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Pentax has dropped the price on the Pentax K-01 mirrorless, Pentax Q mirrorless, and Pentax K-30 DSLR cameras by $200, $150, and $50, respectively. The new prices are tabulated below:
New Price |
Old Price |
Change |
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Pentax Q w/5-15mm Lens |
$349.95 | $499.95 | $150 |
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Pentax Q w/5-15mm and 8.5mm |
$499.95 | $649.95 | $150 |
| Pentax K-01 Body | $349.95 | $549.95 | $200 |
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Pentax K-01 w/40mm Lens |
$449.95 | $649.95 | $200 |
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Pentax K-01 w/18-55mm and 50-200mm |
$599.95 | $699.95 | $200 |
| Pentax K-30 Body | $749.95 | $799.95 | $50 |
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Pentax K-30 Body w/18-55mm Lens |
$799.95 | $849.95 | $50 |
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Pentax K-30 w/18-55mm and 50-200mm |
$949.95 | $999.99 | $50 |
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All these prices are the new MAP for authorized Pentax retailers.
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I also received my K-01 yesterday, and was disappointed by the somewhat large size. At the same time, the images are very nice, and the body is better looking than a typical DSLR. At this price, I think the K-01 has a place as a second camera for specific "casual" situations where a DSLR is overkill. And the video feature is very easy to use.
Received my K-01 yesterday. I'm not so sure. It's a lot of camera for the money, but I don't know if I'm ever going to use it. It's far too big to be pocketable, even with the (very weird) 40mm pancake and if I'm going to have a big camera around my neck, I may as well have a viewfinder. I'm going to spend a little more time with it, but I think my cold feet might win out on this one.
If the K-01 had weather seals, I'd definitely grab one at these prices.
Maybe they are clearing them out for a weather-sealed model...
Q price dropped at the wrong store, B&H is at $579 still. Need it to drop there for a credit, but... maybe Sandy has them closed. Hopefully they made it through the storm ok. Man that thing made a mess =(
I have been wanting to get a K-01 since it came out. At this price, I am most likely going to order one tonight.
I always thought the K-01 was kind of neat (although quirky), and would make a super nice video or macro/tripod camera, but never quite wanted to part with the $$$. Until now, that is! Just ordered a kit with the 40mm. Psyched!!!
For the Ozzies here I have bitten the bullet and used an on shipping service at ComGateway I'll tell you how it goes.
price drops always happens in US only. never in my country. so sad..
I will by Pentax K-01 Body as my supplement.
I hope this means new products soon!
The K-01 is tempting but I'm saving up for the K-5 IIs...
Well, seeing as Mark Newson is an Aussie, we should get the new low price for the K-01 before the rest of the world. Where's the justice!? :-/
I tried Adorama but only allowed to ship within USA. Sad (from Australia).
Pentax K-01
w/18-55mm and 50-200mm
$599.95 $699.95 $200 - Thats a $100 difference, not $200.
I can't find anyone in Australia who can yet confirm these price drops. Or does that mean that Australians are still paying more than the rest of the world for the same goods?
No wonder many buy grey imports.
New products on the horizon!
I was thinking about getting a K-5 IIs, but given that it's not an overwhelming improvement over the original K-5, I then thought about getting a K-30. I think this price drop has helped me make that decision...
Look at that! Pentax' best video camera for only $350! This makes it quite worthwhile as a supplement to whatever DSLR you have.
No doubt the K-01 is going away. Pentax officials have already stated that they're abandoning the K-01 "line" - there will be no successor. I forget exactly who said it, but it was around the same time as Photokina.
I wonder if this marks the end of the K-01, or a new model coming out closer to the specs of the Olympus OMD-EM5. I hope it means the later. I would love a Pentax like the OMD.
Don't forget, the K-01 has the same sensor as the K5!!! Thats a CRAZY price for this camera. WOW! What a steal. I have 2 K5s or else I would totally be hoping on this.
Fie upon K-30 not being battery grippable. Fie 'pon't indeed.
May suck it up and get one anyway. My K10D is starting to shed parts.
Not a bad price at all for the K-01...guess it must not be selling well.
Ummm... did anyone else notice: "K-01 with 40mm lens - New Price: $450 - Old Price $750 - change: $200." I am quite tired but I still think $750 - $450 = $300.
Once again, B&H exceeds with its wonderful customer service!! I purchased a K-30 and 18-135mm kit yesterday. Today, I alerted them to the Pentax price drop as posted above and they immediately credited me with the $50.00 difference!! With free shipping and great service, who could possibly want to shop elsewhere?
i cant wait for the price drop on the K2iis
Well I think that smart people rush to get a yellow brick!
If this is the end of K-01 it almost becomes a quirky collectors item. SO TEMPTING.
Looks like they're calling the K-01 a mistake, makes it very tempting however.
$350 for K-01 is VERY tempting! This was $750 just 9 months ago!! A $400 price drop in so little time, WOW! It's almost an impulse buy.
Pentax K-01 Body ... $349.95 ... tempting ... :|.
I have the lens already.
I'm assuming there is a misprint on the K-30 and it s/b a new price of $749. If so, now the price is getting down to very competitive market pricing vs the Canikons. This could be huge for their sales. Makes Christmas look a little better!!!! Who knows what may still be coming. Upon second look, I must have had a spec on my glasses. Price is still good though as compared to the Canikon boys. Good to see them get aggressive with it.
Looks like the K-01 is on its way out. That is an AMAZING cam for $350. We love ours even with its quirks.