K5 only $1299 with Free Shipping on Amazon.com

crossover37 · 03-28-2011, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

BH Photo changed the price on the K5 from $1299 back to $1399. Luckily,
Amazon has it for $1299 now too

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043M6F14?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1

Last edited by crossover37; 03-28-2011 at 03:03 PM.

Adam · 03-28-2011, 02:57 PM

Now that's a smokin' deal- eligible for Prime, too!

glee46 · 03-28-2011, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Now that's a smokin' deal- eligible for Prime, too!

Yes, I couldn't believe it myself. It's still up if anyone wants to jump on it.

And 20% off Kata bags if you purchase one as well.

This is through Amazon and not a 3rd party so it's backed all the way.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-5-Digital-Black-Body/dp/B0043M6F14/ref=xs_gb_...97S7D6XZ3JW2JJ

Catalana · 03-28-2011, 10:12 PM

Well, your link no longer lists a new K-5 anywhere near the price you paid, but I still pulled the trigger at $1299.- plus $8.- shipping. I suppose I'll be adding a serial number to the database shortly.
Now it is just a matter of waiting, and upon arrival, giving the camera a thorough workout to make sure that all is well with it. I am reasonably confident that it won't disappoint and if there are some hick-ups, I'm sure to find them quickly and deal with them as needed.

I somehow get the feeling that a couple of additional firmware updates are still in the future of this beast.

glee46 · 03-29-2011, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Catalana

Well, your link no longer lists a new K-5 anywhere near the price you paid, but I still pulled the trigger at $1299.- plus $8.- shipping. I suppose I'll be adding a serial number to the database shortly.
Now it is just a matter of waiting, and upon arrival, giving the camera a thorough workout to make sure that all is well with it. I am reasonably confident that it won't disappoint and if there are some hick-ups, I'm sure to find them quickly and deal with them as needed.

I somehow get the feeling that a couple of additional firmware updates are still in the future of this beast.

It was under the "Gold Box Deals' on the main Amazon page. They had it there in the morning for @ $1,349. So, when I came back and checked it later, & saw it at $1,234.95 I jumped on it.

Here was the breakdown on it.

Item Subtotal: $1,299.95
Shipping and handling: $7.35
Gold Box Discount: $-65.00
Shipping Discount: $-7.35
Financing Applied: $0.00
12 Month Financing: $0.00
Promo Financing: $0.00
Total: $1,234.95
Paid by Card: $1,234.95

I got the email last night that it's being shipping UPS & will be here on Wednesday.

I'm hoping there's not much of a learning curve from the K20D.

By the way, did you see if there was a way to get an extend warranty?

Deiberson · 03-29-2011, 05:59 AM

i'm jumping in. a few questions though
1. where is the gold box discount?
2. is the camera under warranty through pentax? where does it come from?
3. are they the version after the stained sensor?

thanks...and please hurry with the response so i can place the order!

Spotmatic · 03-29-2011, 08:22 AM

The gold box is an icon on the Amazon home page that looks like a treasure chest.
The K5 deal ended yesterday. You have nothing to worry about when ordering from Amazon.
Returns are easy.

Last edited by Spotmatic; 03-29-2011 at 11:20 AM.

glee46 · 03-29-2011, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Spotmatic

The gold box is an icon on the Amazon home page that looks like a treasure chest.
The K5 deal ended yesterday. You have noting to worry about when ordering from Amazon.
Returns are easy.

Sorry if my post caused any confusion.

In my post, I put, "It was".

Meaning it no longer, "Is"

I thought there would be a thousand posts on it yesterday, and was surprised to see none. I'm not sure how long it was up there. Some times they last for days. Other times, only a few hours.

As 'Spotmatic' pointed out, Amazon has great prices, and I've never had a problem returning anything from them at all.

Sorry more people didn't get in on it.

Catalana · 03-29-2011, 10:01 AM

Atm, the only way I see getting an extended warranty is thru B&H @ around $20.-
I don't know if you can just buy it separately, or if it needs to be tied to a purchase there, but my gut feeling is that you can get it on its own. I'll have to call them or chat...

glee46 · 03-29-2011, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Catalana

Atm, the only way I see getting an extended warranty is thru B&H @ around $20.-
I don't know if you can just buy it separately, or if it needs to be tied to a purchase there, but my gut feeling is that you can get it on its own. I'll have to call them or chat...

Thanks Catalana for the warranty info. I'll be checking around as well to see what I can find & will post it here.

Spotmatic · 03-29-2011, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by Catalana

Atm, the only way I see getting an extended warranty is thru B&H @ around $20.-
I don't know if you can just buy it separately, or if it needs to be tied to a purchase there, but my gut feeling is that you can get it on its own. I'll have to call them or chat...

Call Pentax and ask.

chalion · 03-29-2011, 02:50 PM

$1299 is not a bad price though, better than alot of places right now. The DA-L 35mm f2.4 also is priced lower too.

Catalana · 03-29-2011, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by chalion

The DA-L 35mm f2.4 also is priced lower too.

Stop that

...I don't want to burden my CC any further. I was able to resist the 10% discount on the 8mm Rokinon Fisheye, and now you have to mention this

.

Catalana · 03-29-2011, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by glee46

Thanks Catalana for the warranty info. I'll be checking around as well to see what I can find & will post it here.

One thing I'm sure of is that you "should/must" buy the extended warranty within 90 days of purchase of the camera.

qtopplings · 03-30-2011, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by Catalana

One thing I'm sure of is that you "should/must" buy the extended warranty within 90 days of purchase of the camera.

Check amazon again. I bought the extended warranty for $9.99 from them, through a camera store called photo world.

03-28-2011, 02:33 PM - 1 Like	#1
crossover37 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 214	K5 only $1299 with Free Shipping on Amazon.com BH Photo changed the price on the K5 from $1299 back to $1399. Luckily, Amazon has it for $1299 now too http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043M6F14?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1 Last edited by crossover37; 03-28-2011 at 03:03 PM.

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03-28-2011, 05:18 PM	#3
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	I got one for $1,234.95 Shipped Originally posted by Adam Now that's a smokin' deal- eligible for Prime, too! Yes, I couldn't believe it myself. It's still up if anyone wants to jump on it. And 20% off Kata bags if you purchase one as well. This is through Amazon and not a 3rd party so it's backed all the way. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-5-Digital-Black-Body/dp/B0043M6F14/ref=xs_gb_...97S7D6XZ3JW2JJ Last edited by glee46; 03-28-2011 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Added Link

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03-28-2011, 10:12 PM	#4
Catalana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 190	Well, your link no longer lists a new K-5 anywhere near the price you paid, but I still pulled the trigger at $1299.- plus $8.- shipping. I suppose I'll be adding a serial number to the database shortly. Now it is just a matter of waiting, and upon arrival, giving the camera a thorough workout to make sure that all is well with it. I am reasonably confident that it won't disappoint and if there are some hick-ups, I'm sure to find them quickly and deal with them as needed. I somehow get the feeling that a couple of additional firmware updates are still in the future of this beast.

03-29-2011, 02:48 AM	#5
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Originally posted by Catalana Well, your link no longer lists a new K-5 anywhere near the price you paid, but I still pulled the trigger at $1299.- plus $8.- shipping. I suppose I'll be adding a serial number to the database shortly. Now it is just a matter of waiting, and upon arrival, giving the camera a thorough workout to make sure that all is well with it. I am reasonably confident that it won't disappoint and if there are some hick-ups, I'm sure to find them quickly and deal with them as needed. I somehow get the feeling that a couple of additional firmware updates are still in the future of this beast. It was under the "Gold Box Deals' on the main Amazon page. They had it there in the morning for @ $1,349. So, when I came back and checked it later, & saw it at $1,234.95 I jumped on it. Here was the breakdown on it. Item Subtotal: $1,299.95 Shipping and handling: $7.35 Gold Box Discount: $-65.00 Shipping Discount: $-7.35 Financing Applied: $0.00 12 Month Financing: $0.00 Promo Financing: $0.00 Total: $1,234.95 Paid by Card: $1,234.95 I got the email last night that it's being shipping UPS & will be here on Wednesday. I'm hoping there's not much of a learning curve from the K20D. By the way, did you see if there was a way to get an extend warranty?

03-29-2011, 05:59 AM	#6
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734	i'm jumping in. a few questions though 1. where is the gold box discount? 2. is the camera under warranty through pentax? where does it come from? 3. are they the version after the stained sensor? thanks...and please hurry with the response so i can place the order!

03-29-2011, 08:22 AM	#7
Spotmatic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 169	The gold box is an icon on the Amazon home page that looks like a treasure chest. The K5 deal ended yesterday. You have nothing to worry about when ordering from Amazon. Returns are easy. Last edited by Spotmatic; 03-29-2011 at 11:20 AM.

03-29-2011, 09:56 AM	#8
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Originally posted by Spotmatic The gold box is an icon on the Amazon home page that looks like a treasure chest. The K5 deal ended yesterday. You have noting to worry about when ordering from Amazon. Returns are easy. Sorry if my post caused any confusion. In my post, I put, "It was". Meaning it no longer, "Is" I thought there would be a thousand posts on it yesterday, and was surprised to see none. I'm not sure how long it was up there. Some times they last for days. Other times, only a few hours. As 'Spotmatic' pointed out, Amazon has great prices, and I've never had a problem returning anything from them at all. Sorry more people didn't get in on it.

03-29-2011, 10:01 AM	#9
Catalana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 190	Atm, the only way I see getting an extended warranty is thru B&H @ around $20.- I don't know if you can just buy it separately, or if it needs to be tied to a purchase there, but my gut feeling is that you can get it on its own. I'll have to call them or chat...

03-29-2011, 01:15 PM	#10
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Originally posted by Catalana Atm, the only way I see getting an extended warranty is thru B&H @ around $20.- I don't know if you can just buy it separately, or if it needs to be tied to a purchase there, but my gut feeling is that you can get it on its own. I'll have to call them or chat... Thanks Catalana for the warranty info. I'll be checking around as well to see what I can find & will post it here.

03-29-2011, 02:42 PM	#11
Spotmatic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 169	Originally posted by Catalana Atm, the only way I see getting an extended warranty is thru B&H @ around $20.- I don't know if you can just buy it separately, or if it needs to be tied to a purchase there, but my gut feeling is that you can get it on its own. I'll have to call them or chat... Call Pentax and ask.

03-29-2011, 02:50 PM	#12
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	$1299 is not a bad price though, better than alot of places right now. The DA-L 35mm f2.4 also is priced lower too.

03-29-2011, 09:04 PM	#13
Catalana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 190	Originally posted by chalion The DA-L 35mm f2.4 also is priced lower too. Stop that ...I don't want to burden my CC any further. I was able to resist the 10% discount on the 8mm Rokinon Fisheye, and now you have to mention this .

03-29-2011, 09:08 PM	#14
Catalana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 190	Originally posted by glee46 Thanks Catalana for the warranty info. I'll be checking around as well to see what I can find & will post it here. One thing I'm sure of is that you "should/must" buy the extended warranty within 90 days of purchase of the camera.

03-30-2011, 04:49 AM	#15
qtopplings Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marin, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 282	Originally posted by Catalana One thing I'm sure of is that you "should/must" buy the extended warranty within 90 days of purchase of the camera. Check amazon again. I bought the extended warranty for $9.99 from them, through a camera store called photo world.