The Rumors Were True - K-5 II, K-5IIs, Q10, 560mm, 18-270mm, and more!

fearview · 09-10-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Anouncements are one thing. Another is what they will show at Photokina. The announced products are for immediate release.

better we pray mate.

something come up in the middle of booth inside a glass box

NickLarsson · 09-10-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by mee

K-30 is 850 dollars and thus is not entry level in price (or features!)

K-01 does not have an OVF and thus does not count (and never should)

True, last year I entered the DSLR world thanks to the K-r which was less than 500€ here, cheaper than the D3100 and 550D but with more features.

If I had to make the same choice this year I wouldn't choose Pentax because the K-30 and K-01 are too expensive for entry-level cameras.

**boriscleto** · 09-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Ricoh is not interested in the low-margin low-end camera. They still can't get rid of the K-rs they have.

mee · 09-10-2012, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by twitch

I other parts of the world the K-30 is down to $600. This does not leave room for another DSLR under it.

What part is that?

In the USA, B&H and Adorama are selling it for around 850 for the kit, 800 for the body.. thats mid-tier pricing.

Entry level is around 450-650 USD for kit (T3i, D5100, A37)

The Singapore unboxed price (due to monetary conversion) doesn't count.. unless, of course, you wish to mail your camera off to singapore (around customs??) whenever you want service.

twitch · 09-10-2012, 04:52 PM

$606 body only from e-global (Hong Kong) Pentax K-30 Digital SLR Camera Body :: Pentax :: Digital SLR Cameras - eGlobaL Digital Cameras Online Store

mee · 09-10-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Ricoh is not interested in the low-margin low-end camera. They still can't get rid of the K-rs they have.

They should.. that is a large market.

If Pentax had not had a K-x (at the time), I'd have not gone Pentax. Now I'm looking at K-30.. but also other options.. bleh.

FullertonImages · 09-10-2012, 04:55 PM

Still no 1080/30 on this K-5II. Seriously?!?

But K-5 sensor with no AA has got to be blow your mind sharp. Still, I hope the video specs listed are incomplete. If this would have beefed up video specs (more frame rates, manual controls, headphone jack...) it would be a machine.

Last edited by FullertonImages; 09-10-2012 at 05:00 PM.

NickLarsson · 09-10-2012, 04:55 PM - **1 Like**

You need entry-level cameras to attract beginners into your nets.

mee · 09-10-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by twitch

$606 body only from e-global (Hong Kong) Pentax K-30 Digital SLR Camera Body :: Pentax :: Digital SLR Cameras - eGlobaL Digital Cameras Online Store

Are they an authorized Pentax dealer? Also that is a body, not a kit. Looks like a grey market item..

Show me the lowest authorized Pentax dealer provided price in Australia. Is it anywhere close to 606 for the body.. the kit?

No, I bet it is closer to 840 AUD

raider · 09-10-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

True, last year I entered the DSLR world thanks to the K-r which was less than 500€ here, cheaper than the D3100 and 550D but with more features.

If I had to make the same choice this year I wouldn't choose Pentax because the K-30 and K-01 are too expensive for entry-level cameras.

I bought the k-01 for A$420. Pentax Singapore courier the package to me in 3 days. That is pretty decent price no?

raider · 09-10-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by mee

Are they an authorized Pentax dealer? Also that is a body, not a kit. Looks like a grey market item..

Show me the lowest authorized Pentax dealer provided price in Australia. Is it anywhere close to 606 for the body.. the kit?

No, I bet it is closer to 840 AUD

The k-30 black is a lot cheaper in Pentax Singapore web store. I bought the white locally because Pentax Singapore won't sell me the body only package in this color.

mee · 09-10-2012, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by mee

What part is that?

In the USA, B&H and Adorama are selling it for around 850 for the kit, 800 for the body.. thats mid-tier pricing.

Entry level is around 450-650 USD for kit (T3i, D5100, A37)

The Singapore unboxed price (due to monetary conversion) doesn't count.. unless, of course, you wish to mail your camera off to singapore (around customs??) whenever you want service.

Originally posted by raider

The k-30 black is a lot cheaper in Pentax Singapore web store. I bought the white locally because Pentax Singapore won't sell me the body only package in this color.

Please see above.

**boriscleto** · 09-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by mee

They should.. that is a large market.

If Pentax had not had a K-x (at the time), I'd have not gone Pentax. Now I'm looking at K-30.. but also other options.. bleh.

The K-30 is at the same price the D5000 was when I chose the K-x. If Pentax had had an equivalent of the K-30 at the time I would have gone with that in a heartbeat.

mee · 09-10-2012, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The K-30 is at the same price the D5000 was when I chose the K-x. If Pentax had had an equivalent of the K-30 at the time I would have gone with that in a heartbeat.

The D5000 is a 3.5 year old body with the specs similar to my aging, entry-level K-x.. are you sure you don't mean the D5100? And if so, that is a bit more expensive..

ozlizard · 09-10-2012, 05:37 PM

Totally underwhelmed by all this fluff but I am sure there is something more around the corner.

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09-10-2012, 04:20 PM	#16
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Anouncements are one thing. Another is what they will show at Photokina. The announced products are for immediate release. better we pray mate. something come up in the middle of booth inside a glass box

09-10-2012, 04:25 PM	#17
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by mee K-30 is 850 dollars and thus is not entry level in price (or features!) K-01 does not have an OVF and thus does not count (and never should) True, last year I entered the DSLR world thanks to the K-r which was less than 500€ here, cheaper than the D3100 and 550D but with more features. If I had to make the same choice this year I wouldn't choose Pentax because the K-30 and K-01 are too expensive for entry-level cameras.

09-10-2012, 04:44 PM	#18
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Ricoh is not interested in the low-margin low-end camera. They still can't get rid of the K-rs they have.

09-10-2012, 04:47 PM	#19
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by twitch I other parts of the world the K-30 is down to $600. This does not leave room for another DSLR under it. What part is that? In the USA, B&H and Adorama are selling it for around 850 for the kit, 800 for the body.. thats mid-tier pricing. Entry level is around 450-650 USD for kit (T3i, D5100, A37) The Singapore unboxed price (due to monetary conversion) doesn't count.. unless, of course, you wish to mail your camera off to singapore (around customs??) whenever you want service.

09-10-2012, 04:52 PM	#20
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	$606 body only from e-global (Hong Kong) Pentax K-30 Digital SLR Camera Body :: Pentax :: Digital SLR Cameras - eGlobaL Digital Cameras Online Store

09-10-2012, 04:52 PM	#21
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by boriscleto Ricoh is not interested in the low-margin low-end camera. They still can't get rid of the K-rs they have. They should.. that is a large market. If Pentax had not had a K-x (at the time), I'd have not gone Pentax. Now I'm looking at K-30.. but also other options.. bleh.

09-10-2012, 04:55 PM	#22
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Still no 1080/30 on this K-5II. Seriously?!? But K-5 sensor with no AA has got to be blow your mind sharp. Still, I hope the video specs listed are incomplete. If this would have beefed up video specs (more frame rates, manual controls, headphone jack...) it would be a machine. Last edited by FullertonImages; 09-10-2012 at 05:00 PM.

09-10-2012, 04:55 PM - 1 Like	#23
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	You need entry-level cameras to attract beginners into your nets.

09-10-2012, 05:02 PM	#24
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by twitch $606 body only from e-global (Hong Kong) Pentax K-30 Digital SLR Camera Body :: Pentax :: Digital SLR Cameras - eGlobaL Digital Cameras Online Store Are they an authorized Pentax dealer? Also that is a body, not a kit. Looks like a grey market item.. Show me the lowest authorized Pentax dealer provided price in Australia. Is it anywhere close to 606 for the body.. the kit? No, I bet it is closer to 840 AUD

09-10-2012, 05:02 PM	#25
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Originally posted by NickLarsson True, last year I entered the DSLR world thanks to the K-r which was less than 500€ here, cheaper than the D3100 and 550D but with more features. If I had to make the same choice this year I wouldn't choose Pentax because the K-30 and K-01 are too expensive for entry-level cameras. I bought the k-01 for A$420. Pentax Singapore courier the package to me in 3 days. That is pretty decent price no?

09-10-2012, 05:05 PM	#26
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Originally posted by mee Are they an authorized Pentax dealer? Also that is a body, not a kit. Looks like a grey market item.. Show me the lowest authorized Pentax dealer provided price in Australia. Is it anywhere close to 606 for the body.. the kit? No, I bet it is closer to 840 AUD The k-30 black is a lot cheaper in Pentax Singapore web store. I bought the white locally because Pentax Singapore won't sell me the body only package in this color.

09-10-2012, 05:14 PM	#27
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by mee What part is that? In the USA, B&H and Adorama are selling it for around 850 for the kit, 800 for the body.. thats mid-tier pricing. Entry level is around 450-650 USD for kit (T3i, D5100, A37) The Singapore unboxed price (due to monetary conversion) doesn't count.. unless, of course, you wish to mail your camera off to singapore (around customs??) whenever you want service. Originally posted by raider The k-30 black is a lot cheaper in Pentax Singapore web store. I bought the white locally because Pentax Singapore won't sell me the body only package in this color. Please see above.

09-10-2012, 05:26 PM	#28
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by mee They should.. that is a large market. If Pentax had not had a K-x (at the time), I'd have not gone Pentax. Now I'm looking at K-30.. but also other options.. bleh. The K-30 is at the same price the D5000 was when I chose the K-x. If Pentax had had an equivalent of the K-30 at the time I would have gone with that in a heartbeat.

09-10-2012, 05:34 PM	#29
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by boriscleto The K-30 is at the same price the D5000 was when I chose the K-x. If Pentax had had an equivalent of the K-30 at the time I would have gone with that in a heartbeat. The D5000 is a 3.5 year old body with the specs similar to my aging, entry-level K-x.. are you sure you don't mean the D5100? And if so, that is a bit more expensive..

09-10-2012, 05:37 PM	#30
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	Totally underwhelmed by all this fluff but I am sure there is something more around the corner.