(UPDATED) Pentax K-5: New price of $849

lightsleuth · 09-26-2011, 07:08 AM

Paid $1199 CDN in a local store on the weekend. Nice to see the same price in Canada.

Steve.

darenka · 09-28-2011, 10:47 AM

Went to check on the reviews of one of those 'bargain' camera stores and I found this blog review. Currently, this camera store is coming up with the cheapest prices on the K-5. At first glance, their customer rating also seem good. After reading this blog review and a closer look at the comments on the review sites, I'd ONLY want to risk my money at one of the more 'expensive' trusted retailers. At least I'd be getting a genuine Pentax and my credit card information would be safe.

But read the review.... teleoscope: BestPricePhoto Jack Webb Version: Just The Facts Ma'am

Adam · 09-28-2011, 02:13 PM

Yup, the price has been lowered worldwide it seems

**Pepe Guitarra** · 09-28-2011, 03:49 PM

Are those signs that something else bigger is coming? Like a M1 or M2 (M for mirrorless)?

**Pepe Guitarra** · 09-28-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by GoJian

together with a 8G sandisk extreme pro memory, camera bag, memory wallet and an extra battery for a total of $1199. It saves me time looking for accessories; besides, if I were to look for these items separately, it will definitely cost a lot more money and time.

Not really. If you buy them in Adorama, the extra comes to about $100. The reason I bought it from ADORAMA is because I trust the brick and wall stores, and the experience buying from them. Same with BH and KEH (this last one are really good at providing asssurance for their stuff).

**Pepe Guitarra** · 09-30-2011, 09:14 PM

UPDATE:

I just got my K5 from Adorama. There is only one thing I regret: Not having purchased it before. For $300 bucks I missed one year of K5. That is the greatest camera ever. I cannot believe I shot my first pictures at night indoor and they came out perfect. What a camera!!! I will post more stuff about it later.
------------------------------
Here is my first shot with the K5, fully automatic (in green mode):

jpashjian · 10-12-2011, 04:17 PM

I'm a newb to DSLRs, but after reading up for the last several months, I've decided that I would really like a K-5 as my first choice, with choice 1B being a Nikon D7000. The trouble is my wife has no clue what separates a $600 camera from a $1200 camera, nor the patience to have me explain it to her. If Pentax or Nikon would come down another $100-$200 off their admittedly very good current prices, it would be a much easier sell.

So having said all that, for those of you who have followed this stuff for years, do cameras prices tend to drop signicantly around Black Friday or Christmas? Or is the current $300 discount more than I should hope for already?

I guess I should add: I'd like to stay away from the gray market shops or the refurbs.

Adam · 10-12-2011, 04:21 PM

The K-5 right now is very close to the absolute minimum it will ever sell for. Big rebates on new Pentax gear are extremely rare, although from time to time, they do launch mail-in rebate programs on top of retail price drops.

**Pepe Guitarra** · 10-12-2011, 04:46 PM

Had I known how good this K5 was, I would have bought it at the original price one year ago. I missed one year of fun for trying to save $300. Go for it now!

neil · 10-13-2011, 11:55 AM

Just noticed it's $999CAD at Henrys...

PENTAX K-5 DIGITAL SLR BODY 14748 - Henry's best camera store in Canada

Adam · 10-13-2011, 12:00 PM

Now THAT's a deal!

**Pepe Guitarra** · 10-13-2011, 12:41 PM

Maybe I should buy another one!

adpo · 10-13-2011, 12:55 PM

this would happen the week after i buy mine -.-

ramlax13 · 10-13-2011, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by GoJian

I ordered the K-5 kit from Adorama, together with a 8G sandisk extreme pro memory, camera bag, memory wallet and an extra battery for a total of $1199. It saves me time looking for accessories; besides, if I were to look for these items separately, it will definitely cost a lot more money and time.

The customer service at Adorama was very helpful, too. I acquired the information that this batch of K-5 was shipped in from Pentax on Sep 12. Definitely new production there.

How did you get that deal for that price? I see it at 1499 with that price

dr_romix · 10-13-2011, 01:32 PM

is there gonna be any import tax on it?

It comes with 2 year Canadian warranty. I know Pentax U.S.A won't accept the warranty tho

any suggestion.?

09-28-2011, 10:47 AM	#17
darenka New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 14	Those 'other' retailers...... Went to check on the reviews of one of those 'bargain' camera stores and I found this blog review. Currently, this camera store is coming up with the cheapest prices on the K-5. At first glance, their customer rating also seem good. After reading this blog review and a closer look at the comments on the review sites, I'd ONLY want to risk my money at one of the more 'expensive' trusted retailers. At least I'd be getting a genuine Pentax and my credit card information would be safe. But read the review.... teleoscope: BestPricePhoto Jack Webb Version: Just The Facts Ma'am

09-28-2011, 02:13 PM	#18
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Yup, the price has been lowered worldwide it seems 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:

09-30-2011, 09:14 PM	#21
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	UPDATE: I just got my K5 from Adorama. There is only one thing I regret: Not having purchased it before. For $300 bucks I missed one year of K5. That is the greatest camera ever. I cannot believe I shot my first pictures at night indoor and they came out perfect. What a camera!!! I will post more stuff about it later. ------------------------------ Here is my first shot with the K5, fully automatic (in green mode): Last edited by Pepe Guitarra; 10-01-2011 at 02:16 PM.

10-12-2011, 04:17 PM	#22
jpashjian New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	Is now the time to buy? I'm a newb to DSLRs, but after reading up for the last several months, I've decided that I would really like a K-5 as my first choice, with choice 1B being a Nikon D7000. The trouble is my wife has no clue what separates a $600 camera from a $1200 camera, nor the patience to have me explain it to her. If Pentax or Nikon would come down another $100-$200 off their admittedly very good current prices, it would be a much easier sell. So having said all that, for those of you who have followed this stuff for years, do cameras prices tend to drop signicantly around Black Friday or Christmas? Or is the current $300 discount more than I should hope for already? I guess I should add: I'd like to stay away from the gray market shops or the refurbs.

10-12-2011, 04:21 PM	#23
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	The K-5 right now is very close to the absolute minimum it will ever sell for. Big rebates on new Pentax gear are extremely rare, although from time to time, they do launch mail-in rebate programs on top of retail price drops. 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:

09-26-2011, 07:08 AM	#16
lightsleuth Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 33	Paid $1199 CDN in a local store on the weekend. Nice to see the same price in Canada. Steve.

09-28-2011, 03:49 PM	#19
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Are those signs that something else bigger is coming? Like a M1 or M2 (M for mirrorless)?

09-28-2011, 04:23 PM	#20
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by GoJian together with a 8G sandisk extreme pro memory, camera bag, memory wallet and an extra battery for a total of $1199. It saves me time looking for accessories; besides, if I were to look for these items separately, it will definitely cost a lot more money and time. Not really. If you buy them in Adorama, the extra comes to about $100. The reason I bought it from ADORAMA is because I trust the brick and wall stores, and the experience buying from them. Same with BH and KEH (this last one are really good at providing asssurance for their stuff).

10-12-2011, 04:46 PM	#24
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Had I known how good this K5 was, I would have bought it at the original price one year ago. I missed one year of fun for trying to save $300. Go for it now!

10-13-2011, 11:55 AM	#25
neil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 182	Just noticed it's $999CAD at Henrys... PENTAX K-5 DIGITAL SLR BODY 14748 - Henry's best camera store in Canada

10-13-2011, 12:00 PM	#26
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Now THAT's a deal! 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:

10-13-2011, 12:41 PM	#27
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Maybe I should buy another one!

10-13-2011, 12:55 PM	#28
adpo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 888	this would happen the week after i buy mine -.-

10-13-2011, 01:12 PM	#29
ramlax13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 51	Originally posted by GoJian I ordered the K-5 kit from Adorama, together with a 8G sandisk extreme pro memory, camera bag, memory wallet and an extra battery for a total of $1199. It saves me time looking for accessories; besides, if I were to look for these items separately, it will definitely cost a lot more money and time. The customer service at Adorama was very helpful, too. I acquired the information that this batch of K-5 was shipped in from Pentax on Sep 12. Definitely new production there. How did you get that deal for that price? I see it at 1499 with that price

10-13-2011, 01:32 PM	#30
dr_romix Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 321	is there gonna be any import tax on it? It comes with 2 year Canadian warranty. I know Pentax U.S.A won't accept the warranty tho any suggestion.?

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