k-x turned k-r

mom2mny · 05-03-2011, 08:42 AM

I ordered a k-x but I received my shipping confirmation and it says that I will be receiving a k-r. I looked back at my order confirmation and it says k-x but my new order under my account says k-r, for the same price. The site I ordered it from also does not have the k-x that I ordered listed anymore.

So, if they are out of the k-x and are wanting to replace it with the k-r is there any downside to that for me? I know the k-r is a newer model right?

Thank you again.

SpecialK · 05-03-2011, 08:49 AM

I'd be happy, but if I was the seller I sure as heck would contact the buyer first.

**crewl1** · 05-03-2011, 08:54 AM

Newer, improved model - no downside for you. Enjoy.

(If you go out and buy a lottery ticket today, please send me the numbers you pick. Thanks!)

K57XR · 05-03-2011, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by mom2mny

So, if they are out of the k-x and are wanting to replace it with the k-r is there any downside to that for me?

Absolutely not!! Yes, K-r is newer and an improved K-x. It's analogous to ordering a 42" LCD TV; somewhere along the line they decided to send you a "50 HDTV instead at no additional cost. As Crewl1 mentioned, I'd be looking into lottery tickets

Coeurdechene · 05-03-2011, 09:47 AM

Just cross your fingers for some things:
-It's not an error. And that you'll have the receipt saying Kr so that you won't have warranty issues later.
-That you won't get a unit with the tungsten light front focusing problem since they haven't released any solution yet.

If you are lucky you get a camera that's more sensitive, with Af assist lamp, much better LCD,active focus point in the viewfinder, faster 6fps, better incamera HDR (although i doubt you'll use it much),and other minor improvements...

sorry to be the bearer of ill omen...sure hope it turns out to be all a good luck struck for you

aleonx3 · 05-03-2011, 12:25 PM

Wow... that is just saying you get the k-r for paying the price of k-x - that's very nice indeed. Hmm.. wonder if I should order a k-7 and hope (praying) to receive a k-5 - will it work?

hramat · 05-03-2011, 12:39 PM

share the site with others :-)

Eruditass · 05-03-2011, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by K57XR

Absolutely not!! Yes, K-r is newer and an improved K-x. It's analogous to ordering a 42" LCD TV; somewhere along the line they decided to send you a "50 HDTV instead at no additional cost. As Crewl1 mentioned, I'd be looking into lottery tickets

Except the K-r will fit everywhere the K-x does, unlike the TV analogy.

/mounted our wall-mount too high so it won't accommodate a larger tv.

Alizarine · 05-04-2011, 04:02 AM

Lucky you! K-r for the same price of the K-x.. I would smile and just confirm if it were me XD That is, if the seller doesn't have any stock of the K-x which they would have to sell at a lower price of they had one, since it's discontinued... But I'd have the name changed on the order form to K-r, just so that things are all fixed on records. Especially once the item arrives. XD

GerryL · 05-04-2011, 08:13 AM

I hope you do get a Kr. Congrats and enjoy!

Frogfish · 05-04-2011, 09:30 AM

Keep your fingers crossed you're not counting chickens

No downside .. even if it had a FF problem I wouldn't be sending it back !

mom2mny · 05-04-2011, 10:04 AM

Yeah. I'm still expecting the k-x but thinking that the k-r would be a nice surprise!

I've thought of the possibility that the "paperwork" is messed up but that I will get the k-x that I ordered. I'm still going to be happy with the k-x. My current camera is an 11 year old p&s. I've been saving for this one for over a year. The kids don't leave me much play money

Frogfish · 05-04-2011, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by mom2mny

Yeah. I'm still expecting the k-x but thinking that the k-r would be a nice surprise!

I've thought of the possibility that the "paperwork" is messed up but that I will get the k-x that I ordered. I'm still going to be happy with the k-x. My current camera is an 11 year old p&s. I've been saving for this one for over a year. The kids don't leave me much play money

If you end up with the Kx .. you're going to love it. If you end up with the Kr .. you're going to love it. Win Win.

05-03-2011, 08:42 AM	#1
mom2mny Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 50	k-x turned k-r I ordered a k-x but I received my shipping confirmation and it says that I will be receiving a k-r. I looked back at my order confirmation and it says k-x but my new order under my account says k-r, for the same price. The site I ordered it from also does not have the k-x that I ordered listed anymore. So, if they are out of the k-x and are wanting to replace it with the k-r is there any downside to that for me? I know the k-r is a newer model right? Thank you again.

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05-03-2011, 08:49 AM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	I'd be happy, but if I was the seller I sure as heck would contact the buyer first.

05-03-2011, 08:54 AM	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Newer, improved model - no downside for you. Enjoy. (If you go out and buy a lottery ticket today, please send me the numbers you pick. Thanks!)

05-03-2011, 09:30 AM	#4
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Originally posted by mom2mny So, if they are out of the k-x and are wanting to replace it with the k-r is there any downside to that for me? Absolutely not!! Yes, K-r is newer and an improved K-x. It's analogous to ordering a 42" LCD TV; somewhere along the line they decided to send you a "50 HDTV instead at no additional cost. As Crewl1 mentioned, I'd be looking into lottery tickets

05-03-2011, 09:47 AM	#5
Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	Just cross your fingers for some things: -It's not an error. And that you'll have the receipt saying Kr so that you won't have warranty issues later. -That you won't get a unit with the tungsten light front focusing problem since they haven't released any solution yet. If you are lucky you get a camera that's more sensitive, with Af assist lamp, much better LCD,active focus point in the viewfinder, faster 6fps, better incamera HDR (although i doubt you'll use it much),and other minor improvements... sorry to be the bearer of ill omen...sure hope it turns out to be all a good luck struck for you

05-03-2011, 12:25 PM	#6
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Wow... that is just saying you get the k-r for paying the price of k-x - that's very nice indeed. Hmm.. wonder if I should order a k-7 and hope (praying) to receive a k-5 - will it work?

05-03-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
hramat Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rosenheim, Germany Posts: 54	share the site with others :-)

05-03-2011, 10:33 PM	#8
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by K57XR Absolutely not!! Yes, K-r is newer and an improved K-x. It's analogous to ordering a 42" LCD TV; somewhere along the line they decided to send you a "50 HDTV instead at no additional cost. As Crewl1 mentioned, I'd be looking into lottery tickets Except the K-r will fit everywhere the K-x does, unlike the TV analogy. /mounted our wall-mount too high so it won't accommodate a larger tv.

05-04-2011, 04:02 AM	#9
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Lucky you! K-r for the same price of the K-x.. I would smile and just confirm if it were me XD That is, if the seller doesn't have any stock of the K-x which they would have to sell at a lower price of they had one, since it's discontinued... But I'd have the name changed on the order form to K-r, just so that things are all fixed on records. Especially once the item arrives. XD

05-04-2011, 08:13 AM	#10
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	I hope you do get a Kr. Congrats and enjoy!

05-04-2011, 09:30 AM	#11
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Keep your fingers crossed you're not counting chickens No downside .. even if it had a FF problem I wouldn't be sending it back !

05-04-2011, 10:04 AM	#12
mom2mny Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 Original Poster	Yeah. I'm still expecting the k-x but thinking that the k-r would be a nice surprise! I've thought of the possibility that the "paperwork" is messed up but that I will get the k-x that I ordered. I'm still going to be happy with the k-x. My current camera is an 11 year old p&s. I've been saving for this one for over a year. The kids don't leave me much play money

05-04-2011, 10:08 AM	#13
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by mom2mny Yeah. I'm still expecting the k-x but thinking that the k-r would be a nice surprise! I've thought of the possibility that the "paperwork" is messed up but that I will get the k-x that I ordered. I'm still going to be happy with the k-x. My current camera is an 11 year old p&s. I've been saving for this one for over a year. The kids don't leave me much play money If you end up with the Kx .. you're going to love it. If you end up with the Kr .. you're going to love it. Win Win.