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Adam · 11-25-2011, 10:32 AM

On Monday (only), the k5 will be $995 shipped at Adorama. I asked them if they were doing any specials, and this is much more than I had hoped for!

Edit: the deal is live till Tuesday at B&H.

photoleet · 11-25-2011, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Because on Monday (only), it will be $995 shipped at Adorama. I asked them if they were doing any specials, and this is much more than I had hoped for!

Just the body ?

aleonx3 · 11-25-2011, 11:44 AM

Wow... I can see the difference this year with Ricoh taking over Pentax, they obviously want to put the k-5 into many people's hand (me included) who have been waiting for the price to come down. I think the ownership of k-5 definitely far exceed those of the k-7. For the folks from Canada, unfortunately, the hst and 'no 2-year warranty' will likely be keeping them to purchase on this side of the border. I just got mine from Alberta with only gst and no shipping which is a great deal.

Respectedent · 11-25-2011, 02:48 PM

$995 for a K-5 is just what I've been waiting for! I've been shooting with K-X for 2 years, and it is time to upgrade. Does anyone know if Adorama will have a limited number of K-5 at this price? Does the sale begin at midnight on Sunday night? I am in Texas, so I would probably need to stay up late at night to make sure I can get one, right? Thanks.

jbrothman · 11-25-2011, 03:37 PM

I can't find any confirmation of this deal at Adorama. Thanks!

jmbradd · 11-25-2011, 04:21 PM

This might just be the price point for me to upgrade from my k20d. Want movies for the newborn coming up and the high ISO would really help me out. Given pentax's history (big jump release the n a refinement...k7 to k5) i don't think i'd mind the k5 for years to come. Plus there is finally an ikelite housing available!!

stormtech · 11-25-2011, 04:49 PM

And on Amazon also....

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/166548-pentax-k-5-999-...er-monday.html

Adam · 11-25-2011, 05:43 PM

Yeah it's definitely a cyber monday deal, I would expect the website to automatically show the lower price at midnight on the 28th. The kit will be $1149.

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stormtech · 11-25-2011, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yeah it's definitely a cyber monday deal, I would expect the website to automatically show the lower price at midnight on the 28th. The kit will be $1149.

Well, I know where I will be at 12:01am Monday - been procrastinating for months - this has pushed me over the edge.....finally!

LFLee · 11-25-2011, 06:01 PM

Wow.... that's really a great price!

Really hope under Ricoh ownership Pentax lens price (and camera price) will go back to what it used to be 3 yrs ago!

Bought mine @$1250 body only in May, oh well! Exciting to see what after K-5!

Lee

**Dma110** · 11-25-2011, 06:24 PM

Almost makes me tempted to buy a 2nd K5. But, I think I'll wait to see what will be the new flagship body for Pentax. But sure is tempting to sell the Kx and replace it

Dennis

Alizarine · 11-25-2011, 06:25 PM

$1149 for body and kit lens?! What on Midgard is this!!

Is it for worldwide shipping or US/Canada only?

LFLee · 11-25-2011, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Dma110

Almost makes me tempted to buy a 2nd K5. But, I think I'll wait to see what will be the new flagship body for Pentax. But sure is tempting to sell the Kx and replace it

Dennis

That's what I think at first... but tell myself don't be greedy....

Let's wait for the next body, sure will be better than K5!

Lee

**Dma110** · 11-25-2011, 07:37 PM

That's what I'm thinking, too. I'm going to wait, but still tempting to think about.

Dennis

Fontan · 11-25-2011, 08:50 PM

Good luck with your K-5. You will need a lot of it.

11-25-2011, 10:32 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47,238	Tuesday: K-5 $999 at B&H, Monday $999 at Adorama On Monday (only), the k5 will be $995 shipped at Adorama. I asked them if they were doing any specials, and this is much more than I had hoped for! Edit: the deal is live till Tuesday at B&H.

11-25-2011, 11:44 AM	#3
aleonx3 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,967	Wow... I can see the difference this year with Ricoh taking over Pentax, they obviously want to put the k-5 into many people's hand (me included) who have been waiting for the price to come down. I think the ownership of k-5 definitely far exceed those of the k-7. For the folks from Canada, unfortunately, the hst and 'no 2-year warranty' will likely be keeping them to purchase on this side of the border. I just got mine from Alberta with only gst and no shipping which is a great deal. Last edited by aleonx3; 11-25-2011 at 11:59 AM.

11-25-2011, 03:37 PM	#5
jbrothman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28	Does anyone have a link? I can't find any confirmation of this deal at Adorama. Thanks!

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11-25-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Originally posted by Adam Because on Monday (only), it will be $995 shipped at Adorama. I asked them if they were doing any specials, and this is much more than I had hoped for! Just the body ?

11-25-2011, 02:48 PM	#4
Respectedent New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 18	$995 for a K-5 is just what I've been waiting for! I've been shooting with K-X for 2 years, and it is time to upgrade. Does anyone know if Adorama will have a limited number of K-5 at this price? Does the sale begin at midnight on Sunday night? I am in Texas, so I would probably need to stay up late at night to make sure I can get one, right? Thanks.

11-25-2011, 04:21 PM	#6
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	This might just be the price point for me to upgrade from my k20d. Want movies for the newborn coming up and the high ISO would really help me out. Given pentax's history (big jump release the n a refinement...k7 to k5) i don't think i'd mind the k5 for years to come. Plus there is finally an ikelite housing available!!

11-25-2011, 04:49 PM	#7
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,670	And on Amazon also.... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/166548-pentax-k-5-999-...er-monday.html

11-25-2011, 05:43 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47,238 Original Poster	Yeah it's definitely a cyber monday deal, I would expect the website to automatically show the lower price at midnight on the 28th. The kit will be $1149. 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, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#9
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,670	Originally posted by Adam Yeah it's definitely a cyber monday deal, I would expect the website to automatically show the lower price at midnight on the 28th. The kit will be $1149. Well, I know where I will be at 12:01am Monday - been procrastinating for months - this has pushed me over the edge.....finally!

11-25-2011, 06:01 PM	#10
LFLee Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,286	Wow.... that's really a great price! Really hope under Ricoh ownership Pentax lens price (and camera price) will go back to what it used to be 3 yrs ago! Bought mine @$1250 body only in May, oh well! Exciting to see what after K-5! Lee

11-25-2011, 06:24 PM	#11
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	Almost makes me tempted to buy a 2nd K5. But, I think I'll wait to see what will be the new flagship body for Pentax. But sure is tempting to sell the Kx and replace it Dennis

11-25-2011, 06:25 PM	#12
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,201	$1149 for body and kit lens?! What on Midgard is this!! Is it for worldwide shipping or US/Canada only?

11-25-2011, 06:41 PM	#13
LFLee Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,286	Originally posted by Dma110 Almost makes me tempted to buy a 2nd K5. But, I think I'll wait to see what will be the new flagship body for Pentax. But sure is tempting to sell the Kx and replace it Dennis That's what I think at first... but tell myself don't be greedy.... Let's wait for the next body, sure will be better than K5! Lee

11-25-2011, 07:37 PM	#14
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	That's what I'm thinking, too. I'm going to wait, but still tempting to think about. Dennis

11-25-2011, 08:50 PM	#15
Fontan Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,334	Good luck with your K-5. You will need a lot of it.

Tuesday: K-5 $999 at B&H, Monday $999 at Adorama

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