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Pentax K-r DSLR 18-55mm (Red) $482 @ Officeworks [Online Only] Vic only(?)

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Pentax K-r DSLR 18-55mm (Red) $482 @ Officeworks [Online Only] Vic only(?)
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Pkabigon on 08/07/2012 - 20:42 officeworks.com.au (1071 clicks)
Last edited 10/07/2012 - 11:57

Don't know much about expensive cameras but stumbled across this and seems like a good price. Cheapest on Shopbot is $582 incl. shipping, Amazon sells it for $560.59USD pre-shipping.

Edit: may only be available if you live in Victoria, if you can see it as in-stock and you're not in Victoria I'll edit this to say so.

Edit 2: now showing as out of stock for me so I'll assume it's out of stock everywhere and mark as expired.

Megapixels: 12.4 CMOS sensor
Lens: SMC Pentax-DA L 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL
LCD Screen: 3.0"
Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Card Compatibility: SD/SDHC card
Video Recording: HD (720p) at 25fps
Warranty: 1 year

Product Details:

Brand Pentax
Colour: Red
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 Kg

Features:

High quality 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor captures detailed images with high colour accuracy and low noise
Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution for responsive Live View and detailed image/video review.
Compact and lightweight body is exceptionally comfortable to use, and highly portable.
Powerful automatic shooting modes, such as Auto Picture mode and various scene modes, take the guesswork out of taking great pictures.
Fast 6 FPS frame rate captures quick action in dynamic environments
Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX autofocus system includes a dedicated AF assist lamp.
High sensitivity 100-25600 ISO range features improved noise performance for high quality image capture even in extremely challenging lighting.
Capture widescreen HD video with sound at 720p and 25 FPS, using any PENTAX lens.
A maximum 1/6000 second shutter speed freezes fast action without subject movement blur.
A viewfinder focus point indicator confirms the area of focus in an image.
A wide range of in-camera image processing and special effects filters encourages the photographer?s artistic expression.
Electrical & Electronics Camera DSLR Pentax

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  • mr_vino89 on 08/07/2012 - 20:44

    out of stock yo!

    • kabigon on 08/07/2012 - 20:47

      eh? Still shows as in-stock for me and lets me add to cart…

      • octagonalman on 08/07/2012 - 20:50
        +1

        Different states/regions based on chosen store with different stock.

        • kabigon on 08/07/2012 - 20:51

          Ah didn't know that, will update to Vic only unless people in other states can confirm.

      • Trance N Dance on 08/07/2012 - 20:50

        Clearance product and each state will have different stock levels.
        Out of stock for Sydney NSW and Cairns QLD.

      • Shadow_1 on 08/07/2012 - 20:51

        Yep, looks like In Stock from a Vic point of view, but not for those in Brisbane.

  • snajper on 08/07/2012 - 20:51

    out of stock for me but otherwis e good deal

  • vidiot on 08/07/2012 - 21:11

    I seem to have one in my basket still (in Brisbane). Oops…

  • bargained on 08/07/2012 - 22:00
    -6

    What an ugly camera.

    • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2012 - 22:26

      I like it.

      • Jabba the Hutt on 08/07/2012 - 22:33
        +7

        Would go nice with my Hot Wheels media player.

    • Bargainz on 09/07/2012 - 09:33
      -5

      Agreed, this is the kind of camera you give as a present to someone you don't like

  • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2012 - 22:30
    -3

    Brisbane buyers - Kmart at Chermside had the Pentax K-x for a similar price (sub $500). Saw that on Thursday night, 5 July. I know its the older model but they are virtually the same spec. But only in black, not red!

    • justfrog on 09/07/2012 - 06:40
      +1

      I'd rather the red one. At least it will take faster pictures.

    • oceang on 09/07/2012 - 11:48
      +2

      The K-R and K-X are not virtually the same spec though both good cameras. The K-R is a better model than the K-X. Here are some of the differences, based on a quick Google. I have had the K-R for a year (black, not red) and its a great camera.

      Screen size 3.0" vs 2.7"
      Screen resolution 920k dots vs 230k dots
      Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
      Startup delay 300 ms vs 600 ms
      Continuous shooting 6 fps vs 4.7 fps
      Battery life 470 shots vs 420 shots

      • [Deactivated] on 09/07/2012 - 20:35
        -1

        That IS virtually the same spec. Have a quick Google and compare a K-r with something like a Canon d5 mark 3 and THEN you can tell me that they are not virtually the same spec. None of the things in your list make the K-r a "significantly" different camera to the K-x. I notice you left out the things that the K-x does better than the K-r such as:

        Supports 24p - Get that real film feel.
        Slightly lower noise at high ISO 811 ISO vs 755 ISO, the K-x has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance.
        Smaller 123x92x68 mm vs 125x97x68 mm, around 10% smaller.
        Slightly less shutter lag 97 ms vs 105 ms, around 10% less delay when taking photos.
        Slightly lighter 580 g vs 598 g.
        Wider dymanmic range.
        In-camera HDR.

        BTW, I don't have a either a Kx or a K-r.

        • oz-dave on 09/07/2012 - 22:26

          Both do In-Camera HDR and the K-r is better at it, especially when handheld, because of the micro-alignment process…
          (Also note that neither offer full HD progressive, 720 only, and that the Pentax K-r does 25P which is technically "better" in terms of information gathering but, in practical terms, unnoticeable to the average person)

        • [Deactivated] on 10/07/2012 - 18:48

          "25P which is technically "better" in terms of information gathering but, in practical terms, unnoticeable to the average person". The 24p must be noticable because so many camera review sites pick up on it as "good" feature.

          Anyway, if the K-r is available for the same price as the K-x then go for it …. otherwise slip into Kmart and pick up a K-x as they are definately a bargain. And bargains are what this site is about. THAT's why I mentioned that the K-x was available cheap alternative with similar specs.

  • Move-D on 09/07/2012 - 09:58
    +4

    I have this camera and its great. Good price here too

  • Sydster on 09/07/2012 - 14:50
    +1

    Great camera at great price - those who didnt get this deal, might be worth checking with major stores for price match.

  • Vinci on 09/07/2012 - 22:42

    Just checked. No stock in NSW… sad… That price is too good to be real..

    • [Deactivated] on 10/07/2012 - 19:09

      That web comparison is a joke. The sensor in the Panasonic is 1/2.3 compared to the K-r's APS-C size sensor. The Panasonic is not even in the same class as the K-r.
      A more realistic comparison for the Panasonic would be a Canon Powershot.
      http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-SX40-vs-Panasonic-FZ150

      • maldrat on 11/07/2012 - 11:19
        +1

        I'm not a pro, but my point was there are many non-SLR options in this price range with better features and image quality. The sensor size is not everything.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/07/2012 - 19:32

          Short answer - No. Sensor size is everything when comparing something like a 1/2.3 vs an APS-C sensor when they are both in DSLR type bodies. Yes, the Panasonic is feature packed but it will never have the image quality of the K-r. Do some pixel peeking at dpreview.com, I'm impressed with the Panasonic's sharpness but the colour saturation is missing because their are just not enough pixels on the chip to carry all the information.

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