Originally posted by JohnBee I agree, just look at the Canon 7D!
In Canada, it has settled between 1500 and 1800 dollars, and that's an established market value!
Considering the K-5 is poised to come-in with higher specs at a lower price, I think Pentax is set to do a wonderful thing.
Besides... for anyone finding the prosumer price to steep, there is plenty of selection bellow that as well.
With all due respect, are you serious?
You state this as if you consider Canon and Pentax on equal footing; which is NOT the case.
The average consumer (or prosumer) is absolutely inundated with Canon ads... or any other camera manufacturer except Pentax. Many or most don't know anything about Pentax, and possibly even consider Pentax a clone type brand. This is unfortunate and it doesn't help matters when camera dealers will sway customers towards either Canon or Nikon.
That said, it is quite likely that the K-5 (again, the model numbers are ridiculous!) will primarily be of interest with those who already have an investment in Pentax products.
Anyhow, my point is that I believe the camera is priced too high. Given a choice, and perhaps lacking a little knowledge about Pentax, consumers will likely buy a Canon 7D over a Pentax K-5.... a decision based on name rather than pure specifications or price. But it also seems as though the K-5 will price out HIGHER THAN A Canon 7D! WTH?
Last edited by pentaxmz; 08-24-2010 at 09:33 PM.