Pentax K-m Official Announcement, and Hands-on Preview


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cichlid, the Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 is the widest pancake lens currently available, at least until the newly announced and slightly bigger DA 15mm f/4 hits the shops.

i think i will wait for this baby to come out before i make a decision....:)
Hopefully it comes out by this month...
 

i think i will wait for this baby to come out before i make a decision....:)
Hopefully it comes out by this month...
U mean the da15? I reckon it wouldnt be readily available in spore until next year.
 

Oops..sorry,i meant Pentax K-m...
The problem is that its not really easy to get a hand's-on on pentax cameras. But you should be able to see more ocmprehensive online reviews before you make your choice. <:
 

K-m wouldn't be in Singapore until probably Dec? Cos' Japan will have it at the end of 30 Oct, and Singapore's usually another 2 mths later (at a premium).
 

K-m wouldn't be in Singapore until probably Dec? Cos' Japan will have it at the end of 30 Oct, and Singapore's usually another 2 mths later (at a premium).

how much..how much?

ehehehe

*twiddles fingers...*
 

how much..how much?

ehehehe

*twiddles fingers...*

See Amazon Japan .. abt 900 SGD for body alone. Might be cheaper if you get it there onsite (Japan).
 

See Amazon Japan .. abt 900 SGD for body alone. Might be cheaper if you get it there onsite (Japan).

surely once its sold here...price will be lower right?

it is a low end pentax...hmmmz...pls be 900...pls oh camera gods..kit for 900 dollars or lesser..
 

surely once its sold here...price will be lower right?

it is a low end pentax...hmmmz...pls be 900...pls oh camera gods..kit for 900 dollars or lesser..

The funny thing I've observed is Singapore seems to sell them more expensive. I hope Shriro will price it better than the 1000D.
 

Well they definately cannot sell around the K200D price right. So it should be less than 900.
 

Haha . . heard from Kevin on friday hopefully sell at $600 to $700 range then sure sell like hot cakes.
 

See Amazon Japan .. abt 900 SGD for body alone. Might be cheaper if you get it there onsite (Japan).

Most Japanese online shops are currently selling the K-m body at S$770 or thereabouts and with kit lens at around S$850. A little cheaper at the brick & mortar stores according to my Jap friend. Wait a while and the price will come down.
 

If it's really gonna push down into the P&S price bracket, then .... "I'm SO going to get me a K-m!"

Hope the kit lens tests well too. Please, please, let it be the AL II without metal bracket.
 

Sounds like good news for those who're interested in a small DSLR... looking forward to many more Singaporeans taking up Pentax cameras :-)
 

if it comes out in dec then it will be too late for me..:( I hear a lot of people alway telling me...get Canon more lens..buy Canon..aiyo..so annoying..btw ,are pentax harder to buy in SG?where do you guys buy pentax lens from usually?
thanks
Hope K-m Review comes out soon...then can compare
 

if it comes out in dec then it will be too late for me..:( I hear a lot of people alway telling me...get Canon more lens..buy Canon..aiyo..so annoying..btw ,are pentax harder to buy in SG?where do you guys buy pentax lens from usually?
thanks
Hope K-m Review comes out soon...then can compare

So many lens so what ? Can buy all the expensive "L" lenses ? Not everyone got $$$ to splash anyway. ;p Anyway just take a visit to the major photo store like Cathay, Alan and MS Color and you can find most Pentax lenses there. It use to be an issue getting Pentax lenses but starting from this year most of these stores carry almost the whole current range of lenses. The only thing is that the prices (same for other brands as well) are higher than other countries like Hong Kong and the US. But the availability of the lenses are definately there. If you have any issues deciding which lens to buy, you can always ask our friendly Pentaxian family here, we are always here to help. :thumbsup:

For me I got most of my lens locally, new and 2nd hand, as well as from HK and US.
 

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So many lens so what ? Can buy all the expensive "L" lenses ? Not everyone got $$$ to splash anyway. ;p Anyway just take a visit to the major photo store like Cathay, Alan and MS Color and you can find most Pentax lenses there. It use to be an issue getting Pentax lenses but starting from this year most of these stores carry almost the whole current range of lenses. The only thing is that the prices (same for other brands as well) are higher than other countries like Hong Kong and the US. But the availability of the lenses are definately there. If you have any issues deciding which lens to buy, you can always ask our friendly Pentaxian family here, we are always here to help. :thumbsup:

For me I got most of my lens locally, new and 2nd hand, as well as from HK and US.


haha..that what i told them...so what is they have more lens..do u need them all?Have you check what lens you need..?
back to the topic...I really hope K-M reaches SG shores fast..i like its size..very good for holiday...Now is playing the wait and see game...PENTAX K-m or Pentax k200d (heard it has slow AF problem...)
 

Look how small this thing is:

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I think I'm gonna get one ...

:bigeyes:

Either the Camera is too small or the guy is too big :bsmilie:

The camera looks very cute though!

It will make a perfect travel / fun camera for anyone... :thumbsup:
 

:bigeyes:

Either the Camera is too small or the guy is too big :bsmilie:

The camera looks very cute though!

It will make a perfect travel / fun camera for anyone... :thumbsup:


the guy is too big:)..i saw a video of the camera on youtube..and he was carry K200d and k-m size by side...it is slightly smaller than K200d...
 

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