Pentax sales

lesmore49 · 09-30-2012, 06:35 AM

I wonder how Pentax sales are doing, world wide and in North America ?

Thinking mostly about DSLR sales, also the K-01 and Q.

Anyone have any figures or know any sources ?

Docrwm · 09-30-2012, 06:46 AM

Adam has reported that lens sales tanked following introduction of MAP on April 1st and again following the fake rebate release on September 1st.

The marketing guy at the K-30 Tour did say that they were very impressed, and a bit surprised, by the initial K-30 sales figures.

ducdao · 09-30-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Adam has reported that lens sales tanked following introduction of MAP on April 1st and again following the fake rebate release on September 1st.

The marketing guy at the K-30 Tour did say that they were very impressed, and a bit surprised, by the initial K-30 sales figures.

But then again they can't reflect the health of the brand basing solely only on one product, I'm sure the K-30 is selling very well but the rest should be a disaster.

Docrwm · 09-30-2012, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

But then again they can't reflect the health of the brand basing solely only on one product, I'm sure the K-30 is selling very well but the rest should be a disaster.

Statements in interviews for Photokina have clearly indicated that K-01 sales are pretty bad and have put a hold on any future releases specifically for that camera. Q sales are better than expected and have resulted in a follow-on camera with improvements, extra lenses, and a renewal of the commitment to that mount.

**jva59** · 09-30-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Statements in interviews for Photokina have clearly indicated that K-01 sales are pretty bad and have put a hold on any future releases specifically for that camera. Q sales are better than expected and have resulted in a follow-on camera with improvements, extra lenses, and a renewal of the commitment to that mount.

Which just goes to show that I don't have my fingers on the pulse. I thought that K-01 was a good idea, but thought the Q, whatever its merits, would lose out to the well-established Micro 4/3 cameras.

Blue · 09-30-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by jva59

Which just goes to show that I don't have my fingers on the pulse. I thought that K-01 was a good idea, but thought the Q, whatever its merits, would lose out to the well-established Micro 4/3 cameras.

I agree with you given the sensor size in the Q.

Docrwm · 09-30-2012, 04:41 PM

Just goes to show you that conventional wisdom is not always that wise. The Q is a good seller in Asia apparently and with the price reductions on the original Q and the lower introductory pricing of the Q10 it appears to have a bright future.

Blue · 09-30-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by ducdao

But then again they can't reflect the health of the brand basing solely only on one product, I'm sure the K-30 is selling very well but the rest should be a disaster.

At Amazon, the K-30 is listed at #39 on sales and has been in the top 100 for 87 days. That is the highest ranked Pentax at the moment body wise for Amazon. The K-5 is at #53 and has been in the top 100 for 722 days. Those are body only. With the 18-135, the K-30 is at #73 and has been in the top 100 for 108 days.

The K1000 is at #74 and has been for 50 days.

The K-30 is at #79 with the 18-55 lens.

Amazon Best Sellers: best Digital SLR Cameras

If the body only and combinations were combined, it may move the k-30 up the list some.

ducdao · 09-30-2012, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Blue

At Amazon, the K-30 is listed at #39 on sales and has been in the top 100 for 87 days. That is the highest ranked Pentax at the moment body wise for Amazon. The K-5 is at #53 and has been in the top 100 for 722 days. Those are body only. With the 18-135, the K-30 is at #73 and has been in the top 100 for 108 days.

The K1000 is at #74 and has been for 50 days.

The K-30 is at #79 with the 18-55 lens.

Amazon Best Sellers: best Digital SLR Cameras

If the body only and combinations were combined, it may move the k-30 up the list some.

K1000 beats the K-30+18-55 combo!! wow ! Maybe Pentax should stop packaging the 18-55 with its bodies

**jva59** · 09-30-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Just goes to show you that conventional wisdom is not always that wise. The Q is a good seller in Asia apparently and with the price reductions on the original Q and the lower introductory pricing of the Q10 it appears to have a bright future.

And such is the power of having one's expectations confounded that I'm beginning to want one myself!

09-30-2012, 06:35 AM	#1
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	Pentax sales I wonder how Pentax sales are doing, world wide and in North America ? Thinking mostly about DSLR sales, also the K-01 and Q. Anyone have any figures or know any sources ?

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09-30-2012, 06:46 AM	#2
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Adam has reported that lens sales tanked following introduction of MAP on April 1st and again following the fake rebate release on September 1st. The marketing guy at the K-30 Tour did say that they were very impressed, and a bit surprised, by the initial K-30 sales figures.

09-30-2012, 07:29 AM	#3
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Docrwm Adam has reported that lens sales tanked following introduction of MAP on April 1st and again following the fake rebate release on September 1st. The marketing guy at the K-30 Tour did say that they were very impressed, and a bit surprised, by the initial K-30 sales figures. But then again they can't reflect the health of the brand basing solely only on one product, I'm sure the K-30 is selling very well but the rest should be a disaster.

09-30-2012, 07:40 AM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by ducdao But then again they can't reflect the health of the brand basing solely only on one product, I'm sure the K-30 is selling very well but the rest should be a disaster. Statements in interviews for Photokina have clearly indicated that K-01 sales are pretty bad and have put a hold on any future releases specifically for that camera. Q sales are better than expected and have resulted in a follow-on camera with improvements, extra lenses, and a renewal of the commitment to that mount.

09-30-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by Docrwm Statements in interviews for Photokina have clearly indicated that K-01 sales are pretty bad and have put a hold on any future releases specifically for that camera. Q sales are better than expected and have resulted in a follow-on camera with improvements, extra lenses, and a renewal of the commitment to that mount. Which just goes to show that I don't have my fingers on the pulse. I thought that K-01 was a good idea, but thought the Q, whatever its merits, would lose out to the well-established Micro 4/3 cameras.

09-30-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by jva59 Which just goes to show that I don't have my fingers on the pulse. I thought that K-01 was a good idea, but thought the Q, whatever its merits, would lose out to the well-established Micro 4/3 cameras. I agree with you given the sensor size in the Q.

09-30-2012, 04:41 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Just goes to show you that conventional wisdom is not always that wise. The Q is a good seller in Asia apparently and with the price reductions on the original Q and the lower introductory pricing of the Q10 it appears to have a bright future.

09-30-2012, 04:46 PM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ducdao But then again they can't reflect the health of the brand basing solely only on one product, I'm sure the K-30 is selling very well but the rest should be a disaster. At Amazon, the K-30 is listed at #39 on sales and has been in the top 100 for 87 days. That is the highest ranked Pentax at the moment body wise for Amazon. The K-5 is at #53 and has been in the top 100 for 722 days. Those are body only. With the 18-135, the K-30 is at #73 and has been in the top 100 for 108 days. The K1000 is at #74 and has been for 50 days. The K-30 is at #79 with the 18-55 lens. Amazon Best Sellers: best Digital SLR Cameras If the body only and combinations were combined, it may move the k-30 up the list some.

09-30-2012, 04:53 PM	#9
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Blue At Amazon, the K-30 is listed at #39 on sales and has been in the top 100 for 87 days. That is the highest ranked Pentax at the moment body wise for Amazon. The K-5 is at #53 and has been in the top 100 for 722 days. Those are body only. With the 18-135, the K-30 is at #73 and has been in the top 100 for 108 days. The K1000 is at #74 and has been for 50 days. The K-30 is at #79 with the 18-55 lens. Amazon Best Sellers: best Digital SLR Cameras If the body only and combinations were combined, it may move the k-30 up the list some. K1000 beats the K-30+18-55 combo!! wow ! Maybe Pentax should stop packaging the 18-55 with its bodies

09-30-2012, 05:22 PM	#10
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by Docrwm Just goes to show you that conventional wisdom is not always that wise. The Q is a good seller in Asia apparently and with the price reductions on the original Q and the lower introductory pricing of the Q10 it appears to have a bright future. And such is the power of having one's expectations confounded that I'm beginning to want one myself!