The problem with the Pentax K-7 as far as DPReview is concerned is that
it doesn't have Canon or Nikon stenciled anywhere on it,
Dennis Gibson wrote:
In looking around I see it's commonly bundled with both the 18-55mm
kit lens and a fairly decent (GN 66 at ISO 100) looking but fixed
position hot shoe flash. No bouncing off ceilings like I like to do.
Costco strikes again. On their web site they're selling the K2000,
18-55mm lens and 50-200mm lens shipped for $499.99. Then they throw in
a free 2GB SD card. They're calling it a "Hot Buy: $50 off is
reflected in the price. While supplies last". Sounds pretty hot to me.
Expedited shipping to Southern California is $3.79!! Of course if you
don't like it they'll refund your money at any Costco warehouse with
no questions asked. I can't think of any reason not to go for this.
I bought the latest greatest just hit the market Canon superzoom from
them last month for $10.00 under MSRP. They threw in a free 2GB SD
card then too. Expedited shipping was $6.11 and it came UPS Second Day
Air. They also had an HP 8GB SD card with 100 free prints from Costco
for $19.99 shipped. I grabbed that too. It doesn't seem to be there
anymore.
Does anyone know what dpreview.com has against Pentax? Most reviews of
Pentax products are at the least fairly negative. They just reviewed
the K-7 and have nits to pick about it.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk7
They're not all that thrilled with the K2000 either. They thoroughly
cover all of the aspects; maybe the other reviews are more from the
view of a consumer.
I'm off to find my Costco membership card.
Dennis
Santa Barbara, CA
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