Price of K5 in Canada.

bobmaxja · 11-04-2010, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Tanguay is not B & M.

Tanguay & Brault & Martineau are own by the group . IT's call Groupe BMT

But you have Gosselin in Québec who is really a good Pentax Dealer

vizjerei · 11-04-2010, 08:47 AM

oh.. I ordered mine on 27th.. I guess more waiting for me...

aleonx3 · 11-04-2010, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by vizjerei

oh.. I ordered mine on 27th.. I guess more waiting for me...

Vizjerei, I will be interested in how it turns out.... are they authorized Canadian dealer? Hope everything works out for you... let us know your thoughts on the K-5 as well. I am eyeing for that as it will likely "hopefully" be the last model (for a long time) for my CBA (once I phase out the K10D).

JayBee · 11-04-2010, 12:27 PM

I emailed The Camera Store this morning, and they just replied that they are shipping today. Yes!
Looks like the Pentax truck made it to Calgary today. Saneal Camera is also advertising K-5 in stock. $1479.99 Shipping extra. Camera Store is shipping included. And, of course, no PST.

vizjerei · 11-04-2010, 01:55 PM

Yes! I got an email saying it is shipped today~ Can't wait!

@aleonx3 haha I am phasing out my K10D, it is about time

Originally posted by JayBee

I emailed The Camera Store this morning, and they just replied that they are shipping today. Yes!
Looks like the Pentax truck made it to Calgary today. Saneal Camera is also advertising K-5 in stock. $1479.99 Shipping extra. Camera Store is shipping included. And, of course, no PST.

vizjerei · 11-04-2010, 05:08 PM

Yes, The Camera Store is one of the Pentax authorized Canadian dealer.

Try Pentax Canada - Find an Authorized Dealer Near You

Originally posted by aleonx3

Vizjerei, I will be interested in how it turns out.... are they authorized Canadian dealer? Hope everything works out for you... let us know your thoughts on the K-5 as well. I am eyeing for that as it will likely "hopefully" be the last model (for a long time) for my CBA (once I phase out the K10D).

aleonx3 · 11-04-2010, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by vizjerei

Yes, The Camera Store is one of the Pentax authorized Canadian dealer.

Try Pentax Canada - Find an Authorized Dealer Near You

Sorry, Vizierei, I thought you ordered the k-5 from Tanguay in Quebec (as mentioned by others in the thread). I know the Camera store as I had purchased from them before, they are good.

**David Whiteley** · 11-05-2010, 10:19 AM

Trying to order from The Camera Store. They tell me their stock is all spoken for but there may be a cancellation freeing one up.

CANCELLATION? Someone hasn't read the DxOmark review!

Anyhow, if it's one of you cancelling... hurry up and confirm you're backing off so that I can get my order processed & hopefully shipped today!

WHEEEEE!

Babbs · 11-08-2010, 01:32 PM

$1428.99@ Dunne & Rundle

Also, Newegg.ca is advertising the 16-50mm for $750 CDN only problem is that theyship from the US so there is only 1 year warrenty not the 2 from Pentax Canada.

Let me know if I am wrong.

pentaxmz · 11-09-2010, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by David Whiteley

Trying to order from The Camera Store. They tell me their stock is all spoken for but there may be a cancellation freeing one up.

CANCELLATION? Someone hasn't read the DxOmark review!

Anyhow, if it's one of you cancelling... hurry up and confirm you're backing off so that I can get my order processed & hopefully shipped today!

WHEEEEE!

OMG! Just post the darn link... lol

DxOMark - DxOMark review for the Pentax K5

I have always trusted DxO and wow, to quote what they stated, "No need for suspense: this new 16.3 MP sensor is simply the best APS-C we have tested so far, sometimes able to compete even with very high-end full-frame cameras.

The overall score of the K5 puts it in the lead with 82 points — more than 9 points better than the D90 or the Alpha 55, and 16 points ahead of the Canon 7D or 60D. The K5 is literally the best APS-C performer for each segment, even in low ISO. "

I have never read a review so positive about a camera! But bear in mind, DxO only tests purely technical aspects of the sensor, not the overall experience and image results.

NOTE: Since Pentax is almost completely inept when it comes to advertising, I have attached a handout. :-)

pentaxmz · 11-09-2010, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Babbs

$1428.99@ Dunne & Rundle

Also, Newegg.ca is advertising the 16-50mm for $750 CDN only problem is that theyship from the US so there is only 1 year warrenty not the 2 from Pentax Canada.

Let me know if I am wrong.

London Drugs in Vancouver is selling the K5 for $1599 without lens. Way over-priced in my opinion.

Babbs · 11-09-2010, 07:08 AM - **1 Like**

I bought my K-5 at London Drugs. They price match for 30 days. Thats why I am continuing to look for the cheepest advertised price. I originally paid $1599 for it then I went back and the price was lowered to matched "Saneals camera" at $1479 and now I found Dunne and Rundle at 1428.99. Then next time I am in Edmonton I will go back to London Drugs and have it priced matched again.

I am also looking at buying the 16-50 star lens. Vistek.ca has it priced at 899.99 which is the lowest that I have found

Originally posted by pentaxmz

London Drugs in Vancouver is selling the K5 for $1599 without lens. Way over-priced in my opinion.

. I will get it priced matched at London Drugs as well When I get back to Edmonton.

pentaxmz · 11-10-2010, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by Babbs

I bought my K-5 at London Drugs. They price match for 30 days. Thats why I am continuing to look for the cheepest advertised price. I originally paid $1599 for it then I went back and the price was lowered to matched "Saneals camera" at $1479 and now I found Dunne and Rundle at 1428.99. Then next time I am in Edmonton I will go back to London Drugs and have it priced matched again.

I am also looking at buying the 16-50 star lens. Vistek.ca has it priced at 899.99 which is the lowest that I have found

. I will get it priced matched at London Drugs as well When I get back to Edmonton.

$1400 is about what I paid for my K20D (I purchased very shortly after its debut) but then I saw the price literally plummet to about $1000 within a few months.

Can we expect this to happen again? I can certainly wait a little bit.

Pentaxor · 11-10-2010, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

$1400 is about what I paid for my K20D (I purchased very shortly after its debut) but then I saw the price literally plummet to about $1000 within a few months.

Can we expect this to happen again? I can certainly wait a little bit.

I would think that the price would have a significant drop by February when new cameras come out. that's about 3 months from now and it shouldn't be a long wait.

JohnBee · 11-10-2010, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

I would think that the price would have a significant drop by February when new cameras come out. that's about 3 months from now and it shouldn't be a long wait.

I second February!
But I suspect the big dip may even extend into March depending on sales and marketing.
But February makes sense given the trend that follows the holiday push and new year rollover. After which things seem to settle-in for the season.

And, as much as I want to own and use a K-5.
I am bound by my own finances to wait until Spring anyways

My only consolation is to admit(out loud), that I'm better off waiting

Now, I worry that Nikon will drop a D800 bomb between now and then to ruin the party!

11-04-2010, 12:27 PM	#109
JayBee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manitoba Photos: Gallery Posts: 119	K-5 is on its way I emailed The Camera Store this morning, and they just replied that they are shipping today. Yes! Looks like the Pentax truck made it to Calgary today. Saneal Camera is also advertising K-5 in stock. $1479.99 Shipping extra. Camera Store is shipping included. And, of course, no PST.

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11-04-2010, 05:28 AM	#106
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by jpzk Tanguay is not B & M. Tanguay & Brault & Martineau are own by the group . IT's call Groupe BMT But you have Gosselin in Québec who is really a good Pentax Dealer

11-04-2010, 08:47 AM	#107
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	oh.. I ordered mine on 27th.. I guess more waiting for me...

11-04-2010, 09:02 AM	#108
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by vizjerei oh.. I ordered mine on 27th.. I guess more waiting for me... Vizjerei, I will be interested in how it turns out.... are they authorized Canadian dealer? Hope everything works out for you... let us know your thoughts on the K-5 as well. I am eyeing for that as it will likely "hopefully" be the last model (for a long time) for my CBA (once I phase out the K10D).

11-04-2010, 01:55 PM	#110
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Yes! I got an email saying it is shipped today~ Can't wait! @aleonx3 haha I am phasing out my K10D, it is about time Originally posted by JayBee I emailed The Camera Store this morning, and they just replied that they are shipping today. Yes! Looks like the Pentax truck made it to Calgary today. Saneal Camera is also advertising K-5 in stock. $1479.99 Shipping extra. Camera Store is shipping included. And, of course, no PST.

11-04-2010, 05:08 PM	#111
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Yes, The Camera Store is one of the Pentax authorized Canadian dealer. Try Pentax Canada - Find an Authorized Dealer Near You Originally posted by aleonx3 Vizjerei, I will be interested in how it turns out.... are they authorized Canadian dealer? Hope everything works out for you... let us know your thoughts on the K-5 as well. I am eyeing for that as it will likely "hopefully" be the last model (for a long time) for my CBA (once I phase out the K10D).

11-04-2010, 05:27 PM	#112
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by vizjerei Yes, The Camera Store is one of the Pentax authorized Canadian dealer. Try Pentax Canada - Find an Authorized Dealer Near You Sorry, Vizierei, I thought you ordered the k-5 from Tanguay in Quebec (as mentioned by others in the thread). I know the Camera store as I had purchased from them before, they are good.

11-05-2010, 10:19 AM	#113
David Whiteley Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 372	Trying to order from The Camera Store. They tell me their stock is all spoken for but there may be a cancellation freeing one up. CANCELLATION? Someone hasn't read the DxOmark review! Anyhow, if it's one of you cancelling... hurry up and confirm you're backing off so that I can get my order processed & hopefully shipped today! WHEEEEE!

11-08-2010, 01:32 PM	#114
Babbs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 47	$1428.99@ Dunne & Rundle Also, Newegg.ca is advertising the 16-50mm for $750 CDN only problem is that theyship from the US so there is only 1 year warrenty not the 2 from Pentax Canada. Let me know if I am wrong.

11-09-2010, 05:00 AM	#116
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by Babbs $1428.99@ Dunne & Rundle Also, Newegg.ca is advertising the 16-50mm for $750 CDN only problem is that theyship from the US so there is only 1 year warrenty not the 2 from Pentax Canada. Let me know if I am wrong. London Drugs in Vancouver is selling the K5 for $1599 without lens. Way over-priced in my opinion.

11-09-2010, 07:08 AM - 1 Like	#117
Babbs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 47	I bought my K-5 at London Drugs. They price match for 30 days. Thats why I am continuing to look for the cheepest advertised price. I originally paid $1599 for it then I went back and the price was lowered to matched "Saneals camera" at $1479 and now I found Dunne and Rundle at 1428.99. Then next time I am in Edmonton I will go back to London Drugs and have it priced matched again. I am also looking at buying the 16-50 star lens. Vistek.ca has it priced at 899.99 which is the lowest that I have found Originally posted by pentaxmz London Drugs in Vancouver is selling the K5 for $1599 without lens. Way over-priced in my opinion. . I will get it priced matched at London Drugs as well When I get back to Edmonton.

11-10-2010, 01:02 AM	#118
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by Babbs I bought my K-5 at London Drugs. They price match for 30 days. Thats why I am continuing to look for the cheepest advertised price. I originally paid $1599 for it then I went back and the price was lowered to matched "Saneals camera" at $1479 and now I found Dunne and Rundle at 1428.99. Then next time I am in Edmonton I will go back to London Drugs and have it priced matched again. I am also looking at buying the 16-50 star lens. Vistek.ca has it priced at 899.99 which is the lowest that I have found . I will get it priced matched at London Drugs as well When I get back to Edmonton. $1400 is about what I paid for my K20D (I purchased very shortly after its debut) but then I saw the price literally plummet to about $1000 within a few months. Can we expect this to happen again? I can certainly wait a little bit.

11-10-2010, 01:45 AM	#119
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by pentaxmz $1400 is about what I paid for my K20D (I purchased very shortly after its debut) but then I saw the price literally plummet to about $1000 within a few months. Can we expect this to happen again? I can certainly wait a little bit. I would think that the price would have a significant drop by February when new cameras come out. that's about 3 months from now and it shouldn't be a long wait.

11-10-2010, 08:59 PM	#120
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Pentaxor I would think that the price would have a significant drop by February when new cameras come out. that's about 3 months from now and it shouldn't be a long wait. I second February! But I suspect the big dip may even extend into March depending on sales and marketing. But February makes sense given the trend that follows the holiday push and new year rollover. After which things seem to settle-in for the season. And, as much as I want to own and use a K-5. I am bound by my own finances to wait until Spring anyways My only consolation is to admit(out loud), that I'm better off waiting Now, I worry that Nikon will drop a D800 bomb between now and then to ruin the party!