Pentax price list need everyone help :)

[detritus]

Damn it I bought KR 2mths ago...

but u get to use the camera for 2 mths already. if u had waited, u would've missed out on all the nice shots u may have taken in the meantime.

i never believe in waiting for the price to drop. the more u wait, the less time u have with the camera. its not always worth the wait.

 

[pinholecam]

$600 for the body is a damn good deal.
Would get one as smaller 2nd body if I've not got the GF1.

 

[Supersimon27]

$600 for the body is a damn good deal.
Would get one as smaller 2nd body if I've not got the GF1.

I am seriously consider this as I need a spare cam While my k5 go for Japan holiday

 

[SyncGuy]

Hmm?

I am really tempted to buy this as my first DSLR. Where is it sold at?

 

[detritus]

Hmm?

I am really tempted to buy this as my first DSLR. Where is it sold at?

Simon already replied to your quested in the previous page: SLR Revolution at Funan.

 

[SyncGuy]

Simon already replied to your quested in the previous page: SLR Revolution at Funan.

Oh.. My bad.. I guess i got too excited...

Think i am going down to buy today la.. White in colour and with the standard kit. Does it include anything else? like spare battery eh? Hahah!

Would you recommend me to buy now? As in immediately after work go down and buy liao.. haha! Coz this will be my first DSLR, after years of shooting with PnS~

 

[detritus]

Oh.. My bad.. I guess i got too excited...

Think i am going down to buy today la.. White in colour and with the standard kit. Does it include anything else? like spare battery eh? Hahah!

Would you recommend me to buy now? As in immediately after work go down and buy liao.. haha! Coz this will be my first DSLR, after years of shooting with PnS~

its really up to you. based on your research on its specs, functions, capabilities, whether it meets your needs.

if you need a camera now and u're ok with the KR (its a very good camera by the way), then go ahead. there's never a better time than the present. the price is already very good.

the only question i have is whether the price is dropping because a new model is coming soon. anyway, thats not the most important thing in the world. new doesn't always = better. but it always = more expensive :bsmilie:

 

[SyncGuy]

its really up to you. based on your research on its specs, functions, capabilities, whether it meets your needs.

if you need a camera now and u're ok with the KR (its a very good camera by the way), then go ahead. there's never a better time than the present. the price is already very good.

the only question i have is whether the price is dropping because a new model is coming soon. anyway, thats not the most important thing in the world. new doesn't always = better. but it always = more expensive :bsmilie:

That is true my friend. Do you think it will drop further? Actually, not really important as it is very much affordable now, compared to the other brands in the market.

I have been described and advised to start off with this camera as i don't care about batter grips, i don't care what people say about pentax, i don't give 2 hoots about swivel screen, i just need a good entry level DSLR.

Disadvantages:
1. you need to know where to hunt its accessories, not easily accessible.
2. ignorant people will always ask "why pentax"?
3. ignorant people will usually "look down" on your camera
4. ignorant people will go scratching their head and ask eee... what is Pentax?
5. K-r don't have battery/vertical grip
6. K-r is not a good video recording camera compared to 550D/600D but hey, your DSLR is for you to shoot photos if you want movie, go for a video cam instead.
7. unable to tilt and swivel screen
8. not "branded" due to the lack of "marketing" on buses, posters, advert and so on and so forth... (btw, is consumers that absorb the prices for such things so do take note)


advantages:
1. you save more $ from buying nonsense stuffs/accessories.
2. don't have to know whether a lens supports IS/AF or etc - just buy, attached and shoot.
3. Good control over high ISO noise reduction unlike competitors for lower-entry camera
4. lens & body are usually cheaper compared to the "marketing" family.
5. Pentax K-r is an upper-entry DSLR for a sub $1000 camera + lens.
6. Option to use AA batteries (with optional adapter)
7. 6.0 frames per seconds
8. Monthly outing organized at Clubsnap for you to tag along, learn to use your camera at its fullest.
9. Digital Filters (550D, D5100 doesn't have it)


Are these true?

 

[fengwei]

GOOD NEW GUYS >>>

Just receive a information that Pentax K-R price had drop

KR kit set (pink/black/white) with 18-55mm is only going for ard 760-770 (+/-)

and KR (black) body only is going for only $600!!!

Anyone interest in Pentax Kr don't wait liao .....

Detail will be out in pentax price list soon

Do rem to update me if there is new info too . Cheer

Man, I feel sorry for those who want to sell Kr secondhand. At this price, just go and grab a brand new cam liao...

 

[detritus]

That is true my friend. Do you think it will drop further? Actually, not really important as it is very much affordable now, compared to the other brands in the market.

I have been described and advised to start off with this camera as i don't care about batter grips, i don't care what people say about pentax, i don't give 2 hoots about swivel screen, i just need a good entry level DSLR.

Disadvantages:
1. you need to know where to hunt its accessories, not easily accessible.
2. ignorant people will always ask "why pentax"?
3. ignorant people will usually "look down" on your camera
4. ignorant people will go scratching their head and ask eee... what is Pentax?
5. K-r don't have battery/vertical grip
6. K-r is not a good video recording camera compared to 550D/600D but hey, your DSLR is for you to shoot photos if you want movie, go for a video cam instead.
7. unable to tilt and swivel screen
8. not "branded" due to the lack of "marketing" on buses, posters, advert and so on and so forth... (btw, is consumers that absorb the prices for such things so do take note)

Are these true?

well:

1. there's still more than enough stuff out there to burn a big hole in your pocket if u're so inclined :bsmilie:

2, 3, 4. its irrelevant. pple who know photography know that u've made a smart choice. pple who don't know photography don't matter.

5. don't need it.

6. yup. i don't use DSLR for video either.

7. don't know why pple find this function so fascinating. i can't find a use for it.

8. nice ads and posters doesn't make u a better photographer.

just go with something that fits your budget and allows u to take nice pictures u don't strike me as someone who needs to "feel good" abt the brand, but someone interested to take the hobby further so just do what your heart tells u and ignore the ads and the ignorant pot-shots.

 

[oceanpriest]

That is true my friend. Do you think it will drop further? Actually, not really important as it is very much affordable now, compared to the other brands in the market.

I have been described and advised to start off with this camera as i don't care about batter grips, i don't care what people say about pentax, i don't give 2 hoots about swivel screen, i just need a good entry level DSLR.

Are these true?

Disadvantages:
1. you need to know where to hunt its accessories, not easily accessible. --> you can get OME-53 (viewfinder magnifier) from Orient Photo, and focusing screen from focusingscreen.com. I don't know what else to get? perhaps can buy those universal viewfinder and put on top of hotshoe
2. ignorant people will always ask "why pentax"? --> the viewfinder is not too bright, so my eyes won't be tired. it suits my taste
3. ignorant people will usually "look down" on your camera --> but they will "look up" at the photographer, which is you
4. ignorant people will go scratching their head and ask eee... what is Pentax? --> say it's brand of water pump, made in italy
5. K-r don't have battery/vertical grip --> k-r is small and lovely, if you want grip, get silver k-5
6. K-r is not a good video recording camera compared to 550D/600D but hey, your DSLR is for you to shoot photos if you want movie, go for a video cam instead. --> i'm buying a dslr, not swiss army knife
7. unable to tilt and swivel screen --> at $600, what else you wish, some pns are even more exp than k-r
8. not "branded" due to the lack of "marketing" on buses, posters, advert and so on and so forth... (btw, is consumers that absorb the prices for such things so do take note) --> if you want "brand", go buy leica and start rf journey with different eye


advantages:
1. you save more $ from buying nonsense stuffs/accessories. --> have to disagree with you, regardless of camera brand, BBB is always there
2. don't have to know whether a lens supports IS/AF or etc - just buy, attached and shoot. --> yes, Shake Reduction is on the body
3. Good control over high ISO noise reduction unlike competitors for lower-entry camera --> saw friend's 550D, it's high ISO is good too
4. lens & body are usually cheaper compared to the "marketing" family. --> but due to "marketing" selling price is also cheaper
5. Pentax K-r is an upper-entry DSLR for a sub $1000 camera + lens. --> entry level is entry level, won't be much differences
6. Option to use AA batteries (with optional adapter) --> in case of emergency, you can always go to 7-11 and buy one
7. 6.0 frames per seconds --> save your shutter and think before shoot
8. Monthly outing organized at Clubsnap for you to tag along, learn to use your camera at its fullest. --> this should be your main reason to buy k-r :bsmilie:
9. Digital Filters (550D, D5100 doesn't have it) --> cool thing to play, but quite difficult to get what you want on the spot, easier to shoot raw and pp it later. I prefer a tic tac toe game on the camera rather than digital filter. but again it's swiss army knife thing.

 

[pinholecam]

That is true my friend. Do you think it will drop further? Actually, not really important as it is very much affordable now, compared to the other brands in the market.

I have been described and advised to start off with this camera as i don't care about batter grips, i don't care what people say about pentax, i don't give 2 hoots about swivel screen, i just need a good entry level DSLR.

Disadvantages:
1. you need to know where to hunt its accessories, not easily accessible.
2. ignorant people will always ask "why pentax"?
3. ignorant people will usually "look down" on your camera
4. ignorant people will go scratching their head and ask eee... what is Pentax?
5. K-r don't have battery/vertical grip
6. K-r is not a good video recording camera compared to 550D/600D but hey, your DSLR is for you to shoot photos if you want movie, go for a video cam instead.
7. unable to tilt and swivel screen
8. not "branded" due to the lack of "marketing" on buses, posters, advert and so on and so forth... (btw, is consumers that absorb the prices for such things so do take note)

Are these true?

Disadvantages:
1. you need to know where to hunt its accessories, not easily accessible.
>> Quite a myth. What accessories are these ppl talking about.
The essential accessories for photography are all available online or from the shops in Mass Sales here.
Eg.
a. Close up attachments (eg. Raynox) - not even brand specific
b. Square Filter systems - not brand specific
c. Flash triggers - not brand specific
d. Studio equipment (strobes, softboxes, etc) - not brand specific
e. Flash brackets - not brand specific


2. ignorant people will always ask "why pentax"?
>> Well, they are ignorant right? either educate them or ignore them

3. ignorant people will usually "look down" on your camera
>> same as #2

4. ignorant people will go scratching their head and ask eee... what is Pentax?
>> as #2


5. K-r don't have battery/vertical grip
>> Largely irrelevant nowadays, other than a better portrait orientation holding, imho.
You also get a Pentax cause its small right? Why bulk it up to Canikon size?
Why irrelevant?
In old film days, we had lousy "EveryReady AA" or "Ni-Cd" batteries.
They did not last long or did not have the power if you needed to drive a pro model film cameras AF system; film advance system; faster fps; long duration use.
A battery grip was needed for these reasons.
Nowadays, the marvel of tech has given us long lasting and powerful Li-On batteries.


6. K-r is not a good video recording camera compared to 550D/600D but hey, your DSLR is for you to shoot photos if you want movie, go for a video cam instead.
>> you have the answer already.
Many folks think they will be the next Ridley Scott, but at the end of the day, they just end up with American Funniest Videos standard stuff.
A lot of work and skill goes into good videos, so one must be prepared to go the video route to make the cut.


7. unable to tilt and swivel screen
>> No game breaker for most photos.

8. not "branded" due to the lack of "marketing" on buses, posters, advert and so on and so forth... (btw, is consumers that absorb the prices for such things so do take note)
>> So are Mamiya; Hasselblad; Leaf; etc. Be confident in what you use and let your photos do the talking.


Gd luck on your camera purchase.

 

[SyncGuy]

Alright guys.. I think I will be purchasing it tonight, provided it is still available at the price.. Haha! Say, it is true that it is a hobby for me.. I am just worried that there might be something "lousy" on it. For eg, a LOT of noise on high ISO and such..

You see, I have been shooting pictures on my trusty Xacti CG102 Camcorder. I always use the manual settings! Haha! The letdown for it is its poor display screen.. Sometimes it looks good after a shot, but once I open it up on my laptop, it's blurred..

I HATE how people complains that their PnS cameras are lousy.. In fact, they just need to make use of the manual functions, like ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exp. Compensation, and ANY PnS camera is good actually!
The only issue I find about PnS cameras are that their display screen don't really show the "true" image. It looks nice, but open it up on comp and it is actually blur.. Sometimes it looks blurred on display but opening it up on the computer proves otherwise.. So ya..

I am keeping my fingers crossed on this Pentax K-r..

PS: I keep shooting until my cameras heats up usually.. Already spoilt 2 cameras.. Hee! Think I wear them out..

 

[jonathantan]

That is true my friend. Do you think it will drop further? Actually, not really important as it is very much affordable now, compared to the other brands in the market.

I have been described and advised to start off with this camera as i don't care about batter grips, i don't care what people say about pentax, i don't give 2 hoots about swivel screen, i just need a good entry level DSLR.

Disadvantages:
1. you need to know where to hunt its accessories, not easily accessible.
2. ignorant people will always ask "why pentax"?
3. ignorant people will usually "look down" on your camera
4. ignorant people will go scratching their head and ask eee... what is Pentax?
5. K-r don't have battery/vertical grip
6. K-r is not a good video recording camera compared to 550D/600D but hey, your DSLR is for you to shoot photos if you want movie, go for a video cam instead.
7. unable to tilt and swivel screen
8. not "branded" due to the lack of "marketing" on buses, posters, advert and so on and so forth... (btw, is consumers that absorb the prices for such things so do take note)

advantages:
1. you save more $ from buying nonsense stuffs/accessories.
2. don't have to know whether a lens supports IS/AF or etc - just buy, attached and shoot.
3. Good control over high ISO noise reduction unlike competitors for lower-entry camera
4. lens & body are usually cheaper compared to the "marketing" family.
5. Pentax K-r is an upper-entry DSLR for a sub $1000 camera + lens.
6. Option to use AA batteries (with optional adapter)
7. 6.0 frames per seconds
8. Monthly outing organized at Clubsnap for you to tag along, learn to use your camera at its fullest.
9. Digital Filters (550D, D5100 doesn't have it)

Are these true?

One more thing to add...you can use may legendary Pentax / Asahi Pentax lens, MF or AF . This is one of the thing that "pulled" me to Pentax. Another is "Pentax colour" produced by Pentax lens 

 

[cubicon]

dang .... k-r price is so low now ... damn how much can i sell my k-x at the end of the yr when i change to k5

 

[GSiGuy]

dang .... k-r price is so low now ... damn how much can i sell my k-x at the end of the yr when i change to k5

yes its gonna affect k-x 2nd hand price even more adversely.

if all goes well i also plan to buy K5 at end of year but i intend to keep my k-x as a 2nd body...

 

[SyncGuy]

Ok... Bought it! White colour... I have a good feeling on this camera... Though a part of me pray I don't regret... Haha!

 

[jonathantan]

Ok... Bought it! White colour... I have a good feeling on this camera... Though a part of me pray I don't regret... Haha!

Congrats and welcome to the Pentax world I am sure you will enjoy your white KR. Nice 

 

[cubicon]

yes its gonna affect k-x 2nd hand price even more adversely.

if all goes well i also plan to buy K5 at end of year but i intend to keep my k-x as a 2nd body...

most prob that's how it's gonna end up i guess ... i'm guessing the most we could get out of a 2nd hand kx is just below 300 ? lets hope k5 price move downwards as well

 

[clownpo09]

geez price drop like this is good for late buyers but not good for early buyers..