Pentax K-5 silver special edition an exclusive limited-edition camera package

LegOverHead · 03-01-2012, 10:38 PM

I prefer the original black, the silver is too flashy!

mickey · 03-01-2012, 11:20 PM

Another round of 1500 pieces.
I love the silver version, but at the price the black K-5 is now, silver is nothing but a dream...

Twarp · 03-02-2012, 02:25 AM

Why don't they make silver a standard choise? It will prove very popular and may boost sales after all. Only standardize the price as well, I can't justify such a difference to my wallet...

timc75 · 03-02-2012, 05:41 AM

Is this silver addition the same as the last silver addition? seems to me that I remember the last one had other features different than the black K-5, not much but I seem to remember them saying it was beefier. Different grip, and stranger glass on the LCD and maybe some other smaller changes.
If I read this post right, this silver addition is just a black painted silver without any other changes.
I just bought a black K-5 last week so it's too late for me, I tried to find a silver one but couldn't find one new and anybody that wanted to sell a used one wanted way more than it cost new, over $2,000 for just the body.

Kennod · 03-02-2012, 07:11 AM

This is BS... how can you release a "Limited" edition body twice? I will never pay extra for a "limited" body again... maybe

froeschle · 03-02-2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

I will never pay extra for a "limited" body again... maybe

+1

Do you remember?

PENTAX K-5 Limited Silver

Quote:

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-5 Limited Silver. Available in a limited quantity of just 1,500 units [...]

~~1500~~ -> 3000

?

Kennod · 03-02-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by froeschle

Do you remember?

PENTAX K-5 Limited Silver

~~1500~~ -> 3000

?

Perhaps it's 1500 for Hoya and now 1500 for Ricoh... fair enough

froeschle · 03-02-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

fair enough

Nope.

Kennod · 03-02-2012, 08:09 AM

The new "limited" silver edition looks different. The K-5 Limited Silver released last year had a different (chunkier/better) grip, a reinforced glass LCD screen and the SR symbol was also silver.

The new K-5 Limited Silver appears to have the standard grip and standard red SR symbol. So you would also doubt it has the reinforced LCD. The grip was worth a few extra bucks.

normhead · 03-02-2012, 08:26 AM

I read somewhere that the 40 XS is compatible with the digital bodies, but not the film bodies, that have a much larger mirror.

**Ron Boggs** · 03-03-2012, 08:49 PM

Kennod hits it on the head...there are a few actual differences. This is K-5 silver, Version 2 as listed in the timeline post...Perhaps the shorter/normal K-5 grip positions the fingertips closer to the focus ring on this "flatter than a pancake" lens. The focus ring will actually be recessed below the grip on the version one silver K-5 Limited.

weilancelot · 03-12-2012, 08:11 AM

So attractive.......

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03-01-2012, 10:38 PM	#16
LegOverHead Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 369	I prefer the original black, the silver is too flashy!

03-01-2012, 11:20 PM	#17
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,133	Another round of 1500 pieces. I love the silver version, but at the price the black K-5 is now, silver is nothing but a dream...

03-02-2012, 02:25 AM	#18
Twarp Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Why don't they make silver a standard choise? It will prove very popular and may boost sales after all. Only standardize the price as well, I can't justify such a difference to my wallet...

03-02-2012, 05:41 AM	#19
timc75 New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Buchanan, Michigan Posts: 8	Is this silver addition the same as the last silver addition? seems to me that I remember the last one had other features different than the black K-5, not much but I seem to remember them saying it was beefier. Different grip, and stranger glass on the LCD and maybe some other smaller changes. If I read this post right, this silver addition is just a black painted silver without any other changes. I just bought a black K-5 last week so it's too late for me, I tried to find a silver one but couldn't find one new and anybody that wanted to sell a used one wanted way more than it cost new, over $2,000 for just the body.

03-02-2012, 07:11 AM	#20
Kennod Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 126	This is BS... how can you release a "Limited" edition body twice? I will never pay extra for a "limited" body again... maybe

03-02-2012, 07:31 AM	#21
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Quote: I will never pay extra for a "limited" body again... maybe +1 Do you remember? PENTAX K-5 Limited Silver Quote: HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-5 Limited Silver. Available in a limited quantity of just 1,500 units [...] ~~1500~~ -> 3000 ?

03-02-2012, 07:34 AM	#22
Kennod Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 126	Originally posted by froeschle Do you remember? PENTAX K-5 Limited Silver ~~1500~~ -> 3000 ? Perhaps it's 1500 for Hoya and now 1500 for Ricoh... fair enough

03-02-2012, 07:51 AM	#23
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Quote: fair enough Nope.

03-02-2012, 08:09 AM	#24
Kennod Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 126	The new "limited" silver edition looks different. The K-5 Limited Silver released last year had a different (chunkier/better) grip, a reinforced glass LCD screen and the SR symbol was also silver. The new K-5 Limited Silver appears to have the standard grip and standard red SR symbol. So you would also doubt it has the reinforced LCD. The grip was worth a few extra bucks.

03-02-2012, 08:26 AM	#25
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39,437	I read somewhere that the 40 XS is compatible with the digital bodies, but not the film bodies, that have a much larger mirror.

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03-03-2012, 08:49 PM	#26
Ron Boggs Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MT Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,312	Kennod hits it on the head...there are a few actual differences. This is K-5 silver, Version 2 as listed in the timeline post...Perhaps the shorter/normal K-5 grip positions the fingertips closer to the focus ring on this "flatter than a pancake" lens. The focus ring will actually be recessed below the grip on the version one silver K-5 Limited.

03-12-2012, 08:11 AM	#27
weilancelot New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 2	So attractive.......