Broken Camera (Replacement)

StevenMatchett · 09-04-2013, 09:50 AM

I recently broke my Pentax K-30 after it fell out of my bag

(poor baby). Luckily I bought the damage protection warranty. So bestbuy is sending me a check for 800 dollars about 300 bucks more than the camera is worth

. My question is should I wait to hear for pentax's announcement or should I pull the trigger now? Also does anyone know the time frame of when the announcement will be?

P.S I have not been a Pentaxian for very long. Typically how long after they announce a camera does one go on sale?

JohnX · 09-04-2013, 10:21 AM

There's supposed to be some sort of announcement tomorrow, so wait for 24 hours, but it's unlikely that if it's the 'big' announcement to do with FF that the camera will be anywhere near $800, so whilst you're waiting look at the K50 that's replaced the K30.

pxpaulx · 09-04-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by JohnX

There's supposed to be some sort of announcement tomorrow, so wait for 24 hours, but it's unlikely that if it's the 'big' announcement to do with FF that the camera will be anywhere near $800, so whilst you're waiting look at the K50 that's replaced the K30.

Definitely wait for the announcements coming, however if you liked your k-30 I'd say there is no reason to spend the extra money on a K-50 when you could put $300+ into a nice lens (or two...or towards a really nice lens).

StevenMatchett · 09-04-2013, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

Definitely wait for the announcements coming, however if you liked your k-30 I'd say there is no reason to spend the extra money on a K-50 when you could put $300+ into a nice lens (or two...or towards a really nice lens).

Thanks for the update I did not realize the announcement would be tomorrow. If I was to go for a new camera today it would be the k5 II as under 800 bucks on amazon plus I still have my kit lens and some other quality glass.

**rbefly** · 09-04-2013, 11:02 AM

If it was my choice, I'd get a K-5 (II or IIS) now, anyway. If Pentax sees fit to announce a new flagship APS-C DSLR, it won't be anywhere near $800, and a full frame (highly doubtful) would be even higher.
Look at it this way; It's a free upgrade!
JMO
Ron

StevenMatchett · 09-04-2013, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by rbefly

If it was my choice, I'd get a K-5 (II or IIS) now, anyway. If Pentax sees fit to announce a new flagship APS-C DSLR, it won't be anywhere near $800, and a full frame (highly doubtful) would be even higher.
Look at it this way; It's a free upgrade!
JMO
Ron

True. Also they just lowed the prices on them a few days ago I could not see a company lowering there price twice in a month... But who actually knows with pentax's pricing now a days :P

StevenMatchett · 09-04-2013, 11:13 AM

Ahhhh just took the plunge and order it on amazon with next day. Should have a K5 II tomorrow.

dagaetch · 09-04-2013, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by StevenMatchett

True. Also they just lowed the prices on them a few days ago I could not see a company lowering there price twice in a month... But who actually knows with pentax's pricing now a days :P

I don't expect that Pentax would lower the price, but I'm hoping vendors might to clear inventory if there's a new product coming. But yeah, probably not gonna happen.

Originally posted by StevenMatchett

Ahhhh just took the plunge and order it on amazon with next day. Should have a K5 II tomorrow.

nice

I've had it in my Amazon shopping cart for three days now...can't quite bring myself to click purchase. Maybe after the announcement tomorrow.

StevenMatchett · 09-04-2013, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by dagaetch

I don't expect that Pentax would lower the price, but I'm hoping vendors might to clear inventory if there's a new product coming. But yeah, probably not gonna happen.

nice

I've had it in my Amazon shopping cart for three days now...can't quite bring myself to click purchase. Maybe after the announcement tomorrow.

Amazon offers free return shipping with a window of 30 days that's what gave me the impulse to not worry about tomorrows announcement

09-04-2013, 09:50 AM	#1
StevenMatchett Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 91	Broken Camera (Replacement) I recently broke my Pentax K-30 after it fell out of my bag (poor baby). Luckily I bought the damage protection warranty. So bestbuy is sending me a check for 800 dollars about 300 bucks more than the camera is worth . My question is should I wait to hear for pentax's announcement or should I pull the trigger now? Also does anyone know the time frame of when the announcement will be? P.S I have not been a Pentaxian for very long. Typically how long after they announce a camera does one go on sale?

09-04-2013, 11:02 AM	#5
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Five or Fifty? If it was my choice, I'd get a K-5 (II or IIS) now, anyway. If Pentax sees fit to announce a new flagship APS-C DSLR, it won't be anywhere near $800, and a full frame (highly doubtful) would be even higher. Look at it this way; It's a free upgrade! JMO Ron

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09-04-2013, 10:21 AM	#2
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	There's supposed to be some sort of announcement tomorrow, so wait for 24 hours, but it's unlikely that if it's the 'big' announcement to do with FF that the camera will be anywhere near $800, so whilst you're waiting look at the K50 that's replaced the K30.

09-04-2013, 10:30 AM	#3
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by JohnX There's supposed to be some sort of announcement tomorrow, so wait for 24 hours, but it's unlikely that if it's the 'big' announcement to do with FF that the camera will be anywhere near $800, so whilst you're waiting look at the K50 that's replaced the K30. Definitely wait for the announcements coming, however if you liked your k-30 I'd say there is no reason to spend the extra money on a K-50 when you could put $300+ into a nice lens (or two...or towards a really nice lens).

09-04-2013, 10:32 AM	#4
StevenMatchett Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 91 Original Poster	Originally posted by pxpaulx Definitely wait for the announcements coming, however if you liked your k-30 I'd say there is no reason to spend the extra money on a K-50 when you could put $300+ into a nice lens (or two...or towards a really nice lens). Thanks for the update I did not realize the announcement would be tomorrow. If I was to go for a new camera today it would be the k5 II as under 800 bucks on amazon plus I still have my kit lens and some other quality glass.

09-04-2013, 11:07 AM	#6
StevenMatchett Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 91 Original Poster	Originally posted by rbefly If it was my choice, I'd get a K-5 (II or IIS) now, anyway. If Pentax sees fit to announce a new flagship APS-C DSLR, it won't be anywhere near $800, and a full frame (highly doubtful) would be even higher. Look at it this way; It's a free upgrade! JMO Ron True. Also they just lowed the prices on them a few days ago I could not see a company lowering there price twice in a month... But who actually knows with pentax's pricing now a days :P

09-04-2013, 11:13 AM	#7
StevenMatchett Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 91 Original Poster	Ahhhh just took the plunge and order it on amazon with next day. Should have a K5 II tomorrow.

09-04-2013, 11:17 AM	#8
dagaetch Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 111	Originally posted by StevenMatchett True. Also they just lowed the prices on them a few days ago I could not see a company lowering there price twice in a month... But who actually knows with pentax's pricing now a days :P I don't expect that Pentax would lower the price, but I'm hoping vendors might to clear inventory if there's a new product coming. But yeah, probably not gonna happen. Originally posted by StevenMatchett Ahhhh just took the plunge and order it on amazon with next day. Should have a K5 II tomorrow. nice I've had it in my Amazon shopping cart for three days now...can't quite bring myself to click purchase. Maybe after the announcement tomorrow.

09-04-2013, 11:22 AM	#9
StevenMatchett Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 91 Original Poster	Originally posted by dagaetch I don't expect that Pentax would lower the price, but I'm hoping vendors might to clear inventory if there's a new product coming. But yeah, probably not gonna happen. nice I've had it in my Amazon shopping cart for three days now...can't quite bring myself to click purchase. Maybe after the announcement tomorrow. Amazon offers free return shipping with a window of 30 days that's what gave me the impulse to not worry about tomorrows announcement