Pentax K-r Discontinued

Remaining stock in stores is running out

By PF Staff in Pentax Announcements on Dec 12, 2011

After a brief period of uncertainty, it is now more or less official that the Pentax K-r has been discontinued as it has reached the end of its intended production cycle.  We have confirmed this at both B&H Photo and Adorama, as well as other sources. 

In the absence of any new product announcements from Pentax, we can only remain hopeful that a replacement body will be announced early next year, and that K-r stock won't run out in stores during the holiday season.

This means that if you want a K-r now, you will have to act quick.  Read on for a breakdown of which K-r kits are still available.  Currently, the best deals are at adorama: $539 for a black k-r kit or $499 for a red or white K-r body.

Pentax Releases an Update to Digital Camera Utility 4

Version 4.34

By PF Staff in Pentax Announcements on Dec 3, 2011

On December 1 Pentax announced an update to their Digital Camera Utility 4 taking it to version 4.34.

The main changes from Version 4.33 are:

• The company name was updated in file properties, splash screen, etc.
• Bug fix: When re-developing JPEG image, Reversal Film was not applied.
• Bug fix: When rotating the image on the thumbnail, the rotation was not reflected.
• Bug fix: When Image tone was set to “Camera setting”, the parameter file then saved and read in again, the image tone setting became “Natural”.
• Bug fix: Date was printed on Bottom Right (inside) even when user had selected Bottom Right (outside) on Print Photo.

The last of the bug fixes may be of interest to many users - the ability to print the shooting date on an image is an often sought after feature,

The update is available here:

Digital Camera Utility 4 - Upgrade

Pentax Q US Price Drop

Price lowered by $50 nationwide

By PF Staff in Pentax Announcements on Dec 2, 2011

Yesterday, Pentax officially lowered the retail price of the Q by $50 in the US, from $799 down to $749.  While no other rebates are currently available here, if you live in Europe you can get 100 Euros off via a special mail-in rebate. 

For more details on the Pentax Q, please read our in-depth comparative review.

Pentax K-5 Rebate Extended

Save $300 on the K-5 through the end of January

By PF Staff in Pentax Announcements on Nov 9, 2011

As Pentax dealers in Europe are announcing a cash back program for the K-5, we have just heard from Pentax themselves that the K-5 $300 instant rebate offer has been extended in North America!  Instead of expiring on November 30th of this year, the instant rebate will remain valid until January 31st, 2012!

Because this is an instant rebate, you don't need to mail any forms in after making your purchase.  Instead, you will save the full amount up-front whenever you buy from an authorized retailer.

Pentax K-5 UK Cashback

Save 100 Euros when buying a new K-5!

By PF Staff in Pentax Announcements on Nov 7, 2011

Pentax UK has just posted a 90-pound (100 Euro) cashback offer for the Pentax K-5.

This cash back offer is good through the end of the year: December 31, 2011.

• Mail-in rebate form
• Full terms and conditions

While Pentax has currently not announced a cash back program the the US, there is a special $300 instant rebate offer available for all K-5 purchases through November 30, 2011, bringing the MSRP all the way down to $1195.95.  This discount is in effect at almost all authorized Pentax dealers.