My new K10D!

Adam · 08-08-2007, 04:31 PM

I always like collecting Pentax rarities, and I think the new Grand Prix K10D package falls under that category! After Pentax announced it in Japan, I was on the lookout for it in the Pentax USA online store, and last week, it popped up! I faced trouble ordering it online, so I had to call Pentax. It turns out that you can only order it by phone directly from Pentax, and that there are only 10 of these packages available in the US!

Other than being nicely packaged and having gold lettering, it's just an ordinary K10D. Here are a few snaps:

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Arpe · 08-08-2007, 05:26 PM

I hope you're not actually going to use it!

stewart_photo · 08-08-2007, 06:57 PM

If you don't mind me asking, Mo, how much did you pay for it? Is it priced the same as the standard model, or a special higher price?

Edit: Never mind, Mo. Just found it on the Pentax web site. The $1,195 for camera & matching grip is not bad for a limited edition model.

stewart

mopar_man · 08-08-2007, 07:54 PM

*Wipes drool from chin.* Very very nice. Only 10 in the US? That's not many at all. Where are the other 4990 going? I figured there'd be at least a few hundred or maybe a thousand available to the US.

Artymous · 08-08-2007, 08:05 PM

The gold trim really does nothing for me whatsoever.

Enjoy it, but I sure don't want one. lol.

Adam · 08-09-2007, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by Arpe

I hope you're not actually going to use it!

Of course not! It's staying on the shef, boxed, along with all my other lenses.

Originally posted by stewart_photo

If you don't mind me asking, Mo, how much did you pay for it? Is it priced the same as the standard model, or a special higher price?

Edit: Never mind, Mo. Just found it on the Pentax web site. The $1,195 for camera & matching grip is not bad for a limited edition model.

stewart

From what I've calculated, you're paying $100 extra for the gold lettering, since a normal K10D package costs $899 and the grip costs $149, excluding rebates. That's not bad at all, considering how much it may be worth in the future

benjikan · 08-09-2007, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by Mo

I always like collecting Pentax rarities, and I think the new Grand Prix K10D package falls under that category! After Pentax announced it in Japan, I was on the lookout for it in the Pentax USA online store, and last week, it popped up! I faced trouble ordering it online, so I had to call Pentax. It turns out that you can only order it by phone directly from Pentax, and that there are only 10 of these packages available in the US!

Other than being nicely packaged and having gold lettering, it's just an ordinary K10D. Here are a few snaps:

May you get great pleasure from your new TOY...

Arpe · 08-09-2007, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by Mo

.. considering how much it may be worth in the future

Sacrilege! We don't have pentax gear to speculate! I've a mind to report this post to the highest authority.

Oh.... wait....

RiceHigh · 08-09-2007, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Mo

I always like collecting Pentax rarities, and I think the new Grand Prix K10D package falls under that category! After Pentax announced it in Japan, I was on the lookout for it in the Pentax USA online store, and last week, it popped up! I faced trouble ordering it online, so I had to call Pentax. It turns out that you can only order it by phone directly from Pentax, and that there are only 10 of these packages available in the US!

Other than being nicely packaged and having gold lettering, it's just an ordinary K10D. Here are a few snaps:

Mo, congrats on your new toy/collection!

Frankly, I don't like the appearance of this grand prix version. In the past, the Special Edition (SE) of Z-1/1p etc. were in silver colour. The gold labels and markings look odd to me and that I would still prefer to see the PENTAX logo at the bottom of the LCD instead of a line of words for the grand prix which meaning is not exactly clear.

If there is a silver version, I might have brought it last month at Japan.

stewart_photo · 08-09-2007, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Mo

From what I've calculated, you're paying $100 extra for the gold lettering, since a normal K10D package costs $899 and the grip costs $149, excluding rebates. That's not bad at all, considering how much it may be worth in the future

I especially like the gold lettering. I wouldn't mind seeing that for all lettering on every Pentax model. Something different from the crowd and all that. Regardless, that price for a limited edition is a good deal. You could probably use it heavily for the next ten years and still sell it for more than you paid. In mint condition, it may eventually be worth it's weight in gold - and I'm not talking about gold lettering here.

stewart

RiceHigh · 08-09-2007, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by stewart_photo

Regardless, that price for a limited edition is a good deal. You could probably use it heavily for the next ten years and still sell it for more than you paid. In mint condition, it may eventually be worth it's weight in gold - and I'm not talking about gold lettering here.

stewart

I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time.

bdavis · 08-09-2007, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by RiceHigh

I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time.

I'm certainly glad you have the sense to not purchase such useless things.

Did you get burned in the Virgin Mary Toast/Jesus Tortilla auctions? Should have bid higher.

Congrats, Adam.

Stratman · 08-09-2007, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by RiceHigh

I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time.

Well RH, there are only 10 of these available in the US, so it WILL be a collectors item, regardless of how "usable" it is in the future, anything that rare will only go UP in value !

mopar_man · 08-09-2007, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by RiceHigh

I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time.

You know, I've only been here a short time and have read nothing but negative things from you. Your life must be miserable.

RiceHigh · 08-09-2007, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by mopar_man

You know, I've only been here a short time and have read nothing but negative things from you. Your life must be miserable.

It's just my opinions and YMMV.

08-08-2007, 06:57 PM	#3
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	If you don't mind me asking, Mo, how much did you pay for it? Is it priced the same as the standard model, or a special higher price? Edit: Never mind, Mo. Just found it on the Pentax web site. The $1,195 for camera & matching grip is not bad for a limited edition model. stewart Last edited by stewart_photo; 08-08-2007 at 07:02 PM.

08-09-2007, 01:53 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arpe I hope you're not actually going to use it! Of course not! It's staying on the shef, boxed, along with all my other lenses. Originally posted by stewart_photo If you don't mind me asking, Mo, how much did you pay for it? Is it priced the same as the standard model, or a special higher price? Edit: Never mind, Mo. Just found it on the Pentax web site. The $1,195 for camera & matching grip is not bad for a limited edition model. stewart From what I've calculated, you're paying $100 extra for the gold lettering, since a normal K10D package costs $899 and the grip costs $149, excluding rebates. That's not bad at all, considering how much it may be worth in the future 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:

08-09-2007, 02:47 AM	#7
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Enjoy Originally posted by Mo I always like collecting Pentax rarities, and I think the new Grand Prix K10D package falls under that category! After Pentax announced it in Japan, I was on the lookout for it in the Pentax USA online store, and last week, it popped up! I faced trouble ordering it online, so I had to call Pentax. It turns out that you can only order it by phone directly from Pentax, and that there are only 10 of these packages available in the US! Other than being nicely packaged and having gold lettering, it's just an ordinary K10D. Here are a few snaps: May you get great pleasure from your new TOY...

08-09-2007, 05:24 PM	#12
bdavis Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 'Burque, NM Posts: 309	Originally posted by RiceHigh I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time. I'm certainly glad you have the sense to not purchase such useless things. Did you get burned in the Virgin Mary Toast/Jesus Tortilla auctions? Should have bid higher. Congrats, Adam. Last edited by bdavis; 08-09-2007 at 05:29 PM.

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Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Mo .. considering how much it may be worth in the future Sacrilege! We don't have pentax gear to speculate! I've a mind to report this post to the highest authority. Oh.... wait....

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RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by Mo I always like collecting Pentax rarities, and I think the new Grand Prix K10D package falls under that category! After Pentax announced it in Japan, I was on the lookout for it in the Pentax USA online store, and last week, it popped up! I faced trouble ordering it online, so I had to call Pentax. It turns out that you can only order it by phone directly from Pentax, and that there are only 10 of these packages available in the US! Other than being nicely packaged and having gold lettering, it's just an ordinary K10D. Here are a few snaps: Mo, congrats on your new toy/collection! Frankly, I don't like the appearance of this grand prix version. In the past, the Special Edition (SE) of Z-1/1p etc. were in silver colour. The gold labels and markings look odd to me and that I would still prefer to see the PENTAX logo at the bottom of the LCD instead of a line of words for the grand prix which meaning is not exactly clear. If there is a silver version, I might have brought it last month at Japan.

08-09-2007, 07:16 AM	#10
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Originally posted by Mo From what I've calculated, you're paying $100 extra for the gold lettering, since a normal K10D package costs $899 and the grip costs $149, excluding rebates. That's not bad at all, considering how much it may be worth in the future I especially like the gold lettering. I wouldn't mind seeing that for all lettering on every Pentax model. Something different from the crowd and all that. Regardless, that price for a limited edition is a good deal. You could probably use it heavily for the next ten years and still sell it for more than you paid. In mint condition, it may eventually be worth it's weight in gold - and I'm not talking about gold lettering here. stewart

08-09-2007, 07:22 AM	#11
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by stewart_photo Regardless, that price for a limited edition is a good deal. You could probably use it heavily for the next ten years and still sell it for more than you paid. In mint condition, it may eventually be worth it's weight in gold - and I'm not talking about gold lettering here. stewart I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time.

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Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Originally posted by RiceHigh I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time. Well RH, there are only 10 of these available in the US, so it WILL be a collectors item, regardless of how "usable" it is in the future, anything that rare will only go UP in value !

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mopar_man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 108	Originally posted by RiceHigh I bet very probably NOT. Digital gadgets will become garbage just in a few years. So unlike film gear collection, it will worth nothing and no-one will offer good price to buy into such historical thing which are light years ago but has no value in actual usage, under normal circumstances, most of the time. You know, I've only been here a short time and have read nothing but negative things from you. Your life must be miserable.

08-09-2007, 10:51 PM	#15
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by mopar_man You know, I've only been here a short time and have read nothing but negative things from you. Your life must be miserable. It's just my opinions and YMMV.

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