$499 Pentax K30 with 18-55 WR lens - Hunt's

$499 Pentax K30 with 18-55 WR lens - Hunt's · **1 Like**

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K-30 Digital SLR with18-55 WR Lens (Black) - $499.95
http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/detail_page.cfm?productid=15601&mfg=Pentax

Finchj · 07-30-2013, 05:39 AM - **1 Like**

While the kit lens isn't absolutely sharp, it isn't terribly bad.

K7, 55mm, ISO 200, 1/320, f8. Handheld, SR on.

Bumblebee on mustard.

PS- also cropped. So loses quality there as well, but I was still pretty happy with the result.

ClinchShots · 07-30-2013, 08:51 PM - **1 Like**

perfect example of how to use the lens...it's not bad

arsn.r3d · 07-30-2013, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by Doundounba

We are veering slightly offtopic. However, large online retailers like B&H and Adorama have brokerage deals with the package carriers and will show you the exact total when ordering and shipping items from the US to Canada. My K-01 was ordered from B&H and shipped to Montreal. There were no extra fees when receiving the item. Much more useful info on this topic can be found here.

However, it's unlikely that Hunt's has such a deal, which means it's possible to be hit by largish brokerage fees (& taxes) if you have them ship you something in Canada. The Amazon Canada deal at $599 is $100 more than Hunt's price though, so there's some margin to play with. If Hunt's are willing to ship USPS to Canada, it might still wind up quite a bit cheaper than the (not bad) amazon.ca price...

Good points. After brokerage, taxes, and shipping, I suppose it's probably not gonna end up being a huge difference between this and the amazon.ca deal (considering they have free shipping). Hunts will probably end up being cheaper by only $50 or so in the end...Maybe I should just hold out for amazon to drop down to $500 or less haha!

Colbyt · 07-31-2013, 05:56 AM

Doesn't Amazon.ca include the VAT in the price? And won't you have to pay the same rate with a private entry?

I know the few times I've been to CA your customs forms looked just plain ornery and double that for residents.

redrockcoulee · 07-31-2013, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by jrcastillo

shipping to a different address than billing was almost impossible.
Cross country address will make it even harder.
Just ask them if they will ship to Canada??

I have started using a mail drop box in the States and others have been using them for years. Only one company that I have dealt with will not ship to other than billing address unless you use Paypal. I have also had items shipped to hotels in New Orleans and New Mexico before as well. B&H for example have shipped to New Orleans and to Sweetgrass MT to me while billing it in Canada

Stay a day or two in WA and declare the camera. I think if you do not stay a day you will have to pay the GST or in your case is it the HST but you would have to if you bought it locally anyways

jrcastillo · 07-31-2013, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by redrockcoulee

Stay a day or two in WA and declare the camera. I think if you do not you will have to pay the GST or in your case is it the HST but you would have to if you bought it locally anyways

I shipped to dropbox in bellingham, WA.
If you spend more than 48hrs in US, you get $800 duty free limit

Problem was that hunts didn't want to ship to bellingham as my billing address is in another state (i am using a US credit card not my Canadian one). After dealing with them for about 2 days, they shipped it.

ClinchShots · 07-31-2013, 09:40 PM

UPS tracker say tomorrow

stoked !

TechIsCool · 07-31-2013, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by ClinchShots

UPS tracker say tomorrow

stoked !

Mine is as well can't wait. It's actually showing up a day earlier.

Colbyt · 08-01-2013, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by ClinchShots

UPS tracker say tomorrow

stoked !

Got mine on Tuesday and you are going to love it.

TechIsCool · 08-01-2013, 06:48 PM

Got mine today all I can say is wow. Also I really do like see this from the first image I took
Camera PENTAX K-30
Manufature Date 2012:10:04
Shutter Count 1

ClinchShots · 08-01-2013, 07:42 PM

Omg this camera is so much better than my kx

I love it

What a deal

mlb · 08-02-2013, 02:30 PM

Mine should be here soon. Just waiting for the UPS truck to roll up. I don't have to watch for them - the dogs will let me know.

ChopperCharles · 10-15-2013, 07:01 AM

Man, I wish it was the blue one. I'd pull the trigger right now....

Charles.

Manbearpig · 10-23-2013, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by ChopperCharles

Man, I wish it was the blue one. I'd pull the trigger right now....

Charles.

I wish it was even available. I'd pull the trigger right now....

Probably gonna get the K-50 bundle from Adorama this week, otherwise.

shaX 07 · 10-24-2013, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Manbearpig

I wish it was even available. I'd pull the trigger right now....

Probably gonna get the K-50 bundle from Adorama this week, otherwise.

You can get the K-30 body only from Amazon for $445.19.

Amazon.com: Pentax K-30 Weather-Sealed 16 MP CMOS Digital SLR (Black, Body Only): Camera & Photo

If I had to do it over again I would probably buy the K-30 body and then get the 18-135mm WR lens. I bought the K-30 w/ 18-55mm WR from Hunt's for the $499.95 but I want to get the 18-135mm lens anyway and i'd be lucky to sell this 18-55mm lens for $70 on here, so buying them separately is essentially the same price.

18-135mm WR Lens: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190865272916?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
$393.66

So $838.85 for the K-30 w/ 18-135mm WR is a better deal IMO than the K-30 + 18-55mm for $500.

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07-31-2013, 11:34 AM	#65
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by jrcastillo shipping to a different address than billing was almost impossible. Cross country address will make it even harder. Just ask them if they will ship to Canada?? I have started using a mail drop box in the States and others have been using them for years. Only one company that I have dealt with will not ship to other than billing address unless you use Paypal. I have also had items shipped to hotels in New Orleans and New Mexico before as well. B&H for example have shipped to New Orleans and to Sweetgrass MT to me while billing it in Canada Stay a day or two in WA and declare the camera. I think if you do not stay a day you will have to pay the GST or in your case is it the HST but you would have to if you bought it locally anyways Last edited by redrockcoulee; 07-31-2013 at 11:36 AM. Reason: left out a couple of important words

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07-30-2013, 05:39 AM - 1 Like	#61
Finchj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 142	While the kit lens isn't absolutely sharp, it isn't terribly bad. K7, 55mm, ISO 200, 1/320, f8. Handheld, SR on. Bumblebee on mustard. PS- also cropped. So loses quality there as well, but I was still pretty happy with the result.

07-30-2013, 08:51 PM - 1 Like	#62
ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	perfect example of how to use the lens...it's not bad

07-30-2013, 11:29 PM	#63
arsn.r3d Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Originally posted by Doundounba We are veering slightly offtopic. However, large online retailers like B&H and Adorama have brokerage deals with the package carriers and will show you the exact total when ordering and shipping items from the US to Canada. My K-01 was ordered from B&H and shipped to Montreal. There were no extra fees when receiving the item. Much more useful info on this topic can be found here. However, it's unlikely that Hunt's has such a deal, which means it's possible to be hit by largish brokerage fees (& taxes) if you have them ship you something in Canada. The Amazon Canada deal at $599 is $100 more than Hunt's price though, so there's some margin to play with. If Hunt's are willing to ship USPS to Canada, it might still wind up quite a bit cheaper than the (not bad) amazon.ca price... Good points. After brokerage, taxes, and shipping, I suppose it's probably not gonna end up being a huge difference between this and the amazon.ca deal (considering they have free shipping). Hunts will probably end up being cheaper by only $50 or so in the end...Maybe I should just hold out for amazon to drop down to $500 or less haha!

07-31-2013, 05:56 AM	#64
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Doesn't Amazon.ca include the VAT in the price? And won't you have to pay the same rate with a private entry? I know the few times I've been to CA your customs forms looked just plain ornery and double that for residents.

07-31-2013, 11:44 AM	#66
jrcastillo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 161	Originally posted by redrockcoulee Stay a day or two in WA and declare the camera. I think if you do not you will have to pay the GST or in your case is it the HST but you would have to if you bought it locally anyways I shipped to dropbox in bellingham, WA. If you spend more than 48hrs in US, you get $800 duty free limit Problem was that hunts didn't want to ship to bellingham as my billing address is in another state (i am using a US credit card not my Canadian one). After dealing with them for about 2 days, they shipped it.

07-31-2013, 09:40 PM	#67
ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	UPS tracker say tomorrow stoked !

07-31-2013, 11:17 PM	#68
TechIsCool New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 17	Originally posted by ClinchShots UPS tracker say tomorrow stoked ! Mine is as well can't wait. It's actually showing up a day earlier.

08-01-2013, 05:14 AM	#69
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Originally posted by ClinchShots UPS tracker say tomorrow stoked ! Got mine on Tuesday and you are going to love it.

08-01-2013, 06:48 PM	#70
TechIsCool New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 17	Got mine today all I can say is wow. Also I really do like see this from the first image I took Camera PENTAX K-30 Manufature Date 2012:10:04 Shutter Count 1

08-01-2013, 07:42 PM	#71
ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	Omg this camera is so much better than my kx I love it What a deal

08-02-2013, 02:30 PM	#72
mlb Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 52	Mine should be here soon. Just waiting for the UPS truck to roll up. I don't have to watch for them - the dogs will let me know.

10-15-2013, 07:01 AM	#73
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 953	Man, I wish it was the blue one. I'd pull the trigger right now.... Charles.

10-23-2013, 11:29 AM	#74
Manbearpig New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 7	Originally posted by ChopperCharles Man, I wish it was the blue one. I'd pull the trigger right now.... Charles. I wish it was even available. I'd pull the trigger right now.... Probably gonna get the K-50 bundle from Adorama this week, otherwise.

10-24-2013, 09:33 AM	#75
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	Originally posted by Manbearpig I wish it was even available. I'd pull the trigger right now.... Probably gonna get the K-50 bundle from Adorama this week, otherwise. You can get the K-30 body only from Amazon for $445.19. Amazon.com: Pentax K-30 Weather-Sealed 16 MP CMOS Digital SLR (Black, Body Only): Camera & Photo If I had to do it over again I would probably buy the K-30 body and then get the 18-135mm WR lens. I bought the K-30 w/ 18-55mm WR from Hunt's for the $499.95 but I want to get the 18-135mm lens anyway and i'd be lucky to sell this 18-55mm lens for $70 on here, so buying them separately is essentially the same price. 18-135mm WR Lens: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190865272916?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 $393.66 So $838.85 for the K-30 w/ 18-135mm WR is a better deal IMO than the K-30 + 18-55mm for $500.