K-5 prices are Up!

robtcorl · 04-03-2011, 12:39 PM

April, 3
I tried holding out for a bit better price, body only, but B&H has gone up to $1.499.
Amazon to $1,473.
Adorama looks to be holding at $1,399, for now.
Guess I better jump on that before they go above msrp!

Think Pentax is milking this hot cow?

gtxtom · 04-03-2011, 12:56 PM

I think it might have to do with that *small* natural disaster ...

WerTicus · 04-03-2011, 01:12 PM

what he said ^

sagiboy · 04-03-2011, 01:21 PM

Relax.....it has nowhere to go, but down.....

dreamfoto · 04-03-2011, 01:40 PM

don't buy it if you are after a bargain

K-7 is half the K-5 price and does about the same work

K-r too

K-x is one third its price

K-5 has a premum to it which you pay and it makes no sense to talk about 100 or 200 bucks here.

Ah OK - you want to have the best camera and pay a bargain price. Well...

dreamfoto · 04-03-2011, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by sagiboy

Relax.....it has nowhere to go, but down.....

Ultimatelly I will go down too.

robtcorl · 04-03-2011, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by dreamfoto

Ah OK - you want to have the best camera and pay a bargain price. Well...

Us old retired folks on fixed incomes are like that

einstrigger · 04-03-2011, 02:02 PM

If you can hold out, then definitely do so. Used one's are also starting to pop-up between $1200 to $1250 here, ebay, and other forums. Once supply chains stabilize, I wouldn't expect prices to trend anywhere but downward.

glee46 · 04-03-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Us old retired folks on fixed incomes are like that

Not to make anyone feel bad, but I got mine one week ago at Amazon for $1,235 & Free Shipping. No Finance charge if paid off in a year. That's body only, but Amazon is an authorized dealer for Pentax. I say this, because I'm sure it will pop up again. Just keep waiting and looking if money is tight. I'm not retired, but I'm tight.

Armanius · 04-03-2011, 02:39 PM

Prices appear to be fluctuating quite a bit as of lately.

Price was $1369 for body only at B&H and Adorama for a while. Got mine from B&H for $1399 body only a week and a half ago shortly after the price went up. Then a week later, price went down to $1299 for about 3-4 days. Called B&H for a price adjustment and got it. Then on the same day price went back up to $1399. And now, 5 days after the price adjustment, the price is apparently $1499.

IMO, highly unlikely for the price to go beyond $1499 though. I'm sure Pentax is not crazy enough to price the K-5 more than $300 above the D7000.

creampuff · 04-03-2011, 04:57 PM

The knock-on effect of the disaster in Japan is already having an impact where I am. Talking to a reputable camera shop a few days ago, Nikon prices for the Fx cameras have gone up 5%, some Canon's L lenses and Nikon lenses are starting to be limited in availability or the agent has got no stock updates and prices are going up. Pentax prices may hold steady for now but the full extent of the power rationing and disruption in the production and supply chain will start to kick in sooner rather than later. So don't bank upon the expected trend of prices sliding lower moving forward.

Christine Tham · 04-03-2011, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

The knock-on effect of the disaster in Japan is already having an impact where I am. Talking to a reputable camera shop a few days ago, Nikon prices for the Fx cameras have gone up 5%, some Canon's L lenses and Nikon lenses are starting to be limited in availability or the agent has got no stock updates and prices are going up. Pentax prices may hold steady for now but the full extent of the power rationing and disruption in the production and supply chain will start to kick in sooner rather than later. So don't bank upon the expected trend of prices sliding lower moving forward.

+1

Also, it *may* be a good idea buying a "pre earthquake" camera. I know the Pentax bodies are assembled in the Phillipines, but I am assuming some parts come from Japan.

I am under the impression that some parts for cameras need to be high precision. Maybe I'm wrog.

And today there has been reports of another quake around Java.

MEADOWLANDS 151 · 04-03-2011, 05:43 PM

I purchased my K-5 and other cameras and equipment at B & H. Always found the better price, great customer service and free parking in NYC and no shipping taxes !

41ants · 04-03-2011, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

+1

Also, it *may* be a good idea buying a "pre earthquake" camera. I know the Pentax bodies are assembled in the Phillipines, but I am assuming some parts come from Japan.

I am under the impression that some parts for cameras need to be high precision. Maybe I'm wrog.

And today there has been reports of another quake around Java.

Yes, proud owner of a Post Sensor stain and pre Earthquake,Tsunami, Nuclear meltdown K5 body.

Adam · 04-03-2011, 05:59 PM

Adorama still has them for $1399!

14748 Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body, 16.3MP CMOS Sensor, 1080p HD Video at 25 FPS, 3 inch LCD, Black

04-03-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
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04-03-2011, 05:59 PM	#15
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dreamfoto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: france Photos: Albums Posts: 163	don't buy it if you are after a bargain K-7 is half the K-5 price and does about the same work K-r too K-x is one third its price K-5 has a premum to it which you pay and it makes no sense to talk about 100 or 200 bucks here. Ah OK - you want to have the best camera and pay a bargain price. Well...

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dreamfoto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: france Photos: Albums Posts: 163	Originally posted by sagiboy Relax.....it has nowhere to go, but down..... Ultimatelly I will go down too.

04-03-2011, 01:54 PM	#7
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606 Original Poster	Originally posted by dreamfoto Ah OK - you want to have the best camera and pay a bargain price. Well... Us old retired folks on fixed incomes are like that

04-03-2011, 02:02 PM	#8
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	If you can hold out, then definitely do so. Used one's are also starting to pop-up between $1200 to $1250 here, ebay, and other forums. Once supply chains stabilize, I wouldn't expect prices to trend anywhere but downward.

04-03-2011, 02:13 PM	#9
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Originally posted by robtcorl Us old retired folks on fixed incomes are like that Not to make anyone feel bad, but I got mine one week ago at Amazon for $1,235 & Free Shipping. No Finance charge if paid off in a year. That's body only, but Amazon is an authorized dealer for Pentax. I say this, because I'm sure it will pop up again. Just keep waiting and looking if money is tight. I'm not retired, but I'm tight.

04-03-2011, 02:39 PM	#10
Armanius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 112	Prices appear to be fluctuating quite a bit as of lately. Price was $1369 for body only at B&H and Adorama for a while. Got mine from B&H for $1399 body only a week and a half ago shortly after the price went up. Then a week later, price went down to $1299 for about 3-4 days. Called B&H for a price adjustment and got it. Then on the same day price went back up to $1399. And now, 5 days after the price adjustment, the price is apparently $1499. IMO, highly unlikely for the price to go beyond $1499 though. I'm sure Pentax is not crazy enough to price the K-5 more than $300 above the D7000.

04-03-2011, 04:57 PM	#11
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	The knock-on effect of the disaster in Japan is already having an impact where I am. Talking to a reputable camera shop a few days ago, Nikon prices for the Fx cameras have gone up 5%, some Canon's L lenses and Nikon lenses are starting to be limited in availability or the agent has got no stock updates and prices are going up. Pentax prices may hold steady for now but the full extent of the power rationing and disruption in the production and supply chain will start to kick in sooner rather than later. So don't bank upon the expected trend of prices sliding lower moving forward.

04-03-2011, 05:12 PM	#12
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by creampuff The knock-on effect of the disaster in Japan is already having an impact where I am. Talking to a reputable camera shop a few days ago, Nikon prices for the Fx cameras have gone up 5%, some Canon's L lenses and Nikon lenses are starting to be limited in availability or the agent has got no stock updates and prices are going up. Pentax prices may hold steady for now but the full extent of the power rationing and disruption in the production and supply chain will start to kick in sooner rather than later. So don't bank upon the expected trend of prices sliding lower moving forward. +1 Also, it may be a good idea buying a "pre earthquake" camera. I know the Pentax bodies are assembled in the Phillipines, but I am assuming some parts come from Japan. I am under the impression that some parts for cameras need to be high precision. Maybe I'm wrog. And today there has been reports of another quake around Java.

04-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#13
MEADOWLANDS 151 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WOOD-RIDGE, NEW JERSEY Posts: 22	I purchased my K-5 and other cameras and equipment at B & H. Always found the better price, great customer service and free parking in NYC and no shipping taxes !

04-03-2011, 05:47 PM	#14
41ants Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SRQ Photos: Albums Posts: 139	Originally posted by Christine Tham +1 Also, it may be a good idea buying a "pre earthquake" camera. I know the Pentax bodies are assembled in the Phillipines, but I am assuming some parts come from Japan. I am under the impression that some parts for cameras need to be high precision. Maybe I'm wrog. And today there has been reports of another quake around Java. Yes, proud owner of a Post Sensor stain and pre Earthquake,Tsunami, Nuclear meltdown K5 body.