When are we going to see $400-450 K20?

**mike.hiran** · 06-13-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by Raybo

Thanks for the link vagrant10, I never would of found it!

Ray

Glad it worked out for you! I've received so much valuable help on this site, it's nice to be able to give back a bit...

And I've had great luck with factory refurbs lately too... I've bought 4 refurbs with no probs. Hope you have good luck with yours!

Raybo · 06-13-2009, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by vagrant10

Glad it worked out for you! I've received so much valuable help on this site, it's nice to be able to give back a bit...

And I've had great luck with factory refurbs lately too... I've bought 4 refurbs with no probs. Hope you have good luck with yours!

BB has ALWAYS been way out of line for their prices for Pentax (I have been waiting to use my gift card for a while) and they do not carry any Pentax products in store.

I think I just saved about $1000 over the K-7.
I'll learn the K20 and get the K-7 after I get another $250 reward card.

Thanks again,

Ray

**rparmar** · 06-14-2009, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by Raybo

I think I just saved about $1000 over the K-7.
I'll learn the K20 and get the K-7 after I get another $250 reward card.

Well done! This sounds like good logic to me. You might find that the K20D does everything you need. Or simply save up and skip a generation to whatever comes beyond the K-7.

**Rondec** · 06-14-2009, 07:09 AM

There is a certain point below which the K20 won't go (unless you get used). I think the floor is probably around 550 US dollars. Looking at the K10's history, it bottomed around the time the K20 was released and then actually came up in price a little bit. I guess the real question is how much longer Pentax will keep supplying the K20 to dealers. Once they discontinue it, the price will rise.

Niki · 06-14-2009, 09:30 AM

I suppose that's why I went ahead and got one. It would kill me if I held off and then I couldn't get one for under $800 because of the demand =/

woof · 06-16-2009, 08:36 AM

I purchased from Beach Camera. I never had an issue with them before.

I purchased on Sunday. Price was $649.00.

Looks like they have already shipped. I called and they confirmed shipment and gave me tracking which shows the camera on the truck headed for my house.

The price on their site is backup to $699.00. The price is definitely on the rise.

Seaain

Raybo · 06-16-2009, 02:09 PM

My refurb from BB arrived today, i'll let you know how it turns out.

Ray

Buddha Jones · 06-16-2009, 08:04 PM

Please do, I am quite interested. Also, what firmware is on it and what does the image count read?

GeneV · 06-16-2009, 09:39 PM

There are lots of sub $650 prices out there for "import models," which I assume to be code for grey market.

Niki · 06-17-2009, 10:19 AM

Mine just came by UPS, but of course the battery must be charged ...bah.
All I have are 1GB SD cards, Im sure they'll work, but I should probably get some 4GB HDSD.

Raybo · 06-17-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Please do, I am quite interested. Also, what firmware is on it and what does the image count read?

Buddah,

I couldn't tell my refurb from new if my life depended on it, looks like it just came off the assembly line.

How do I check the shutter actuations?

Ray

_who_ · 06-17-2009, 02:31 PM

If you do a search @ Live.com. Beach Camera, through e-bay, has the K20D @ $649 and there is 8% cashback from microsoft.

Sure makes me want to pull the trigget for a K20D. But, I think I'm going to wait and go all out for my first DSLR and get a K-7.

Raybo · 06-17-2009, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Also, what firmware is on it and what does the image count read?

Came with v1.01, I just updated.

Ray

insulinguy · 09-02-2009, 09:21 AM

just got this and the dude has a few more left - really good deal - all new and in the box -
K20D + 2 LENS/D-BG2 GRIP/2 BATT/REMOTE/8GB +$150 Rebate - eBay (item 350238495088 end time Aug-24-09 13:24:21 PDT)

magomago · 09-02-2009, 11:42 AM

I just got a K20 body for 547

. As of right now it cost me 567, but i'm waiting for another set of rebates to come in (mr.rebates) but the site hasn't shown the activity yet. But at that price, i'm a happy camper, especially since its new, and i'm going to call in pentax when my camera arrives to get the warranty extended.

06-14-2009, 09:30 AM	#35
Niki Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 244	I suppose that's why I went ahead and got one. It would kill me if I held off and then I couldn't get one for under $800 because of the demand =/ Last edited by Niki; 06-14-2009 at 09:47 AM.

06-16-2009, 08:36 AM	#36
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	I purchased from Beach Camera. I never had an issue with them before. I purchased on Sunday. Price was $649.00. Looks like they have already shipped. I called and they confirmed shipment and gave me tracking which shows the camera on the truck headed for my house. The price on their site is backup to $699.00. The price is definitely on the rise. Seaain Last edited by woof; 06-16-2009 at 08:53 AM.

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06-13-2009, 10:37 PM	#31
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	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. Originally posted by Raybo Thanks for the link vagrant10, I never would of found it! Ray Glad it worked out for you! I've received so much valuable help on this site, it's nice to be able to give back a bit... And I've had great luck with factory refurbs lately too... I've bought 4 refurbs with no probs. Hope you have good luck with yours!

06-13-2009, 11:06 PM	#32
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by vagrant10 Glad it worked out for you! I've received so much valuable help on this site, it's nice to be able to give back a bit... And I've had great luck with factory refurbs lately too... I've bought 4 refurbs with no probs. Hope you have good luck with yours! BB has ALWAYS been way out of line for their prices for Pentax (I have been waiting to use my gift card for a while) and they do not carry any Pentax products in store. I think I just saved about $1000 over the K-7. I'll learn the K20 and get the K-7 after I get another $250 reward card. Thanks again, Ray

06-14-2009, 06:17 AM	#33
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Raybo I think I just saved about $1000 over the K-7. I'll learn the K20 and get the K-7 after I get another $250 reward card. Well done! This sounds like good logic to me. You might find that the K20D does everything you need. Or simply save up and skip a generation to whatever comes beyond the K-7.

06-14-2009, 07:09 AM	#34
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	There is a certain point below which the K20 won't go (unless you get used). I think the floor is probably around 550 US dollars. Looking at the K10's history, it bottomed around the time the K20 was released and then actually came up in price a little bit. I guess the real question is how much longer Pentax will keep supplying the K20 to dealers. Once they discontinue it, the price will rise.

06-16-2009, 02:09 PM	#37
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	My refurb from BB arrived today, i'll let you know how it turns out. Ray

06-16-2009, 08:04 PM	#38
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Please do, I am quite interested. Also, what firmware is on it and what does the image count read?

06-16-2009, 09:39 PM	#39
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	There are lots of sub $650 prices out there for "import models," which I assume to be code for grey market.

06-17-2009, 10:19 AM	#40
Niki Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 244	Mine just came by UPS, but of course the battery must be charged ...bah. All I have are 1GB SD cards, Im sure they'll work, but I should probably get some 4GB HDSD.

06-17-2009, 02:14 PM	#41
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Please do, I am quite interested. Also, what firmware is on it and what does the image count read? Buddah, I couldn't tell my refurb from new if my life depended on it, looks like it just came off the assembly line. How do I check the shutter actuations? Ray

06-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#42
_who_ Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pogoland Posts: 43	If you do a search @ Live.com. Beach Camera, through e-bay, has the K20D @ $649 and there is 8% cashback from microsoft. Sure makes me want to pull the trigget for a K20D. But, I think I'm going to wait and go all out for my first DSLR and get a K-7.

06-17-2009, 05:54 PM	#43
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Also, what firmware is on it and what does the image count read? Came with v1.01, I just updated. Ray

09-02-2009, 09:21 AM	#44
insulinguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	just got this and the dude has a few more left - really good deal - all new and in the box - K20D + 2 LENS/D-BG2 GRIP/2 BATT/REMOTE/8GB +$150 Rebate - eBay (item 350238495088 end time Aug-24-09 13:24:21 PDT)

09-02-2009, 11:42 AM	#45
magomago New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19	I just got a K20 body for 547 . As of right now it cost me 567, but i'm waiting for another set of rebates to come in (mr.rebates) but the site hasn't shown the activity yet. But at that price, i'm a happy camper, especially since its new, and i'm going to call in pentax when my camera arrives to get the warranty extended.