astro guys, AP Scopes start at around $8 grand for a basic telescope with no eyepieces, mount etc... Oh and they are made to order, last look at some models the wait time is out to 8 years......

07-02-2018, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#15143
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	and cheese rolls.

07-05-2018, 11:40 PM - 1 Like	#15144
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by MarkJerling You forgot to mention the All Blacks. And our sailors, rowers, shotputters, and equestrians, and...

07-19-2018, 12:30 AM	#15146
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,292	I've got an upcoming visit to the West Island, and I noticed that K-70s are under $900 there allowing for exchange rate. I had been thinking of going for a KP, but looking at a thread on here, KP vs K-70 - to KP or not to KP, that is the question - PentaxForums.com The K-70 is actually a pretty decent camera in its own right, and quite a bit cheaper than the KP. While I'd dearly like a KP, it seems like the K-70 is still a decent upgrade from the K-50 (which is still working fine - just it's starting to limit some of the photography I want to do.) The balance that I'd otherwise have spent on a KP, I can put towards a lens upgrade. I really want a lens that's sharp and reasonably fast in the 70-200mm range, but these don't seem to come cheap, so spending less on a body leaves more for a lens. The difference in price between here and across the ditch for the K-70 looks to be about $300, however photowarehouse here throw in a kit 18-55 for effectively $37 more which I don't need, but in AU, with the kit lens, it's actually more expensive than here. I don't know what the resale value of a kit 18-55 is, but that might narrow the gap in prices, and presumably photowarehouse have a NZ warranty.

07-19-2018, 02:21 AM	#15147
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	If you buy from Aussie they will most probably honor a warranty as long as you take care of postage back and forth - I wouldn't try handing it in to anybody here in NZ for repairs though - some of them are really weird about 'grey market' cameras. The kit lenses seem to go for $50-100 second hand depending how new they are.

07-19-2018, 02:48 AM	#15148
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Kiwizinho The difference in price between here and across the ditch for the K-70 looks to be about $300, however photowarehouse here throw in a kit 18-55 for effectively $37 more which I don't need, but in AU, with the kit lens, it's actually more expensive than here. I don't know what the resale value of a kit 18-55 is, but that might narrow the gap in prices, and presumably photowarehouse have a NZ warranty. Can I suggest you talk to Hayden (Kiwi110Auto) and see what he can do for you.

07-19-2018, 01:47 PM	#15150
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by Kiwizinho I've got an upcoming visit to the West Island, and I noticed that K-70s are under $900 there allowing for exchange rate. I had been thinking of going for a KP, but looking at a thread on here, KP vs K-70 - to KP or not to KP, that is the question - PentaxForums.com The K-70 is actually a pretty decent camera in its own right, and quite a bit cheaper than the KP. While I'd dearly like a KP, it seems like the K-70 is still a decent upgrade from the K-50 (which is still working fine - just it's starting to limit some of the photography I want to do.) The balance that I'd otherwise have spent on a KP, I can put towards a lens upgrade. I really want a lens that's sharp and reasonably fast in the 70-200mm range, but these don't seem to come cheap, so spending less on a body leaves more for a lens. The difference in price between here and across the ditch for the K-70 looks to be about $300, however photowarehouse here throw in a kit 18-55 for effectively $37 more which I don't need, but in AU, with the kit lens, it's actually more expensive than here. I don't know what the resale value of a kit 18-55 is, but that might narrow the gap in prices, and presumably photowarehouse have a NZ warranty. If you are after body only, i can do them for $1049 + postage