K7 Discontinued.

tabl10s · 08-24-2011, 01:47 PM

Is a new upper-end model coming out?

**Ash** · 08-24-2011, 01:54 PM

The K-5 is the K-7's succesor. As for 'upper-end', if you mean a full-frame body then you may not see one come next release. But let's wait and see some time early 2012...

bobmaxja · 08-24-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

K7 Discontinued. Is a new upper-end model coming out?

You better start reading the Pentax forum main page . K-7 was discontinued at the end of 2010!!!

Adam · 08-24-2011, 02:15 PM

Right, it was officially discontinued a while back, but now it seems the old stock has run out. It would be nice if Pentax could support more than just 2 models at a time, as it would attract a broader range of customers.

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Bob from Aus · 08-24-2011, 03:05 PM

What else (besides a FF) could anyone want, a fabulous cheap SLR or an out of this world sensational SLR. That equals 2

rvannatta · 08-24-2011, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

You better start reading the Pentax forum main page . K-7 was discontinued at the end of 2010!!!

I always have trouble understanding what "Discontinued" means, in the context of the fact that I can go to the PENTAXUSA web site---a somewhat official one I think, and find the K-7 listed for sale and as being "in stock" and promising 1 day shipping. It is position wise, the last item on their list of SLR's after the K-x's which don't seem to be in stock which is a message--- but it's still there.

Likewise merchant's such as Amazon so it in stock. so what does "discontinued mean?

Verglace · 08-24-2011, 03:35 PM

Discontinued for me means they stopped manufacturing them, but still provides warranty support/repairs etc. It doesn't mean they stop selling also as they may have plenty of unsold stock.

silverelantra · 08-24-2011, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

What else (besides a FF) could anyone want, a fabulous cheap SLR or an out of this world sensational SLR. That equals 2

Just a simple wish... PROBLEM FREE K5

kari · 08-24-2011, 07:29 PM

I'm still seeing brick-and-mortar camera stores here selling K20D's and K2000's new off the shelf.

TomK · 08-24-2011, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by kari

here

And that would be . . . where?

**EsBee** · 08-24-2011, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by TomK

. . . where?

The profile says South Africa so I am going to go out on a limb and guess that it is probably, South Africa.

twitch · 08-24-2011, 09:26 PM

There are still stocks of new K-m's (K2000's) in store in Australia. I feel sorry for anyone buying them as they are priced above K-x's.

**EsBee** · 08-24-2011, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

Is a new upper-end model coming out?

May be.

But the fact there is no "Pentax K-7 Forum" on this PENTAXforums.com is apparently indicative of the fact that K-7 was discontinued.

Bestzoom · 08-24-2011, 11:45 PM

May be a K7x with the new A77 24 Mpx APS-c sensor in 2012..

Enjoy photography!

**Rondec** · 08-25-2011, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by Bestzoom

May be a K7x with the new A77 24 Mpx APS-c sensor in 2012..

Enjoy photography!

I hope not.

08-24-2011, 01:47 PM	#1
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	K7 Discontinued. Is a new upper-end model coming out?

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EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Originally posted by TomK . . . where? The profile says South Africa so I am going to go out on a limb and guess that it is probably, South Africa. Last edited by EsBee; 08-24-2011 at 09:27 PM.

08-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#13
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	K-7 discontinued Originally posted by tabl10s Is a new upper-end model coming out? May be. But the fact there is no "Pentax K-7 Forum" on this PENTAXforums.com is apparently indicative of the fact that K-7 was discontinued.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The K-5 is the K-7's succesor. As for 'upper-end', if you mean a full-frame body then you may not see one come next release. But let's wait and see some time early 2012...

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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by tabl10s K7 Discontinued. Is a new upper-end model coming out? You better start reading the Pentax forum main page . K-7 was discontinued at the end of 2010!!!

08-24-2011, 02:15 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Right, it was officially discontinued a while back, but now it seems the old stock has run out. It would be nice if Pentax could support more than just 2 models at a time, as it would attract a broader range of customers. 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:

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Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	What else (besides a FF) could anyone want, a fabulous cheap SLR or an out of this world sensational SLR. That equals 2

08-24-2011, 03:28 PM	#6
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	Originally posted by bobmaxja You better start reading the Pentax forum main page . K-7 was discontinued at the end of 2010!!! I always have trouble understanding what "Discontinued" means, in the context of the fact that I can go to the PENTAXUSA web site---a somewhat official one I think, and find the K-7 listed for sale and as being "in stock" and promising 1 day shipping. It is position wise, the last item on their list of SLR's after the K-x's which don't seem to be in stock which is a message--- but it's still there. Likewise merchant's such as Amazon so it in stock. so what does "discontinued mean?

08-24-2011, 03:35 PM	#7
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	Discontinued for me means they stopped manufacturing them, but still provides warranty support/repairs etc. It doesn't mean they stop selling also as they may have plenty of unsold stock.

08-24-2011, 03:40 PM	#8
silverelantra Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 104	Originally posted by Bob from Aus What else (besides a FF) could anyone want, a fabulous cheap SLR or an out of this world sensational SLR. That equals 2 Just a simple wish... PROBLEM FREE K5

08-24-2011, 07:29 PM	#9
kari Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 142	I'm still seeing brick-and-mortar camera stores here selling K20D's and K2000's new off the shelf.

08-24-2011, 08:33 PM	#10
TomK Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 281	Originally posted by kari here And that would be . . . where?

08-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#12
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	There are still stocks of new K-m's (K2000's) in store in Australia. I feel sorry for anyone buying them as they are priced above K-x's.

08-24-2011, 11:45 PM	#14
Bestzoom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 232	May be a K7x with the new A77 24 Mpx APS-c sensor in 2012.. Enjoy photography!

08-25-2011, 04:19 AM	#15
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by Bestzoom May be a K7x with the new A77 24 Mpx APS-c sensor in 2012.. Enjoy photography! I hope not.