K5ii discontinued at bh photo

stillshot2 · 12-19-2013, 09:43 AM

It is obvious that there are still k5ii camera bodies out there for sell, but Pentax must have stopped making them otherwise bhphoto would probably be the first to order more. Since bhphoto was selling the k5ii for such a discounted price a few weeks ago, they may have run out first. The k5iis was still more expensive, which is probably why they still have stock left., or it is still possibly being produced. Adorama is not showing the k5ii in stock anymore either, just the k5iis. And the K30 remained on Pentax's website for some time after it was discontinued too, so that doesn't tell you much. Either bhphoto is done with ordering more, or the amount of new k5ii out there really may be drying up.

**DDoram** · 12-19-2013, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

I think they should keep the K5II in production for another year as these are spectacular cameras that are still state of the art. While I have a K3, the K5IIs produces a clalrity of image that I have never seen before.

Dale

thibs · 12-19-2013, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by DDoram

I think they should keep the K5II in production for another year as these are spectacular cameras that are still state of the art. While I have a K3, the K5IIs produces a clalrity of image that I have never seen before.

Dale

But for Pentax, justifying K500-K50-K5-K3 is a bit hard IMO.

**jatrax** · 12-19-2013, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by thibs

But for Pentax, justifying K500-K50-K5-K3 is a bit hard IMO.

I think they need a 4 SKU line:
k-500 $475 w/18-55
k-50 $575 w/18-55
k-5IIs $1055 w/18-55
k-3 $1100 (body only)

What I'm confused about is why the k-5II has held it's price and the k-3 has dropped so fast. I expected the k-5II to be in the $700-800 range by now. The k-3 @ $1100 may be just a sale, most vendors are at $1299 for the k-3. But that leaves plenty of room on the upside for another high end camera and a sweet spot at $800 for the k-5II.

stevebrot · 12-20-2013, 12:48 AM

As may have been pointed out somewhere else on this thread, it is not unusual for B&H to mark an item as discontinued when they are unable to obtain stock only to inexplicably begin carrying the same item a few weeks later.

Both the K-5II and K-5IIs are listed as current product on the Ricoh Imaging (USA) Web site and are available for purchase at the Pentax Web store.

Steve

liquid0 · 12-20-2013, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by rangercarp

I thought they might keep the K-5ii/s around for another year or so to fill that gap between the 50 and the 3... It appears not.

The K5 II/s is a fantastic camera, and it fares well in the mid-range photo enthusiast level. Personally I feel it sits in a good position between the K30 and K3 models. On a quality stand point, "amazing", but that's just my opinion.

Pioneer · 12-20-2013, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by liquid0

The K5 II/s is a fantastic camera, and it fares well in the mid-range photo enthusiast level. Personally I feel it sits in a good position between the K30 and K3 models. On a quality stand point, "amazing", but that's just my opinion.

I think I can agree with that. I bought mine solely as a foul weather camera. I have only had it for 3 weeks but I have had lots of foul weather to test it in. Yesterday was a winter rain storm turned ice storm and it held up famously. Now if only I knew how to take pictures.

JimmyDranox · 12-20-2013, 11:53 PM

K-5 II/s can still be amazing, if they are upgraded with some features, like the new focusing system from K-3, High speed UHS 1 card compatibility, Flucard compatibility, and a new processor.

That's the short list

Pioneer · 12-21-2013, 12:10 PM - **1 Like**

Actually, if the Q system were WR I wouldn't need any of these dSLRs.

A tad faster autofocus wouldn't hurt either...

...but that isn't even that big of a deal to me.

**monochrome** · 12-21-2013, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by stillshot2

It is obvious that there are still k5ii camera bodies out there for sell, but Pentax must have stopped making them otherwise bhphoto would probably be the first to order more. Since bhphoto was selling the k5ii for such a discounted price a few weeks ago, they may have run out first. The k5iis was still more expensive, which is probably why they still have stock left., or it is still possibly being produced. Adorama is not showing the k5ii in stock anymore either, just the k5iis. And the K30 remained on Pentax's website for some time after it was discontinued too, so that doesn't tell you much. Either bhphoto is done with ordering more, or the amount of new k5ii out there really may be drying up.

Or they want to draw down their inventory before year end to manage the annual Merchants and Manufacturers tax assessment.

**monochrome** · 12-21-2013, 12:48 PM

I was really on the fence about whether to get a K5II or a K3 - but I have the K3 now. If the K5II is better than this I'll never be able to close my mouth again.

liquid0 · 12-21-2013, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Pioneer

I think I can agree with that. I bought mine solely as a foul weather camera. I have only had it for 3 weeks but I have had lots of foul weather to test it in. Yesterday was a winter rain storm turned ice storm and it held up famously. Now if only I knew how to take pictures.

That's why I chose Pentax out of all other brands, it's probably the best option within reasonable price available in market. Weather resistant and build quality is very good, not to mention IQ which is just as important, especially when taking photographs in extreme conditions.

Originally posted by Pioneer

Now if only I knew how to take pictures

All you need is passion for this hobby, and inspiration will carry you to further levels. Just use your camera, and if time and energy permits integrate as much DSLR documents into your awareness as possible.

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

K-5 II/s can still be amazing, if they are upgraded with some features, like the new focusing system from K-3, High speed UHS 1 card compatibility, Flucard compatibility, and a new processor.
That's the short list

The k5II/s is fine the way it is. Pentax released a K3 for obvious reasons don't you think?

JimmyDranox · 12-21-2013, 03:13 PM

@liquid0. K-5 II/s are fine, OK. But they have to be replaced, sometime, sooner or later. If this possible, with no big changes, with technologies already available, why not.

Kunzite · 12-21-2013, 04:21 PM

They're more than fine; but the K-3 appears to be even better

Pepe Le Pew · 12-21-2013, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by mee

Case in point, I started out with the K-x -- 3-4 months later the K-r was released. I then got a K-30 -- 3-4 months later the K-50 was released. I then got a K-5 II -- 3-4 months later the new mid tier body will outclass it.

k-r came out almost 2 years after the k-x
k-50 came out a year later after the k-30 (still scratching my head around that)

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12-19-2013, 09:43 AM	#46
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070 Original Poster	It is obvious that there are still k5ii camera bodies out there for sell, but Pentax must have stopped making them otherwise bhphoto would probably be the first to order more. Since bhphoto was selling the k5ii for such a discounted price a few weeks ago, they may have run out first. The k5iis was still more expensive, which is probably why they still have stock left., or it is still possibly being produced. Adorama is not showing the k5ii in stock anymore either, just the k5iis. And the K30 remained on Pentax's website for some time after it was discontinued too, so that doesn't tell you much. Either bhphoto is done with ordering more, or the amount of new k5ii out there really may be drying up.

12-19-2013, 10:03 AM - 1 Like	#47
DDoram Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 632	I think they should keep the K5II in production for another year as these are spectacular cameras that are still state of the art. While I have a K3, the K5IIs produces a clalrity of image that I have never seen before. Dale

12-19-2013, 10:36 PM	#48
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by DDoram I think they should keep the K5II in production for another year as these are spectacular cameras that are still state of the art. While I have a K3, the K5IIs produces a clalrity of image that I have never seen before. Dale But for Pentax, justifying K500-K50-K5-K3 is a bit hard IMO.

12-19-2013, 11:21 PM	#49
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by thibs But for Pentax, justifying K500-K50-K5-K3 is a bit hard IMO. I think they need a 4 SKU line: k-500 $475 w/18-55 k-50 $575 w/18-55 k-5IIs $1055 w/18-55 k-3 $1100 (body only) What I'm confused about is why the k-5II has held it's price and the k-3 has dropped so fast. I expected the k-5II to be in the $700-800 range by now. The k-3 @ $1100 may be just a sale, most vendors are at $1299 for the k-3. But that leaves plenty of room on the upside for another high end camera and a sweet spot at $800 for the k-5II.

12-20-2013, 12:48 AM	#50
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	As may have been pointed out somewhere else on this thread, it is not unusual for B&H to mark an item as discontinued when they are unable to obtain stock only to inexplicably begin carrying the same item a few weeks later. Both the K-5II and K-5IIs are listed as current product on the Ricoh Imaging (USA) Web site and are available for purchase at the Pentax Web store. Steve

12-20-2013, 08:12 AM	#51
liquid0 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 58	Originally posted by rangercarp I thought they might keep the K-5ii/s around for another year or so to fill that gap between the 50 and the 3... It appears not. The K5 II/s is a fantastic camera, and it fares well in the mid-range photo enthusiast level. Personally I feel it sits in a good position between the K30 and K3 models. On a quality stand point, "amazing", but that's just my opinion.

12-20-2013, 07:42 PM	#52
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by liquid0 The K5 II/s is a fantastic camera, and it fares well in the mid-range photo enthusiast level. Personally I feel it sits in a good position between the K30 and K3 models. On a quality stand point, "amazing", but that's just my opinion. I think I can agree with that. I bought mine solely as a foul weather camera. I have only had it for 3 weeks but I have had lots of foul weather to test it in. Yesterday was a winter rain storm turned ice storm and it held up famously. Now if only I knew how to take pictures.

12-20-2013, 11:53 PM	#53
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	K-5 II/s can still be amazing, if they are upgraded with some features, like the new focusing system from K-3, High speed UHS 1 card compatibility, Flucard compatibility, and a new processor. That's the short list

12-21-2013, 12:10 PM - 1 Like	#54
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Actually, if the Q system were WR I wouldn't need any of these dSLRs. A tad faster autofocus wouldn't hurt either... ...but that isn't even that big of a deal to me.

12-21-2013, 12:45 PM	#55
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stillshot2 It is obvious that there are still k5ii camera bodies out there for sell, but Pentax must have stopped making them otherwise bhphoto would probably be the first to order more. Since bhphoto was selling the k5ii for such a discounted price a few weeks ago, they may have run out first. The k5iis was still more expensive, which is probably why they still have stock left., or it is still possibly being produced. Adorama is not showing the k5ii in stock anymore either, just the k5iis. And the K30 remained on Pentax's website for some time after it was discontinued too, so that doesn't tell you much. Either bhphoto is done with ordering more, or the amount of new k5ii out there really may be drying up. Or they want to draw down their inventory before year end to manage the annual Merchants and Manufacturers tax assessment.

12-21-2013, 12:48 PM	#56
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I was really on the fence about whether to get a K5II or a K3 - but I have the K3 now. If the K5II is better than this I'll never be able to close my mouth again.

12-21-2013, 02:47 PM	#57
liquid0 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 58	Originally posted by Pioneer I think I can agree with that. I bought mine solely as a foul weather camera. I have only had it for 3 weeks but I have had lots of foul weather to test it in. Yesterday was a winter rain storm turned ice storm and it held up famously. Now if only I knew how to take pictures. That's why I chose Pentax out of all other brands, it's probably the best option within reasonable price available in market. Weather resistant and build quality is very good, not to mention IQ which is just as important, especially when taking photographs in extreme conditions. Originally posted by Pioneer Now if only I knew how to take pictures All you need is passion for this hobby, and inspiration will carry you to further levels. Just use your camera, and if time and energy permits integrate as much DSLR documents into your awareness as possible. Originally posted by JimmyDranox K-5 II/s can still be amazing, if they are upgraded with some features, like the new focusing system from K-3, High speed UHS 1 card compatibility, Flucard compatibility, and a new processor. That's the short list The k5II/s is fine the way it is. Pentax released a K3 for obvious reasons don't you think?

12-21-2013, 03:13 PM	#58
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	@liquid0. K-5 II/s are fine, OK. But they have to be replaced, sometime, sooner or later. If this possible, with no big changes, with technologies already available, why not.

12-21-2013, 04:21 PM	#59
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	They're more than fine; but the K-3 appears to be even better

12-21-2013, 04:52 PM	#60
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by mee Case in point, I started out with the K-x -- 3-4 months later the K-r was released. I then got a K-30 -- 3-4 months later the K-50 was released. I then got a K-5 II -- 3-4 months later the new mid tier body will outclass it. k-r came out almost 2 years after the k-x k-50 came out a year later after the k-30 (still scratching my head around that)