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Adam · 11-09-2010, 12:13 PM

As you guys may have noticed, the K-5 body went out of stock at B&H over the weekend. I've contacted B&H, and learned that it'll be in shortly, likely before the end of this week, for those of you wanting to get the body rather than the kit.

The K-5 kit is still available, although it's now back to its full price of $1749. Over the weekend, it was reduced to $1662.

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m8o · 11-09-2010, 05:53 PM

Thanx. That saves me a call.

Is there anyway to get Pentaxforums credit if I go to the store? I need to do some experimentation on something else, so need to go there. I'd figure no, and it only can be applied if I click-thru the link to them off this site. But thought I'd double-check.

Adam · 11-09-2010, 05:55 PM

On a side note- the K-5 sold out just as fast as the Nikon D7000. I'm not sure if the Nikon order was larger (it might have been, considering how much more popular Nikon is), but I still think that this says something

Pentax is moving in the right direction.

JamieP · 11-09-2010, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Adam

but I still think that this says something Pentax is moving in the right direction

The other thing it says is that Pentax knew what they were doing when they set the price. The predictions of K-5s collecting dust on the shelves until the price dropped significantly seem foolish now.

Parallax · 11-09-2010, 07:29 PM

I hope they never get them back in stock. It will save me a lot of money.

I don't mean to be a shill for B&H, but I have had such good luck with them I can't bring myself to buy from anybody else; so if they don't have it, it saves me money.

m8o · 11-09-2010, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by JamieP

The other thing it says is that Pentax knew what they were doing when they set the price. The predictions of K-5s collecting dust on the shelves until the price dropped significantly seem foolish now.

I dunno ... the next wave might not go so fast; and/or the Nikons might sell thru 10x in the same time as the Pentax count. ... a $400 difference is huge! If someone new to DSLRs comes along who doesn't have a lens collection to be compatible with or some other overly compelling reason to get the K-5, the choice that buyer will make is clear; and it won't rhyme with Rentax.

einstrigger · 11-10-2010, 12:06 AM

Somone new to DSLRs would most likely go with a Nikon, but doubtful it would be the D7000. I'm thinking more along the lines of the D3100. Most people coming aboard are typically migrating from P&S cameras which range anywhere from $50 to $500 on average. Jumping to a $1499 D7000 w/ Kit lens would be quite the sticker shock, let alone a K-5.

infoomatic · 11-10-2010, 02:17 AM

Hi,

(Didn't know where to post this, but I wanted you to know ;-)
Today I got a newsletter from amazon! It was full of K-5 and K-7 offerings! This was the first time _ever_ I saw a Pentax DSLR in an amazon newsletter (I am receiving these letters since 8 years or so and the offerings up to now were only Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus!)
I think that's another good sign ;-)

JamieP · 11-10-2010, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by m8o

I dunno ... the next wave might not go so fast; and/or the Nikons might sell thru 10x in the same time as the Pentax count. ... a $400 difference is huge! If someone new to DSLRs comes along who doesn't have a lens collection to be compatible with or some other overly compelling reason to get the K-5, the choice that buyer will make is clear; and it won't rhyme with Rentax.

So... you think that the predictions I mentioned were correct? Seems like the huge success the K-5 has clearly become is a long way off from the the failure that would be the end of Pentax that many declared when the specs and MSRP where announced.

I know I don't see any of the naysayers coming back now to gloat.

falconeye · 11-10-2010, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by Adam

On a side note- the K-5 sold out just as fast as the Nikon D7000. I'm not sure if the Nikon order was larger (it might have been, considering how much more popular Nikon is), but I still think that this says something

Pentax is moving in the right direction.

It must also be good for B&H advertizing at PF. I'm sure they now feel good they're sponsoring you which is a good thing.

stormcloud · 11-10-2010, 06:14 AM

k5 is cheaper than the d7000 here

k5 = £1078
d7000 = 1099

m8o · 11-10-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by einstrigger

Somone new to DSLRs would most likely go with a Nikon, but doubtful it would be the D7000. I'm thinking more along the lines of the D3100. Most people coming aboard are typically migrating from P&S cameras which range anywhere from $50 to $500 on average. Jumping to a $1499 D7000 w/ Kit lens would be quite the sticker shock, let alone a K-5.

Well, take me for example. I jumped from a Casio P&S to a K10D + Grip + Tamron 28-75/2.8 (no kit lens for me) + FA 50/1.4 + Sigma 300/2.8 + TCs all within a month. I was going on Safari. I imagine anyone in a similar situation who has very compelling reason to by a DSLR and appropriate lenses for an epic journey, after a build-up of having considered getting one for years upon years, would be very likely to get a D7000 for $1200 tho the cheaper option is certainly dependent on someone's personal value line; but more likely that than the $1600 K-5 it's sitting next to. But please don't make the mistake that someone won't jump from a P&S to a $1200 - $1600 body...

einstrigger · 11-10-2010, 09:50 AM

I didn't say it couldn't happen, I just said I was "doubtful" they would jump to the D7000 from a point and shoot. IMO, there is a steep learning curve for most beginners (not all) who migrate from P&S to DSLRs. I think our Beginners section of the forum can attest to that. So again, I'm not saying it couldn't happen where a newbie would want the D7000, but I'm thinking they'll go for the cheaper offerings. BTW, I also migrated from a Casio Exilim to a Pentax K-x and since then a K-7

Back to the topic, what's up with B&H going back to the full MSRP on the k-5?

Fl_Gulfer · 11-10-2010, 10:21 AM

I could have got it a few bucks cheaper elseware but since they support our forum I went with them on the K-5. I think I got one of the last ones also....sorry

Trig · 11-10-2010, 11:40 AM

Glad I bought mine through B&H for the $1662 for the kit on Monday. Gotta to love living close to B&H. They are in NY and I am in MA. Ordered mine this past Monday (late morning) and got it in the next day, yesterday (via ground). B&H rocks!

11-09-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	K-5 body to be back in stock shortly at B&H As you guys may have noticed, the K-5 body went out of stock at B&H over the weekend. I've contacted B&H, and learned that it'll be in shortly, likely before the end of this week, for those of you wanting to get the body rather than the kit. The K-5 kit is still available, although it's now back to its full price of $1749. Over the weekend, it was reduced to $1662. 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:

11-09-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609 Original Poster	On a side note- the K-5 sold out just as fast as the Nikon D7000. I'm not sure if the Nikon order was larger (it might have been, considering how much more popular Nikon is), but I still think that this says something Pentax is moving in the right direction. 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:

11-10-2010, 05:33 AM	#9
JamieP Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 132	Originally posted by m8o I dunno ... the next wave might not go so fast; and/or the Nikons might sell thru 10x in the same time as the Pentax count. ... a $400 difference is huge! If someone new to DSLRs comes along who doesn't have a lens collection to be compatible with or some other overly compelling reason to get the K-5, the choice that buyer will make is clear; and it won't rhyme with Rentax. So... you think that the predictions I mentioned were correct? Seems like the huge success the K-5 has clearly become is a long way off from the the failure that would be the end of Pentax that many declared when the specs and MSRP where announced. I know I don't see any of the naysayers coming back now to gloat. Last edited by JamieP; 11-10-2010 at 05:39 AM.

11-10-2010, 08:02 AM	#12
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by einstrigger Somone new to DSLRs would most likely go with a Nikon, but doubtful it would be the D7000. I'm thinking more along the lines of the D3100. Most people coming aboard are typically migrating from P&S cameras which range anywhere from $50 to $500 on average. Jumping to a $1499 D7000 w/ Kit lens would be quite the sticker shock, let alone a K-5. Well, take me for example. I jumped from a Casio P&S to a K10D + Grip + Tamron 28-75/2.8 (no kit lens for me) + FA 50/1.4 + Sigma 300/2.8 + TCs all within a month. I was going on Safari. I imagine anyone in a similar situation who has very compelling reason to by a DSLR and appropriate lenses for an epic journey, after a build-up of having considered getting one for years upon years, would be very likely to get a D7000 for $1200 tho the cheaper option is certainly dependent on someone's personal value line; but more likely that than the $1600 K-5 it's sitting next to. But please don't make the mistake that someone won't jump from a P&S to a $1200 - $1600 body... Last edited by m8o; 11-10-2010 at 08:08 AM.

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11-09-2010, 05:53 PM	#2
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Thanx. That saves me a call. Is there anyway to get Pentaxforums credit if I go to the store? I need to do some experimentation on something else, so need to go there. I'd figure no, and it only can be applied if I click-thru the link to them off this site. But thought I'd double-check.

11-09-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
JamieP Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 132	Originally posted by Adam but I still think that this says something Pentax is moving in the right direction The other thing it says is that Pentax knew what they were doing when they set the price. The predictions of K-5s collecting dust on the shelves until the price dropped significantly seem foolish now.

11-09-2010, 07:29 PM	#5
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I hope they never get them back in stock. It will save me a lot of money. I don't mean to be a shill for B&H, but I have had such good luck with them I can't bring myself to buy from anybody else; so if they don't have it, it saves me money.

11-09-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by JamieP The other thing it says is that Pentax knew what they were doing when they set the price. The predictions of K-5s collecting dust on the shelves until the price dropped significantly seem foolish now. I dunno ... the next wave might not go so fast; and/or the Nikons might sell thru 10x in the same time as the Pentax count. ... a $400 difference is huge! If someone new to DSLRs comes along who doesn't have a lens collection to be compatible with or some other overly compelling reason to get the K-5, the choice that buyer will make is clear; and it won't rhyme with Rentax.

11-10-2010, 12:06 AM	#7
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	Somone new to DSLRs would most likely go with a Nikon, but doubtful it would be the D7000. I'm thinking more along the lines of the D3100. Most people coming aboard are typically migrating from P&S cameras which range anywhere from $50 to $500 on average. Jumping to a $1499 D7000 w/ Kit lens would be quite the sticker shock, let alone a K-5.

11-10-2010, 02:17 AM	#8
infoomatic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 255	Hi, (Didn't know where to post this, but I wanted you to know ;-) Today I got a newsletter from amazon! It was full of K-5 and K-7 offerings! This was the first time _ever_ I saw a Pentax DSLR in an amazon newsletter (I am receiving these letters since 8 years or so and the offerings up to now were only Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus!) I think that's another good sign ;-)

11-10-2010, 05:59 AM	#10
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Adam On a side note- the K-5 sold out just as fast as the Nikon D7000. I'm not sure if the Nikon order was larger (it might have been, considering how much more popular Nikon is), but I still think that this says something Pentax is moving in the right direction. It must also be good for B&H advertizing at PF. I'm sure they now feel good they're sponsoring you which is a good thing.

11-10-2010, 06:14 AM	#11
stormcloud Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 232	k5 is cheaper than the d7000 here k5 = £1078 d7000 = 1099

11-10-2010, 09:50 AM	#13
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	I didn't say it couldn't happen, I just said I was "doubtful" they would jump to the D7000 from a point and shoot. IMO, there is a steep learning curve for most beginners (not all) who migrate from P&S to DSLRs. I think our Beginners section of the forum can attest to that. So again, I'm not saying it couldn't happen where a newbie would want the D7000, but I'm thinking they'll go for the cheaper offerings. BTW, I also migrated from a Casio Exilim to a Pentax K-x and since then a K-7 Back to the topic, what's up with B&H going back to the full MSRP on the k-5?

11-10-2010, 10:21 AM	#14
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I could have got it a few bucks cheaper elseware but since they support our forum I went with them on the K-5. I think I got one of the last ones also....sorry

11-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#15
Trig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Acushnet, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	Glad I bought mine through B&H for the $1662 for the kit on Monday. Gotta to love living close to B&H. They are in NY and I am in MA. Ordered mine this past Monday (late morning) and got it in the next day, yesterday (via ground). B&H rocks!

K-5 body to be back in stock shortly at B&H

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