Might sell my K-5

**jgbryan021900** · 05-13-2011, 02:31 PM

I love my K-5 but I do very little low light shooting, I only have less than 700 shots on it, does anyone know what the going used price is? I don't see many forsale. I am just going to go back to a K-7 I think. I still haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks.

Adam · 05-13-2011, 02:38 PM

I've seen them for for $1100-$1300. See the sold items section: Sold Items - PentaxForums.com

**Rondec** · 05-13-2011, 02:39 PM

Depends really on where you live. I usually figure about 15 to 20 percent off of the price of the item new.

Tord · 05-13-2011, 02:40 PM

Amazing! I have both, but surely use my K-5 much more than my K-7! A K-7 here is next to worthless (my favourite photoshop rates a K-7 as unsellable)!

dgaies · 05-13-2011, 02:42 PM

It usually depends on several factors, and with an expensive body like the K-5 with some known issues, there would be a few additional factors to consider. People are going to want to know if the sensor is free of any stains. Assuming it is, I would say around $1100-1150 would be about the right price as new ones are about 1300-14000 now. If the sensor does have any stain issues, it would probably be to you benefit to have it fixed under warranty before selling it if you want to maximize how much you get for it.

Smeggypants · 05-13-2011, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by jgbryan021900

I love my K-5 but I do very little low light shooting, I only have less than 700 shots on it, does anyone know what the going used price is? I don't see many forsale. I am just going to go back to a K-7 I think. I still haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks.

I wouldn't sell a K-5 just because of little low light shooting.

The IQ is much better across all light levels IMO.

Just sayin' L(

**jgbryan021900** · 05-13-2011, 03:07 PM

It does not have the stain, checked that for sure. Wouldn't consider selling it if there were any issues.

glanglois · 05-13-2011, 03:10 PM

I'm not arguing; I'm just curious.

Are there no other advantages to the K-5 that come into play with your photography? And if not, which may well be the case, what prompted the K-5 purchase if you already had a K-7?

**jgbryan021900** · 05-13-2011, 03:17 PM

The K-5 really is a great camera and like one of the other members said it's great not only just for high iso but all around. Faster af etc. Need to really think this over.

Ubuntu_user · 05-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by jgbryan021900

...Need to really think this over.

I guess that part is left up to you (we can't think for you)!

Ray Pulley · 05-13-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by jgbryan021900

I love my K-5 but I do very little low light shooting, I only have less than 700 shots on it, does anyone know what the going used price is? I don't see many forsale. I am just going to go back to a K-7 I think. I still haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks.

Hey, PM me if you decide to sell. I have a K7 and maybe we can work a trade. I might have a lens or two that we can dicuss as well.

Good luck with your decision.

Ray

Raybo · 05-13-2011, 06:08 PM

I'd guess $50, maybe $70 on a good day.

**birdman59** · 05-13-2011, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by Raybo

I'd guess $50, maybe $70 on a good day.

Love your Zappa!! Big Fan!!

JeffJS · 05-13-2011, 06:40 PM

I would sell the k7 and keep the k5 and in fact, Did. There's world of difference between not always needing the DR performance and missing it, knowing you once had it, when you want it. The K7 is still going for a pretty fair price right now.

Rupert · 05-13-2011, 06:47 PM

Nothing personal, and you may have reasons beyond what I see here.......but I am going to Bookmark this as one of those mysteries in life I don't understand?

I have a long list of those....like my friend that is a strict vegetarian...but eats fish, because it contains no meat.
Best Regards!

05-13-2011, 02:31 PM	#1
jgbryan021900 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 156	Might sell my K-5 I love my K-5 but I do very little low light shooting, I only have less than 700 shots on it, does anyone know what the going used price is? I don't see many forsale. I am just going to go back to a K-7 I think. I still haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks.

05-13-2011, 02:38 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I've seen them for for $1100-$1300. See the sold items section: Sold Items - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-13-2011, 03:07 PM	#7
jgbryan021900 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 156 Original Poster	K5 selling It does not have the stain, checked that for sure. Wouldn't consider selling it if there were any issues.

05-13-2011, 03:17 PM	#9
jgbryan021900 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 156 Original Poster	K-5 selling The K-5 really is a great camera and like one of the other members said it's great not only just for high iso but all around. Faster af etc. Need to really think this over.

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05-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#3
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Depends really on where you live. I usually figure about 15 to 20 percent off of the price of the item new.

05-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
Tord Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gothenburg, aka Göteborg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 234	Amazing! I have both, but surely use my K-5 much more than my K-7! A K-7 here is next to worthless (my favourite photoshop rates a K-7 as unsellable)!

05-13-2011, 02:42 PM	#5
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	It usually depends on several factors, and with an expensive body like the K-5 with some known issues, there would be a few additional factors to consider. People are going to want to know if the sensor is free of any stains. Assuming it is, I would say around $1100-1150 would be about the right price as new ones are about 1300-14000 now. If the sensor does have any stain issues, it would probably be to you benefit to have it fixed under warranty before selling it if you want to maximize how much you get for it.

05-13-2011, 03:05 PM	#6
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by jgbryan021900 I love my K-5 but I do very little low light shooting, I only have less than 700 shots on it, does anyone know what the going used price is? I don't see many forsale. I am just going to go back to a K-7 I think. I still haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks. I wouldn't sell a K-5 just because of little low light shooting. The IQ is much better across all light levels IMO. Just sayin' L(

05-13-2011, 03:10 PM	#8
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I'm not arguing; I'm just curious. Are there no other advantages to the K-5 that come into play with your photography? And if not, which may well be the case, what prompted the K-5 purchase if you already had a K-7?

05-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#10
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Originally posted by jgbryan021900 ...Need to really think this over. I guess that part is left up to you (we can't think for you)!

05-13-2011, 05:20 PM	#11
Ray Pulley Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fallon Nevada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Originally posted by jgbryan021900 I love my K-5 but I do very little low light shooting, I only have less than 700 shots on it, does anyone know what the going used price is? I don't see many forsale. I am just going to go back to a K-7 I think. I still haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks. Hey, PM me if you decide to sell. I have a K7 and maybe we can work a trade. I might have a lens or two that we can dicuss as well. Good luck with your decision. Ray

05-13-2011, 06:08 PM	#12
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	I'd guess $50, maybe $70 on a good day.

05-13-2011, 06:39 PM	#13
birdman59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Marietta, Oh Posts: 116	Originally posted by Raybo I'd guess $50, maybe $70 on a good day. Love your Zappa!! Big Fan!!

05-13-2011, 06:40 PM	#14
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I would sell the k7 and keep the k5 and in fact, Did. There's world of difference between not always needing the DR performance and missing it, knowing you once had it, when you want it. The K7 is still going for a pretty fair price right now.

05-13-2011, 06:47 PM	#15
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Nothing personal, and you may have reasons beyond what I see here.......but I am going to Bookmark this as one of those mysteries in life I don't understand? I have a long list of those....like my friend that is a strict vegetarian...but eats fish, because it contains no meat. Best Regards!