Buying DSLR on "Black Friday"?

markt · 11-11-2010, 11:12 AM

I am not sure if this is the correct place to put this but:

Historically, has there been sales on DSLR's at one or any of the top-rated online photography sites on "Black Friday"? I am looking at the k-r's and k7's of the world, not the pro gear.

Mark

SpecialK · 11-11-2010, 12:39 PM

Most likely some DSLRs will be on sale, but I would not count on a specific model.

I got my SX20 on BF.

Ira · 11-11-2010, 02:02 PM

Nothing is going to happen with Pentaxes on Black Friday--basically because you can't hardly find a store that sells them anyway.

In addition, as far as online purchases go, there's no reason for Pentax to cut prices to boost a 4-week sales period between Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving.

Hypocorism · 11-11-2010, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by markt

Historically, has there been sales on DSLR's at one or any of the top-rated online photography sites on "Black Friday"? I am looking at the k-r's and k7's of the world, not the pro gear.

Are you just being a price-predator or do you particularly seek a camera that can capture the most flattering quality portrait images of your midnight full-moon escapades?

.R.

markt · 11-11-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Are you just being a price-predator

Actually I am just trying to get the best value for my money. Do you not look for sales?

Quote:

portrait images of your midnight full-moon escapades?

Have you been following me?

**K(s)evin** · 11-12-2010, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Ira

4-week sales period between Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving.

No wonder it seems to come along so often!

KxBlaze · 11-12-2010, 04:34 PM

Amazon is having a week long "Black Friday" sale that starts Monday the 22nd and have already listed 100s of items that will be on sale. Search "Amazon Black Friday" and click a few links. It will NOT be the first link, that's the actual BF page. I think it's a few links down.

reeftool · 11-13-2010, 08:32 AM

A lot of retailers run Black Friday specials. I bought my K10D at Ritz 3 years ago on Thanksgiving weekend and got a good deal. I didn't shop specificly for the camera that day but had been considering buying a DSLR and was familiar with current prices. I went in to buy some film and walked out with a camera and 2 lenses. Online retailers also run specials so it's worth checking out. The K5 might not be discounted but look for a bundle with lenses or accessories that may save you some good change. My K10D sold for an average price at the time but Ritz was giving a free Sigma 70-300 with every DSLR that day which made for a good deal, at least for me. Newegg does some great bundles.

glanglois · 11-13-2010, 09:07 AM

Three years ago the K10D was at near-closeout prices. I got mine with kit lens in August 2007 at Circuit City for under USD $700 after rebate and a coupon.

The K-5, one hopes, is not yet in close-out mode.

Ira · 11-13-2010, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

Ritz was giving a free Sigma 70-300 with every DSLR that day which made for a good deal, at least for me.

But look what it did to THEM!

11-11-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
markt Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12	Buying DSLR on "Black Friday"? I am not sure if this is the correct place to put this but: Historically, has there been sales on DSLR's at one or any of the top-rated online photography sites on "Black Friday"? I am looking at the k-r's and k7's of the world, not the pro gear. Mark

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11-11-2010, 12:39 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Most likely some DSLRs will be on sale, but I would not count on a specific model. I got my SX20 on BF.

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Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Nothing is going to happen with Pentaxes on Black Friday--basically because you can't hardly find a store that sells them anyway. In addition, as far as online purchases go, there's no reason for Pentax to cut prices to boost a 4-week sales period between Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving.

11-11-2010, 04:27 PM	#4
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by markt Historically, has there been sales on DSLR's at one or any of the top-rated online photography sites on "Black Friday"? I am looking at the k-r's and k7's of the world, not the pro gear. Are you just being a price-predator or do you particularly seek a camera that can capture the most flattering quality portrait images of your midnight full-moon escapades? .R.

11-11-2010, 04:47 PM	#5
markt Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12 Original Poster	Quote: Are you just being a price-predator Actually I am just trying to get the best value for my money. Do you not look for sales? Quote: portrait images of your midnight full-moon escapades? Have you been following me?

11-12-2010, 12:45 PM	#6
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	Originally posted by Ira 4-week sales period between Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving. No wonder it seems to come along so often!

11-12-2010, 04:34 PM	#7
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	Amazon is having a week long "Black Friday" sale that starts Monday the 22nd and have already listed 100s of items that will be on sale. Search "Amazon Black Friday" and click a few links. It will NOT be the first link, that's the actual BF page. I think it's a few links down.

11-13-2010, 08:32 AM	#8
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	A lot of retailers run Black Friday specials. I bought my K10D at Ritz 3 years ago on Thanksgiving weekend and got a good deal. I didn't shop specificly for the camera that day but had been considering buying a DSLR and was familiar with current prices. I went in to buy some film and walked out with a camera and 2 lenses. Online retailers also run specials so it's worth checking out. The K5 might not be discounted but look for a bundle with lenses or accessories that may save you some good change. My K10D sold for an average price at the time but Ritz was giving a free Sigma 70-300 with every DSLR that day which made for a good deal, at least for me. Newegg does some great bundles.

11-13-2010, 09:07 AM	#9
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Three years ago the K10D was at near-closeout prices. I got mine with kit lens in August 2007 at Circuit City for under USD $700 after rebate and a coupon. The K-5, one hopes, is not yet in close-out mode.

11-13-2010, 09:10 AM	#10
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by reeftool Ritz was giving a free Sigma 70-300 with every DSLR that day which made for a good deal, at least for me. But look what it did to THEM!