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Bunch · 07-28-2020, 01:03 PM

I've decided I finally want to buy a K-1. I don't keep up on sales and prices. Is the just under $1800 from the 2 big stores high or low or never changing? I'm not in a rush, but I don't want to wait until Black Friday. Anyone think a lower price or sale is on the horizon?

**Apet-Sure** · 07-28-2020, 01:11 PM

That sounds about right for a new one. You might find a gently used one on the PF Marketplace for less.
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Adam · 07-28-2020, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bunch

I've decided I finally want to buy a K-1. I don't keep up on sales and prices. Is the just under $1800 from the 2 big stores high or low or never changing? I'm not in a rush, but I don't want to wait until Black Friday. Anyone think a lower price or sale is on the horizon?

The price has been flat for a while. However, there have been free grip offers how and then, with an occasional $100 discount. If you're interested in getting the camera, there's no reason to wait IMO.

Bunch · 07-28-2020, 01:21 PM

I have the grip for the K-3. and honestly I rarely use it. I'd pack it on long day trips when I thought I blow through a whole battery, but I prefer the ergonomics without the grip.

Sykil · 07-28-2020, 03:33 PM

If you want to go used, you can get the original K-1 for a little cheaper as well. The differences between mark I and II are relatively minor.

**MrNPhoto** · 07-28-2020, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Bunch

I've decided I finally want to buy a K-1. I don't keep up on sales and prices. Is the just under $1800 from the 2 big stores high or low or never changing? I'm not in a rush, but I don't want to wait until Black Friday. Anyone think a lower price or sale is on the horizon?

The price of the K-1 ii has often changed. For a while, Adorama had a K-1 ii + grip bundle for $1799, dipping to $1699 at one point. I've also seen just the K-1 ii body go to $1599 at Kenmore Camera. There have also been similar bundles with the K-1 ii and DFA 28-105 lens, for around $2000. End of month sales are common, when someone needs to make quota.

C_Jones · 07-28-2020, 06:05 PM

The K-1 II is listed as 1796.95 with a free padded Pentax camera strap at B and H until July 31st. Below is a shortcut to the listing.

Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only) 15994 B&H Photo Video

I have a K-1 II and it is fantastic.

Last edited by C_Jones; 07-28-2020 at 06:43 PM.

phollings · 07-29-2020, 08:13 PM - **1 Like**

Nice to see that it is holding close to its original price. I thought the K-1 was an excellent value when I bought it, and I guess it still is. Like computers, price/performance keeps improving over time. But the K-1 seems to have been enough ahead of the curve to hold its value. Pentax has always been a leader. I have an Asahi Pentax, the first SLR that I bought in Tokyo in 1967. That pioneering camera was an inspiration for a lot of subsequent cameras.

Peter Hollings

Qwntm · 08-07-2020, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by phollings

Nice to see that it is holding close to its original price. I thought the K-1 was an excellent value when I bought it, and I guess it still is. Like computers, price/performance keeps improving over time. But the K-1 seems to have been enough ahead of the curve to hold its value. Pentax has always been a leader. I have an Asahi Pentax, the first SLR that I bought in Tokyo in 1967. That pioneering camera was an inspiration for a lot of subsequent cameras.

Peter Hollings

I agree completely.

It's a solid camera with excellent image quality. It might not be cutting edge computer power wise, but on the other hand the ergonomics are what other camera companies can only dream of achieving. So overall it's worth the $1800 considering what else is out there and how much other companies think their cameras are worth.

07-28-2020, 01:03 PM	#1
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283	expected sales I've decided I finally want to buy a K-1. I don't keep up on sales and prices. Is the just under $1800 from the 2 big stores high or low or never changing? I'm not in a rush, but I don't want to wait until Black Friday. Anyone think a lower price or sale is on the horizon?

07-28-2020, 01:18 PM - 1 Like	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Bunch I've decided I finally want to buy a K-1. I don't keep up on sales and prices. Is the just under $1800 from the 2 big stores high or low or never changing? I'm not in a rush, but I don't want to wait until Black Friday. Anyone think a lower price or sale is on the horizon? The price has been flat for a while. However, there have been free grip offers how and then, with an occasional $100 discount. If you're interested in getting the camera, there's no reason to wait IMO. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	That sounds about right for a new one. You might find a gently used one on the PF Marketplace for less. The Pentax Marketplace \| Buy & Sell Pentax Cameras and Lenses - PentaxForums.com

07-28-2020, 01:21 PM	#4
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283 Original Poster	I have the grip for the K-3. and honestly I rarely use it. I'd pack it on long day trips when I thought I blow through a whole battery, but I prefer the ergonomics without the grip.

07-28-2020, 03:33 PM	#5
Sykil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Austin Posts: 74	If you want to go used, you can get the original K-1 for a little cheaper as well. The differences between mark I and II are relatively minor.

07-28-2020, 05:51 PM	#6
MrNPhoto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	Originally posted by Bunch I've decided I finally want to buy a K-1. I don't keep up on sales and prices. Is the just under $1800 from the 2 big stores high or low or never changing? I'm not in a rush, but I don't want to wait until Black Friday. Anyone think a lower price or sale is on the horizon? The price of the K-1 ii has often changed. For a while, Adorama had a K-1 ii + grip bundle for $1799, dipping to $1699 at one point. I've also seen just the K-1 ii body go to $1599 at Kenmore Camera. There have also been similar bundles with the K-1 ii and DFA 28-105 lens, for around $2000. End of month sales are common, when someone needs to make quota.

07-28-2020, 06:05 PM	#7
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	The K-1 II is listed as 1796.95 with a free padded Pentax camera strap at B and H until July 31st. Below is a shortcut to the listing. Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only) 15994 B&H Photo Video I have a K-1 II and it is fantastic. Last edited by C_Jones; 07-28-2020 at 06:43 PM.

07-29-2020, 08:13 PM - 1 Like	#8
phollings New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Walterboro, South Carolina Posts: 14	Nice to see that it is holding close to its original price. I thought the K-1 was an excellent value when I bought it, and I guess it still is. Like computers, price/performance keeps improving over time. But the K-1 seems to have been enough ahead of the curve to hold its value. Pentax has always been a leader. I have an Asahi Pentax, the first SLR that I bought in Tokyo in 1967. That pioneering camera was an inspiration for a lot of subsequent cameras. Peter Hollings

08-07-2020, 04:12 PM	#9
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by phollings Nice to see that it is holding close to its original price. I thought the K-1 was an excellent value when I bought it, and I guess it still is. Like computers, price/performance keeps improving over time. But the K-1 seems to have been enough ahead of the curve to hold its value. Pentax has always been a leader. I have an Asahi Pentax, the first SLR that I bought in Tokyo in 1967. That pioneering camera was an inspiration for a lot of subsequent cameras. Peter Hollings I agree completely. It's a solid camera with excellent image quality. It might not be cutting edge computer power wise, but on the other hand the ergonomics are what other camera companies can only dream of achieving. So overall it's worth the $1800 considering what else is out there and how much other companies think their cameras are worth.

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