Hi,
I am intending to get the K-7. Which store (mortar or online) would you recommend to get this cam from, and why?
Are the K-7 we buy in Australia the early batches of the K-7 in production?
Cheers
Jeeg
Hi,
I am intending to get the K-7. Which store (mortar or online) would you recommend to get this cam from, and why?
Are the K-7 we buy in Australia the early batches of the K-7 in production?
Cheers
Jeeg
This link was left by another member it is to Vanbar with K7's for $1250! http://www.vanbar.com.au/adds/stockclearancesale.pdf
I'm not sure if they were the early ones but I would doubt it as they sold very quickly.
Good luck with it!
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Apologies. I should be clearer in my post.
I am in Perth. Any recommendation apart from vanbar?
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Camerastore.com.au is pretty much Diamonds under a different facade lol
which is a good thing though, as some stuff on there are cheaper than in the store!
i bought mine from digital fun stuff. the body was 1400 odd but i got a kit of body and 18 - 250 for 2100. although they are in sydney i found them to be very open and helpful. they actually have a shop and thdey havde an address and phone number on their web site. being in canberra i actually went to sydney and visited the shop. Annie, one of the owners was very friendly and kept me informed by phone and email about the progress of my order. i would happily recomend them. cheers
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Thanks. The price in camerastore.com.au is almost the same as in cameraaction and digitalcamerawarehouse.
Do you guys only buy online? Is it a good idea to buy from US?
A fren told me that all K-7s in Australia are the early production runs....not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing...what do you guys make of this?
One would hope with our Dollar approaching parity with US Dollar the prices for the K7 might come down. Then again CR Kennedy may have some say in that. Sorry to go off subject.
I would stick with a Bricks & Mortar Store in Perth unless the prices force you to shop online - I personally would stay clear of Grey Market retailers - just ensure you check the online stores warranty conditions.
Regards
Kevin
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If you want to go in and feel it and talk to some one who knows, I would recommend Camera Electronics in Stirling st Perth.
I brought my K-7 of them and a couple of lenses, they are very helpful and have been around since 1971.
When I brought mine they were $1750 and I asked if $1450 was ok and
they said no problems , that was just after they came out.
Cheers Pete
PS there is a K7 on Pentax Forum - it is brand new unused - chap in Sydney $1250.
See the story that goes with it, I think some doubt CR Kennedy will honour the warranty however.
Hmm....the stiring shop that sells the k-7 for 1450 seems quite good...
Are the people there very well verse with pentax gears? i might pay them a visit soon.
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Sort of... Photographic Wholesalers (Hutt St), Diamonds and Camera Store (Online) have the same owners but run independently.
They do swap stock, so if say PW don't have an item and the others do - they can get it.
PW are better as they have more DSLR gear and you can haggle on price, Diamonds are retailers for mum and dad.
PW have the fridge with film
Ohhhhhh I wouldnt say fully independent Kym! the staff exchange is common there, when I was interested in working there last year the manager of PW said I would have needed to start off at Diamonds then move over to PW due to my experience and as a working photographer, then fill in between the 2 stores whenever necessary. Still under the same big boss overall at Diamonds, I forgot his name.
But yes, PW is where everyone on AP should go!
no its in Adelaide
Any cheap places in Sydney? They're all 1500+ now????
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/...tax+k-7&spos=3
If that helps
Also: http://www.shopbot.com.au/default.as...osition=search
But - check with C R Kennedy to see if they are not //lel importers if you want local warranty