K-5 now only $799 at Adorama - ALL-TIME LOW!

K-5 now only $799 at Adorama - ALL-TIME LOW! · 12:17 AM

Pentax K5 K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body, Black 14748

They keep on doing better and better! How compelling is this for those of you that are still shooting with K10's and 20's?

Venturi · 11-05-2012, 12:31 AM

VERY. I stopped pondering II vs IIs a few days ago when the minimum differential hit $375. Now I'm pondering whether I can squeeze the budget a little to pull the trigger on the K-5 this week.

**jeffshaddix** · 11-05-2012, 12:33 AM

Slick deal Adam, thanks for sharing. I can't imagine it'll go lower than this...although I said the same thing back in the spring when I picked one up for $899.

Adam · 11-05-2012, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

Slick deal Adam, thanks for sharing. I can't imagine it'll go lower than this...although I said the same thing back in the spring when I picked one up for $899.

This price is crazy low- and every day it's getting harder to believe that it originally cost me $1750 plus tax...

I'm starting to think that Pentax's new marketing strategy is to make their cameras cheap in order to suck people in, and then they'll have no choice but to pay the higher lens prices. The only flaw with this is that people can just as easily jump ship due to the small size of their initial investment...

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alamo5000 · 11-05-2012, 12:57 AM

It would be nice to have a second K5 body...

Class A · 11-05-2012, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The only flaw with this is that people can just as easily jump ship due to the small size of their initial investment...

Hmmh, once they've added a few lenses, the investment won't be as small anymore.

The flaws I see are:

there is excellent and affordable third-party glass (it makes more sense to shoot Sigma with a Pentax than it does with a Canon, AFAIC).
Pentaxians know what the real value of Pentax lenses is; they know the old prices. Unless Pentax comes up with something that really adds value, why would anyone pay inflated prices?

frank · 11-05-2012, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by Adam

This price is crazy low- and every day it's getting harder to believe that it originally cost me $1750 plus tax...

I'm starting to think that Pentax's new marketing strategy is to make their cameras cheap in order to suck people in, and then they'll have no choice but to pay the higher lens prices. The only flaw with this is that people can just as easily jump ship due to the small size of their initial investment...

To me I feel it's like the sale for K5 isn't moving lately, they are trying to clear the stock?

Anyway, for $800 it's really a steal, but don't think they can sell many even at this low price.

This is bad for those who want to upgrade to K5II/K5IIs, really hard to sell K5 second hand for a good price now. Some friend here in Singapore just sold his seldom used K5 plus a Tamron 28-75/2.8 (still under warranty) for around $650USD!

**Checking...jono** · 11-05-2012, 06:13 AM

But a great deal for those of us who couldn't a
afford a K5 in the first place!

wildman · 11-08-2012, 03:51 PM

Just pulled the trigger on the K5 from Amazon. $789 with a little credit card discount.
Should be here monday.

My biggest single reason for getting it over my K20 is the superior ISO performance. I hope I'm right.

**Eric Auer** · 11-08-2012, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Class A

Hmmh, once they've added a few lenses, the investment won't be as small anymore.

The flaws I see are:

there is excellent and affordable third-party glass (it makes more sense to shoot Sigma with a Pentax than it does with a Canon, AFAIC).
Pentaxians know what the real value of Pentax lenses is; they know the old prices. Unless Pentax comes up with something that really adds value, why would anyone pay inflated prices?

Maybe. But if WR is wanted Sigma has nothing.

**jva59** · 11-08-2012, 04:59 PM

A friend and colleague of mine, who has been away from photography since film days, just bought one at this price after giving mine a try. It will be nice to have a Pentaxian in my immediate circle of acquaintances.

mee · 11-08-2012, 08:04 PM

When do the sub-600 dollar refurbs come to market?

Class A · 11-08-2012, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by Corto-PA

Maybe. But if WR is wanted Sigma has nothing.

Incorrect.

rvannatta · 11-09-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Adam

This price is crazy low- .........

I'm not so sure. When your principal competitor is a cell phone, you need to look at what cellphones sell for and consider the
value added. When someone gets around to make a cell phone with a "k mount" on the back of it., where are we? Or perhaps more likely a "Q" mount. the change from chemical to digital imaging was an incredibly disruptive technological change (just ask the unemployed chemical engineers in Rochester). I am not yet convinced that a new stability is at hand.

Ecaterin · 11-09-2012, 05:49 PM

The tough part about this, is for anyone in the market place trying to sell their used K5. So, they spent $1200 or $1500 or $1800 on their K5...and now a new one is 799? In order to make buying a used K5 attractive enough for, say, me to purchase it rather than a new one with an intact warranty....that used K5 better be at *least* $200 lower than the new price. At least.

My heart goes out to ya, used K5 sellers...but I'll take your K5 off your hands

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11-05-2012, 03:16 AM	#6
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Adam The only flaw with this is that people can just as easily jump ship due to the small size of their initial investment... Hmmh, once they've added a few lenses, the investment won't be as small anymore. The flaws I see are: there is excellent and affordable third-party glass (it makes more sense to shoot Sigma with a Pentax than it does with a Canon, AFAIC). Pentaxians know what the real value of Pentax lenses is; they know the old prices. Unless Pentax comes up with something that really adds value, why would anyone pay inflated prices?

11-08-2012, 04:05 PM	#10
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Class A Hmmh, once they've added a few lenses, the investment won't be as small anymore. The flaws I see are: there is excellent and affordable third-party glass (it makes more sense to shoot Sigma with a Pentax than it does with a Canon, AFAIC). Pentaxians know what the real value of Pentax lenses is; they know the old prices. Unless Pentax comes up with something that really adds value, why would anyone pay inflated prices? Maybe. But if WR is wanted Sigma has nothing.

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11-05-2012, 12:31 AM	#2
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	VERY. I stopped pondering II vs IIs a few days ago when the minimum differential hit $375. Now I'm pondering whether I can squeeze the budget a little to pull the trigger on the K-5 this week.

11-05-2012, 12:33 AM	#3
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Slick deal Adam, thanks for sharing. I can't imagine it'll go lower than this...although I said the same thing back in the spring when I picked one up for $899.

11-05-2012, 12:42 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by jeffshaddix Slick deal Adam, thanks for sharing. I can't imagine it'll go lower than this...although I said the same thing back in the spring when I picked one up for $899. This price is crazy low- and every day it's getting harder to believe that it originally cost me $1750 plus tax... I'm starting to think that Pentax's new marketing strategy is to make their cameras cheap in order to suck people in, and then they'll have no choice but to pay the higher lens prices. The only flaw with this is that people can just as easily jump ship due to the small size of their initial investment... 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:

11-05-2012, 12:57 AM	#5
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	It would be nice to have a second K5 body...

11-05-2012, 04:59 AM	#7
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Adam This price is crazy low- and every day it's getting harder to believe that it originally cost me $1750 plus tax... I'm starting to think that Pentax's new marketing strategy is to make their cameras cheap in order to suck people in, and then they'll have no choice but to pay the higher lens prices. The only flaw with this is that people can just as easily jump ship due to the small size of their initial investment... To me I feel it's like the sale for K5 isn't moving lately, they are trying to clear the stock? Anyway, for $800 it's really a steal, but don't think they can sell many even at this low price. This is bad for those who want to upgrade to K5II/K5IIs, really hard to sell K5 second hand for a good price now. Some friend here in Singapore just sold his seldom used K5 plus a Tamron 28-75/2.8 (still under warranty) for around $650USD!

11-05-2012, 06:13 AM	#8
Checking...jono Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeastern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 717	But a great deal for those of us who couldn't a afford a K5 in the first place!

11-08-2012, 03:51 PM	#9
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Just pulled the trigger on the K5 from Amazon. $789 with a little credit card discount. Should be here monday. My biggest single reason for getting it over my K20 is the superior ISO performance. I hope I'm right.

11-08-2012, 04:59 PM	#11
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	A friend and colleague of mine, who has been away from photography since film days, just bought one at this price after giving mine a try. It will be nice to have a Pentaxian in my immediate circle of acquaintances.

11-08-2012, 08:04 PM	#12
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	When do the sub-600 dollar refurbs come to market?

11-08-2012, 09:46 PM	#13
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Corto-PA Maybe. But if WR is wanted Sigma has nothing. Incorrect.

11-09-2012, 10:13 AM	#14
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	Originally posted by Adam This price is crazy low- ......... I'm not so sure. When your principal competitor is a cell phone, you need to look at what cellphones sell for and consider the value added. When someone gets around to make a cell phone with a "k mount" on the back of it., where are we? Or perhaps more likely a "Q" mount. the change from chemical to digital imaging was an incredibly disruptive technological change (just ask the unemployed chemical engineers in Rochester). I am not yet convinced that a new stability is at hand.

11-09-2012, 05:49 PM	#15
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	The tough part about this, is for anyone in the market place trying to sell their used K5. So, they spent $1200 or $1500 or $1800 on their K5...and now a new one is 799? In order to make buying a used K5 attractive enough for, say, me to purchase it rather than a new one with an intact warranty....that used K5 better be at least $200 lower than the new price. At least. My heart goes out to ya, used K5 sellers...but I'll take your K5 off your hands