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Pentax K-X Digital SLR Camera With18-55mm Lens $362 Big W *In Store*

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18-55mm lens included.

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K-x is better camera than Canon 1100D
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1100D-vs-Pentax_K-x

PENTAX redefines the entry-level digital SLR category with the introduction of the K-x digital SLR. This latest PENTAX camera offers high-end features including Live View and HD video. And, since there's no rule that SLR cameras must come in black only, the K-x will be available in a choice of white or black, as well as special, limited edition red and navy. With a one-handed shooting design and simple, easy-to-use operation, the K-x is perfect for users stepping up from a point and shoot digital camera to their first digital SLR.

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  • chadiwrx on 16/02/2012 - 12:05
    -3

    It says out of stock?

    • Blinda on 16/02/2012 - 12:07
      +3

      Still some in store

      • chadiwrx on 16/02/2012 - 12:30
        -6

        Yeah well you should have added that to the description.

        Edit: Looks like you have added that to the description.

        • Blinda on 16/02/2012 - 12:35
          +3

          It was in the heading

      • chadiwrx on 16/02/2012 - 15:10

        When you first posted the deal it wasn't mentioned in either the heading nor the description.
        You edited that in after I made the comment.

  • bathuu on 16/02/2012 - 12:22

    Looks like another good deal popped up in DSLR arena.

  • neil on 16/02/2012 - 12:23
    +1

    Flickr images shot by this camera look good although we never know what post processing goes on.

    • lazybones1987 on 16/02/2012 - 13:36

      You can always know if it has been processed in any way (but not what though) by clicking on the camera name in the image description.

  • AMLagonda on 16/02/2012 - 12:24

    Pity there seems to be none around in stock.

    • Steptoe on 16/02/2012 - 12:29

      Depends where you are "around". Granted not massive stocks everywhere, but about 5 stores within 1/2 hour drive from "around here" have one in stock.

      • Steptoe on 16/02/2012 - 16:13
        +1

        yeah deserves an anon neg…sheesh

  • TechAddict on 16/02/2012 - 12:28

    Is this Body only? Boxed contents does not mention any lens included?

    • Steptoe on 16/02/2012 - 12:42
      +1

      PENTAX KAF2 which is 18-55mm as pictured

      • tonyjzx on 16/02/2012 - 12:49

        i think the canon 1100d is a better body… barely

        but the pentax kit lens is better

        • Steptoe on 16/02/2012 - 13:09
          +1

          I believe the IS is in the Pentax camera body which makes the lenses cheaper.

        • Tycn on 16/02/2012 - 13:55
          +2

          Wrong on both counts.

          The current Canon kit lens has superior resolving power. The K-x is a much better entry level body though. It has a proper grip, better dynamic range, faster continuous shooting and better high iso performance. Plus the already mentioned sensor shift stabilisation.

  • boretentsu on 16/02/2012 - 12:49

    +1 for Pentax quality. Bought a K100D years ago and I still have it. Was the best value DSLR for its time and I still think they offer the best value DSLRs today.

    • montemaj on 16/02/2012 - 13:42

      I agree. Pentax is so underrated today vs. Nikon and Canon. Very good value and quality.

  • EggMan28 on 16/02/2012 - 13:31

    Bought KX about 2 years ago for 3 times that price (with Sigma 17-70mm lens though) and still love it. Great price for that kit if you can find it.

  • neil on 16/02/2012 - 13:42

    QV Vic has none or at least they couldn't find any but will look around the store.

    • Domingo on 16/02/2012 - 13:46

      Neil, was that you being served by the ratty looking guy? I was just about to ask, then a guy walked past who was already looking so I just got on board waiting for that.

      • neil on 16/02/2012 - 14:18

        Ha, No, I called up. Damn the power of OzBargain, looks like QV will be a scrach.

        • Domingo on 16/02/2012 - 14:40

          Ratty looking guy couldn't find it after hunting through the shelves, cabinets and out the back. He suggested that perhaps it was being repaired, or just missing.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2012 - 13:42

    QV: Out of stock :(
    Friendly staff checked back of store for me though :)

    • neil on 16/02/2012 - 13:46

      Ha. You must have been the other person they mentioned who called. Did they say to check back later?

      • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2012 - 15:12

        Yeah, I went in store and they looked everywhere :)
        Said it might come in future but they really seemed to have no idea if it would.

  • edison702 on 16/02/2012 - 13:43
    +1

    Just bought the last one in Parkmore BigW. Thanks.

    • edison702 on 16/02/2012 - 13:47
      +1

      It comes with a 18-55mm lens.

      • kaikor on 16/02/2012 - 15:41
        -2

        Is it "MADE IN CHINA" ???

        • Domingo on 16/02/2012 - 16:02
          +2

          Lots of good quality things are made in China these days. So much manufacturing is done in the country that they have an advantage in that regard. Sure, a lot of crap gets made there as well, but just because its Made in China doesn't mean the quality is crap.

  • Belistic on 16/02/2012 - 13:54
    +1

    BIG W Ballarat 6.7 Low stock (call store on 03 5334 4544) View Store details
    BIG W Sunbury 81 Out of stock
    BIG W Geelong 83.4 Low stock (call store on 03 5221 0288) View Store details
    BIG W Werribee 85.9 Low stock (call store on 03 9749 2822) View Store details
    BIG W Watergardens 86.7 Low stock (call store on 03 8390 7511) View Store details
    BIG W Altona Meadows 93.1 Low stock (call store on 03 9360 7655) View Store details
    BIG W Sunshine 94.4 Low stock (call store on 03 9311 9588) View Store details
    BIG W Bendigo 95.5 Low stock (call store on 03 5441 2111) View Store details
    BIG W Highpoint 98.4 Out of stock
    BIG W Broadmeadows 99.4 Out of stock

    • Blinda on 16/02/2012 - 14:02
      +1

      SA
      Store name Distance Stock level
      BIG W Cumberland Park 4.8 Low stock (call store on 08 8272 6066) View Store details
      BIG W Kilkenny 7.7 Low stock (call store on 08 8243 1022) View Store details
      BIG W Marion 11.3 Out of stock
      BIG W Tea Tree Plaza 13.1 Low stock (call store on 08 8265 5211) View Store details
      BIG W Hallett Cove 18 Out of stock
      BIG W Parabanks 18.7 Low stock (call store on 08 8258 3577) View Store details
      BIG W Golden Grove 19.5 Low stock (call store on 08 8251 6411) View Store details
      BIG W Elizabeth 23.3 Out of stock
      BIG W Colonnades 25.8 Low stock (call store on 08 8186 5422) View Store details
      BIG W Seaford 32.3 Out of stock

  • atlas on 16/02/2012 - 14:04

    Forgive my noobness, but are Pentax bodies only compatible with Pentax lenses?

    • senorclean on 16/02/2012 - 14:08

      Pentax mount lenses yes - most Sigma/Tamron lenses are available in Pentax mount.

      One of the advantages of going Pentax is the excellent range of old manual lenses.

    • Sydster on 16/02/2012 - 14:24

      Also you can mount other lens by using special adapters (Canon to Pentax or Nikon to Pentax or Sony to Pentax) you can find them on ebay for under $100 - Downside to using this is normally you will lose the auto focus and few other functions like aperture controls, but if you already have a good collection of other brand lenses then this option will allow you to use other lens on a Pentax body.
      I have a good collection of Pentax lenses and I use them on my Sony NEX 5N with an adapter and it has produce some really good shots that I wouldnt have been able to achieve with Pentax due to its high ISO noise issues…

      • Tycn on 16/02/2012 - 14:30
        +2

        I believe that isn't the case. Only mirrorless bodies can reliably make use of film/DSLR lenses designed for other cameras since they have a much shorter flange distance, which allows compatibility with the appropriate adapter.

        For that, there's this: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/63726

        Regarding high ISO noise, I'll wager a guess you don't have the K-5 :)

        • G0bbo on 16/02/2012 - 15:41
          +1

          K5 represent! :D

        • senorclean on 16/02/2012 - 16:07
          +2

          It all comes down to flange focal distance - it is easy to mount an off-brand lens further from the sensor than the normal one - but not so easy to mount it closer.

          M42, Olympus OM, Nikon would be possible with cheap adapters - Canon wouldn't.

          One advantage of Canon is that it will take a fair range of other branded lenses through adapters. I played with this a bit, but ultimately just bought better Canon lenses…

          I wrote a little article here a while back:
          http://www.digitalrev.com/article/cheap-thrills-getting-star…

        • Sydster on 17/02/2012 - 09:05

          Yes spot on :-( I'm still carrying a K20D

  • japik on 16/02/2012 - 14:56

    Auburn none and Bankstown none trying other stores in sydney.

  • spockter on 16/02/2012 - 14:58
    +2

    Rouse Hill NSW Out of stock
    Winston Hills NSW Out of stock - I bought the last one!

    Great camera and great price

  • ashman1000 on 16/02/2012 - 15:24
    +2

    QLD stores
    BIG W Macarthur - Out of stock according to the website
    BIG W Stafford - Out of stock according to the website
    BIG W Carindale - I phoned to check, out of stock
    BIG W Chermside - Out of stock according to the website
    BIG W Upper Mt Gravatt - I phoned to check, out of stock
    BIG W Mt Ommaney - Out of stock, I bought the last one
    BIG W Taigum - I phoned to check, out of stock
    BIG W Strathpine - I phoned to check, out of stock
    BIG W North Lakes - I phoned to check, out of stock

    Looks and feels like a really nice camera. I also bought a 1100d at the recent HN sale but I think this is a much better camera those new to DSLR like myself.

    • clandestino on 16/02/2012 - 21:49
      -2

      Thanks for that. I'm guessing that we'll be able to buy either of those cameras from you on ebay soon.

  • BuyoTheCat on 16/02/2012 - 15:43
    +2

    Please update the firmware if it is not the latest version. with firmware 1.0, The camera's voltmeter is more sensitive and will show low power with batteries even though there is adequate power to operate the camera.

  • neil on 16/02/2012 - 16:06

    None left in Werribee, Altona, or Parkmore. Apparently, people have been buying them up in the last couple of hours.

    • Blinda on 16/02/2012 - 16:47

      BigW stores have been ozbargained.

  • MikeV on 16/02/2012 - 16:27

    I quested around the Brisbane Northern Suburb area, and as stoopid85 said they're pretty much fresh out :(

    If anyone knows of stores in the Brisbane area that still have stock, let me know

  • iratepirate on 16/02/2012 - 16:54
    +1

    One left at Booval QLD when i bought one at 1400 hrs

    • MikeV on 16/02/2012 - 17:10

      Thanks, buddy

      Thats a one hour drive from me. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

      They put it aside for me, so I'll be picking it up soon.

      I really appreciate it, mate :)

      • iratepirate on 16/02/2012 - 17:15
        +1

        If i hadn't been burnt a couple of times before i would pick it up for you and post it… That Jesus fellow said turn the other cheek, but i just ended up with two bruised cheeks.

        • MikeV on 16/02/2012 - 18:08

          Haha yeah, I know dat feel

          For the record, I wouldn't burn you. but its understandable haha

          This is truly a pilgrimage. if I drive, I have to go through the city, or I can take the train, its going to be at least an hour and a half to get there

          This will be a story for the kids one day

  • edison702 on 16/02/2012 - 17:00

    Did you guys get any SD card in the camera? Mine got a 128MB inside. Maybe it was a store demo one, but for this price, OK for me.

    • Saaaaaad on 17/02/2012 - 07:44

      Mine didn't have one inside. Oh well…

  • Domingo on 16/02/2012 - 17:28

    If anyone around Melbourne bought one and has regrets, I'll jump on board the on-sell!

  • jmone on 16/02/2012 - 17:36

    Great Deal!!!! - Got the 2nd last one from Warringah Mall in Syd, and it is just in time for my Daughers B'Day who wanted a better cammera + I just checked at it works with my old lenses which at 35-105 and 75-300mm are a perfect match for the 18-55mm in the box! These old lenses are from a 20+yo Pentax SFXn …. now I wonder if (and how) I need to referbish these.

    • jmone on 16/02/2012 - 18:07

      FYI - I found at that these digital cams use the APS sized sensor so for old lenses intended for 35mm film you need to multiply by 1.6 (eg my old lenses on this body are therefore: 56-168 and 120-480mm)

  • haytona on 16/02/2012 - 18:28

    when comparing against other cameras, please be aware that this camera does not show visible auto focus points when using the view finder. Read the conclusion here for more info: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/KX/KXA.HTM

    "The only potential downfall is the lack of an AF-point display overlay, … which means that no LEDs will light up in the viewfinder when you half-press the shutter button to focus. Its omission leaves me scratching my head, and threatens to color the tone of our review. Since almost every other camera on the market gives some kind of indication of what areas are in focus before I commit to a shot, this just feels like I'm using a broken camera. "

  • Livert on 16/02/2012 - 18:48
    +1

    Love my k-x and will be ebaying it when the K-01 gets here. Here's a stitched pic I took last year (warning 4mb file). Used the kit lens too.

    • zxcv on 17/02/2012 - 02:40

      wow! how do u take a pic like that, did you need a tripod? it looks like it has fish eye lens? awesome pic!

      • Livert on 17/02/2012 - 11:42
        +1

        Nope. Plenty of light to be taken handheld with the 18-55mm. I think it was 3 pics stitched.

        Here's one of Surfers Paradise from the Q1. This is another stitched pic of Brisbane. This is an unaltered pic of the Coloseum. Just a few more examples of what the k-x is capable of.

        • zxcv on 17/02/2012 - 12:25

          wow they are awesome pics mate, i'm guessing this is all on manual mode and you know your stuff! would you mind positing the setting details for the pictures? They weren't in the image details, any post processing?

        • Livert on 17/02/2012 - 13:21

          Night/evening shots were done with an el-cheapo $30 tripod. ISO is locked at 100-200 usually. Exposure is just trial and error in manual mode. Shutter activation with $2 IR remote from eBay to prevent shake.

          When walking around, I try to keep aperture priority at F8-F11. It seems to be the sweet spot for the 18-55 DA-L.

          The only postprocessing I do is increasing colour saturation if necessary.

        • zxcv on 17/02/2012 - 13:31

          Cheers, thanks for the info Livert very helpful.

  • mkerr on 16/02/2012 - 19:48

    thanks for posting this!
    managed to grab the 2nd last one from BigW kawana.
    seemed like too good a deal to pass up.
    girlfriend has a 3100d, and this seems as good going by snapsort…
    looks like i have a new hobbie :D

  • OnlyFans on 16/02/2012 - 19:59

    Thanks for posting the bargain, just got myself one.
    Btw the above photo by Livert looks so good. Can't wait to take photos myself.

  • PainToad on 16/02/2012 - 21:55

    Hyperdome QLD have 3 minus the one I'm buying 2 mins before close :P

  • neil on 17/02/2012 - 02:24

    Awesome picture Livert. I was over in Florence in November. Absolutely beautiful. I took a similar shot from Michaelangelo's Piazza on my point and shoot but doesn't look anywhere near as good as yours. Is that taken from the bell tower next to Brunelleschi's dome?

    Does anyone know when Big W updates it's stock levels that show on the website? It's still the same as it was as yesterday.

    • Blinda on 17/02/2012 - 09:17

      I think they did this morning. Most stores around me are marked "out of stock". You should really ring around and find one today if you really wanna get one. Good luck

    • Livert on 17/02/2012 - 11:49

      Yup. Taken from Giotto's tower. The Duomo climb was closed to the public that day as it was a Sunday so we were only left with the option of climbing the bell tower. No regrets as it's only a few metres shorter than the Duomo and I was rewarded with the pic. I was there in August and it was stinking hot (38 degrees when we landed in Rome).

  • citybargainhunter on 17/02/2012 - 05:49

    Out of stock, thank you.

    • Steptoe on 17/02/2012 - 15:01

      No, still available. Let's say "Limited Stock"

  • Saaaaaad on 17/02/2012 - 07:45

    Got the last one from the Epping (VIC) store. It was strange though, I called from work and asked them to hold one (they said they had 2) and the wouldn't let me put it on hold because it was on clearance. I got home at 6:30, and called again, and this time I got a girl who put it on hold (last 1 available at that point).

    Just luck of the draw I guess.

    • ozf1 on 17/02/2012 - 09:51

      They should really allow people to pay for it over the phone (credit card) and pick up later, I've had similar experience with stores, some will put goods on hold and others wont.

  • ozf1 on 17/02/2012 - 09:48

    HI all, those that did get one, were they black as per the BigW page or did BigW have different colours- just curious.
    I wonder if JB or Harvey's would price match even though BigW's site says out of stock.

    • japik on 17/02/2012 - 10:51

      Mine was black. I doubt they would pricematch unless its in stock due to my past experiences, still worth a try as this camera is great. See if Big W website says low stock on the find in store and show them if they dont believe you. Might work

  • Steptoe on 17/02/2012 - 15:07

    Not really out of stock. Find In Store button works a treat.
    These stores may have one or two left.

    Warrawong 02 4275 2255
    Dapto 02 4261 1075
    Campbelltown 02 4626 2988
    Mittagong 02 4871 2254
    Narellan 02 4647 4776
    Carnes Hill 02 8783 0172
    Liverpool 02 9601 2566
    Rockdale 02 9553 1177

    Sure there are many others.

  • dexxl on 17/02/2012 - 22:21

    got one, thanks poster.

  • voiletmay on 18/02/2012 - 12:48

    Thanks so much. Had to drive 45 mins each way but daughter and I just bought the last one at Logan Hyperdome.

    • PainToad on 18/02/2012 - 16:31

      The display one ay?

      • voiletmay on 18/02/2012 - 16:46

        LOL!! Yes that was the one LOL!!

  • ozf1 on 18/02/2012 - 13:55

    Got the last one from Watergardens (vic), however wife is not happy with the 'extra' expense, she's still quite happy with our *ist DS, as am I really. I may have to return it, on second consideration.

  • ozbrit2012 on 18/02/2012 - 16:36

    Picked up one from Beenleigh, South of Brisbane at around 2pm, they had one other left

  • ev3nfl0w on 18/02/2012 - 19:45

    http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-video-camer…

    http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-video-camer…

    Hate it when idiots start flooding Gumtree with stuff they buy cheap via Ozbargain..

    • zxcv on 18/02/2012 - 21:13

      better than 550d? no way!

    • Blinda on 19/02/2012 - 00:29
      -1

      What a shame.

  • neil on 19/02/2012 - 00:33

    The Find in Store button has been disabled on the page and has be unlisted from search on the Big W site.
    :(

    • Steptoe on 19/02/2012 - 10:20

      enquiry line getting ozbargained?

  • edison702 on 19/02/2012 - 13:17

    <p>Show a<a href="http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/large/7048e381gw1dq7brd5u2jj.jpg>photo</a>I took yesterday. </p>

  • neil on 20/02/2012 - 13:12

    Just snagged one in eastgardens. In NSW. Finally.

    • Blinda on 20/02/2012 - 14:28

      congrats!! You finally nailed one, Neil. :-)

      • neil on 20/02/2012 - 17:12

        Yep. Pretty happy. Been figuring out how it works but definitely need to study the manual a bit. The images seem to be coming out a bit dark on the viewfinder, so not sure if it's something I need to adjust in the settings. Will have to look at them on a computer to see.

  • voiletmay on 22/02/2012 - 07:20

    Just wanted to say I'm really happy with this camera. Gets expensive though - already bought it another lens 55-300 from ebay (taiwan, so waiting for it to come, 1/2 -1/3 of the price ($232) that it sells for in australia (anywhere from $400 to $600) ), a camera bag from somewhere that was $43 but retails at $160, and also know the next lens I want too (1:1 macro tamron), but the cheapest one of those is about $400 and that's from Hong Kong. I think cameras are just money pits LOL!! Lots of research needed to make sure I'm buying the right thing and for the cheapest price. Really fun though. Book called Understanding Exposure seems to be the best one for explaining the theory behind how an slr works, need to figure that out before the manual becomes understandable (LOL). It's a fun and interesting journey though, so would really like to thank the original poster Blinda for alerting us to this great deal.

    • POWERevolution on 22/02/2012 - 14:16

      …but no +ve?

    • Livert on 07/03/2012 - 15:25

      I'm guessing you bought the 55-300 DA L. It's cheaper due to the lack of quick-shift unlike the DA variant. Optics are the same though. I have one myself and the reach on full zoom is amazing. Don't forget to get lens hoods for your lenses too. You may also want to consider the DA 35mm F2.4 .

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