K1 price hike in EU

gidewey52 · 10-01-2016, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by Qwntm

Still $1796.00 USD here in the states. I'm curious about the spread relative to the D810 and 5DM4 in other countries. In the States, a D810 is $2800 and a 5D4 is $3500. I wonder if the % difference in those currencies is reflected in the new prices relatively?

Ummmmm . . . $1946 at both B&H and Adorama now.

Jerry

**monochrome** · 10-01-2016, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by gidewey52

Ummmmm . . . $1946 at both B&H and Adorama now.

Jerry

Yep. JPY has appreciated 20% +/- versus USD the last six months as well.

Qwntm · 10-01-2016, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by gidewey52

Ummmmm . . . $1946 at both B&H and Adorama now.

Jerry

Still $1796.00 right now on Amazon Prime. But yea it's $1996 at B&H and Adorama, so I guess the price hike is worldwide and Amazon will jack it up after the weekend. Glad I bought mine last week!

fuzz4brains · 10-09-2016, 01:26 AM

The price in Sweden has stayed unchanged at SEK 19 690 body only (~ EUR 2 038) but when I went to the shop to pick my up my copy there was a discount so I got it for SEK 17 690 (~ EUR 1830).

Unregistered User · 10-09-2016, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by fuzz4brains

The price in Sweden has stayed unchanged at SEK 19 690 body only (~ EUR 2 038) but when I went to the shop to pick my up my copy there was a discount so I got it for SEK 17 690 (~ EUR 1830).

Where did you buy it? And when?

I see that at Fotokungen you get a 2000 SEK price cut. Also if buying a 15-30 they have a 1500 SEK price cut.

**gaweidert** · 10-09-2016, 05:51 AM - **1 Like**

I hate to say this, but this makes me feel even better that I purchased my K1 when I did. My usual luck is to buy something and then watch the price tank just after my purchase.

fuzz4brains · 10-09-2016, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

Where did you buy it? And when?

I see that at Fotokungen you get a 2000 SEK price cut. Also if buying a 15-30 they have a 1500 SEK price cut.

I got mine at Fotokungen on Friday two days ago.

**eaglem** · 10-09-2016, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I hate to say this, but this makes me feel even better that I purchased my K1 when I did. My usual luck is to buy something and then watch the price tank just after my purchase.

I think we all suffer from this!

HopelessTogger · 10-09-2016, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by Davidparis

Can't imagine Brexit has anything do it with it all. At the present time, Brexit is a concept and a forthcoming event with strictly no changes whatsoever in current situation, structure, trade and circulation rules for the UK within the EU. The only ill effects are psychological at this stage. Secondly, Brexit cannot explain a 200€ price hike in Denmark...

It's the Yen, recently so strong Toyota had to shut down the lifts in their factories and offices to save money. If your economy is based on manufacturing exports a strong currency is the last thing you want, hence why the Germans cling to the Euro/Eurozone.

I don't think Brexit will be the big event everyone fears it to be.

LensBeginner · 10-18-2016, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

It's the Yen, recently so strong Toyota had to shut down the lifts in their factories and offices to save money. If your economy is based on manufacturing exports a strong currency is the last thing you want, hence why the Germans cling to the Euro/Eurozone.

I don't think Brexit will be the big event everyone fears it to be.

It depends for whom... Great Britain is primarily an importing country, so a strong currency is actually desirable...

HopelessTogger · 10-22-2016, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

It depends for whom... Great Britain is primarily an importing country, so a strong currency is actually desirable...

. . . which we know is totally unsustainable and a re-balancing (however painful) needs to happen sooner rather than later.

**monochrome** · 10-22-2016, 05:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

hence why the Germans cling to the Euro/Eurozone

Frankly, the Euro is the Deutschmark in drag, and the ECB bitterly clings to the DM.

Nass · 10-22-2016, 06:00 AM

It is the Yen exchange rate - hence the Euro-wide impact.

What I can't understand is why the K1 is 10% more expensive in EU that US

**BigMackCam** · 10-22-2016, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Nass

It is the Yen exchange rate - hence the Euro-wide impact.

What I can't understand is why the K1 is 10% more expensive in EU that US

I assume it's due to differences in import duties and/or sales tax / VAT (all our prices are quoted inclusive of VAT)...

geoffw · 10-22-2016, 06:09 AM

If anyone is in the market for one I the UK, have a look at Great Western Cameras in Swindon. 😊
PS. I don't work there, its just my local Pentax dealer.

10-09-2016, 02:37 AM	#20
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by fuzz4brains The price in Sweden has stayed unchanged at SEK 19 690 body only (~ EUR 2 038) but when I went to the shop to pick my up my copy there was a discount so I got it for SEK 17 690 (~ EUR 1830). Where did you buy it? And when? I see that at Fotokungen you get a 2000 SEK price cut. Also if buying a 15-30 they have a 1500 SEK price cut. Last edited by Unregistered User; 10-09-2016 at 02:48 AM.

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10-01-2016, 10:36 AM	#16
gidewey52 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United States Posts: 35	Originally posted by Qwntm Still $1796.00 USD here in the states. I'm curious about the spread relative to the D810 and 5DM4 in other countries. In the States, a D810 is $2800 and a 5D4 is $3500. I wonder if the % difference in those currencies is reflected in the new prices relatively? Ummmmm . . . $1946 at both B&H and Adorama now. Jerry

10-01-2016, 10:39 AM	#17
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gidewey52 Ummmmm . . . $1946 at both B&H and Adorama now. Jerry Yep. JPY has appreciated 20% +/- versus USD the last six months as well.

10-01-2016, 01:16 PM	#18
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by gidewey52 Ummmmm . . . $1946 at both B&H and Adorama now. Jerry Still $1796.00 right now on Amazon Prime. But yea it's $1996 at B&H and Adorama, so I guess the price hike is worldwide and Amazon will jack it up after the weekend. Glad I bought mine last week!

10-09-2016, 01:26 AM	#19
fuzz4brains New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 7	The price in Sweden has stayed unchanged at SEK 19 690 body only (~ EUR 2 038) but when I went to the shop to pick my up my copy there was a discount so I got it for SEK 17 690 (~ EUR 1830).

10-09-2016, 05:51 AM - 1 Like	#21
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	I hate to say this, but this makes me feel even better that I purchased my K1 when I did. My usual luck is to buy something and then watch the price tank just after my purchase.

10-09-2016, 09:32 AM	#22
fuzz4brains New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 7	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 Where did you buy it? And when? I see that at Fotokungen you get a 2000 SEK price cut. Also if buying a 15-30 they have a 1500 SEK price cut. I got mine at Fotokungen on Friday two days ago.

10-09-2016, 06:19 PM	#23
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,132	Originally posted by gaweidert I hate to say this, but this makes me feel even better that I purchased my K1 when I did. My usual luck is to buy something and then watch the price tank just after my purchase. I think we all suffer from this!

10-09-2016, 09:00 PM	#24
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by Davidparis Can't imagine Brexit has anything do it with it all. At the present time, Brexit is a concept and a forthcoming event with strictly no changes whatsoever in current situation, structure, trade and circulation rules for the UK within the EU. The only ill effects are psychological at this stage. Secondly, Brexit cannot explain a 200€ price hike in Denmark... It's the Yen, recently so strong Toyota had to shut down the lifts in their factories and offices to save money. If your economy is based on manufacturing exports a strong currency is the last thing you want, hence why the Germans cling to the Euro/Eurozone. I don't think Brexit will be the big event everyone fears it to be.

10-18-2016, 02:18 PM	#25
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by HopelessTogger It's the Yen, recently so strong Toyota had to shut down the lifts in their factories and offices to save money. If your economy is based on manufacturing exports a strong currency is the last thing you want, hence why the Germans cling to the Euro/Eurozone. I don't think Brexit will be the big event everyone fears it to be. It depends for whom... Great Britain is primarily an importing country, so a strong currency is actually desirable...

10-22-2016, 03:23 AM	#26
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by LensBeginner It depends for whom... Great Britain is primarily an importing country, so a strong currency is actually desirable... . . . which we know is totally unsustainable and a re-balancing (however painful) needs to happen sooner rather than later.

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10-22-2016, 05:51 AM - 1 Like	#27
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by HopelessTogger hence why the Germans cling to the Euro/Eurozone Frankly, the Euro is the Deutschmark in drag, and the ECB bitterly clings to the DM.

10-22-2016, 06:00 AM	#28
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	It is the Yen exchange rate - hence the Euro-wide impact. What I can't understand is why the K1 is 10% more expensive in EU that US

10-22-2016, 06:03 AM	#29
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by Nass It is the Yen exchange rate - hence the Euro-wide impact. What I can't understand is why the K1 is 10% more expensive in EU that US I assume it's due to differences in import duties and/or sales tax / VAT (all our prices are quoted inclusive of VAT)...

10-22-2016, 06:09 AM	#30
geoffw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	If anyone is in the market for one I the UK, have a look at Great Western Cameras in Swindon. 😊 PS. I don't work there, its just my local Pentax dealer.