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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
06-11-2015, 12:49 PM
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Just a quick update on Popflash Photo as promised.
My K-S2 arrived this morning (yay!). It was promised tomorrow, so it came a whole day early. Bonus points! Popflash sent it insured, with tracking, and signature required - all free through their website. The camera and lens was in the original Pentax box, which was then wrapped in heavy duty bubble wrap and inserted into a heavy cardboard box. As a result, everything arrived in perfect condition. I will definitely consider Popflash Photo in the future!
Now, I just have to wait for the battery to charge . . .
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
06-10-2015, 10:36 AM
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Same here. I really did my research on them before ordering. I kept hoping that one of the more well-known stores (B&H, Adorama) would drop their prices but I couldn't wait any longer. Popflash is an authorized Pentax dealer, however, and, as you noted, they have great reviews on through their ebay store and a great BB rating. I'll let you know what kind of experience I have. They did ship my camera immediately, so that's a good sign! It's due to arrive on Friday (CA to MO). The only down sign so far is that they have a 7-day return policy, which is very short, IMO. Good thing I'll have the weekend to play with it! :)
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
06-09-2015, 02:34 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-08-2015, 10:47 PM
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Just pulled the trigger and so thankful that I did . . . I got the last one at that price! I would have been so mad at myself if I'd waited and missed it. I did see that B&H has the same kit for $914, so the price does seem to be coming down.
Did I mention that I'm excited?!??!!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-08-2015, 11:49 AM
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Thank you all for your responses! I was leaning toward the 135 (especially at that price) but was afraid I might be giving up something. (You don't know what you don't know...) I haven't ordered it yet, but I am so excited about my new camera. I have been dreaming of this day for a number of years (even before my film SLR died) and have missed taking photos immensely. I was always the designated vacation photographer, a responsibility I sadly had to forego here of late. But, I'm going to Alaska in August, and there was no way I was going without a great camera! Thanks again, everyone.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-07-2015, 07:41 PM
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Hi all. I have been reading the forum for many months now, and have learned so much from everyone. I finally decided to register. I am hoping that I can get opinions regarding lenses for my first digital SLR.
I ventured into the Pentax world in about 1999, when I bought a film SLR (ZX-10). It wasn't top of the line but it took amazing pictures (for my purposes). Sadly, the camera died on me a few years ago, & I just never made the leap to digital. Now, I am ready, and after having done some research, I have decided on the K-S2. Now my dilemma is what lenses? I am most interested in landscape and wildlife photography, although I like to take pics of just about everything, in all kinds of light. I am not a photo expert by any stretch, but I do like to play around with the options available on the camera when I have time and did do some manual focus shots with my old SLR.
Right now, I am trying to choose between the 18 - 135 or the duo of the 18 - 55 and 50 - 200. I also am interested in using my old film SLR lens, the Pentax FA - J 75 - 300. I know that isn't great glass, but I was generally happy with the pictures I got using it with film. What I don't know is how that lens will work on the K-S2 (I know that it's compatible, I just don't know if the quality will be comparable?)
One more consideration. .. I can get a new K-S2 w/18-135 for $800 (such a steal!) or w/the 2 lenses, bag, and 32gb SD card for $870.
As you might have guessed, I consider this a long-term investment, so I am okay with spending the money. But, I want to spend wisely. With no local Pentax retailers, I really need someone to just tell me what to buy. Lol. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Sorry for such a long post. Thank you!
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