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**DennisH** · 08-31-2014, 07:09 AM - **1 Like**

I just saw a white K-50 with kit zoom at the Target store in Saratoga Springs, NY, for $499. I know other people have reported seeing Pentax at Target, but I haven't. Good price, but without the extras from the NYC stores.

Last edited by DennisH; 08-31-2014 at 08:10 AM.

Adam · 08-31-2014, 07:50 AM

This is great news. It looks like it's in-store only, so people should see it alongside the competitions offerings (finally).

**DennisH** · 08-31-2014, 07:55 AM

Looked good among the "black blobs." Cheaper than most of the others too.

Not a Number · 08-31-2014, 08:00 AM

Maybe paving the way for the K-S1? I could see those selling well to the Target crowd.

esrandall · 08-31-2014, 10:54 AM

Keep checking at the local Targets in this area, but no sign yet. Nicest machines they have are D5200's, and T5i models.

T Evergreen · 09-01-2014, 05:50 AM

If you're looking for one at Target, go to Target.com, find the K-50, then use Target's search function for a store near you that has one in stock. Seems there few stores with them in stock and none are available on-line. The price of $499 only shows up when you add one to your cart.

6BQ5 · 09-01-2014, 12:46 PM

I have no financial or professional affiliation with Target but I would like to toot my horn about them. Our local store donates a lot of money to the local schools. You can register your own local school with them so that a percentage of your purchase money will go directly to them. They also have an internal Rewards credit card which gives you 5% off of all your purchases too. Their prices aren't always as low as Walmart but the service, the shopping environment, and the quality of goods is often much better. Plus, I know that my schools are getting some money from them. I'm glad that Target is carrying Ricoh and Pentax branded products.

**THoog** · 09-02-2014, 12:17 PM

The website said that one of the dozen or so Target stores in my area had the K-50 in stock, so I swung by just to see for myself. Yep, they actually had a white K-50 behind the glass (although the price card said $599).

They really need to move the camera section closer to bedding, so that people have something soft to fall on when they see a Pentax DSLR in a store.

Outis · 09-02-2014, 12:25 PM

Yeah, I saw a K-50 at the Target in Herndon, VA (or maybe Reston?) not too long ago.

Not a Number · 09-02-2014, 12:28 PM

None of the stores in the Los Angeles area had them listed in stock. 3 or 4 were listed in the San Francisco area. Is it because they are sold out or is it demographics and no demand for them in LA?

ScooterMaxi Jim · 09-02-2014, 09:44 PM

My Target Pentax experience has been good. I ordered a closeout Q from them (on-line), and it didn't quite work right, returned to store for full refund. Second unit ordered was fine. When I buy items showing a significant difference in price between store and Target on-line, customer service at store matches the price for in-store purchase. Use a Target Red card, get 5% off ($25 on a $500 purchase). Encouraging in-store sales will help Pentax not only at Target, but at other B&M stores.

ZombieArmy · 09-02-2014, 09:56 PM

Yup I was playing with the k-50 at Target recently, very snappy and intuitive. Plus the white body and lens really stood out so I immediately knew it was a Pentax from a distance

johnparas11 · 09-19-2014, 07:42 PM

i wish they had the red one in my area.. they have the white one about 6 miles from me..

08-31-2014, 07:09 AM - 1 Like	#1
DennisH Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 713	K-50 at Target I just saw a white K-50 with kit zoom at the Target store in Saratoga Springs, NY, for $499. I know other people have reported seeing Pentax at Target, but I haven't. Good price, but without the extras from the NYC stores. Last edited by DennisH; 08-31-2014 at 08:10 AM.

08-31-2014, 07:50 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 49,782	This is great news. It looks like it's in-store only, so people should see it alongside the competitions offerings (finally). 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, 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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08-31-2014, 07:55 AM	#3
DennisH Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 713 Original Poster	Looked good among the "black blobs." Cheaper than most of the others too.

08-31-2014, 08:00 AM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 7,673	Maybe paving the way for the K-S1? I could see those selling well to the Target crowd.

08-31-2014, 10:54 AM	#5
esrandall Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Keep checking at the local Targets in this area, but no sign yet. Nicest machines they have are D5200's, and T5i models.

09-01-2014, 05:50 AM	#6
T Evergreen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 197	If you're looking for one at Target, go to Target.com, find the K-50, then use Target's search function for a store near you that has one in stock. Seems there few stores with them in stock and none are available on-line. The price of $499 only shows up when you add one to your cart.

09-01-2014, 12:46 PM	#7
6BQ5 Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I have no financial or professional affiliation with Target but I would like to toot my horn about them. Our local store donates a lot of money to the local schools. You can register your own local school with them so that a percentage of your purchase money will go directly to them. They also have an internal Rewards credit card which gives you 5% off of all your purchases too. Their prices aren't always as low as Walmart but the service, the shopping environment, and the quality of goods is often much better. Plus, I know that my schools are getting some money from them. I'm glad that Target is carrying Ricoh and Pentax branded products.

09-02-2014, 12:17 PM	#8
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	The website said that one of the dozen or so Target stores in my area had the K-50 in stock, so I swung by just to see for myself. Yep, they actually had a white K-50 behind the glass (although the price card said $599). They really need to move the camera section closer to bedding, so that people have something soft to fall on when they see a Pentax DSLR in a store.

09-02-2014, 12:25 PM	#9
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Yeah, I saw a K-50 at the Target in Herndon, VA (or maybe Reston?) not too long ago.

09-02-2014, 12:28 PM	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 7,673	None of the stores in the Los Angeles area had them listed in stock. 3 or 4 were listed in the San Francisco area. Is it because they are sold out or is it demographics and no demand for them in LA?

09-02-2014, 09:44 PM	#11
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,519	My Target Pentax experience has been good. I ordered a closeout Q from them (on-line), and it didn't quite work right, returned to store for full refund. Second unit ordered was fine. When I buy items showing a significant difference in price between store and Target on-line, customer service at store matches the price for in-store purchase. Use a Target Red card, get 5% off ($25 on a $500 purchase). Encouraging in-store sales will help Pentax not only at Target, but at other B&M stores.

09-02-2014, 09:56 PM	#12
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 2,388	Yup I was playing with the k-50 at Target recently, very snappy and intuitive. Plus the white body and lens really stood out so I immediately knew it was a Pentax from a distance

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09-19-2014, 07:42 PM	#13
johnparas11 New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 10	i wish they had the red one in my area.. they have the white one about 6 miles from me..

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