Ordering K5 this week, $1,327(USD) best price?

mikeSF · 06-06-2011, 10:46 AM

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I am about to pull the trigger on a K5 (body only) and it looks as though Adorama and B&H are both currently selling the body only for $1,327(USD)...

is this the best deal at the moment?

both offer free shipping.

thanks...i HATE to buy something and then find it for $200 less elsewhere...but i have a suspicion the prices are about to drop a little soon.

spicy cho · 06-06-2011, 11:18 AM

Prodigital 2000 seems to have the best price for a new k5 body. Pretty tempted myself.

NEW Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body Only 16MP 1080p | eBay

FrancisK7 · 06-06-2011, 11:26 AM

When I bought all my startup gear 4 years ago it was from prodigital.

Superb prices and great service. I recommend them!

enoeske · 06-06-2011, 11:27 AM

Amazon warehouse deals has K-5's used - excellent for $1060 and used - like new (likely refurbished sensor stain models, replaced by Pentax) for $1084

spicy cho · 06-06-2011, 11:28 AM

I held the k5 at a local store the other day. It was a terrible idea, I really want one now. I just want to hold out for a k3, hoping it will output h.264 video and have video AF.

FrancisK7 · 06-06-2011, 11:30 AM

When is the K3 due?

spicy cho · 06-06-2011, 11:38 AM

Nothing on that yet. I just feel like waiting it out with my kx, which is still very capable. It's hard to do though, the K5 has some very useful features and the build quality is on a whole other level.

Francis · 06-06-2011, 11:47 AM

I hope the K3 is not due for two years. It will cause a massive marriage issue!

FrancisK7 · 06-06-2011, 12:43 PM

hahaha, I bet it would

**manishved** · 06-06-2011, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Francis

I hope the K3 is not due for two years. It will cause a massive marriage issue!

But guess what - you will get to keep the K-3 as part of the settlement

ggeorge11 · 06-06-2011, 01:36 PM

I bought mine form B&H for 1350 about 3 weeks ago, they had free shipping, but I was in such a hurry I got the overnight mail. They deducted the free shipping price form the overnight, and I had the camera in my hand the next morning for less than 40 bucks! They aere great about helping me with my decision, talk VERY openly about the stain issue, and told me ther plan for getting my camera back and another in my hand if there was an issue. I just ordered the scope 2 sensor cleaning kit, and a dry sensor kit from them and it will be here Wednesday. B&H is a great group of follks. I am glad I live in texas, because if I lived near them, I would be broke!

raphtze · 06-06-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by ggeorge11

because if I lived near them, I would be broke!

kinda off-topic...but still fun.

I live in CA....as far away from NY as it is....and i'm still broke! but happily so

few years back i actually went to B&H....and when prompted if i had an account, i said probably not.....not realizing that the in-store account and mail-order account is same. so they asked for my phone #.....and lo and behold there was my info! haha i told the cashier how i've funneled so much $ on so many things from B&H thru out the years. (my pz-1p was my first purchase with B&H). interestingly, right outside of the store.....B&H left some freebies. i nearly picked up this 6-roll JOBO film developing tank. but probably couldn't have bought it on my flight back....

as far as the amazon warehouse deals go--i went to check it out...looks good. but is it for sure a refurbished deal? within this thread i first saw of the K-3 rumor.....just when i was done looking for rumors!!!

syindy · 06-06-2011, 04:56 PM

I grabbed mine two weeks ago from Camera Land on Ebay for $1243, including expedited shipping. I was a little nervous, because of the low price, but the camera arrived 4 days later via USPS just as advertised. It's a beautiful thing. I shot my first video piece with it yesterday:

You Tube

.

ricksastro · 06-06-2011, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

Amazon warehouse deals has K-5's used - excellent for $1060 and used - like new (likely refurbished sensor stain models, replaced by Pentax) for $1084

I just picked up one of these from Amazon Warehouse Deals last week. It was horrible! Couldn't focus with the kit or the 70 limited to save it's life. I maxed out the focus adjust and it was still way off, inside or outside. I didn't even check for the stain...this thing's going back.

Luckily, they had the new Body only yesterday at $1280, so I just went ahead and sprung for the $200 so I didn't get someone else's problem again...

Rick

mikeSF · 06-07-2011, 01:03 AM

yikes. point well taken.

I just ordered a new one from Amazon.

Earlier this year i ordered the Tamron 70-200 from them and my copy wasnt quite right, so they overnighted a perfect replacement. And when I accidently forgot to remove my new 77mm Hoya UV filter from the returned one and it could not be returned, Amazon sent me a new replacement right away. That was great customer service.

now I must go without sleep for 2 more days until the K-5 finds its way to my hands.

thanks for the help, everyone.

06-06-2011, 10:46 AM	#1
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Ordering K5 this week, $1,327(USD) best price? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I am about to pull the trigger on a K5 (body only) and it looks as though Adorama and B&H are both currently selling the body only for $1,327(USD)... is this the best deal at the moment? both offer free shipping. thanks...i HATE to buy something and then find it for $200 less elsewhere...but i have a suspicion the prices are about to drop a little soon.

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06-06-2011, 11:18 AM	#2
spicy cho Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 73	Prodigital 2000 seems to have the best price for a new k5 body. Pretty tempted myself. NEW Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body Only 16MP 1080p \| eBay

06-06-2011, 11:26 AM	#3
FrancisK7 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 474	When I bought all my startup gear 4 years ago it was from prodigital. Superb prices and great service. I recommend them!

06-06-2011, 11:27 AM	#4
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Amazon warehouse deals has K-5's used - excellent for $1060 and used - like new (likely refurbished sensor stain models, replaced by Pentax) for $1084

06-06-2011, 11:28 AM	#5
spicy cho Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 73	I held the k5 at a local store the other day. It was a terrible idea, I really want one now. I just want to hold out for a k3, hoping it will output h.264 video and have video AF.

06-06-2011, 11:30 AM	#6
FrancisK7 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 474	When is the K3 due?

06-06-2011, 11:38 AM	#7
spicy cho Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 73	Nothing on that yet. I just feel like waiting it out with my kx, which is still very capable. It's hard to do though, the K5 has some very useful features and the build quality is on a whole other level.

06-06-2011, 11:47 AM	#8
Francis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hilversum Photos: Gallery Posts: 215	I hope the K3 is not due for two years. It will cause a massive marriage issue!

06-06-2011, 12:43 PM	#9
FrancisK7 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 474	hahaha, I bet it would

06-06-2011, 01:02 PM	#10
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Originally posted by Francis I hope the K3 is not due for two years. It will cause a massive marriage issue! But guess what - you will get to keep the K-3 as part of the settlement

06-06-2011, 01:36 PM	#11
ggeorge11 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 218	I bought mine form B&H for 1350 about 3 weeks ago, they had free shipping, but I was in such a hurry I got the overnight mail. They deducted the free shipping price form the overnight, and I had the camera in my hand the next morning for less than 40 bucks! They aere great about helping me with my decision, talk VERY openly about the stain issue, and told me ther plan for getting my camera back and another in my hand if there was an issue. I just ordered the scope 2 sensor cleaning kit, and a dry sensor kit from them and it will be here Wednesday. B&H is a great group of follks. I am glad I live in texas, because if I lived near them, I would be broke!

06-06-2011, 04:36 PM	#12
raphtze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 136	Originally posted by ggeorge11 because if I lived near them, I would be broke! kinda off-topic...but still fun. I live in CA....as far away from NY as it is....and i'm still broke! but happily so few years back i actually went to B&H....and when prompted if i had an account, i said probably not.....not realizing that the in-store account and mail-order account is same. so they asked for my phone #.....and lo and behold there was my info! haha i told the cashier how i've funneled so much $ on so many things from B&H thru out the years. (my pz-1p was my first purchase with B&H). interestingly, right outside of the store.....B&H left some freebies. i nearly picked up this 6-roll JOBO film developing tank. but probably couldn't have bought it on my flight back.... as far as the amazon warehouse deals go--i went to check it out...looks good. but is it for sure a refurbished deal? within this thread i first saw of the K-3 rumor.....just when i was done looking for rumors!!!

06-06-2011, 06:31 PM	#14
ricksastro New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	Originally posted by enoeske Amazon warehouse deals has K-5's used - excellent for $1060 and used - like new (likely refurbished sensor stain models, replaced by Pentax) for $1084 I just picked up one of these from Amazon Warehouse Deals last week. It was horrible! Couldn't focus with the kit or the 70 limited to save it's life. I maxed out the focus adjust and it was still way off, inside or outside. I didn't even check for the stain...this thing's going back. Luckily, they had the new Body only yesterday at $1280, so I just went ahead and sprung for the $200 so I didn't get someone else's problem again... Rick

06-07-2011, 01:03 AM	#15
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	yikes. point well taken. I just ordered a new one from Amazon. Earlier this year i ordered the Tamron 70-200 from them and my copy wasnt quite right, so they overnighted a perfect replacement. And when I accidently forgot to remove my new 77mm Hoya UV filter from the returned one and it could not be returned, Amazon sent me a new replacement right away. That was great customer service. now I must go without sleep for 2 more days until the K-5 finds its way to my hands. thanks for the help, everyone.