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**jeffshaddix** · 03-23-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by rvannatta

this looks like a close out sale. Must be a K5 Super in the pipeline real close.

Indeed, that's exactly what it was. In the K-z thread on this board there was a rumor that a K-5n would be announced soon, followed by a K-3 in the summer, and a K-1 non-APSC in the fall. The K-5n supposedly will have a swivel lcd. If the rumor was true I'd expect focus peeking and the K01's video modes as well.

If such a camera comes out, I may sell this K-5 for it, but given that it's just a rumor now I'm not hedging my bets, and at $899 it's hard to go wrong.

**jeffshaddix** · 03-23-2012, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by pentakxian

When I ordered mine, there were still 9 available and within 20 minutes, everything was sold. Thanks Jeffshaddix

You're very welcome! Glad to share the deal here with such great people.

jamarley · 03-23-2012, 05:11 PM

In my haste to answer the dinner bell, I forgot to tip my hat and say thanks to jeffshaddix. I wish all us new K-5-er's many happy clicks!

Welfl · 03-23-2012, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

The K-5n supposedly will have a swivel lcd. If the rumor was true I'd expect focus peeking and the K01's video modes as well.

I sure hope you're right! Aside from the swivel LCD (which is a great bonus), the focus peaking and K-01 video modes are everything I've been asking for here on PF for the past few weeks -- in broken-record fashion.

Now the question is, will it be a replacement for the K-r, with a K-r-like starting price, or a replacement for the K-5, with the K-5's outrageously high starting price?

Last edited by Welfl; 03-23-2012 at 06:25 PM.

Adam · 03-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Since this thread was started this seller went from [3] sold to [21] sold...please don't tell me you're all falling for it - it's almost too good to be true from Pentax's point of view

ISH · 03-23-2012, 07:03 PM

What are you implying?

**jeffshaddix** · 03-23-2012, 07:24 PM

What do you mean Adam?

Adam · 03-23-2012, 10:45 PM

I guess that wasn't worded well. All I'm saying is that it's great to see that the K-5 continues to be a hit

Pentax should be much more thankful for the sales we give them through this site. But I just checked the ebay listing and it looks like it has ended- so that's a bummer!

**jeffshaddix** · 03-23-2012, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I guess that wasn't worded well. All I'm saying is that it's great to see that the K-5 continues to be a hit

Pentax should be much more thankful for the sales we give them through this site.

+1, thanks Adam!

Yeah this site is far more important to Pentax than they realize (and probably just slightly less important than I'd like to I think it is).

**Spodeworld** · 03-24-2012, 06:43 AM

Well, I dithered...put it in my shopping cart...but given that I have a Nikon D7000 I just found it too hard to justify.....thought I'd have a bit of time to think about it since it said that it was a price that would be available over the weekend....but I believe it would have been such a nice upgrade to my K20D...which I still like quite a bit....and then it was no longer available.....there's probably a few lessons here....

farhagh · 03-24-2012, 06:48 AM

tbh I do not see why a D7000 owner should buy a K-5 (or visa versa); specially if you already have a Pentax body for your possible lenses.

p.s. let me add, I'm not talking about switching systems, I meant having both at the same time.

**Spodeworld** · 03-24-2012, 06:55 AM

@farhagh - I agree...that's why I just didn't complete the purchase.....in a world of limited resources you have to make sensible choices. In all honesty, I would not have even given it any thought if Nikon had in-camera image stabilization. And, let's face it, the K20D is still a very nice camera.

**felixkh** · 03-24-2012, 07:22 AM

$899 is a great price. Get one soon.

**Spodeworld** · 03-24-2012, 08:04 AM

@felixkh - unfortunately that price is history

**jeffshaddix** · 03-24-2012, 08:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Welfl

I sure hope you're right! Aside from the swivel LCD (which is a great bonus), the focus peaking and K-01 video modes are everything I've been asking for here on PF for the past few weeks -- in broken-record fashion.

Now the question is, will it be a replacement for the K-r, with a K-r-like starting price, or a replacement for the K-5, with the K-5's outrageously high starting price?

I couldn't imagine they'd sell for either of those price points honestly. I wouldn't expect a K-5n starting for anything less than 1200 nor anything more than 1400. Perhaps they will go for a Canon style approach and have a K-r replacement as well (rebel = K-z, 60D = K-5n, 7D = K-3, 5DMk3 = K-1, 1D = 645D).

03-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#35
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Since this thread was started this seller went from [3] sold to [21] sold...please don't tell me you're all falling for it - it's almost too good to be true from Pentax's point of view 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:

03-23-2012, 10:45 PM	#38
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I guess that wasn't worded well. All I'm saying is that it's great to see that the K-5 continues to be a hit Pentax should be much more thankful for the sales we give them through this site. But I just checked the ebay listing and it looks like it has ended- so that's a bummer! 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:

03-24-2012, 06:55 AM	#42
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	@farhagh - I agree...that's why I just didn't complete the purchase.....in a world of limited resources you have to make sensible choices. In all honesty, I would not have even given it any thought if Nikon had in-camera image stabilization. And, let's face it, the K20D is still a very nice camera. Last edited by Spodeworld; 03-24-2012 at 07:10 AM.

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03-23-2012, 04:49 PM	#31
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by rvannatta this looks like a close out sale. Must be a K5 Super in the pipeline real close. Indeed, that's exactly what it was. In the K-z thread on this board there was a rumor that a K-5n would be announced soon, followed by a K-3 in the summer, and a K-1 non-APSC in the fall. The K-5n supposedly will have a swivel lcd. If the rumor was true I'd expect focus peeking and the K01's video modes as well. If such a camera comes out, I may sell this K-5 for it, but given that it's just a rumor now I'm not hedging my bets, and at $899 it's hard to go wrong.

03-23-2012, 04:51 PM	#32
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentakxian When I ordered mine, there were still 9 available and within 20 minutes, everything was sold. Thanks Jeffshaddix You're very welcome! Glad to share the deal here with such great people.

03-23-2012, 05:11 PM	#33
jamarley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Gallery Posts: 409	In my haste to answer the dinner bell, I forgot to tip my hat and say thanks to jeffshaddix. I wish all us new K-5-er's many happy clicks!

03-23-2012, 06:14 PM	#34
Welfl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 281	Originally posted by jeffshaddix The K-5n supposedly will have a swivel lcd. If the rumor was true I'd expect focus peeking and the K01's video modes as well. I sure hope you're right! Aside from the swivel LCD (which is a great bonus), the focus peaking and K-01 video modes are everything I've been asking for here on PF for the past few weeks -- in broken-record fashion. Now the question is, will it be a replacement for the K-r, with a K-r-like starting price, or a replacement for the K-5, with the K-5's outrageously high starting price? Last edited by Welfl; 03-23-2012 at 06:25 PM.

03-23-2012, 07:03 PM	#36
ISH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 42	What are you implying?

03-23-2012, 07:24 PM	#37
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	What do you mean Adam?

03-23-2012, 10:57 PM	#39
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I guess that wasn't worded well. All I'm saying is that it's great to see that the K-5 continues to be a hit Pentax should be much more thankful for the sales we give them through this site. +1, thanks Adam! Yeah this site is far more important to Pentax than they realize (and probably just slightly less important than I'd like to I think it is).

03-24-2012, 06:43 AM	#40
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	Well, I dithered...put it in my shopping cart...but given that I have a Nikon D7000 I just found it too hard to justify.....thought I'd have a bit of time to think about it since it said that it was a price that would be available over the weekend....but I believe it would have been such a nice upgrade to my K20D...which I still like quite a bit....and then it was no longer available.....there's probably a few lessons here....

03-24-2012, 06:48 AM	#41
farhagh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 339	tbh I do not see why a D7000 owner should buy a K-5 (or visa versa); specially if you already have a Pentax body for your possible lenses. p.s. let me add, I'm not talking about switching systems, I meant having both at the same time.

03-24-2012, 07:22 AM	#43
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	$899 is a great price. Get one soon.

03-24-2012, 08:04 AM	#44
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	@felixkh - unfortunately that price is history

03-24-2012, 08:54 AM - 1 Like	#45
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by Welfl I sure hope you're right! Aside from the swivel LCD (which is a great bonus), the focus peaking and K-01 video modes are everything I've been asking for here on PF for the past few weeks -- in broken-record fashion. Now the question is, will it be a replacement for the K-r, with a K-r-like starting price, or a replacement for the K-5, with the K-5's outrageously high starting price? I couldn't imagine they'd sell for either of those price points honestly. I wouldn't expect a K-5n starting for anything less than 1200 nor anything more than 1400. Perhaps they will go for a Canon style approach and have a K-r replacement as well (rebel = K-z, 60D = K-5n, 7D = K-3, 5DMk3 = K-1, 1D = 645D).

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