K-R release says "October". Anyone know the exact date?

hallenti · 10-01-2010, 03:42 PM

I have looked at all finds of sites and I can only find "October 2010" as the official K-R release date. Has anyone heard a date in October for the release? Thanks, Tim

benjikan · 10-01-2010, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by hallenti

I have looked at all finds of sites and I can only find "October 2010" as the official K-R release date. Has anyone heard a date in October for the release? Thanks, Tim

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Rupert · 10-01-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

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I saw a lot of stuff there Ben, and didn't understand a word of it....and if there was a date I never saw it. I even had a couple of Squirrels look it over....it just crossed their eyes.......
Regards!

youky63 · 10-01-2010, 05:55 PM

Kr is expected to be release on October 7 in "regular colors" (black and white models I guess?) in Japan.
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But then I don't know for Europe or North America.

Furthermore, some rumors say that D7000 release will be very slow (very limited stock during the first weeks/months) because of the lack of Sony Exmor 16Mpxls sensors. So we can expect the same for K5. Maybe that can explain why Pentax is officially keeping the K7 on retail market.

Hambino · 10-01-2010, 06:26 PM

blah..i wish the exchange rate didn't suck so bad :'( oh well..guess i'll be taking a trip to akiba in a couple of weeks to test drive one at least :-D

ogl · 10-01-2010, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by hallenti

I have looked at all finds of sites and I can only find "October 2010" as the official K-R release date. Has anyone heard a date in October for the release? Thanks, Tim

October, 7 in Japan.

Adam · 10-01-2010, 07:39 PM

I spoke to B&H, and they said that their distributor didn't have an exact date, but that they did say the k-r would be available before the K-5, and that both would be available by the end of October.

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kittykat46 · 10-01-2010, 07:56 PM

Both the K-R and K-5 are probably still being tweaked and re-tweaked, right up to the last minute......there's probably a target date to hit, but I doubt Hoya knows the exact Ready date either.

bobmaxja · 10-01-2010, 08:03 PM

K-5 lauch date is October 2 in Tokyo

JoepLX3 · 10-02-2010, 08:19 AM

Summary of all above:
K-r = October 7th
K-5 = October 2nd
K-r before K-5

Somebody is not right...

davidvcd · 10-02-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by JoepLX3

Summary of all above:
K-r = October 7th
K-5 = October 2nd
K-r before K-5

Somebody is not right...

It can depend on country, K5 before Kr in japan, Kr before K5 in the US, and who knows in europe according to info on this thread.

Hambino · 10-03-2010, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

Just went to Akihabara tonight and here's the sign they have in Yodobashi. It says the K-r is going to be released October 7 for 74,800 yen (body only), 79,800 (lens kit), and 99,800 yen (W zoom lens kit). Regarding the K-5, it just says "October" but the sales associate I spoke to said it would be coming out sometime between October 18 and October 31. The prices for the K-5 are as follows: 139,800 yen (body only), 154,800 yen (18-55wr lens kit), 189,800 yen (18-135 lens kit). Oh, and you get a 10% discount if you use your yodobashi gold card :-D

I also went to Labi and they said the K-r would be coming out in two weeks and that the K-5 wouldn't be out until next month, so I'm not sure who's right...

macTak · 10-03-2010, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Hambino

Just went to Akihabara tonight and here's the sign they have in Yodobashi. It says the K-r is going to be released October 7 for 74,800 yen (body only), 79,800 (lens kit), and 99,800 yen (W zoom lens kit). Regarding the K-5, it just says "October" but the sales associate I spoke to said it would be coming out sometime between October 18 and October 31. The prices for the K-5 are as follows: 139,800 yen (body only), 154,800 yen (18-55wr lens kit), 189,800 yen (18-135 lens kit). Oh, and you get a 10% discount if you use your yodobashi gold card :-D

I also went to Labi and they said the K-r would be coming out in two weeks and that the K-5 wouldn't be out until next month, so I'm not sure who's right...

Thanks for not only that information, but also that picture. I can't help but notice the 645D sign in the background too

hallenti · 10-05-2010, 10:10 AM

I contacted Pentax chat on the support portal and asked them. I was told that even they (assume CO location) don't know the exact date for the K-R, but have heard "Early October". So, "the horses mouth" doesn't seem to know for certain.

devorama · 10-07-2010, 12:10 AM

I just checked Adorama, and there is no "out of stock" disclaimer on the K-r. They do show K-5 as out of stock though. I wonder if they really have the K-r.

10-01-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
hallenti Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 65	K-R release says "October". Anyone know the exact date? I have looked at all finds of sites and I can only find "October 2010" as the official K-R release date. Has anyone heard a date in October for the release? Thanks, Tim

10-03-2010, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#12
Hambino Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Japan Photos: Albums Posts: 201	Just went to Akihabara tonight and here's the sign they have in Yodobashi. It says the K-r is going to be released October 7 for 74,800 yen (body only), 79,800 (lens kit), and 99,800 yen (W zoom lens kit). Regarding the K-5, it just says "October" but the sales associate I spoke to said it would be coming out sometime between October 18 and October 31. The prices for the K-5 are as follows: 139,800 yen (body only), 154,800 yen (18-55wr lens kit), 189,800 yen (18-135 lens kit). Oh, and you get a 10% discount if you use your yodobashi gold card :-D I also went to Labi and they said the K-r would be coming out in two weeks and that the K-5 wouldn't be out until next month, so I'm not sure who's right... Attached Images

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benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by hallenti I have looked at all finds of sites and I can only find "October 2010" as the official K-R release date. Has anyone heard a date in October for the release? Thanks, Tim Pentax K-r Noir Boitier Nu (New) - 27075175273

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by benjikan Pentax K-r Noir Boitier Nu (New) - 27075175273 I saw a lot of stuff there Ben, and didn't understand a word of it....and if there was a date I never saw it. I even had a couple of Squirrels look it over....it just crossed their eyes....... Regards!

10-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#4
youky63 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Osaka Posts: 143	Kr is expected to be release on October 7 in "regular colors" (black and white models I guess?) in Japan. ƒyƒ“ƒ^ƒbƒNƒXAƒfƒWƒ^ƒ‹ˆêŠáƒŒƒtƒJƒƒ‰uK-rv‚Ì”*”„“ú‚ð10ŒŽ7“ú‚ÉŒˆ’è - ƒfƒWƒJƒWatch But then I don't know for Europe or North America. Furthermore, some rumors say that D7000 release will be very slow (very limited stock during the first weeks/months) because of the lack of Sony Exmor 16Mpxls sensors. So we can expect the same for K5. Maybe that can explain why Pentax is officially keeping the K7 on retail market.

10-01-2010, 06:26 PM	#5
Hambino Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Japan Photos: Albums Posts: 201	blah..i wish the exchange rate didn't suck so bad :'( oh well..guess i'll be taking a trip to akiba in a couple of weeks to test drive one at least :-D

10-01-2010, 07:09 PM	#6
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by hallenti I have looked at all finds of sites and I can only find "October 2010" as the official K-R release date. Has anyone heard a date in October for the release? Thanks, Tim October, 7 in Japan.

10-01-2010, 07:39 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I spoke to B&H, and they said that their distributor didn't have an exact date, but that they did say the k-r would be available before the K-5, and that both would be available by the end of October. 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:

10-01-2010, 07:56 PM	#8
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	Both the K-R and K-5 are probably still being tweaked and re-tweaked, right up to the last minute......there's probably a target date to hit, but I doubt Hoya knows the exact Ready date either.

10-01-2010, 08:03 PM	#9
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	K-5 lauch date is October 2 in Tokyo

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JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Summary of all above: K-r = October 7th K-5 = October 2nd K-r before K-5 Somebody is not right...

10-02-2010, 10:14 AM	#11
davidvcd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorthernVA , USA / Grenoble, FRANCE Posts: 148	Originally posted by JoepLX3 Summary of all above: K-r = October 7th K-5 = October 2nd K-r before K-5 Somebody is not right... It can depend on country, K5 before Kr in japan, Kr before K5 in the US, and who knows in europe according to info on this thread.

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10-03-2010, 02:14 PM	#13
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by Hambino Just went to Akihabara tonight and here's the sign they have in Yodobashi. It says the K-r is going to be released October 7 for 74,800 yen (body only), 79,800 (lens kit), and 99,800 yen (W zoom lens kit). Regarding the K-5, it just says "October" but the sales associate I spoke to said it would be coming out sometime between October 18 and October 31. The prices for the K-5 are as follows: 139,800 yen (body only), 154,800 yen (18-55wr lens kit), 189,800 yen (18-135 lens kit). Oh, and you get a 10% discount if you use your yodobashi gold card :-D I also went to Labi and they said the K-r would be coming out in two weeks and that the K-5 wouldn't be out until next month, so I'm not sure who's right... Thanks for not only that information, but also that picture. I can't help but notice the 645D sign in the background too

10-05-2010, 10:10 AM	#14
hallenti Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 65 Original Poster	I contacted Pentax chat on the support portal and asked them. I was told that even they (assume CO location) don't know the exact date for the K-R, but have heard "Early October". So, "the horses mouth" doesn't seem to know for certain.

10-07-2010, 12:10 AM	#15
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	I just checked Adorama, and there is no "out of stock" disclaimer on the K-r. They do show K-5 as out of stock though. I wonder if they really have the K-r.