Pentax K-S1 Discontinued

PF Staff · 06-25-2016, 10:00 AM

The Pentax K-S1 has been discontinued as of June, 2016.

Read more on the PF homepage...

Ratcheteer · 06-25-2016, 10:34 AM

that explains why its listed for a fantastic price on the BH site

Pentax KS1 DSLR Camera, (KS1 Body, Black) B&H Photo

Venom3300 · 06-26-2016, 02:53 AM

Well I guess that tells us about its sells volume... such a short but well lit life it had

**monochrome** · 06-26-2016, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by Venom3300

Well I guess that tells us about its sells volume... such a short but well lit life it had

"The planned production run was completed."

*

* JC Carlson K-01 reference

Last edited by monochrome; 06-26-2016 at 10:29 AM.

**THoog** · 06-26-2016, 08:41 AM

The K-S1 was announced in August 2014 - a nearly 2-year life is not that short (looks like it was longer than the K-m, K-x, K-30, or K-500). The K-50's long lifespan was unusual for non-flagship bodies.

Interestingly, the K-S1 is still on the products page on the Ricoh Japan site, while the K-50 was moved to 'Discontinued' at least a week before it was announced on PF. I really think the K-S1 was designed for the Japanese market - perhaps it will be available a little longer there.

This does leave Pentax without a metallic blue body ine the lineup for the first time in six years. Time for a another petition!

Venom3300 · 06-26-2016, 09:03 AM

Huh I guess its older than I realized. Time flies I guess. I stand corrected.

06-25-2016, 10:00 AM	#1
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06-25-2016, 10:34 AM	#2
Ratcheteer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 223	that explains why its listed for a fantastic price on the BH site Pentax KS1 DSLR Camera, (KS1 Body, Black) B&H Photo

06-26-2016, 02:53 AM	#3
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	Well I guess that tells us about its sells volume... such a short but well lit life it had

06-26-2016, 06:58 AM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Venom3300 Well I guess that tells us about its sells volume... such a short but well lit life it had "The planned production run was completed." * * JC Carlson K-01 reference Last edited by monochrome; 06-26-2016 at 10:29 AM.

06-26-2016, 08:41 AM	#5
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	The K-S1 was announced in August 2014 - a nearly 2-year life is not that short (looks like it was longer than the K-m, K-x, K-30, or K-500). The K-50's long lifespan was unusual for non-flagship bodies. Interestingly, the K-S1 is still on the products page on the Ricoh Japan site, while the K-50 was moved to 'Discontinued' at least a week before it was announced on PF. I really think the K-S1 was designed for the Japanese market - perhaps it will be available a little longer there. This does leave Pentax without a metallic blue body ine the lineup for the first time in six years. Time for a another petition!

06-26-2016, 09:03 AM	#6
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	Huh I guess its older than I realized. Time flies I guess. I stand corrected.