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schmik · 10-10-2008, 02:44 PM

Here in the land of Oz a K200d is $565 and K20D is $1225. Both of those are body only.

Where do you think the K-M will fit in this pricing scheme. Obviously cheaper than the K200d but by how much? Let's say it was $450, wouldn't most people just get the K200d then? If it is around $400 then that is very very cheap.

I'm still on a K100d and will eventually upgrade to the K20d replacement (K30d?) but I could do with the extra mega-pixels now. If it was as cheap as $400...... WOW!

mike

ariahspam · 10-10-2008, 06:33 PM

Price is bound to drop as time flows, and price aside, the k-m is smaller than k200d, something that some people value.

schmik · 10-10-2008, 08:10 PM

I just wonder where pentax will position it against the other two K2x models.
Size does not matter to me.

I'd be shocked, and pleasantly surprised, if it is significantly cheaper than the k200d.

mike

thibs · 10-10-2008, 10:53 PM

Tekade.de introduced it at 500€ the kit. It already fell to 450€.

schmik · 10-11-2008, 02:25 AM

Ok.... i looked on tekade.de. There is a 17 Euro price difference between the K200D kit and the km kit. For 17 Euro more why wouldn't you get the K200d?

To me it doesn't make sense. Why bring out to cameras (probably with the same sensor) that are priced 17 euro apart.

mike

roentarre · 10-11-2008, 02:37 AM

I think 700 US dollars to start.

Then dropping to 450 US dollars or something.

marlon · 10-11-2008, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by schmik

Ok.... i looked on tekade.de. There is a 17 Euro price difference between the K200D kit and the km kit. For 17 Euro more why wouldn't you get the K200d?

To me it doesn't make sense. Why bring out to cameras (probably with the same sensor) that are priced 17 euro apart.

mike

you are missing the point.
To some people, the size and weight is the deciding factor, not the price.
My gf would probably rather pay x for a lighter, smaller body than the same price for a heavy one

wowtip · 10-11-2008, 03:11 PM

4990 SEK here in Sweden with 18-55 (MK1?), which would indicate a US$ price at ~$500.

schmik · 10-11-2008, 04:58 PM

Aha! The penny drops. It's smaller and lighter (and has a built in MP3 player....joke) and that is what people want.

I didn't even think that way about cameras at all.... they are the size they are because they need to be. If you look at phones and mp3 players then smaller is better or at least more portable.

Now they need a 15 to 150mm zoom the size of a pancake.

mike

nakey · 10-12-2008, 04:50 AM

Schmik, i'd say K-m Kit would be about 550 from Teds/DSE powerhouse, 500 from DCW (where you sourced your prices) at the start

that's my guess anyway. and CRK would be foolish to pair it with that crappy Sigma kit too...

ftpaddict · 10-12-2008, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by schmik

Now they need a 15 to 150mm zoom the size of a pancake.

mike

Not quite a zoom yet, but here you go:

Coaster-sized origami-optics lens boosts focal length, shrinks photog egos - Engadget

Jack Simpson · 10-13-2008, 09:50 PM

The Suggested Retail price is $599 but, IMVHO, a more realistic retail
price should be around the $550(ish) range

Cheers,

Jack

cyg · 10-15-2008, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Jack_Simpson

The Suggested Retail price is $599 but, IMVHO, a more realistic retail
price should be around the $550(ish) range

Jack

This would be for the kit. Any idea whether it will be available body only in Canada?

Good that they decided to use the K-m name in Canada...

nakey · 10-15-2008, 09:20 PM

Schmik, i be the bearer of bad news....

Teds has it listed for 899.95

which is the same price as the K200D Twin Sigma Kit

if CR Kennedy stuffs this one up, i'm not goign to be happy...

kthung · 10-16-2008, 08:09 AM

One interesting thing to note:
The pentax website says the K2000/K-m Kit includes the body, kit lens, AND the the PENTAX AF200FG flash.

I think that's an interesting move on pentax's part. Definately sets them apart from the canikon entry level equivalents as they don't offer a dedicated flash with their kits.

10-10-2008, 02:44 PM	#1
schmik Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 527	What would be the likely price of K-M? Here in the land of Oz a K200d is $565 and K20D is $1225. Both of those are body only. Where do you think the K-M will fit in this pricing scheme. Obviously cheaper than the K200d but by how much? Let's say it was $450, wouldn't most people just get the K200d then? If it is around $400 then that is very very cheap. I'm still on a K100d and will eventually upgrade to the K20d replacement (K30d?) but I could do with the extra mega-pixels now. If it was as cheap as $400...... WOW! mike

10-13-2008, 09:50 PM	#12
Jack Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton, BC Posts: 251	K-m pricing in Canada The Suggested Retail price is $599 but, IMVHO, a more realistic retail price should be around the $550(ish) range Cheers, Jack

10-15-2008, 07:48 PM	#13
cyg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 134	K-m pricing in Canada Originally posted by Jack_Simpson The Suggested Retail price is $599 but, IMVHO, a more realistic retail price should be around the $550(ish) range Jack This would be for the kit. Any idea whether it will be available body only in Canada? Good that they decided to use the K-m name in Canada...

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10-10-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
ariahspam Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lima, Peru Posts: 68	Price is bound to drop as time flows, and price aside, the k-m is smaller than k200d, something that some people value.

10-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#3
schmik Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 527 Original Poster	I just wonder where pentax will position it against the other two K2x models. Size does not matter to me. I'd be shocked, and pleasantly surprised, if it is significantly cheaper than the k200d. mike

10-10-2008, 10:53 PM	#4
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Tekade.de introduced it at 500€ the kit. It already fell to 450€.

10-11-2008, 02:25 AM	#5
schmik Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 527 Original Poster	Ok.... i looked on tekade.de. There is a 17 Euro price difference between the K200D kit and the km kit. For 17 Euro more why wouldn't you get the K200d? To me it doesn't make sense. Why bring out to cameras (probably with the same sensor) that are priced 17 euro apart. mike

10-11-2008, 02:37 AM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I think 700 US dollars to start. Then dropping to 450 US dollars or something.

10-11-2008, 09:44 AM	#7
marlon Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 232	Originally posted by schmik Ok.... i looked on tekade.de. There is a 17 Euro price difference between the K200D kit and the km kit. For 17 Euro more why wouldn't you get the K200d? To me it doesn't make sense. Why bring out to cameras (probably with the same sensor) that are priced 17 euro apart. mike you are missing the point. To some people, the size and weight is the deciding factor, not the price. My gf would probably rather pay x for a lighter, smaller body than the same price for a heavy one

10-11-2008, 03:11 PM	#8
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	4990 SEK here in Sweden with 18-55 (MK1?), which would indicate a US$ price at ~$500.

10-11-2008, 04:58 PM	#9
schmik Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 527 Original Poster	Aha! The penny drops. It's smaller and lighter (and has a built in MP3 player....joke) and that is what people want. I didn't even think that way about cameras at all.... they are the size they are because they need to be. If you look at phones and mp3 players then smaller is better or at least more portable. Now they need a 15 to 150mm zoom the size of a pancake. mike

10-12-2008, 04:50 AM	#10
nakey Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 208	Schmik, i'd say K-m Kit would be about 550 from Teds/DSE powerhouse, 500 from DCW (where you sourced your prices) at the start that's my guess anyway. and CRK would be foolish to pair it with that crappy Sigma kit too...

10-12-2008, 07:32 AM	#11
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by schmik Now they need a 15 to 150mm zoom the size of a pancake. mike Not quite a zoom yet, but here you go: Coaster-sized origami-optics lens boosts focal length, shrinks photog egos - Engadget

10-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#14
nakey Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 208	Schmik, i be the bearer of bad news.... Teds has it listed for 899.95 which is the same price as the K200D Twin Sigma Kit if CR Kennedy stuffs this one up, i'm not goign to be happy...

10-16-2008, 08:09 AM	#15
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	One interesting thing to note: The pentax website says the K2000/K-m Kit includes the body, kit lens, AND the the PENTAX AF200FG flash. I think that's an interesting move on pentax's part. Definately sets them apart from the canikon entry level equivalents as they don't offer a dedicated flash with their kits.

What would be the likely price of K-M?

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