Australian K5 IIs

David L · 11-08-2012, 08:51 PM

After reading many reviews and forum posts, my plan now is to buy a K-5 and stick it for the next 2-3 years, then upgrade to a full frame Pentax if it comes...

Steve1307, thanks for your recommendation of DWC, I've finally bought a K-5 + DA18-135 from there. I called them and they said only two left in Melbourne Store, so I just drove there and picked up one for $1259, plus extra two year warranty for $70.

Thanks to you all for your suggestions. Now i cannot wait to test new my K-5...

xhanatos · 11-12-2012, 03:39 PM

DigitalCameraWarehouse
K-5 IIs body only - $1197.00
K-5II body only - $1099.00

(not affiliated with them or anything, just been really happy with my previous purchases from them.)

EDIT: PRE-ORDER prices

**eaglem** · 11-12-2012, 05:50 PM

I tried sooooooooo hard not to get addicted to an upgrade but having sold my K20D on Sunday then decided I'll sell one of my K-5 bodies and get the K-5II-s. I just hope I'm doing the right thing.

Only time will tell. CRK are shipping the camera from the eastern states for me so I don't have to wait as their stock arrived yesterday.

RobG · 11-12-2012, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by xhanatos

DigitalCameraWarehouse
K-5 IIs body only - $1197.00
K-5II body only - $1099.00

(not affiliated with them or anything, just been really happy with my previous purchases from them.)

Did you call them directly for this price? They don't have the K5ii listed on their website.

xhanatos · 11-12-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Did you call them directly for this price? They don't have the K5ii listed on their website.

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https://www.facebook.com/digitalcamerawarehouse/posts/10151128440731274

Douf · 11-12-2012, 07:05 PM

I've just pre ordered the K-5 IIs through DCW, too good of a price to pass up... Well that and my K10D is giving me the shits by turning off between every 2nd shot!

Hoping I'm not going to regret this (over getting the standard II)!

xhanatos · 11-12-2012, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by Douf

I've just pre ordered the K-5 IIs through DCW, too good of a price to pass up... Well that and my K10D is giving me the shits by turning off between every 2nd shot!

Hoping I'm not going to regret this (over getting the standard II)!

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steve1307 · 11-12-2012, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by xhanatos

DigitalCameraWarehouse
K-5 IIs body only - $1197.00
K-5II body only - $1099.00

(not affiliated with them or anything, just been really happy with my previous purchases from them.)

Sounds good. I assume it would be a pre-order and we are at the mercy of CRK for delivery.

At least DCW is a store where you can walk in the front door and pick it up

Edit: It is pre-order. They told me it would hopefully be around 2weeks but before the end of the month.

RobG · 11-13-2012, 07:35 PM

I'm told that my K5iis arriving at the store today, so hopefully I will receive it by the end of Friday.

xhanatos · 11-13-2012, 07:59 PM

Copy and paste from an email from Michael's Camera:

Quote:

Thank you for your inquiry,

Please see below for pricing and availability of the requested equipment.
The Pentax K-5 II Body is $1299 (one unit in stock)

We also offer a bonus DSLR bundle saving you $230 complimentary with all DSLR cameras, this bundle includes:
FREE admission to our 3 hour Digital DSLR course.
FREE 30x Professional lab quality 4"x6" prints.
1/2 Price on-site sensor clean.
1/2 price A2 fine art print.
All valid for 12 months.

RobG · 11-14-2012, 12:46 AM

FYI Dirtcheapcameras.com.au emailed me to say that they have a limited number of K5iis in stock for $1197.

Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR Cameras Review Online Store Special Warehouse Deal, Buy Aust - Dirt Cheap Cameras Australia

As mentioned earlier I bought mine through camerastore.com.au where it is $1249.

Sandy Hancock · 11-14-2012, 12:51 AM

I expect to get my K-5 IIs tomorrow. Good times

Vylen · 11-14-2012, 12:58 AM

So tempting... but my K20D is still chugging along fine and I need to save my money :P

RobG · 11-15-2012, 06:51 PM

I got my K5iis today! I'm going out to take a few photos. My very first photo seemed to show moire until I noticed that the camera had defaulted to 32000 ISO. I took the photo again at 100ISO and the colour noise was gone.

Jimbob Productions · 11-15-2012, 08:09 PM

Got mine today too - thanks to a massive effort from Michaels.

11-12-2012, 03:39 PM	#32
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	DigitalCameraWarehouse K-5 IIs body only - $1197.00 K-5II body only - $1099.00 (not affiliated with them or anything, just been really happy with my previous purchases from them.) EDIT: PRE-ORDER prices Last edited by xhanatos; 11-13-2012 at 01:18 AM.

11-12-2012, 05:50 PM	#33
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	I tried sooooooooo hard not to get addicted to an upgrade but having sold my K20D on Sunday then decided I'll sell one of my K-5 bodies and get the K-5II-s. I just hope I'm doing the right thing. Only time will tell. CRK are shipping the camera from the eastern states for me so I don't have to wait as their stock arrived yesterday. Last edited by eaglem; 11-12-2012 at 10:16 PM.

11-12-2012, 09:25 PM	#38
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by xhanatos DigitalCameraWarehouse K-5 IIs body only - $1197.00 K-5II body only - $1099.00 (not affiliated with them or anything, just been really happy with my previous purchases from them.) Sounds good. I assume it would be a pre-order and we are at the mercy of CRK for delivery. At least DCW is a store where you can walk in the front door and pick it up Edit: It is pre-order. They told me it would hopefully be around 2weeks but before the end of the month. Last edited by steve1307; 11-12-2012 at 10:46 PM.

11-13-2012, 07:35 PM	#39
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888	I'm told that my K5iis arriving at the store today, so hopefully I will receive it by the end of Friday. Last edited by RobG; 11-13-2012 at 07:41 PM. Reason: error

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11-08-2012, 08:51 PM	#31
David L Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	After reading many reviews and forum posts, my plan now is to buy a K-5 and stick it for the next 2-3 years, then upgrade to a full frame Pentax if it comes... Steve1307, thanks for your recommendation of DWC, I've finally bought a K-5 + DA18-135 from there. I called them and they said only two left in Melbourne Store, so I just drove there and picked up one for $1259, plus extra two year warranty for $70. Thanks to you all for your suggestions. Now i cannot wait to test new my K-5...

11-12-2012, 06:38 PM	#34
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888	Originally posted by xhanatos DigitalCameraWarehouse K-5 IIs body only - $1197.00 K-5II body only - $1099.00 (not affiliated with them or anything, just been really happy with my previous purchases from them.) Did you call them directly for this price? They don't have the K5ii listed on their website.

11-12-2012, 06:48 PM	#35
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Originally posted by RobG Did you call them directly for this price? They don't have the K5ii listed on their website. facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalcamerawarehouse/posts/10151128440731274

11-12-2012, 07:05 PM	#36
Douf Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 58	I've just pre ordered the K-5 IIs through DCW, too good of a price to pass up... Well that and my K10D is giving me the shits by turning off between every 2nd shot! Hoping I'm not going to regret this (over getting the standard II)!

11-12-2012, 07:47 PM	#37
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Originally posted by Douf I've just pre ordered the K-5 IIs through DCW, too good of a price to pass up... Well that and my K10D is giving me the shits by turning off between every 2nd shot! Hoping I'm not going to regret this (over getting the standard II)! How to Reduce Moiré in Lightroom 4

11-13-2012, 07:59 PM	#40
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Copy and paste from an email from Michael's Camera: Quote: Thank you for your inquiry, Please see below for pricing and availability of the requested equipment. The Pentax K-5 II Body is $1299 (one unit in stock) We also offer a bonus DSLR bundle saving you $230 complimentary with all DSLR cameras, this bundle includes: FREE admission to our 3 hour Digital DSLR course. FREE 30x Professional lab quality 4"x6" prints. 1/2 Price on-site sensor clean. 1/2 price A2 fine art print. All valid for 12 months.

11-14-2012, 12:46 AM	#41
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888	FYI Dirtcheapcameras.com.au emailed me to say that they have a limited number of K5iis in stock for $1197. Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR Cameras Review Online Store Special Warehouse Deal, Buy Aust - Dirt Cheap Cameras Australia As mentioned earlier I bought mine through camerastore.com.au where it is $1249.

11-14-2012, 12:51 AM	#42
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I expect to get my K-5 IIs tomorrow. Good times

11-14-2012, 12:58 AM	#43
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	So tempting... but my K20D is still chugging along fine and I need to save my money :P

11-15-2012, 06:51 PM	#44
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888	I got my K5iis today! I'm going out to take a few photos. My very first photo seemed to show moire until I noticed that the camera had defaulted to 32000 ISO. I took the photo again at 100ISO and the colour noise was gone.

11-15-2012, 08:09 PM	#45
Jimbob Productions Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Got mine today too - thanks to a massive effort from Michaels.