KP Special Offer! (October 2019)

kypfer · 10-19-2019, 12:46 AM - **1 Like**

In case you hadn't noticed ... the Pentax KP "body only" is currently available from Ricoh on both sides of the Atlantic at significant savings, but don't forget to check your independent retailers ... bundles are available with further savings!

Mine's ordered !!

Platinum Blues · 10-19-2019, 02:14 AM

Still at £999 on the Pentax EU website with no apparent additional offers.

PENTAX KP

Is there likely to be a time difference on when any offers become available?

PB

**whammerhead** · 10-19-2019, 03:03 AM

£799 at several retailers in UK using code 'PENKP200': Pentax KP Camera Body Best Price - Compare UK Stock Prices
£/€200 off at cart stage at Ricoh EU until 16th November.

**Cerebum** · 10-19-2019, 05:07 AM

I think Park cameras had it up for £699 new when I bought my used one from wex, so, £799 isn't as cheap as it clearly could be

D1N0 · 10-19-2019, 05:29 AM

Yup in The Netherlands as well. You can probably get it cheaper from grey import stores but most Dutch retailers off a free extended to 5 years warranty.

**whammerhead** · 10-19-2019, 06:48 AM

Another poster stated that it's $699 at Ricoh USA. European market being 'leveraged' for another £/€100 without taking FX rates into account. Happy enough with my K-70 (and K-50) for now. Also see that the K-70 has went from £399 a few months back to £600 (ish) now ??

**yucatanPentax** · 10-19-2019, 12:39 PM

Link to the US Ricoh sales website. $699.95 KP:

Pentax KP - Special Pricing - Ricoh

**mikesbike** · 10-20-2019, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by kypfer

In case you hadn't noticed ... the Pentax KP "body only" is currently available from Ricoh on both sides of the Atlantic at significant savings, but don't forget to check your independent retailers ... bundles are available with further savings!

Mine's ordered !!

Congrats! Glad you have found a good deal for getting the KP! I have the K-S2 and the K-5 IIs, both of which I still like very much, but the KP has been my most often-used body during the year and half that I've owned this model.

Martin KP · 10-20-2019, 01:31 PM

I paid full price for my KP, not ever regretted any of it. Three years and still snapping away.. bargain deal now on, take it...

**Cerebum** · 10-20-2019, 02:22 PM

I loved my K3, now I have my button configuration right I love my KP more. It is the same size as the K3 but it looks and feels so compact but the image quality is stellar. I have not read a bad word on here about the KP and a lot of members have one. If you can afford one, buy one

**mikesbike** · 10-21-2019, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I loved my K3, now I have my button configuration right I love my KP more. It is the same size as the K3 but it looks and feels so compact but the image quality is stellar. I have not read a bad word on here about the KP and a lot of members have one. If you can afford one, buy one

I sure do agree. Also, written dimensions can be misleading. For example the KP's height is exaggerated on paper because it is mainly due to its coming to a point at the top. And it is surprising how much difference a quarter pound of weight makes in the reality of how the camera feels in use. It is only 2 ounces less than my K-5 IIs, but I notice even that.

Some people actually don't like small-bodied cameras, preferring a more meaty feel and don't mind the extra weight. Just add the optional battery grip and the KP changes like a chameleon! It then attains a quite meaty feel, with gobs of battery life, yet only about the same weight as a K-3 II. With its supplied interchangeable grips it can modify its character according to need or preference up to the battery grip addition. A very unique and capable camera in so many ways.

totsmuyco · 10-26-2019, 07:50 AM

Still about $1k here.

Breakfastographer · 10-27-2019, 09:26 AM

I don't normally "advertise" on behalf of third parties, but there is a very good deal going, especially for those in the EU who don't yet have Capture One and might be interested - Foto Erhardt has the KP with, according to the listing, the premium version of the retractable kit zoom, for 800 Euros, plus, if you want Capture One, you get that for half price, which ALSO means you get the next version for free when it's released in a few weeks to months (see details including screenshot on my blog if they give you lip on this).

The lens alone is technically currently a 300 Dollar or 130 Euro value if you're into that sort of calculation (will fetch 80-90 Euros used on eBay).

Interestingly, the smc DA-L "non-premium" version of the lens has better reviews from Pentaxforums users than the premium version, and at least measured by the items currently available for purchase, might be the rarer and higher-priced item.

**ehrwien** · 10-27-2019, 10:13 AM

If you think that's a good deal, another German online shop has the KP plus HD DA 35/2.8 Limited for 1,099€, coming down to the KP for 700 and the 35 for 400 or the KP for 800 and the 35 for 300

LSR · 10-27-2019, 11:05 AM

Until it goes back down to $749 Canadian or less here I won't think of it as a deal:

Pentax KP Ultra-Compact Weatherproof Dynamic Black Body 24.32Mp DSLR with 3" LCD, Black (B01N5RH90B) | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com

10-19-2019, 12:46 AM - 1 Like	#1
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,596	KP Special Offer! (October 2019) In case you hadn't noticed ... the Pentax KP "body only" is currently available from Ricoh on both sides of the Atlantic at significant savings, but don't forget to check your independent retailers ... bundles are available with further savings! Mine's ordered !!

10-19-2019, 03:03 AM	#3
whammerhead Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belfast Posts: 128	£799 at several retailers in UK using code 'PENKP200': Pentax KP Camera Body Best Price - Compare UK Stock Prices £/€200 off at cart stage at Ricoh EU until 16th November. Last edited by whammerhead; 10-19-2019 at 03:08 AM. Reason: update

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10-19-2019, 02:14 AM	#2
Platinum Blues New Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Durham Posts: 23	Still at £999 on the Pentax EU website with no apparent additional offers. PENTAX KP Is there likely to be a time difference on when any offers become available? PB

10-19-2019, 05:07 AM	#4
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	I think Park cameras had it up for £699 new when I bought my used one from wex, so, £799 isn't as cheap as it clearly could be

10-19-2019, 05:29 AM	#5
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Yup in The Netherlands as well. You can probably get it cheaper from grey import stores but most Dutch retailers off a free extended to 5 years warranty.

10-19-2019, 06:48 AM	#6
whammerhead Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belfast Posts: 128	Another poster stated that it's $699 at Ricoh USA. European market being 'leveraged' for another £/€100 without taking FX rates into account. Happy enough with my K-70 (and K-50) for now. Also see that the K-70 has went from £399 a few months back to £600 (ish) now ??

10-19-2019, 12:39 PM	#7
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,841	Link to the US Ricoh sales website. $699.95 KP: Pentax KP - Special Pricing - Ricoh

10-20-2019, 11:19 AM	#8
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	Originally posted by kypfer In case you hadn't noticed ... the Pentax KP "body only" is currently available from Ricoh on both sides of the Atlantic at significant savings, but don't forget to check your independent retailers ... bundles are available with further savings! Mine's ordered !! Congrats! Glad you have found a good deal for getting the KP! I have the K-S2 and the K-5 IIs, both of which I still like very much, but the KP has been my most often-used body during the year and half that I've owned this model.

10-20-2019, 01:31 PM	#9
Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	I paid full price for my KP, not ever regretted any of it. Three years and still snapping away.. bargain deal now on, take it...

10-20-2019, 02:22 PM	#10
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	I loved my K3, now I have my button configuration right I love my KP more. It is the same size as the K3 but it looks and feels so compact but the image quality is stellar. I have not read a bad word on here about the KP and a lot of members have one. If you can afford one, buy one

10-21-2019, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#11
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	Originally posted by Cerebum I loved my K3, now I have my button configuration right I love my KP more. It is the same size as the K3 but it looks and feels so compact but the image quality is stellar. I have not read a bad word on here about the KP and a lot of members have one. If you can afford one, buy one I sure do agree. Also, written dimensions can be misleading. For example the KP's height is exaggerated on paper because it is mainly due to its coming to a point at the top. And it is surprising how much difference a quarter pound of weight makes in the reality of how the camera feels in use. It is only 2 ounces less than my K-5 IIs, but I notice even that. Some people actually don't like small-bodied cameras, preferring a more meaty feel and don't mind the extra weight. Just add the optional battery grip and the KP changes like a chameleon! It then attains a quite meaty feel, with gobs of battery life, yet only about the same weight as a K-3 II. With its supplied interchangeable grips it can modify its character according to need or preference up to the battery grip addition. A very unique and capable camera in so many ways.

10-26-2019, 07:50 AM	#12
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Still about $1k here.

10-27-2019, 09:26 AM	#13
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	I don't normally "advertise" on behalf of third parties, but there is a very good deal going, especially for those in the EU who don't yet have Capture One and might be interested - Foto Erhardt has the KP with, according to the listing, the premium version of the retractable kit zoom, for 800 Euros, plus, if you want Capture One, you get that for half price, which ALSO means you get the next version for free when it's released in a few weeks to months (see details including screenshot on my blog if they give you lip on this). The lens alone is technically currently a 300 Dollar or 130 Euro value if you're into that sort of calculation (will fetch 80-90 Euros used on eBay). Interestingly, the smc DA-L "non-premium" version of the lens has better reviews from Pentaxforums users than the premium version, and at least measured by the items currently available for purchase, might be the rarer and higher-priced item.

10-27-2019, 10:13 AM	#14
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	If you think that's a good deal, another German online shop has the KP plus HD DA 35/2.8 Limited for 1,099€, coming down to the KP for 700 and the 35 for 400 or the KP for 800 and the 35 for 300

10-27-2019, 11:05 AM	#15
LSR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merida Posts: 126	Until it goes back down to $749 Canadian or less here I won't think of it as a deal: Pentax KP Ultra-Compact Weatherproof Dynamic Black Body 24.32Mp DSLR with 3" LCD, Black (B01N5RH90B) \| Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts \| camelcamelcamel.com