K5iis deal

royden · 11-09-2014, 09:58 AM

Did I mess up not getting cam/grip/64 MB card for $596 at B&H/Adorama?

Rampage2k5 · 11-09-2014, 10:02 AM

K3 cheaper than K5iis

I bet that deal will come back very soon :P

Adam · 11-09-2014, 12:01 PM

It was a great deal, one of the rarer ones, I'd say. But the current K-3 deals are also fantastic.

**interested_observer** · 11-09-2014, 12:37 PM

I thought about that one also. I have been reading the comparisons between the K5IIs and the K3, somewhat oscillating between the two. For me, my K5 is so good, that some lens upgrades and swaps are more important. However in going to AF much more heavily, better AF in the body will I think help the lenses a lot more.

Decisions, decisions, decisions.....

royden · 11-09-2014, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

I thought about that one also. I have been reading the comparisons between the K5IIs and the K3, somewhat oscillating between the two. For me, my K5 is so good, that some lens upgrades and swaps are more important. However in going to AF much more heavily, better AF in the body will I think help the lenses a lot more.

Decisions, decisions, decisions.....

The deal is on again at Adorama, but I can't seem to make the move. I'm hoping for some movement on the K3 with holidays approaching. I don't see these going up.

**mwilky55** · 11-09-2014, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by royden

The deal is on again at Adorama, but I can't seem to make the move. I'm hoping for some movement on the K3 with holidays approaching. I don't see these going up.

To the above note on fantastic K-3 prices, I found this on B&H -

K3 for $896 with free battery grip....how I wish Santa had deeper pockets this year....

Pentax K-3 DSLR Camera Body 15530 B&H Photo Video

**interested_observer** · 11-09-2014, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by royden

The deal is on again at Adorama, but I can't seem to make the move. I'm hoping for some movement on the K3 with holidays approaching. I don't see these going up.

I think I am going to go for the 60-250 first, and then see how everything pans out in terms of sales and prices. If I could actually decide between the K3 or the K5IIs would actually help.

Al_Kahollick · 11-09-2014, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by mwilky55

To the above note on fantastic K-3 prices, I found this on B&H -

K3 for $896 with free battery grip....how I wish Santa had deeper pockets this year....

Pentax K-3 DSLR Camera Body 15530 B&H Photo Video

For another $50 you can also get an AF-540 FGZ Flash to go along with your new kit! Don't need the flash?? Sell it and / or the grip, K3 body is then ridiculously cheap!

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

I think I am going to go for the 60-250 first, and then see how everything pans out in terms of sales and prices. If I could actually decide between the K3 or the K5IIs would actually help.

This is a very good idea. Camera prices will continue to fall. Lens prices are pretty stable. Besides the DA*60-250 will make a far bigger difference in your pictures than the difference between the K5iis and the K3, wonderful as both cameras are. DA* 60-250 is a prime reason to stay with Pentax. A magic, multipurpose lens.

**Nakedgun** · 11-09-2014, 11:06 PM

I got the B&H deal and added another -IIs for future need (not drawn to the K-3, thus far), and, lest anyone think these are old stock, my new one was mfd. May 2014.

Seems recent to me, at least.

**Mikesul** · 11-10-2014, 05:59 AM

It is interesting to see that the K5iis might still be in production. I would not have expected it to still be being produced in May 2014.

narual · 11-10-2014, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Al_Kahollick

For another $50 you can also get an AF-540 FGZ Flash to go along with your new kit! Don't need the flash?? Sell it and / or the grip, K3 body is then ridiculously cheap!

Assuming you can get a decent price for them... they've come down a lot since they started getting bundled so much.

Al_Kahollick · 11-11-2014, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by narual

Assuming you can get a decent price for them... they've come down a lot since they started getting bundled so much.

True, but even 50% of retail for those items would mean you'd get a flagship model camera for about the price of an entry level one.

kadajawi · 11-11-2014, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

It is interesting to see that the K5iis might still be in production. I would not have expected it to still be being produced in May 2014.

Oh, that makes me happy. I'm much more interested in the IIs (or II) than the K-3... it's the, for me, by far better camera.

**Mikesul** · 11-11-2014, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

Oh, that makes me happy. I'm much more interested in the IIs (or II) than the K-3... it's the, for me, by far better camera.

Me too! I will continue to use the K3 most but I would really like to get a K5IIs again as my second camera.

11-09-2014, 09:58 AM	#1
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11-09-2014, 12:44 PM	#5
royden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Photos: Gallery Posts: 297 Original Poster	K5is Originally posted by interested_observer I thought about that one also. I have been reading the comparisons between the K5IIs and the K3, somewhat oscillating between the two. For me, my K5 is so good, that some lens upgrades and swaps are more important. However in going to AF much more heavily, better AF in the body will I think help the lenses a lot more. Decisions, decisions, decisions..... The deal is on again at Adorama, but I can't seem to make the move. I'm hoping for some movement on the K3 with holidays approaching. I don't see these going up. Last edited by royden; 11-09-2014 at 12:46 PM. Reason: spelling

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11-09-2014, 10:02 AM	#2
Rampage2k5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 156	K3 cheaper than K5iis I bet that deal will come back very soon :P

11-09-2014, 12:37 PM	#4
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I thought about that one also. I have been reading the comparisons between the K5IIs and the K3, somewhat oscillating between the two. For me, my K5 is so good, that some lens upgrades and swaps are more important. However in going to AF much more heavily, better AF in the body will I think help the lenses a lot more. Decisions, decisions, decisions.....

11-09-2014, 02:18 PM	#6
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Originally posted by royden The deal is on again at Adorama, but I can't seem to make the move. I'm hoping for some movement on the K3 with holidays approaching. I don't see these going up. To the above note on fantastic K-3 prices, I found this on B&H - K3 for $896 *with free battery grip*....how I wish Santa had deeper pockets this year.... Pentax K-3 DSLR Camera Body 15530 B&H Photo Video

11-09-2014, 03:21 PM	#7
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by royden The deal is on again at Adorama, but I can't seem to make the move. I'm hoping for some movement on the K3 with holidays approaching. I don't see these going up. I think I am going to go for the 60-250 first, and then see how everything pans out in terms of sales and prices. If I could actually decide between the K3 or the K5IIs would actually help.

11-09-2014, 03:53 PM	#8
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Originally posted by mwilky55 To the above note on fantastic K-3 prices, I found this on B&H - K3 for $896 *with free battery grip*....how I wish Santa had deeper pockets this year.... Pentax K-3 DSLR Camera Body 15530 B&H Photo Video For another $50 you can also get an AF-540 FGZ Flash to go along with your new kit! Don't need the flash?? Sell it and / or the grip, K3 body is then ridiculously cheap!

11-09-2014, 07:17 PM	#9
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by interested_observer I think I am going to go for the 60-250 first, and then see how everything pans out in terms of sales and prices. If I could actually decide between the K3 or the K5IIs would actually help. This is a very good idea. Camera prices will continue to fall. Lens prices are pretty stable. Besides the DA60-250 will make a far bigger difference in your pictures than the difference between the K5iis and the K3, wonderful as both cameras are. DA 60-250 is a prime reason to stay with Pentax. A magic, multipurpose lens.

11-09-2014, 11:06 PM	#10
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	I got the B&H deal and added another -IIs for future need (not drawn to the K-3, thus far), and, lest anyone think these are old stock, my new one was mfd. May 2014. Seems recent to me, at least.

11-10-2014, 05:59 AM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	It is interesting to see that the K5iis might still be in production. I would not have expected it to still be being produced in May 2014.

11-10-2014, 07:49 AM	#12
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by Al_Kahollick For another $50 you can also get an AF-540 FGZ Flash to go along with your new kit! Don't need the flash?? Sell it and / or the grip, K3 body is then ridiculously cheap! Assuming you can get a decent price for them... they've come down a lot since they started getting bundled so much.

11-11-2014, 05:59 AM	#13
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Originally posted by narual Assuming you can get a decent price for them... they've come down a lot since they started getting bundled so much. True, but even 50% of retail for those items would mean you'd get a flagship model camera for about the price of an entry level one.

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11-11-2014, 03:29 PM	#14
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Mikesul It is interesting to see that the K5iis might still be in production. I would not have expected it to still be being produced in May 2014. Oh, that makes me happy. I'm much more interested in the IIs (or II) than the K-3... it's the, for me, by far better camera.

11-11-2014, 03:35 PM	#15
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by kadajawi Oh, that makes me happy. I'm much more interested in the IIs (or II) than the K-3... it's the, for me, by far better camera. Me too! I will continue to use the K3 most but I would really like to get a K5IIs again as my second camera.