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Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Pentax K-01 16MP APS-C CMOS Compact System Camera Kit with DA 40mm Lens (Yellow)

You must go to the additional sellers page and go to the Amazon.com offering. They are out of stock but taking orders at that price. Nladt tome this happened the price didn't ladt long, but Amazon honored the sales.

Down to $314.95 as of 1/8/13

$399 now 1/18/13

Fl_Gulfer · 01-06-2013, 12:34 PM

What color would you choose? I'm thinking down the road for resale, I see alot of people like the yellow but for resale I think the white or black may be better. What do ya'll think?

krebsy75 · 01-06-2013, 06:24 PM

White looks the best. Black will get noticed less. Yellow for Marc Newson fans.

krebsy75 · 01-06-2013, 06:25 PM

Silver for everyone outside the US.

pxpaulx · 01-06-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

What color would you choose? I'm thinking down the road for resale, I see alot of people like the yellow but for resale I think the white or black may be better. What do ya'll think?

I don't think it'll mean a thing for resale really - the resale price is going to be so dirt cheap regardless of color no-one is going to care. After having owned the black one already, I'm excited for the yellow. I happened to see one in person for sale at the walker art museum here in mpls last weekend, and they yellow is much more muted than online photos suggest, and the grip areas also don't seem as prominent in person either (not to mention that is where you've got to hold the thing!).

BobInGA · 01-06-2013, 07:27 PM

I just ordered a yellow one! We'll see how quickly it ships.

Docrwm · 01-06-2013, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by BobInGA

I just ordered a yellow one! We'll see how quickly it ships.

Congratulations. I hope you get it soon.

Fl_Gulfer · 01-06-2013, 08:38 PM

Do they take a photo the instant you press the shutter button after it's focused in?

bossa · 01-06-2013, 09:01 PM

IF I hit the order now button do I have to pay for it now or when it comes into stock?

stormtech · 01-06-2013, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by bossa

IF I hit the order now button do I have to pay for it now or when it comes into stock?

With Amazon and out of stock orders, you have to enter your payment info, but they will not charge your card until the day it ships.

bossa · 01-06-2013, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

With Amazon and out of stock orders, you have to enter your payment info, but they will not charge your card until the day it ships.

Cheers Stan

tzrenz0 · 01-06-2013, 10:52 PM

I just bought one. dedicated for my manual prime lenses.

I can't wait for my yellow brick.

Piscator · 01-08-2013, 07:11 PM

Alright, here's a question--If I'm justifying the purchase on the basis of the lens, should I put my money instead towards a 40mm limited?

Docrwm · 01-08-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Piscator

Alright, here's a question--If I'm justifying the purchase on the basis of the lens, should I put my money instead towards a 40mm limited?

If you haven't done it yet, you really ought to read this review comparison.
Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 vs 40mm XS vs 40mm Limited - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

The upside to the 40 Limited for me is that it takes a standard filter (49mm) and the XS takes a 27mm (hard to find in quality filters), comes with a killer hood and the XS has none, has a distance scale, and is far better built (yes, I have both in front of me). The downside to the 40 Limited is that it costs $375 and the 40XS is included in the $319 deal with the camera.

lukulele · 01-08-2013, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

If you haven't done it yet, you really ought to read this review comparison.
Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 vs 40mm XS vs 40mm Limited - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

The upside to the 40 Limited for me is that it takes a standard filter (49mm) and the XS takes a 27mm (hard to find in quality filters), comes with a killer hood and the XS has none, has a distance scale, and is far better built (yes, I have both in front of me). The downside to the 40 Limited is that it costs $375 and the 40XS is included in the $319 deal with the camera.

You can always piggyback with step up rings. Doc is right on 27mm filter choices. I found a 27-37 and 37-49 to gift my son many of my forty year old filters. Actually looks pretty good on the pancake.

Eulogy · 01-08-2013, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

Insane deal. I jumped on it.

I don't even want the da 40 xs. I'l probably resell that. It will make the deal on the body even better.

Way too good of a deal.

Works in reverse too. Either the lens or the body will sell for 150-200 on the marketplace, so it's like a massive rebate.

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tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	I just bought one. dedicated for my manual prime lenses. I can't wait for my yellow brick. Last edited by tzrenz0; 01-08-2013 at 07:54 AM.

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Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	What color would you choose? I'm thinking down the road for resale, I see alot of people like the yellow but for resale I think the white or black may be better. What do ya'll think?

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krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	White looks the best. Black will get noticed less. Yellow for Marc Newson fans.

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krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Silver for everyone outside the US.

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pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer What color would you choose? I'm thinking down the road for resale, I see alot of people like the yellow but for resale I think the white or black may be better. What do ya'll think? I don't think it'll mean a thing for resale really - the resale price is going to be so dirt cheap regardless of color no-one is going to care. After having owned the black one already, I'm excited for the yellow. I happened to see one in person for sale at the walker art museum here in mpls last weekend, and they yellow is much more muted than online photos suggest, and the grip areas also don't seem as prominent in person either (not to mention that is where you've got to hold the thing!).

01-06-2013, 07:27 PM	#65
BobInGA Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 34	I just ordered a yellow one! We'll see how quickly it ships.

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by BobInGA I just ordered a yellow one! We'll see how quickly it ships. Congratulations. I hope you get it soon.

01-06-2013, 08:38 PM	#67
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Do they take a photo the instant you press the shutter button after it's focused in?

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bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	IF I hit the order now button do I have to pay for it now or when it comes into stock?

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stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by bossa IF I hit the order now button do I have to pay for it now or when it comes into stock? With Amazon and out of stock orders, you have to enter your payment info, but they will not charge your card until the day it ships.

01-06-2013, 09:04 PM	#70
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by stormtech With Amazon and out of stock orders, you have to enter your payment info, but they will not charge your card until the day it ships. Cheers Stan

01-08-2013, 07:11 PM	#72
Piscator Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 102	Alright, here's a question--If I'm justifying the purchase on the basis of the lens, should I put my money instead towards a 40mm limited?

01-08-2013, 07:20 PM	#73
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Piscator Alright, here's a question--If I'm justifying the purchase on the basis of the lens, should I put my money instead towards a 40mm limited? If you haven't done it yet, you really ought to read this review comparison. Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 vs 40mm XS vs 40mm Limited - Introduction - PentaxForums.com The upside to the 40 Limited for me is that it takes a standard filter (49mm) and the XS takes a 27mm (hard to find in quality filters), comes with a killer hood and the XS has none, has a distance scale, and is far better built (yes, I have both in front of me). The downside to the 40 Limited is that it costs $375 and the 40XS is included in the $319 deal with the camera.

01-08-2013, 07:40 PM - 1 Like	#74
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	Originally posted by Docrwm If you haven't done it yet, you really ought to read this review comparison. Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 vs 40mm XS vs 40mm Limited - Introduction - PentaxForums.com The upside to the 40 Limited for me is that it takes a standard filter (49mm) and the XS takes a 27mm (hard to find in quality filters), comes with a killer hood and the XS has none, has a distance scale, and is far better built (yes, I have both in front of me). The downside to the 40 Limited is that it costs $375 and the 40XS is included in the $319 deal with the camera. You can always piggyback with step up rings. Doc is right on 27mm filter choices. I found a 27-37 and 37-49 to gift my son many of my forty year old filters. Actually looks pretty good on the pancake.

01-08-2013, 08:21 PM	#75
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia Insane deal. I jumped on it. I don't even want the da 40 xs. I'l probably resell that. It will make the deal on the body even better. Way too good of a deal. Works in reverse too. Either the lens or the body will sell for 150-200 on the marketplace, so it's like a massive rebate.

K-01 for $316 with 40XS at Amazon is back!!

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