dealspentax k200d 10.2 mp digital slr body with pentax…

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by helios
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Excellent camera, great price. There was an offer recently and I'll try to resurrect the discussion here.

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Fuuuuuuuu.... I told myself when I missed this deal the last time, that if it ever came up again I would have to get it. Here it is. Crap.

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@pezmaker: I told myself the same - I am so happy to see that it shipped today. This will be a nice replacement for my beloved K100D with a sensor problem.

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This would b an awesome upgrade to my k100d but I'm holding out for the k-x. I want to be able to record video too.

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@subrec: Yeah, the Kx has a great sensor and superior ISO capability.

However I went with the K200D because it has the top LCD panel and shows the active focus point in the viewfinder, not to mention the weatherproofing and ability to accept a battery grip. With the price difference between it and the Kr (~$500 amazon open box) I could also get a cheap flip video camera from woot... Anyway, hopefully the refurbished K200D will last long enough until I can afford a K5.

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@egadog: Good choice. Those are strong reasons to go with the K200D. (same reasons I came up with!)

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@pezmaker: Same scenario... sigh... just transferred money from my savings to checking to pick this bad-boy up.

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Ugh, still waiting on my shipping notice.

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@pezmaker: As did I. I will probably update this with how I feel about it, in case anyone else finds themselves in our positions.

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@blutoof: how long did it take to get your shipping notice? I ordered on the 6th and I'm STILL waiting...

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@blutoof: Ouch, that's frustrating. I'm not sure which is worse, not getting the notice yet, or being taunted by a notice that says it hasn't been shipped yet. I wish you luck.

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Good news, everyone! I just got my shipping notice. I guess they waited until it sold out? lame.

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@pezmaker: I went to a FedEx location near me and they stated that it was not located in any of their facilities. I sent an email to woot support, they told me to reply by EOD today. Let's see what sort of resolution comes of this.

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@blutoof that sucks! I got the notification on the 13th, which had the same info as what you linked to, but it got updated yesterday morning at 4am with "left dallas"

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@pezmaker: Yeah, I know. Still waiting on a resolution. They pushed it through to this coming week as far as Woot support. FedEx says they never got it, yet Woot says it was shipped. I am sure they will make it right, though.

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@blutoof tragic. Mine arrived today, and it's everything and more than I was expecting. It's a nice piece of equipment. Of course, I don't know much about cameras, but I do know much about quality, and it's there.

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@pezmaker: Yeah, they admitted that there was an error in their warehouse. My camera was never sent, and by the time they realized it, they ran out of stock. I got my money refunded, but damn was I looking forward to having that product. It makes me a bit nervous about ordering from them again, as I had to send about 8 emails to get my money back...