K-1 + kit lens $2200 rumor

rawr · 02-09-2016, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

No way are they pricing top line features at $2,200 body-only.

Maybe they think they need to. A sharp price will help them get traction in a crowded and tough market, I think.

We need to see the features and performance of the camera before anyone can judge whether it represents value for money, of course.

Plus I'm reasonably sure that anyone interested in the camera, including [target market] pros, won't figure that the K-1 must be crippled junk simply because it comes at a great price. Even pros like a bargain.

bertwert · 02-09-2016, 12:19 PM

I believe Kenspo said the K-1 would 2000 EUR body only?

**monochrome** · 02-09-2016, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I believe Kenspo said the K-1 would 2000 EUR body only?

Where did he say that? I'd be surprised if he was that specific.

But this is making me crazy. I think I'll leave this to you people.

bertwert · 02-09-2016, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Where did he say that? I'd be surprised if he was that specific.

Here you go:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/305513-final-countd...ml#post3520663

Na Horuk · 02-09-2016, 12:40 PM

I agree with some of the above posts - if this is with a good lens, the price is fairly low. I would expect that price for body only or maybe with DA L 18-55mm (not that this lens would be very good on a new high res FF, but cost-wise). Interesting stuff. I'll believe it when I see it on the shelves, though

LilithBaerchen · 02-09-2016, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I agree with some of the above posts - if this is with a good lens, the price is fairly low. I would expect that price for body only or maybe with DA L 18-55mm (not that this lens would be very good on a new high res FF, but cost-wise). Interesting stuff. I'll believe it when I see it on the shelves, though

Kenspo said ~2k€ Body only. No words about the kit-price yet from him I think.

Sandy Hancock · 02-09-2016, 01:29 PM - **4 Likes**

Relax, monochrome.
Ricoh has a plan, and you will be happy

**monochrome** · 02-09-2016, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Relax, monochrome.
Ricoh has a plan, and you will be happy

Got it. Good advice. The trend should be my friend.

Out.

LFLee · 02-09-2016, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

These rumowr are rehash off what is already been said her on Pentax Forum. Why starting a new thread

sorry, did a search and did not see thread with this. delete if it was a re-post.

Zygonyx · 02-09-2016, 01:45 PM

That combo price would for sure be a big bargain.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 02-09-2016, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The price is TOO LOW. It's a VA consumer lens. It won't be a competitive body at that price. Just another me-too average FF.

No way are they pricing top line features at $2,200 body-only.

Eh, I wouldn't say that. The Canon 5DIII (which the 5DS series did not replace) is about $2299 on average body-only, as is the D750. The price isn't too low, it's actually fairly competitive. It's in the low end of 5DIII/D750 range but higher than the entry level 6D/D610 range.

ChristianRock · 02-09-2016, 03:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA

Eh, I wouldn't say that. The Canon 5DIII (which the 5DS series did not replace) is about $2299 on average body-only, as is the D750. The price isn't too low, it's actually fairly competitive. It's in the low end of 5DIII/D750 range but higher than the entry level 6D/D610 range.

The D750 is $1996.95 in the US. So that is what Ricoh is after - offering something at the around same price but with more "pro" features to justify the extra couple hundred dollars...

Imp · 02-09-2016, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

No way are they pricing top line features at $2,200 body-only.

Ahem, look at the prices of the K-3, K-3 ii...

Or does no-one care about those cameras anymore?

zmohie · 02-09-2016, 03:12 PM

The person who addressed the 645zprice is the one that address the k1 price. I think.
I don't know him but of course he is smart. If I could not compete good with Canon and nikon considering the features and ability I can compete very well in price.
I think he's thoughts like this.

Shanti · 02-09-2016, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

That combo price would for sure be a big bargain.

But why put a cheap consumer lens on a Pro body aimed at pros?? €2000 seems a great price for the body only,if it is as good as D810 or better

hope its with VAT the price though

as 25% more would not be NICE

02-09-2016, 01:35 PM	#23
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Relax, monochrome. Ricoh has a plan, and you will be happy Got it. Good advice. The trend should be my friend. Out. Last edited by monochrome; 02-09-2016 at 02:05 PM.

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02-09-2016, 11:58 AM	#16
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by monochrome No way are they pricing top line features at $2,200 body-only. Maybe they think they need to. A sharp price will help them get traction in a crowded and tough market, I think. We need to see the features and performance of the camera before anyone can judge whether it represents value for money, of course. Plus I'm reasonably sure that anyone interested in the camera, including [target market] pros, won't figure that the K-1 must be crippled junk simply because it comes at a great price. Even pros like a bargain.

02-09-2016, 12:19 PM	#17
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	I believe Kenspo said the K-1 would 2000 EUR body only?

02-09-2016, 12:34 PM	#18
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by bertwert I believe Kenspo said the K-1 would 2000 EUR body only? Where did he say that? I'd be surprised if he was that specific. But this is making me crazy. I think I'll leave this to you people.

02-09-2016, 12:35 PM	#19
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by monochrome Where did he say that? I'd be surprised if he was that specific. Here you go: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/305513-final-countd...ml#post3520663

02-09-2016, 12:40 PM	#20
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I agree with some of the above posts - if this is with a good lens, the price is fairly low. I would expect that price for body only or maybe with DA L 18-55mm (not that this lens would be very good on a new high res FF, but cost-wise). Interesting stuff. I'll believe it when I see it on the shelves, though

02-09-2016, 12:45 PM	#21
LilithBaerchen Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 80	Originally posted by Na Horuk I agree with some of the above posts - if this is with a good lens, the price is fairly low. I would expect that price for body only or maybe with DA L 18-55mm (not that this lens would be very good on a new high res FF, but cost-wise). Interesting stuff. I'll believe it when I see it on the shelves, though Kenspo said ~2k€ Body only. No words about the kit-price yet from him I think.

02-09-2016, 01:29 PM - 4 Likes	#22
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Relax, monochrome. Ricoh has a plan, and you will be happy

02-09-2016, 01:36 PM	#24
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobmaxja These rumowr are rehash off what is already been said her on Pentax Forum. Why starting a new thread sorry, did a search and did not see thread with this. delete if it was a re-post.

02-09-2016, 01:45 PM	#25
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	That combo price would for sure be a big bargain.

02-09-2016, 02:28 PM	#26
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by monochrome The price is TOO LOW. It's a VA consumer lens. It won't be a competitive body at that price. Just another me-too average FF. No way are they pricing top line features at $2,200 body-only. Eh, I wouldn't say that. The Canon 5DIII (which the 5DS series did not replace) is about $2299 on average body-only, as is the D750. The price isn't too low, it's actually fairly competitive. It's in the low end of 5DIII/D750 range but higher than the entry level 6D/D610 range.

02-09-2016, 03:05 PM - 1 Like	#27
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA Eh, I wouldn't say that. The Canon 5DIII (which the 5DS series did not replace) is about $2299 on average body-only, as is the D750. The price isn't too low, it's actually fairly competitive. It's in the low end of 5DIII/D750 range but higher than the entry level 6D/D610 range. The D750 is $1996.95 in the US. So that is what Ricoh is after - offering something at the around same price but with more "pro" features to justify the extra couple hundred dollars...

02-09-2016, 03:08 PM	#28
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by monochrome No way are they pricing top line features at $2,200 body-only. Ahem, look at the prices of the K-3, K-3 ii... Or does no-one care about those cameras anymore?

02-09-2016, 03:12 PM	#29
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	The person who addressed the 645zprice is the one that address the k1 price. I think. I don't know him but of course he is smart. If I could not compete good with Canon and nikon considering the features and ability I can compete very well in price. I think he's thoughts like this.

02-09-2016, 03:24 PM	#30
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by Zygonyx That combo price would for sure be a big bargain. But why put a cheap consumer lens on a Pro body aimed at pros?? €2000 seems a great price for the body only,if it is as good as D810 or better hope its with VAT the price though as 25% more would not be NICE