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ScreamingIdiot · 12-11-2011, 06:19 PM

With K-r being discontinued... is there any indication K-5 is next for the hatchet?

Adam · 12-11-2011, 06:23 PM

Not yet, there haven't been any signs of discontinuation.

vonBaloney · 12-11-2011, 06:24 PM

They aren't going to discontinue their flagship model until another one is available to buy, and considering they haven't even announced one yet, I think the K-5 will be around at another year or so.

SpecialK · 12-11-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

With K-r being discontinued... is there any indication K-5 is next for the hatchet?

Yes, it is next, whenever that is.

**boriscleto** · 12-11-2011, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by ScreamingIdiot

With K-r being discontinued... is there any indication K-5 is next for the hatchet?

Yes, Pentax is doomed, better get a Canikon.

**Ash** · 12-11-2011, 06:51 PM

As above, it will be discontinued - at some stage, but you can bet it'll take a while.
There'll be something in its stead to buy before it's discontinued - it's unlike the K-x or K-r in that there aren't the huge mass produced stockpiles of the units as entry-level sellers are, so you can also bet the K-r will linger in stores way beyond the discontinuation date. The K-5 won't last anywhere near as long following discontinuation. So my thinking is that a replacement APS-C model will come on board, as well as the FF and mirrorless cameras - giving a fuller complement to the Pentax lineup before K-5 goes out the door.

Docrwm · 12-11-2011, 07:20 PM

What I find fascinating is that the K-r has been discontinued just as Pentax arranged a deal with WalMart for various colors of the camera online. Odd. Very odd.

Philoslothical · 12-11-2011, 08:39 PM

Just a reminder guys, Pentax hasn't announced discontinuation of the K-r yet. The story seems to be that someone at B&H is saying that Pentax told them it was being discontinued, and B&H decided to blurt it out on their site at their first opportunity. Pentax seems to be mum on the issue, their websites do not show it as discontinued at all. It seems more like B&H is just trying to push the K-r out the door ahead of time, for whatever reason. Maybe they thought it would give them some kind of edge over competition to be the first to announce it, or maybe they already had low stock of it so it doesn't really impact them. Who knows?

bobmaxja · 12-11-2011, 09:13 PM

No
Pentax Japan have announced that K-R is bye bye

glanglois · 12-11-2011, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

What I find fascinating is that the K-r has been discontinued just as Pentax arranged a deal with WalMart for various colors of the camera online. Odd. Very odd.

Not at all. Pentax have inventory to move (prior to launch of replacement) and Walmart is willing to sell them. Rather standard retail business. Begin to worry if they appear at the £ Stretcher or the Dollar Store, depending upon your continent.

Philoslothical · 12-12-2011, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

No
Pentax Japan have announced that K-R is bye bye

Where can I read about this?

creampuff · 12-12-2011, 08:49 AM

Pentax Japan has merely stopped taking orders for the colored Pentax Kr.
This is no indication that the standard Kr has been discontinued.
However I recognize there will be people stupid enough to propagate such rumors as well as people gullible enough to believe them.

glanglois · 12-12-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

Pentax Japan has merely stopped taking orders for the colored Pentax Kr.
This is no indication that the standard Kr has been discontinued.
However I recognize there will be people stupid enough to propagate such rumors as well as people gullible enough to believe them.

Just might be time to reconsider the above ....

A trip to Walmart might be considered one of Gullible's travels ? Or perhaps to B&H for the Lilliputian Pentax Q?

Jeff Charles · 12-12-2011, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Yes, Pentax is doomed, better get a Canikon.

Probably not, but bad things do happen to good DSLR product lines. Just ask an Oly Four Thirds user.

Jeff

RioRico · 12-12-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Jeff Charles

Probably not, but bad things do happen to good DSLR product lines. Just ask an Oly Four Thirds user.

After Panasonic buys the stinking rotten corpse of Olympus, all will be well in m4/3 land. Or not. It don't worry me. Just beware of creative accounting.

12-11-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
ScreamingIdiot Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 95	Is K-5 Next? With K-r being discontinued... is there any indication K-5 is next for the hatchet?

12-11-2011, 06:23 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Not yet, there haven't been any signs of discontinuation. 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:

12-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#3
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	They aren't going to discontinue their flagship model until another one is available to buy, and considering they haven't even announced one yet, I think the K-5 will be around at another year or so.

12-11-2011, 06:33 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Quote: With K-r being discontinued... is there any indication K-5 is next for the hatchet? Yes, it is next, whenever that is.

12-11-2011, 06:34 PM	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by ScreamingIdiot With K-r being discontinued... is there any indication K-5 is next for the hatchet? Yes, Pentax is doomed, better get a Canikon.

12-11-2011, 06:51 PM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	As above, it will be discontinued - at some stage, but you can bet it'll take a while. There'll be something in its stead to buy before it's discontinued - it's unlike the K-x or K-r in that there aren't the huge mass produced stockpiles of the units as entry-level sellers are, so you can also bet the K-r will linger in stores way beyond the discontinuation date. The K-5 won't last anywhere near as long following discontinuation. So my thinking is that a replacement APS-C model will come on board, as well as the FF and mirrorless cameras - giving a fuller complement to the Pentax lineup before K-5 goes out the door.

12-11-2011, 07:20 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	What I find fascinating is that the K-r has been discontinued just as Pentax arranged a deal with WalMart for various colors of the camera online. Odd. Very odd.

12-11-2011, 08:39 PM	#8
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Just a reminder guys, Pentax hasn't announced discontinuation of the K-r yet. The story seems to be that someone at B&H is saying that Pentax told them it was being discontinued, and B&H decided to blurt it out on their site at their first opportunity. Pentax seems to be mum on the issue, their websites do not show it as discontinued at all. It seems more like B&H is just trying to push the K-r out the door ahead of time, for whatever reason. Maybe they thought it would give them some kind of edge over competition to be the first to announce it, or maybe they already had low stock of it so it doesn't really impact them. Who knows?

12-11-2011, 09:13 PM	#9
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	No Pentax Japan have announced that K-R is bye bye

12-11-2011, 09:43 PM	#10
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by Docrwm What I find fascinating is that the K-r has been discontinued just as Pentax arranged a deal with WalMart for various colors of the camera online. Odd. Very odd. Not at all. Pentax have inventory to move (prior to launch of replacement) and Walmart is willing to sell them. Rather standard retail business. Begin to worry if they appear at the £ Stretcher or the Dollar Store, depending upon your continent.

12-12-2011, 12:29 AM	#11
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Originally posted by bobmaxja No Pentax Japan have announced that K-R is bye bye Where can I read about this?

12-12-2011, 08:49 AM	#12
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Pentax Japan has merely stopped taking orders for the colored Pentax Kr. This is no indication that the standard Kr has been discontinued. However I recognize there will be people stupid enough to propagate such rumors as well as people gullible enough to believe them.

12-12-2011, 07:22 PM	#13
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by creampuff Pentax Japan has merely stopped taking orders for the colored Pentax Kr. This is no indication that the standard Kr has been discontinued. However I recognize there will be people stupid enough to propagate such rumors as well as people gullible enough to believe them. Just might be time to reconsider the above .... A trip to Walmart might be considered one of Gullible's travels ? Or perhaps to B&H for the Lilliputian Pentax Q?

12-12-2011, 08:48 PM	#14
Jeff Charles Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico; Shohola PA, USA Posts: 219	Originally posted by boriscleto Yes, Pentax is doomed, better get a Canikon. Probably not, but bad things do happen to good DSLR product lines. Just ask an Oly Four Thirds user. Jeff

12-12-2011, 10:40 PM	#15
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Jeff Charles Probably not, but bad things do happen to good DSLR product lines. Just ask an Oly Four Thirds user. After Panasonic buys the stinking rotten corpse of Olympus, all will be well in m4/3 land. Or not. It don't worry me. Just beware of creative accounting.

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