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borno · 12-17-2008, 09:11 PM

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Great deals! I felt guilty for getting mine for $671 in october

bwield · 12-17-2008, 09:13 PM

whooaaa..... thats like 675 canadian...

jct us101 · 12-17-2008, 09:19 PM

I just saw some Canon 40D's go from him for $550.

legacyb4 · 01-05-2009, 10:18 PM

What an absolute great way to ease the pain of the first day of work in the new year... come home to a shiny (well, not really) brown box with UPS tape sealing it up.

After what felt like an eternity, my K20D is finally in hand and I'm just blown away by the number of additional customizable features available that built into the camera. Still reading through the manual just to make sure I don't miss any new features!

Haven't even begun to start testing the camera other than a few shots fired off to see how it feels; have to say that I'm even more impressed with first impressions than I was with the K10D.

manumon77 · 01-05-2009, 10:32 PM

haha i shud be extremely lucky... i got one on ebay for USD440= CAD 540 couple of weeks back...but sold it off for CAD700 + a tripod since it was too complicated..
Tip: If u want it at a low price do not buy it from power sellers ... wait for a normal user to sell it off... it comes rare though... got to wait..

**mike.hiran** · 01-05-2009, 10:37 PM

I just bought one of these too today off the prodigital site... ebay was kind enough to send me a 10% off coupon so that helped push me over the edge. Really, it's kind of dumb of me as I know I'm not taking the k10d to it's potential yet. But I do like the lens calibration feature, more cropping ability, and better iso performance... so my wallet is a little thinner, but I can't wait!

JCSullivan · 01-06-2009, 05:13 AM

I still say Prodigital2000 sucks and especially the way they treat their customers.

**mike.hiran** · 01-06-2009, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by JCSullivan

I still say Prodigital2000 sucks and especially the way they treat their customers.

I must have missed the post where you described what happened...so, what happened?

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-06-2009, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by frogger

I'm not sure you would get charged duty on camera equipment but it could depend on luck. I didn't when I bought a K100D Super from B&H. Warranty issues I'm sure we are better off buying from Prodigital though.

There are no customs duties on camera equipment and lenses between the USA and Canada.

legacyb4 · 01-06-2009, 10:13 PM

I don't think it's my imagination, but does the shutter sound on K20D sound much cleaner and crisper than the K10D? Not the speed of the shutter, obviously, but just the overall sound itself?

Loving it!

pentaxmz · 01-07-2009, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by manumon77

haha i shud be extremely lucky... i got one on ebay for USD440= CAD 540 couple of weeks back...but sold it off for CAD700 + a tripod since it was too complicated..
Tip: If u want it at a low price do not buy it from power sellers ... wait for a normal user to sell it off... it comes rare though... got to wait..

That's odd. Certainly you must mean $540 USD. In the past 60 days, $540 USD is the lowest selling price for a used Pentax K20D camera.

legacyb4 · 01-10-2009, 07:43 PM

Okay, the snow and the rain are really starting to bum me out; got this fantastic new toy to play with and not feeling motivated to get out and shoot anything and getting really bored with "test" shots... loving the quality of the pictures coming from the K20D though!

ISO 200, FA 35 F/2, default "bright" settings in JPG with some PP to compensate for under exposure

ISO 800, DA* 50-135, default "bright" settings in JPG with some PP to compensate for under exposure and tungsten color balance

jsherman999 · 01-10-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by legacyb4

Okay, the snow and the rain are really starting to bum me out; got this fantastic new toy to play with and not feeling motivated to get out and shoot anything and getting really bored with "test" shots... loving the quality of the pictures coming from the K20D though!

...

Nice samples - what lenses for those? Also, jpeg, raw, if jpeg, what setting?

alexgn · 01-11-2009, 08:22 AM

I am wondering from where Prodigital2000 is ordering Pentax camera & lenses?

The gear is brand new and not refurbished?

manumon77 · 01-12-2009, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

That's odd. Certainly you must mean $540 USD. In the past 60 days, $540 USD is the lowest selling price for a used Pentax K20D camera.

nah... its USD 440 ... check this link out...

Pentax K20D Digital Camera - Body Only - 14.6MP - NIB - (eBay.ca item 260326685236 end time 10-Dec-08 22:56:29 EST)

01-10-2009, 07:43 PM	#27
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Okay, the snow and the rain are really starting to bum me out; got this fantastic new toy to play with and not feeling motivated to get out and shoot anything and getting really bored with "test" shots... loving the quality of the pictures coming from the K20D though! ISO 200, FA 35 F/2, default "bright" settings in JPG with some PP to compensate for under exposure ISO 800, DA* 50-135, default "bright" settings in JPG with some PP to compensate for under exposure and tungsten color balance Last edited by legacyb4; 01-10-2009 at 08:14 PM.

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12-17-2008, 09:11 PM	#16
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Great deals! I felt guilty for getting mine for $671 in october

12-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#17
bwield Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 444	whooaaa..... thats like 675 canadian...

12-17-2008, 09:19 PM	#18
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I just saw some Canon 40D's go from him for $550.

01-05-2009, 10:18 PM	#19
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	What an absolute great way to ease the pain of the first day of work in the new year... come home to a shiny (well, not really) brown box with UPS tape sealing it up. After what felt like an eternity, my K20D is finally in hand and I'm just blown away by the number of additional customizable features available that built into the camera. Still reading through the manual just to make sure I don't miss any new features! Haven't even begun to start testing the camera other than a few shots fired off to see how it feels; have to say that I'm even more impressed with first impressions than I was with the K10D.

01-05-2009, 10:32 PM	#20
manumon77 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 62	haha i shud be extremely lucky... i got one on ebay for USD440= CAD 540 couple of weeks back...but sold it off for CAD700 + a tripod since it was too complicated.. Tip: If u want it at a low price do not buy it from power sellers ... wait for a normal user to sell it off... it comes rare though... got to wait..

01-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#21
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	I just bought one of these too today off the prodigital site... ebay was kind enough to send me a 10% off coupon so that helped push me over the edge. Really, it's kind of dumb of me as I know I'm not taking the k10d to it's potential yet. But I do like the lens calibration feature, more cropping ability, and better iso performance... so my wallet is a little thinner, but I can't wait!

01-06-2009, 05:13 AM	#22
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	I still say Prodigital2000 sucks and especially the way they treat their customers.

01-06-2009, 07:32 AM	#23
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	Originally posted by JCSullivan I still say Prodigital2000 sucks and especially the way they treat their customers. I must have missed the post where you described what happened...so, what happened?

01-06-2009, 02:05 PM	#24
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by frogger I'm not sure you would get charged duty on camera equipment but it could depend on luck. I didn't when I bought a K100D Super from B&H. Warranty issues I'm sure we are better off buying from Prodigital though. There are no customs duties on camera equipment and lenses between the USA and Canada.

01-06-2009, 10:13 PM	#25
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	I don't think it's my imagination, but does the shutter sound on K20D sound much cleaner and crisper than the K10D? Not the speed of the shutter, obviously, but just the overall sound itself? Loving it!

01-07-2009, 01:45 AM	#26
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by manumon77 haha i shud be extremely lucky... i got one on ebay for USD440= CAD 540 couple of weeks back...but sold it off for CAD700 + a tripod since it was too complicated.. Tip: If u want it at a low price do not buy it from power sellers ... wait for a normal user to sell it off... it comes rare though... got to wait.. That's odd. Certainly you must mean $540 USD. In the past 60 days, $540 USD is the lowest selling price for a used Pentax K20D camera.

01-10-2009, 07:51 PM	#28
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by legacyb4 Okay, the snow and the rain are really starting to bum me out; got this fantastic new toy to play with and not feeling motivated to get out and shoot anything and getting really bored with "test" shots... loving the quality of the pictures coming from the K20D though! ... Nice samples - what lenses for those? Also, jpeg, raw, if jpeg, what setting?

01-11-2009, 08:22 AM	#29
alexgn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 68	I am wondering from where Prodigital2000 is ordering Pentax camera & lenses? The gear is brand new and not refurbished?

01-12-2009, 11:44 PM	#30
manumon77 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 62	Originally posted by pentaxmz That's odd. Certainly you must mean $540 USD. In the past 60 days, $540 USD is the lowest selling price for a used Pentax K20D camera. nah... its USD 440 ... check this link out... Pentax K20D Digital Camera - Body Only - 14.6MP - NIB - (eBay.ca item 260326685236 end time 10-Dec-08 22:56:29 EST)

Oops, I did it (again)... K20D on eBay

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