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Edvinas · 05-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Yohan Pamudji

In Australia maybe. You guys get it rough down there. I fully expect this to be under $1500 in the U.S.

Pentax camera bodies are priced quite low in Australia. I think that it is going to be at least $1500 in USA. €1500 in Europe. And $2500-ish in Australia.

Yohan Pamudji · 05-18-2009, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Edvinas

Pentax camera bodies are priced quite low in Australia. I think that it is going to be at least $1500 in USA. €1500 in Europe. And $2500-ish in Australia.

Really? Backwards compared to other brands then. I know Canon stuff is more expensive there than here.

I think they're pricing themselves out of the market if it's $1500+. $1200 is the ballpark they need to be aiming for, give or take $100.

Edvinas · 05-18-2009, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by Yohan Pamudji

Really? Backwards compared to other brands then. I know Canon stuff is more expensive there than here.

I think they're pricing themselves out of the market if it's $1500+. $1200 is the ballpark they need to be aiming for, give or take $100.

K20D was $1200 when it was introduced

Do you really believe Hoya will price K-7 like K20D? Especially taking into mind that yen is stronger now and Hoya's policy is much higher prices, they stated a few times that Pentax is selling their cameras too cheap. They are steadily increasing lens prices, the same should happen to bodies.

So, maybe $1200 for K-7 for Christmas.

By the way, I would be more than happy if I would be wrong and you're right

Yohan Pamudji · 05-18-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Edvinas

K20D was $1200 when it was introduced

Do you really believe Hoya will price K-7 like K20D? Especially taking into mind that yen is stronger now and Hoya's policy is much higher prices, they stated a few times that Pentax is selling their cameras too cheap. They are steadily increasing lens prices, the same should happen to bodies.

So, maybe $1200 for K-7 for Christmas.

I believe they should price the K-7 like the K20D at intro. It's targeted at the same market as the K20D and thus should be priced similarly. Of course they're welcome to price it any way they like and I'm not privy to their pricing strategy meetings, but $1500+ is asking for trouble regardless of exchange rates, etc. If the idea is to solidify their own user base maybe. But if they care about increasing market share at all they'd be crazy to price it that high. Justified considering other offerings? Perhaps. But not wise I would think.

Then again your post made me doubt my original position. The only comparable camera all-around is the Nikon D300, which sells for $1800. Who knows. Pentax might look at that as their competition and figure they've set a reasonable price in comparison at $1500. I sure hope not.

Votesh · 05-18-2009, 08:31 PM

If it's $1200-1300 I will most likely pre-order it. Any higher and I'll wait until the end of summer or so when the price has gone down a bit.

Edvinas · 05-18-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by Yohan Pamudji

I believe they should price the K-7 like the K20D at intro. It's targeted at the same market as the K20D and thus should be priced similarly.

They are marketing K-7 as a higher level camera than K20D. Replacement of K20D is coming at the end of year.

BTW, some people having very close relations to Pentax in UK are worried that on introduction K-7 will be priced higher than currently Nikon D300 is sold now...

jct us101 · 05-18-2009, 08:53 PM

I want the money to order it NOW!

I don't care how much it costs.

Yohan Pamudji · 05-18-2009, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Edvinas

They are marketing K-7 as a higher level camera than K20D. Replacement of K20D is coming at the end of year.

BTW, some people having very close relations to Pentax in UK are worried that on introduction K-7 will be priced higher than currently Nikon D300 is sold now...

Wow, let's hope not. $1500 is looking a lot more reasonable now that you say that

mattdm · 05-18-2009, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by Votesh

If it's $1200-1300 I will most likely pre-order it. Any higher and I'll wait until the end of summer or so when the price has gone down a bit.

Ditto.

Originally posted by Edvinas

They are marketing K-7 as a higher level camera than K20D. Replacement of K20D is coming at the end of year.

Yeah, but the K20D couldn't sustain the price they wanted to set for it. If they price the K-7 too high, it won't either. No one wins that way.

GLXLR · 05-18-2009, 09:24 PM

I truly believe the Pentax K-7 and the Nikon D300 are very well matched and in some respects the Pentax trumps the D300 (excluding the 51 autofocus pts)

illdefined · 05-18-2009, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by GLXLR

I truly believe the Pentax K-7 and the Nikon D300 are very well matched and in some respects the Pentax trumps the D300 (excluding the 51 autofocus pts)

the problem is, will review sites call the K-7 "2 years behind?"

Yohan Pamudji · 05-18-2009, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by illdefined

the problem is, will review sites call the K-7 "2 years behind?"

Probably. And disregarding video for a second they'd be right if it goes up against the D300. All the more reason to price it down to, say, Canon 50D range so it goes up against more reasonable competition.

Strong and credible rumors that D300 is due for an overhaul, and don't think that the K-7 would look quite as good next to the D300 successor.

ddhytz · 05-18-2009, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by Votesh

If it's $1200-1300 I will most likely pre-order it. Any higher and I'll wait until the end of summer or so when the price has gone down a bit.

I am sure it will be in that range so get you money ready.

ddhytz · 05-18-2009, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Edvinas

....By the way, I would be more than happy if I would be wrong and you're right

K-7 price in Australia will be available end of this week. And you will be happy to see you are wrong.

Edvinas · 05-18-2009, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by ddhytz

K-7 price in Australia will be available end of this week. And you will be happy to see you are wrong.

In that case I would be forced to buy K-7 before leaving Australia and get 10% discount from your government (TRS)

Not good news for my wallet.

05-18-2009, 08:19 PM	#48
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Yohan Pamudji Really? Backwards compared to other brands then. I know Canon stuff is more expensive there than here. I think they're pricing themselves out of the market if it's $1500+. $1200 is the ballpark they need to be aiming for, give or take $100. K20D was $1200 when it was introduced Do you really believe Hoya will price K-7 like K20D? Especially taking into mind that yen is stronger now and Hoya's policy is much higher prices, they stated a few times that Pentax is selling their cameras too cheap. They are steadily increasing lens prices, the same should happen to bodies. So, maybe $1200 for K-7 for Christmas. By the way, I would be more than happy if I would be wrong and you're right Last edited by Edvinas; 05-18-2009 at 08:30 PM.

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05-18-2009, 08:01 PM	#46
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Yohan Pamudji In Australia maybe. You guys get it rough down there. I fully expect this to be under $1500 in the U.S. Pentax camera bodies are priced quite low in Australia. I think that it is going to be at least $1500 in USA. €1500 in Europe. And $2500-ish in Australia.

05-18-2009, 08:07 PM	#47
Yohan Pamudji Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 184	Originally posted by Edvinas Pentax camera bodies are priced quite low in Australia. I think that it is going to be at least $1500 in USA. €1500 in Europe. And $2500-ish in Australia. Really? Backwards compared to other brands then. I know Canon stuff is more expensive there than here. I think they're pricing themselves out of the market if it's $1500+. $1200 is the ballpark they need to be aiming for, give or take $100.

05-18-2009, 08:31 PM	#49
Yohan Pamudji Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 184	Originally posted by Edvinas K20D was $1200 when it was introduced Do you really believe Hoya will price K-7 like K20D? Especially taking into mind that yen is stronger now and Hoya's policy is much higher prices, they stated a few times that Pentax is selling their cameras too cheap. They are steadily increasing lens prices, the same should happen to bodies. So, maybe $1200 for K-7 for Christmas. I believe they should price the K-7 like the K20D at intro. It's targeted at the same market as the K20D and thus should be priced similarly. Of course they're welcome to price it any way they like and I'm not privy to their pricing strategy meetings, but $1500+ is asking for trouble regardless of exchange rates, etc. If the idea is to solidify their own user base maybe. But if they care about increasing market share at all they'd be crazy to price it that high. Justified considering other offerings? Perhaps. But not wise I would think. Then again your post made me doubt my original position. The only comparable camera all-around is the Nikon D300, which sells for $1800. Who knows. Pentax might look at that as their competition and figure they've set a reasonable price in comparison at $1500. I sure hope not.

05-18-2009, 08:31 PM	#50
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	If it's $1200-1300 I will most likely pre-order it. Any higher and I'll wait until the end of summer or so when the price has gone down a bit.

05-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#51
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Yohan Pamudji I believe they should price the K-7 like the K20D at intro. It's targeted at the same market as the K20D and thus should be priced similarly. They are marketing K-7 as a higher level camera than K20D. Replacement of K20D is coming at the end of year. BTW, some people having very close relations to Pentax in UK are worried that on introduction K-7 will be priced higher than currently Nikon D300 is sold now...

05-18-2009, 08:53 PM	#52
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I want the money to order it NOW! I don't care how much it costs.

05-18-2009, 08:53 PM	#53
Yohan Pamudji Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 184	Originally posted by Edvinas They are marketing K-7 as a higher level camera than K20D. Replacement of K20D is coming at the end of year. BTW, some people having very close relations to Pentax in UK are worried that on introduction K-7 will be priced higher than currently Nikon D300 is sold now... Wow, let's hope not. $1500 is looking a lot more reasonable now that you say that

05-18-2009, 09:08 PM	#54
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by Votesh If it's $1200-1300 I will most likely pre-order it. Any higher and I'll wait until the end of summer or so when the price has gone down a bit. Ditto. Originally posted by Edvinas They are marketing K-7 as a higher level camera than K20D. Replacement of K20D is coming at the end of year. Yeah, but the K20D couldn't sustain the price they wanted to set for it. If they price the K-7 too high, it won't either. No one wins that way.

05-18-2009, 09:24 PM	#55
GLXLR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 684	I truly believe the Pentax K-7 and the Nikon D300 are very well matched and in some respects the Pentax trumps the D300 (excluding the 51 autofocus pts)

05-18-2009, 09:26 PM	#56
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by GLXLR I truly believe the Pentax K-7 and the Nikon D300 are very well matched and in some respects the Pentax trumps the D300 (excluding the 51 autofocus pts) the problem is, will review sites call the K-7 "2 years behind?"

05-18-2009, 09:31 PM	#57
Yohan Pamudji Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 184	Originally posted by illdefined the problem is, will review sites call the K-7 "2 years behind?" Probably. And disregarding video for a second they'd be right if it goes up against the D300. All the more reason to price it down to, say, Canon 50D range so it goes up against more reasonable competition. Strong and credible rumors that D300 is due for an overhaul, and don't think that the K-7 would look quite as good next to the D300 successor.

05-18-2009, 09:35 PM	#58
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	Originally posted by Votesh If it's $1200-1300 I will most likely pre-order it. Any higher and I'll wait until the end of summer or so when the price has gone down a bit. I am sure it will be in that range so get you money ready.

05-18-2009, 09:37 PM	#59
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	Originally posted by Edvinas ....By the way, I would be more than happy if I would be wrong and you're right K-7 price in Australia will be available end of this week. And you will be happy to see you are wrong.

05-18-2009, 09:42 PM	#60
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by ddhytz K-7 price in Australia will be available end of this week. And you will be happy to see you are wrong. In that case I would be forced to buy K-7 before leaving Australia and get 10% discount from your government (TRS) Not good news for my wallet.

K7D how much will it cost?

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