Looking For K-x

ncinshore · 04-11-2010, 08:56 AM

I'm looking for a k-x, this will be my first dslr purchase. I have used a film slr for a while. Where is the best place right now, price-wise, to look for one? I found one at Primocamera.com that is 469.99 with the kit lens, has anyone used this site before? Also wondering if I should go with the kit lens or just buy the body and get a lens or two off of the for sale forums here. Opinions welcome and thanks!

flippedgazelle · 04-11-2010, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by ncinshore

I'm looking for a k-x, this will be my first dslr purchase. I have used a film slr for a while. Where is the best place right now, price-wise, to look for one? I found one at Primocamera.com that is 469.99 with the kit lens, has anyone used this site before? Also wondering if I should go with the kit lens or just buy the body and get a lens or two off of the for sale forums here. Opinions welcome and thanks!

I use froogle.com to search. You can also check out ***************.

IMHO, the K-x 2 lens kit with the 18-55 & 55-300 lenses is the best deal among all entry-level DSLRs.

gramps50 · 04-11-2010, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

IMHO, the K-x 2 lens kit with the 18-55 & 55-300 lenses is the best deal among all entry-level DSLRs.

I just bought K-x with the 2 lens kit for just a little over $700 at B&H w/free shipping which was the best deal I could find at the time. I am still learning as I haven't used a slr for years so I am in the learning mode. So far I have been very happy with my K-x and unless I mess up it takes great pictures.

BTW: If you do go to B&H to look be sure to go there from Pentax Forums so they get the credit, it helps support the site.

hangu · 04-11-2010, 02:25 PM

Beware of less than reputable camera companies, always check reseller ratings to verify before buying.

I paid ~$450 for my red kx (slightly more than a black one) about 3 months ago with Bing Cash Back. You can find any of the kx for ~$470 on Ebay with BCB. I also wouldn't hesitate to buy used k-xes with low actuations on the forum marketplace.

jct us101 · 04-11-2010, 02:29 PM

Wow, the prices keep going down more and more each day! The last time I looked the two lens kit was still $800 or so. Is it still that much?

flippedgazelle · 04-11-2010, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

Wow, the prices keep going down more and more each day! The last time I looked the two lens kit was still $800 or so. Is it still that much?

I got mine a couple weeks ago for $685.

jct us101 · 04-11-2010, 05:35 PM

For which kit? the 18-55mm and 55-300mm?

flippedgazelle · 04-11-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

For which kit? the 18-55mm and 55-300mm?

Yup. Bought a petal hood for the 18-55 for $15, still waiting to get one for the 55-300.

Really cool that I was able to sell my K2000, 18-55, Tammy 70-300 with a few little odds and ends for $500. Cheap upgrade!

jct us101 · 04-11-2010, 05:40 PM

That is insane that the two lens kit is going for that much!

When I look at the marketplace the 55-300mm seems to have not gone down in price though.

flippedgazelle · 04-11-2010, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

That is insane that the two lens kit is going for that much!

When I look at the marketplace the 55-300mm seems to have not gone down in price though.

Yeah. I see folks buying the DA L 55-300 for close to $300 and can only shake my head. :ugh:

GerryL · 04-11-2010, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

Yeah. I see folks buying the DA L 55-300 for close to $300 and can only shake my head. :ugh:

The DA L sells here at an average of $250.
Compared to the price of the DA version though, that price is "kinda" acceptable.
You are basically getting the same optical quality of the DA version in a DA L price.

How I still wish it would go down though so I can get me one too!

jct us101 · 04-11-2010, 11:13 PM

Well considering that you're getting it for another $100 added to the kit, it does seem a little ridiculous.

KxBlaze · 04-12-2010, 01:38 AM

Can't go wrong with Amazon. Got mine with the kit 18-55mm about 1.5 months ago for $498 including shipping (if you go with amazon make sure you look at all of the sellers to find the cheapest dealer but with good positive feedback).

I think you should go that route because a 18-55mm lens is a very basic knockaround lens that, in my opinion is a lens everyone should have, and you can always find good deals on just about any and every pentax lens in the marketplace.

ncinshore · 04-12-2010, 06:13 AM

Thanks for the responses pertaining to the original post guys. Looking foreword to getting this thing.

04-11-2010, 08:56 AM	#1
ncinshore New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 16	Looking For K-x I'm looking for a k-x, this will be my first dslr purchase. I have used a film slr for a while. Where is the best place right now, price-wise, to look for one? I found one at Primocamera.com that is 469.99 with the kit lens, has anyone used this site before? Also wondering if I should go with the kit lens or just buy the body and get a lens or two off of the for sale forums here. Opinions welcome and thanks!

04-11-2010, 09:59 AM	#2
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Originally posted by ncinshore I'm looking for a k-x, this will be my first dslr purchase. I have used a film slr for a while. Where is the best place right now, price-wise, to look for one? I found one at Primocamera.com that is 469.99 with the kit lens, has anyone used this site before? Also wondering if I should go with the kit lens or just buy the body and get a lens or two off of the for sale forums here. Opinions welcome and thanks! I use froogle.com to search. You can also check out ***************. IMHO, the K-x 2 lens kit with the 18-55 & 55-300 lenses is the best deal among all entry-level DSLRs.

04-11-2010, 02:13 PM	#3
gramps50 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Out standing in my field Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by flippedgazelle IMHO, the K-x 2 lens kit with the 18-55 & 55-300 lenses is the best deal among all entry-level DSLRs. I just bought K-x with the 2 lens kit for just a little over $700 at B&H w/free shipping which was the best deal I could find at the time. I am still learning as I haven't used a slr for years so I am in the learning mode. So far I have been very happy with my K-x and unless I mess up it takes great pictures. BTW: If you do go to B&H to look be sure to go there from Pentax Forums so they get the credit, it helps support the site.

04-11-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Beware of less than reputable camera companies, always check reseller ratings to verify before buying. I paid ~$450 for my red kx (slightly more than a black one) about 3 months ago with Bing Cash Back. You can find any of the kx for ~$470 on Ebay with BCB. I also wouldn't hesitate to buy used k-xes with low actuations on the forum marketplace.

04-11-2010, 02:29 PM	#5
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Wow, the prices keep going down more and more each day! The last time I looked the two lens kit was still $800 or so. Is it still that much?

04-11-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Originally posted by jct us101 Wow, the prices keep going down more and more each day! The last time I looked the two lens kit was still $800 or so. Is it still that much? I got mine a couple weeks ago for $685.

04-11-2010, 05:35 PM	#7
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	For which kit? the 18-55mm and 55-300mm?

04-11-2010, 05:39 PM	#8
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Originally posted by jct us101 For which kit? the 18-55mm and 55-300mm? Yup. Bought a petal hood for the 18-55 for $15, still waiting to get one for the 55-300. Really cool that I was able to sell my K2000, 18-55, Tammy 70-300 with a few little odds and ends for $500. Cheap upgrade!

04-11-2010, 05:40 PM	#9
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	That is insane that the two lens kit is going for that much! When I look at the marketplace the 55-300mm seems to have not gone down in price though.

04-11-2010, 05:47 PM	#10
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Originally posted by jct us101 That is insane that the two lens kit is going for that much! When I look at the marketplace the 55-300mm seems to have not gone down in price though. Yeah. I see folks buying the DA L 55-300 for close to $300 and can only shake my head. :ugh:

04-11-2010, 06:54 PM	#11
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by flippedgazelle Yeah. I see folks buying the DA L 55-300 for close to $300 and can only shake my head. :ugh: The DA L sells here at an average of $250. Compared to the price of the DA version though, that price is "kinda" acceptable. You are basically getting the same optical quality of the DA version in a DA L price. How I still wish it would go down though so I can get me one too!

04-11-2010, 11:13 PM	#12
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Well considering that you're getting it for another $100 added to the kit, it does seem a little ridiculous.

04-12-2010, 01:38 AM	#13
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	Can't go wrong with Amazon. Got mine with the kit 18-55mm about 1.5 months ago for $498 including shipping (if you go with amazon make sure you look at all of the sellers to find the cheapest dealer but with good positive feedback). I think you should go that route because a 18-55mm lens is a very basic knockaround lens that, in my opinion is a lens everyone should have, and you can always find good deals on just about any and every pentax lens in the marketplace.

04-12-2010, 06:13 AM	#14
ncinshore New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Thanks for the responses pertaining to the original post guys. Looking foreword to getting this thing.