K-1 price hike

**Rondec** · 10-06-2016, 03:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Who really cares the reason for the price increase? It could be because certain components are more expensive now, because the yen is stronger, because Ricoh can't get enough sensors and wants to maintain some sort of supply of K-1s, or just because they want to gouge consumers, but whatever the case, they have decided that the market will support a price increase.

I guess people just have to do an internal calculation as to whether they think a full frame camera is worth it after the price bump or not. Certainly it is enough to put it out of some folks budget, but it does remain a very nice camera with some features that aren't really offered else where by full frame cameras from other brands.

reh321 · 10-07-2016, 09:00 AM - **1 Like**

Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/328...mazon-com.html
Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping.

Winder · 10-07-2016, 05:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/328...mazon-com.html
Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping.

Stop trying to use logic. Voodoo is the only thing that explains it.

reh321 · 10-11-2016, 08:17 AM

Here is another statement explaining the K-1 market from a supply-and-demand perspective:

Originally posted by asahi man

This is till today the current Pentax situation.
The complete production is going directly to the shops,Pentax has nothing on stock.
They can only switch the delivery,if any reseller are cancel orders.

Making a small price adjustment is an entirely reasonable response when you can sell them as fast as you make them.

D1N0 · 10-11-2016, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/328...mazon-com.html
Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping.

It is listed out of stock and the 300 drop is now only a 100 drop.

starjedi · 10-11-2016, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

It is listed out of stock and the 300 drop is now only a 100 drop.

So it means that it is popular...

thibs · 10-11-2016, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by starjedi

So it means that it is popular...

Tell Ron ...

D1N0 · 10-12-2016, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by starjedi

So it means that it is popular...

at 300 less than in other stores? I bet you!

rangercarp · 10-12-2016, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF Strange new $300 price drop on the Nikon D750 camera at Amazon.com Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping.

Sounds normal for an aging product nearing the end of its life cycle. Maybe it would have dropped $500 if it were not for the exchange rate.

[ducks]

mee · 10-12-2016, 05:28 PM

In 2012 or early 2013 didn't we have a large increase on lens prices? I think I remember it around then. When the fever broke there was a lot of celebrating.. and prices began to plummet on some lenses..

I wonder if we're just at high tide right now?

**cdd29** · 10-19-2016, 04:47 AM

I've been keeping an eye on the price of the K-1 and saw the price increase. I'm down to choosing between that and the Nikon D750. There are features I like about both and was leaning towards the K1 as it s a little cheaper, but now I'm not sure which was to go.

D1N0 · 10-19-2016, 05:27 AM - **4 Likes**

Thank you for sharing your deliberations. We advise you to get the Pentax. We are like that.

**BigMackCam** · 10-19-2016, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by cdd29

I've been keeping an eye on the price of the K-1 and saw the price increase. I'm down to choosing between that and the Nikon D750. There are features I like about both and was leaning towards the K1 as it s a little cheaper, but now I'm not sure which was to go.

With cameras at this level, a few hundred dollars / euros / pounds either way really shouldn't be a deciding factor on which body to choose, in my view. It's far more important that the camera's features and performance match what you need and want. Adding a few good lenses to cover the major focal lengths will cost thousands, whichever system you choose - Pentax, Nikon, Canon or other.

**Rondec** · 10-19-2016, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cdd29

I've been keeping an eye on the price of the K-1 and saw the price increase. I'm down to choosing between that and the Nikon D750. There are features I like about both and was leaning towards the K1 as it s a little cheaper, but now I'm not sure which was to go.

I mentioned in another thread that you should choose based on glass. Both are decent bodies -- the K-1 is better for landscapes/portraiture, the D750 better for action -- but in the end the glass is going to make the difference in your images more than the camera body. Getting a D750 and shooting with an APS-C kit lens is a recipe for poor image quality, but buy a decent prime and shoot with it and you will get quality results (assuming you know what you are doing). The same is true for the K-1.

Zygonyx · 10-19-2016, 09:09 AM

Price hike ?

Better ask Nikon what'll be the selling price of the just disclosed AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2,8 EFL ED VR : just under USD 2900...
Seems fluorine has it's cost.

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10-06-2016, 03:06 AM - 3 Likes	#136
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Who really cares the reason for the price increase? It could be because certain components are more expensive now, because the yen is stronger, because Ricoh can't get enough sensors and wants to maintain some sort of supply of K-1s, or just because they want to gouge consumers, but whatever the case, they have decided that the market will support a price increase. I guess people just have to do an internal calculation as to whether they think a full frame camera is worth it after the price bump or not. Certainly it is enough to put it out of some folks budget, but it does remain a very nice camera with some features that aren't really offered else where by full frame cameras from other brands.

10-07-2016, 09:00 AM - 1 Like	#137
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/328...mazon-com.html Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping.

10-07-2016, 05:27 PM - 1 Like	#138
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by reh321 Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/328...mazon-com.html Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping. Stop trying to use logic. Voodoo is the only thing that explains it.

10-11-2016, 08:17 AM	#139
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Here is another statement explaining the K-1 market from a supply-and-demand perspective: Originally posted by asahi man This is till today the current Pentax situation. The complete production is going directly to the shops,Pentax has nothing on stock. They can only switch the delivery,if any reseller are cancel orders. Making a small price adjustment is an entirely reasonable response when you can sell them as fast as you make them.

10-11-2016, 08:32 AM	#140
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by reh321 Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/328...mazon-com.html Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping. It is listed out of stock and the 300 drop is now only a 100 drop.

10-11-2016, 06:15 PM	#141
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by D1N0 It is listed out of stock and the 300 drop is now only a 100 drop. So it means that it is popular...

10-11-2016, 10:48 PM	#142
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by starjedi So it means that it is popular... Tell Ron ...

10-12-2016, 12:23 AM	#143
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by starjedi So it means that it is popular... at 300 less than in other stores? I bet you!

10-12-2016, 08:14 AM	#144
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	Originally posted by reh321 Interesting that the following thread is now active in another part of PF Strange new $300 price drop on the Nikon D750 camera at Amazon.com Supply-and-demand is the only phenomenon I can think of that explains Pentax K-1 prices going up and Nikon D-750 prices dropping. Sounds normal for an aging product nearing the end of its life cycle. Maybe it would have dropped $500 if it were not for the exchange rate. [ducks]

10-12-2016, 05:28 PM	#145
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	In 2012 or early 2013 didn't we have a large increase on lens prices? I think I remember it around then. When the fever broke there was a lot of celebrating.. and prices began to plummet on some lenses.. I wonder if we're just at high tide right now?

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10-19-2016, 04:47 AM	#146
cdd29 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 961	I've been keeping an eye on the price of the K-1 and saw the price increase. I'm down to choosing between that and the Nikon D750. There are features I like about both and was leaning towards the K1 as it s a little cheaper, but now I'm not sure which was to go.

10-19-2016, 05:27 AM - 4 Likes	#147
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Thank you for sharing your deliberations. We advise you to get the Pentax. We are like that.

10-19-2016, 05:45 AM	#148
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by cdd29 I've been keeping an eye on the price of the K-1 and saw the price increase. I'm down to choosing between that and the Nikon D750. There are features I like about both and was leaning towards the K1 as it s a little cheaper, but now I'm not sure which was to go. With cameras at this level, a few hundred dollars / euros / pounds either way really shouldn't be a deciding factor on which body to choose, in my view. It's far more important that the camera's features and performance match what you need and want. Adding a few good lenses to cover the major focal lengths will cost thousands, whichever system you choose - Pentax, Nikon, Canon or other.

10-19-2016, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#149
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by cdd29 I've been keeping an eye on the price of the K-1 and saw the price increase. I'm down to choosing between that and the Nikon D750. There are features I like about both and was leaning towards the K1 as it s a little cheaper, but now I'm not sure which was to go. I mentioned in another thread that you should choose based on glass. Both are decent bodies -- the K-1 is better for landscapes/portraiture, the D750 better for action -- but in the end the glass is going to make the difference in your images more than the camera body. Getting a D750 and shooting with an APS-C kit lens is a recipe for poor image quality, but buy a decent prime and shoot with it and you will get quality results (assuming you know what you are doing). The same is true for the K-1.

10-19-2016, 09:09 AM	#150
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Price hike ? Better ask Nikon what'll be the selling price of the just disclosed AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2,8 EFL ED VR : just under USD 2900... Seems fluorine has it's cost.