Price drop for Kx Body/Kit/200mm/300mm lens kit :)

[multan]

Guys,

This is my first post and I am thinking of joining the dark side here, rather than with N or C.

However, I have the following queries which I hope I could get all the answer here, rather than in the different thread of the forum:

1. I have read in the forum that there is a place called "Manly" which offers competitive pricing, may I know where is this shop?
2. There are different packages available for K-x, single lens kit and a dual lens kit.
(a) I am looking at the dual lens kit, but are not sure whether a 55-200 or a 50-300 mm would be a better package to go for?
(b) I have read in this forum that there are DA and DA-L lens. What is the difference between the two?
3. Does the omission of physical AF "[[]]" in the viewfinder really makes focusing difficult?

Thank you.

 

[woefulwabbit]

Guys,

This is my first post and I am thinking of joining the dark side here, rather than with N or C.

However, I have the following queries which I hope I could get all the answer here, rather than in the different thread of the forum:

1. I have read in the forum that there is a place called "Manly" which offers competitive pricing, may I know where is this shop?
2. There are different packages available for K-x, single lens kit and a dual lens kit.
(a) I am looking at the dual lens kit, but are not sure whether a 55-200 or a 50-300 mm would be a better package to go for?
(b) I have read in this forum that there are DA and DA-L lens. What is the difference between the two?
3. Does the omission of physical AF "[[]]" in the viewfinder really makes focusing difficult?

Thank you.

1. 26 Temple St, Singapore 058571, Tel: 63254868

2. The 55-300mm is generally the better and more flexible lens, but as expected is more expensive. You have to decide for yourself if you will need to do shooting in the 200-300mm range. DA-L lens doesn't come with a hood, doesn't support quick shift, and has a plastic mount.

3. The [ ( ) ] brackets in the view finder are still there, so you can use them to determine where the AF points are. What's missing is the red LED spot lighting up the AF point. I moved from the K10D which had the AF points light up to the K-x, and found it's really no big deal. I use center AF point only.. so really it's no problem at all adjusting.

 

[babydoll87]

i am starting to smell the k-X coming nearer and nearer into my embrace. *sniffs sniffs

i am having a headache here, i'm going on a vacation on the 17th of this month. if i were to get the k-X now, it'd be sweet to be able to bring it with me but i'm worried i'm not going to have enough time to get a hang off it since i'd probably only get... say, 1.5 weeks till i sit on the plane and poof out of singapore.

someone, help me? ):

 

[woefulwabbit]

IMO, should not be a problem getting to learn it quickly. You can always start off with setting everythign to auto, then slowly learn from there. The faster you buy it the more time you get to practice with it before you go... but 1 week is more than enough time

 

[cleonbong]

i am starting to smell the k-X coming nearer and nearer into my embrace. *sniffs sniffs

i am having a headache here, i'm going on a vacation on the 17th of this month. if i were to get the k-X now, it'd be sweet to be able to bring it with me but i'm worried i'm not going to have enough time to get a hang off it since i'd probably only get... say, 1.5 weeks till i sit on the plane and poof out of singapore.

someone, help me? ):

IMHO,you should get your k-x tomorrow and join the outing on the 6th Feb.The seniors might be able to help you

 

[babydoll87]

IMO, should not be a problem getting to learn it quickly. You can always start off with setting everythign to auto, then slowly learn from there. The faster you buy it the more time you get to practice with it before you go... but 1 week is more than enough time

i sure hope 1 week is really enough. the best i can do is to keep playing with the k-X every evening when i get home after work because it's not funny carrying a camera and a laptop everyday to and fro work. :hung:

i've been using manual settings since the first day i got my prosumer, so.... :sweat: should be okay hor? HAHAHA!

IMHO,you should get your k-x tomorrow and join the outing on the 6th Feb.The seniors might be able to help you

aww, a pity i cannot make it to the outing. i've got to work mondays-saturdays. ):

next time! but it'd sure be nice if they can help me. :bsmilie:

 

[tabako]

Wa what work have to work Saturdays too.

If you buy k-x, you and my gf and a few other gals, which I don't know them yet can form a Pentax gal club and go shooting together, all females, no men allowed.

 

[Ken Watanabe]

Babydoll,

Let me assure you that the K-x is amongst the most user-friendly SLR in the market. I had not touched a SLR for >8 years now but my first encounter with the K-x was a breeze - I was shooting portraits @family event within the hour. In my pre-purchase comparison, I also did a handling test of the Canon 500D at the Vivocity showroom, and the supposedly user-friendly Canon was nowhere as intuitive to use for a 1st timer as our K-x.

The out-of-box default settings/configurations of the K-x are OK for shooting, so you really don't need to play with the "Menu" settings much. The typical shoot-settings eg. WB, Tv, Av, ISO, flash, EV compensation, metering, AF points are easy to find and access. They are all staring at you on the buttons or on the LCD. Very intuitive User-interface design.

Given that you had prosumer experience, picking up the K-x should be a breeze for you!!

 

[fengwei]

i am starting to smell the k-X coming nearer and nearer into my embrace. *sniffs sniffs

i am having a headache here, i'm going on a vacation on the 17th of this month. if i were to get the k-X now, it'd be sweet to be able to bring it with me but i'm worried i'm not going to have enough time to get a hang off it since i'd probably only get... say, 1.5 weeks till i sit on the plane and poof out of singapore.

someone, help me? ):

Buy the Kx, come and join our outing tomorrow. I can show you how to use the camera in 5 minutes And you can take better photos than I do in 10 minutes

 

[babydoll87]

Wa what work have to work Saturdays too.

If you buy k-x, you and my gf and a few other gals, which I don't know them yet can form a Pentax gal club and go shooting together, all females, no men allowed.

i'm doing retail, tending to a showroom on my own. basically, my work takes up 6 days of my week with no public holidays off. :bheart:

the pentax girl club sure sounds good! hopefully i'd be able to join soon but given my kinda work schedule, there're times i cannot even make it to meet my friends. ):

Babydoll,

Let me assure you that the K-x is amongst the most user-friendly SLR in the market. I had not touched a SLR for >8 years now but my first encounter with the K-x was a breeze - I was shooting portraits @family event within the hour. In my pre-purchase comparison, I also did a handling test of the Canon 500D at the Vivocity showroom, and the supposedly user-friendly Canon was nowhere as intuitive to use for a 1st timer as our K-x.

The out-of-box default settings/configurations of the K-x are OK for shooting, so you really don't need to play with the "Menu" settings much. The typical shoot-settings eg. WB, Tv, Av, ISO, flash, EV compensation, metering, AF points are easy to find and access. They are all staring at you on the buttons or on the LCD. Very intuitive User-interface design.

Given that you had prosumer experience, picking up the K-x should be a breeze for you!!

well, with ken watanabe's assurance, i guess... i can start packing my barang barang and go find it out now! HAHAHAAA.

okay, i don't mean really now. hehehee!

Buy the Kx, come and join our outing tomorrow. I can show you how to use the camera in 5 minutes And you can take better photos than I do in 10 minutes

hey, i'm actually working tomorrow so i got to give the outing a miss. the earliest i can get it is probably tomorrow night or sunday. then i'd have to quickly start getting used to it.

wah, don't dare to dream of taking better photos than you. LOL!

 

[dominatorFD]

Hi guys,

Just signed up as a new member in clubsnap. Intend to get myself PENTAX K-X which is highly recommanded from this forum.
Just called up Manly check on the stock for RED body + dual Kit (18-55mm + 50-200mm). But he mentioned for RED body, they only sell with the (18-55mm) len. For 50-200mm len(Red), I have to buy it separately. But they mentioned for BLACK body, they do sell as a set in dual kit.

May I know is it true? Or any of you knows where can I get the RED body + dual Kit set ?

Await for the soonest reply.

Thank you.

 

[banana0ne]

Hi guys,

Just signed up as a new member in clubsnap. Intend to get myself PENTAX K-X which is highly recommanded from this forum.
Just called up Manly check on the stock for RED body + dual Kit (18-55mm + 50-200mm). But he mentioned for RED body, they only sell with the (18-55mm) len. For 50-200mm len(Red), I have to buy it separately. But they mentioned for BLACK body, they do sell as a set in dual kit.

May I know is it true? Or any of you knows where can I get the RED body + dual Kit set ?

Await for the soonest reply.

Thank you.

colored kits only come with 18-55mm kit lens only. The dual kit lens combo is only available in black.

 

[kengoh]

Hi guys,

Just signed up as a new member in clubsnap. Intend to get myself PENTAX K-X which is highly recommanded from this forum.
Just called up Manly check on the stock for RED body + dual Kit (18-55mm + 50-200mm). But he mentioned for RED body, they only sell with the (18-55mm) len. For 50-200mm len(Red), I have to buy it separately. But they mentioned for BLACK body, they do sell as a set in dual kit.

May I know is it true? Or any of you knows where can I get the RED body + dual Kit set ?

Await for the soonest reply.

Thank you.

Didn't know there's a Red 50-200mm ..

 

[multan]

Hi guys,

Just signed up as a new member in clubsnap. Intend to get myself PENTAX K-X which is highly recommanded from this forum.
Just called up Manly check on the stock for RED body + dual Kit (18-55mm + 50-200mm). But he mentioned for RED body, they only sell with the (18-55mm) len. For 50-200mm len(Red), I have to buy it separately. But they mentioned for BLACK body, they do sell as a set in dual kit.

May I know is it true? Or any of you knows where can I get the RED body + dual Kit set ?

Await for the soonest reply.

Thank you.

How much are you quoted for that?

 

[woefulwabbit]

From Manly, single lens kit (any colour) should be $782. 50-200mm dual lens kit should be $900.
Dual lens kit available only in black. Red, White and Blue kits only available as single lens kit.

 

[dominatorFD]

Called up Manly,SLR,and MS ...all dual lens kit for (50-200mm) all out of stock.. sianz
Wonder which shop will have stock....

 

[babydoll87]

Called up Manly,SLR,and MS ...all dual lens kit for (50-200mm) all out of stock.. sianz
Wonder which shop will have stock....

OMG! TELL ME YOU'RE NOT KIDDING.

my bf was just saying we can go look for the camera tonight or tomorrow evening. :bheart:

 

[woefulwabbit]

There are still other shops you can try to call up: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534146
Or alternatively, go for the 55-300mm twin lens kit

 

[dominatorFD]

yeah, I'm not kidding... I have called up 3 shops le.. all no stock.. for the rest , I never call liao..

 

[dominatorFD]

There are still other shops you can try to call up: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534146
Or alternatively, go for the 55-300mm twin lens kit

For 55-300mm, there is stock but I'm on budget, so no choice have to wait for stock to arrive.