Pentax K-5 Officially Announced

janneman · 10-10-2010, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by Rite

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If you see K5 prices in your country, please post them.

K-5 in Holland:
Only three stores have it ontheir site so far (as far as I know)
K-5 body : € 1399,00 (1x), € 1199,00 (1x)
(one store does not list K-5 body only)
K-5+18-55 : € 1499,00 (1x), € 1399,00 (1x), € 1269,00 (1x)
K-5+1855+55-200 : € 1699,00 (1x), €1599,00 (1x), € 1439,00 (1x)

No info yet on K-5 + 18-135 (expected this week, maybe next week).

On a German site:
K-5 body € 1459,00
K-5+18-55 € 1549,00
K-5+18135 € 1949,00
(delivery status 3-6 weeks)

Nass · 10-11-2010, 09:05 AM

fyi - some k-5 sample shots I saw on another forum, a dealer in the UK had an open day showing it off. (slow link, image heavy forum thread). I have to say that I'm slightly disappointed by them but perhaps that's more to do with the fact the 100% crops were underexposed so noise is exaggerated.

phosphoro · 10-11-2010, 09:46 AM

Listed for pre-order on several sites in Switzerland.

Body only between CHF 1567 and CHF 1650, equivalent to approx EUR 1170 and EUR 1232.

PePe · 10-11-2010, 10:25 AM

Prices from two distributors in Helsinki (incl. VAT):

K 5 body only 1149€
K 5 + 18-55WR 1249€
K 5 + 18-135WR 1449€
D7000 body only 1149€

K 5 body only 1199€
K 5 + 18-55WR 1289€
645D body 11999€
D7000 body only 1139,9€

**rparmar** · 10-11-2010, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Nass

fyi - some k-5 sample shots I saw on another forum, a dealer in the UK had an open day showing it off. (slow link, image heavy forum thread). I have to say that I'm slightly disappointed by them but perhaps that's more to do with the fact the 100% crops were underexposed so noise is exaggerated.

From those shots we learn that the K-5 does in fact take photographs.

peteng · 10-11-2010, 01:00 PM

Pre-ordered the K-5 body only for 1099€... so I guess we'll se body only for around 1000-1100€ close to christmas.

Rite · 10-11-2010, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Nass

fyi - some k-5 sample shots I saw on another forum, a dealer in the UK had an open day showing it off. (slow link, image heavy forum thread). I have to say that I'm slightly disappointed by them but perhaps that's more to do with the fact the 100% crops were underexposed so noise is exaggerated.

Originally posted by beginner:

Well thankyou very much Flossie!.....Nice to see I dont have to upgrade from my K20D

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Yikes!

Was the guy taking those snaps working for Nikon?

LoL

flossie · 10-12-2010, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by Rite

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Yikes!

Was the guy taking those snaps working for Nikon?

LoL

No, but if Nikon would like to do me a deal on a D3 or D3S as a result, I'd be happier than I would be with a K5

I was seeing if the K5 is significantly better at high-iso than my Kx - which it isn't - although it did appear to be better in other ways, particularly ability to lock focus, which the Kx struggles with in some situations.

The limitations of what could be done in a short time without leaving a shop prevented anything more scientific or "real world" (whatever that is...)

Rite · 10-12-2010, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by PePe

Prices from two distributors in Helsinki (incl. VAT):

K 5 body only 1149€
K 5 + 18-55WR 1249€
K 5 + 18-135WR 1449€
D7000 body only 1149€

K 5 body only 1199€
K 5 + 18-55WR 1289€
645D body 11999€
D7000 body only 1139,9€

1289 euros = 1780.4957 US dollars

In your opinion, is that about what the market will accept for the K5+18-55WR lens kit? Having the internet to instantly confirm GLOBAL pricing variances is fascinating.

The US Amazon.com K5+18-55WR is close to the Helsinki price.
http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-5-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B0043M6F1E/ref=sr_...6873918&sr=1-2

Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black) - $1,749.95

Rite · 10-12-2010, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by flossie

I was seeing if the K5 is significantly better at high-iso than my Kx - which it isn't - although it did appear to be better in other ways, particularly ability to lock focus, which the Kx struggles with in some situations.

I have made the same comparison, but can't confirm of course until I have a K5 in my hand. The K-x outperforms the K7 in high ISO, which in looking at both cameras strictly from a price comparison doesn't make sense.

Pentax will dump all existing K-x inventory to make way for the K-r, causing the K-x to become a phenomenal bargain over the next sixty days all the way up through the 2010 Holiday season. Comparing the K-x sellout prices with the new K-r and K5 should be an easy purchase conclusion for quite a few Pentaxians.

Looking at the global economy picture so far, the K5 is going to be overpriced in the stiffest market Pentax has ever competed in.

IMO

falconeye · 10-12-2010, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Rite

1289 euros = 1780.4957 US dollars

In your opinion, is that about what the market will accept for the K5+18-55WR lens kit? Having the internet to instantly confirm GLOBAL pricing variances is fascinating, no?

Can everybody outside Europe please learn that EU prices contain VAT? The ignorance of some in this regard can be rather annoying.

Helsinki 1289 € correspond to $ 1446 USD in the US, after respective import duties.
The other (lower) body price given was $ 1288 USD. And Finland is not known for its low prices in the EU

Rite · 10-12-2010, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Helsinki 1289 € correspond to $ 1446 USD in the US, after respective import duties.

The other (lower) body price given was $ 1288 USD. And Finland is not known for its low prices in the EU

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Thanks for clearing that up.

The FOREX exchange rate is reporting it slightly different:

1 Euro = 1.3854 US Dollar
1289 Euro = 1,785.78 US Dollars

FOREX Rates, Exchange Rates, Currency Charts, FX Spot Prices, News, Forecasts, Forums and real-time forex quotes

So, you're saying not to use FOREX for currency conversion rates?

gazonk · 10-12-2010, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Rite

=======================================

Thanks for clearing that up.

The FOREX exchange rate is reporting it slightly different:

1 Euro = 1.3854 US Dollar
1289 Euro = 1,785.78 US Dollars

FOREX Rates, Exchange Rates, Currency Charts, FX Spot Prices, News, Forecasts, Forums and real-time forex quotes

So, you're saying not to use FOREX for currency conversion rates?

You forgot to read the part of his message above the part you quoted...

gawan · 10-12-2010, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Rite

=======================================

Thanks for clearing that up.

The FOREX exchange rate is reporting it slightly different:

1 Euro = 1.3854 US Dollar
1289 Euro = 1,785.78 US Dollars

FOREX Rates, Exchange Rates, Currency Charts, FX Spot Prices, News, Forecasts, Forums and real-time forex quotes

So, you're saying not to use FOREX for currency conversion rates?

No! You forgot to exclude the VAT and import duties!

Finnish VAT is 23% and import duty 3.5%, so calculated dollar price, using your currency rate, is:

1289 € (incl. VAT) / 1.265 * 1.3854 = ca. $1412 (excl. taxes)

EDIT: I just found out that importing just one camera body (+ max one lens with it) does not require import duty, just the VAT, so the doller price would actually be like this:

1289 € (incl. VAT) / 1.23 * 1.3854 = ca. $1420 (excl. taxes)

For every additional lens we would have pay a 6.7% duty.

deadwolfbones · 10-12-2010, 09:53 AM

My prediction of $1399 US street price is looking ever more likely.

10-12-2010, 01:30 AM	#459
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	K5 + 1855WR Helsinki pricing Originally posted by PePe Prices from two distributors in Helsinki (incl. VAT): K 5 body only 1149€ K 5 + 18-55WR 1249€ K 5 + 18-135WR 1449€ D7000 body only 1149€ K 5 body only 1199€ K 5 + 18-55WR 1289€ 645D body 11999€ D7000 body only 1139,9€ 1289 euros = 1780.4957 US dollars In your opinion, is that about what the market will accept for the K5+18-55WR lens kit? Having the internet to instantly confirm GLOBAL pricing variances is fascinating. The US Amazon.com K5+18-55WR is close to the Helsinki price. http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-5-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B0043M6F1E/ref=sr_...6873918&sr=1-2 Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black) - $1,749.95 Last edited by Rite; 10-12-2010 at 02:02 AM.

10-12-2010, 01:41 AM	#460
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	K-x the bargain of 2010 Originally posted by flossie I was seeing if the K5 is significantly better at high-iso than my Kx - which it isn't - although it did appear to be better in other ways, particularly ability to lock focus, which the Kx struggles with in some situations. I have made the same comparison, but can't confirm of course until I have a K5 in my hand. The K-x outperforms the K7 in high ISO, which in looking at both cameras strictly from a price comparison doesn't make sense. Pentax will dump all existing K-x inventory to make way for the K-r, causing the K-x to become a phenomenal bargain over the next sixty days all the way up through the 2010 Holiday season. Comparing the K-x sellout prices with the new K-r and K5 should be an easy purchase conclusion for quite a few Pentaxians. Looking at the global economy picture so far, the K5 is going to be overpriced in the stiffest market Pentax has ever competed in. IMO

10-12-2010, 09:32 AM	#464
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Originally posted by Rite ======================================= Thanks for clearing that up. The FOREX exchange rate is reporting it slightly different: 1 Euro = 1.3854 US Dollar 1289 Euro = 1,785.78 US Dollars FOREX Rates, Exchange Rates, Currency Charts, FX Spot Prices, News, Forecasts, Forums and real-time forex quotes So, you're saying not to use FOREX for currency conversion rates? No! You forgot to exclude the VAT and import duties! Finnish VAT is 23% and import duty 3.5%, so calculated dollar price, using your currency rate, is: 1289 € (incl. VAT) / 1.265 * 1.3854 = ca. $1412 (excl. taxes) EDIT: I just found out that importing just one camera body (+ max one lens with it) does not require import duty, just the VAT, so the doller price would actually be like this: *1289 € (incl. VAT) / 1.23 1.3854 = ca. $1420 (excl. taxes)** For every additional lens we would have pay a 6.7% duty. Last edited by gawan; 10-12-2010 at 09:53 AM.

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10-10-2010, 04:37 AM	#451
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by Rite ======================================== If you see K5 prices in your country, please post them. K-5 in Holland: Only three stores have it ontheir site so far (as far as I know) K-5 body : € 1399,00 (1x), € 1199,00 (1x) (one store does not list K-5 body only) K-5+18-55 : € 1499,00 (1x), € 1399,00 (1x), € 1269,00 (1x) K-5+1855+55-200 : € 1699,00 (1x), €1599,00 (1x), € 1439,00 (1x) No info yet on K-5 + 18-135 (expected this week, maybe next week). On a German site: K-5 body € 1459,00 K-5+18-55 € 1549,00 K-5+18135 € 1949,00 (delivery status 3-6 weeks)

10-11-2010, 09:05 AM	#452
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	fyi - some k-5 sample shots I saw on another forum, a dealer in the UK had an open day showing it off. (slow link, image heavy forum thread). I have to say that I'm slightly disappointed by them but perhaps that's more to do with the fact the 100% crops were underexposed so noise is exaggerated.

10-11-2010, 09:46 AM	#453
phosphoro Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zurich Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	Listed for pre-order on several sites in Switzerland. Body only between CHF 1567 and CHF 1650, equivalent to approx EUR 1170 and EUR 1232.

10-11-2010, 10:25 AM	#454
PePe Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 597	Prices from two distributors in Helsinki (incl. VAT): K 5 body only 1149€ K 5 + 18-55WR 1249€ K 5 + 18-135WR 1449€ D7000 body only 1149€ K 5 body only 1199€ K 5 + 18-55WR 1289€ 645D body 11999€ D7000 body only 1139,9€

10-11-2010, 11:10 AM	#455
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by Nass fyi - some k-5 sample shots I saw on another forum, a dealer in the UK had an open day showing it off. (slow link, image heavy forum thread). I have to say that I'm slightly disappointed by them but perhaps that's more to do with the fact the 100% crops were underexposed so noise is exaggerated. From those shots we learn that the K-5 does in fact take photographs.

10-11-2010, 01:00 PM	#456
peteng Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Pre-ordered the K-5 body only for 1099€... so I guess we'll se body only for around 1000-1100€ close to christmas.

10-11-2010, 03:22 PM - 1 Like	#457
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	Originally posted by Nass fyi - some k-5 sample shots I saw on another forum, a dealer in the UK had an open day showing it off. (slow link, image heavy forum thread). I have to say that I'm slightly disappointed by them but perhaps that's more to do with the fact the 100% crops were underexposed so noise is exaggerated. Originally posted by beginner: Well thankyou very much Flossie!.....Nice to see I dont have to upgrade from my K20D ====================================== Yikes! Was the guy taking those snaps working for Nikon? LoL

10-12-2010, 01:28 AM	#458
flossie New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 2	Originally posted by Rite ====================================== Yikes! Was the guy taking those snaps working for Nikon? LoL No, but if Nikon would like to do me a deal on a D3 or D3S as a result, I'd be happier than I would be with a K5 I was seeing if the K5 is significantly better at high-iso than my Kx - which it isn't - although it did appear to be better in other ways, particularly ability to lock focus, which the Kx struggles with in some situations. The limitations of what could be done in a short time without leaving a shop prevented anything more scientific or "real world" (whatever that is...)

10-12-2010, 01:43 AM	#461
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Rite 1289 euros = 1780.4957 US dollars In your opinion, is that about what the market will accept for the K5+18-55WR lens kit? Having the internet to instantly confirm GLOBAL pricing variances is fascinating, no? Can everybody outside Europe please learn that EU prices contain VAT? The ignorance of some in this regard can be rather annoying. Helsinki 1289 € correspond to $ 1446 USD in the US, after respective import duties. The other (lower) body price given was $ 1288 USD. And Finland is not known for its low prices in the EU

10-12-2010, 08:31 AM	#462
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	Originally posted by falconeye Helsinki 1289 € correspond to $ 1446 USD in the US, after respective import duties. The other (lower) body price given was $ 1288 USD. And Finland is not known for its low prices in the EU ======================================= Thanks for clearing that up. The FOREX exchange rate is reporting it slightly different: 1 Euro = 1.3854 US Dollar 1289 Euro = 1,785.78 US Dollars FOREX Rates, Exchange Rates, Currency Charts, FX Spot Prices, News, Forecasts, Forums and real-time forex quotes So, you're saying not to use FOREX for currency conversion rates?

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10-12-2010, 09:07 AM	#463
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Rite ======================================= Thanks for clearing that up. The FOREX exchange rate is reporting it slightly different: 1 Euro = 1.3854 US Dollar 1289 Euro = 1,785.78 US Dollars FOREX Rates, Exchange Rates, Currency Charts, FX Spot Prices, News, Forecasts, Forums and real-time forex quotes So, you're saying not to use FOREX for currency conversion rates? You forgot to read the part of his message above the part you quoted...

10-12-2010, 09:53 AM	#465
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	My prediction of $1399 US street price is looking ever more likely.