K-5IIs $697 at Adorama (special price)

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jtkratzer · 02-18-2014, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by danny09

I know it sucks....but UK has always been a 'Tax Tax Tax' land!!!

I remember reading about some strong disagreements with these policies about 240 years ago....

Saw it was back to almost $800 earlier today and now it's back to the $697...

---------- Post added 02-18-14 at 03:58 PM ----------

And it's back to $797...

seventysixersfan · 02-18-2014, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

And it's back to $797...

Still $697 as of 4:30 PM ET if you click on the link in the OP. If you do a search on Adorama's site for K-5 IIS, it shows up as $797 though. So this must be a secret, email link-only deal.

jtkratzer · 02-18-2014, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Still $697 as of 4:30 PM ET if you click on the link in the OP. If you do a search on Adorama's site for K-5 IIS, it shows up as $797 though. So this must be a secret, email link-only deal.

You're right! I wonder how long it stays that way.

NiftyFifty · 02-18-2014, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

You're right! I wonder how long it stays that way.

I just need it to stay where it is for a couple of more days. Hopefully it will since it's a private sale available only to those who have the direct link to the page. A direct deposit is on its way to me, and I'm looking to replace my K-5 (and the 40mm Ltd lens that was on it) that was stolen by my druggie cousin.

jtkratzer · 02-18-2014, 06:43 PM

The more I read the rave reviews of the faster, more accurate autofocus capabilities, particularly in low light, the more tempted I am to just grab one and deal with selling the K-5 later.

jtkratzer · 02-19-2014, 08:42 AM - **1 Like**

Price went up about $100, but I called and they honored the sale price. If you're teetering, should probably call today.

seventysixersfan · 02-19-2014, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

Price went up about $100, but I called and they honored the sale price. If you're teetering, should probably call today.

congrats on the new cameras!! (both the K-5IIS and your MX-1)

jtkratzer · 02-19-2014, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

congrats on the new cameras!! (both the K-5IIS and your MX-1)

Thanks! I'm pretty pumped to see how the improved AF system works and the filterless sensor compares to the K-5. The MX-1 was primarily for my wife to have a camera while I'm at school and she just doesn't have much interest right now in trying to master or even take advantage of the capabilities of a DSLR, and even anything more than the green/automatic mode on the MX-1.

NiftyFifty · 02-19-2014, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

Price went up about $100, but I called and they honored the sale price. If you're teetering, should probably call today.

Thanks for the head's up! I called them and they honored the sale price for me, as well. Now, to hunt down a used lens that will do it justice.

Adam · 02-19-2014, 12:54 PM

When I opened their web site this morning, the sale price was gone. But now it looks like it's back again!

jtkratzer · 02-19-2014, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Adam

When I opened their web site this morning, the sale price was gone. But now it looks like it's back again!

Weird, I wonder if the inquires dramatically dropped off for the short period time the price was back up?

Adam · 02-19-2014, 01:55 PM

Well, I'm sure they know by now that it's hard to move the camera for $799. I'd do my best to clear stock at this point if I were them.

cali92rs · 02-19-2014, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by NiftyFifty

Thanks for the head's up! I called them and they honored the sale price for me, as well. Now, to hunt down a used lens that will do it justice.

Good for Adoroma, they get a +1 from me.

**Hattifnatt** · 02-20-2014, 12:59 AM

I was undecided between getting this camera to replace my K5 or the Sigma 35mm F1.4... finally ended up getting both. Can hardly wait for the camera to arrive to see what the increased resolution makes from the Sigma lens

Also I discovered that I like to shoot in low light places like pubs, so the improved AF will come handy... main reason to go for the K5IIs for me.

Adam · 02-20-2014, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

I was undecided between getting this camera to replace my K5 or the Sigma 35mm F1.4... finally ended up getting both. Can hardly wait for the camera to arrive to see what the increased resolution makes from the Sigma lens

Also I discovered that I like to shoot in low light places like pubs, so the improved AF will come handy... main reason to go for the K5IIs for me.

You'll love the 35mm. Killer combo!

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02-19-2014, 12:54 PM	#40
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02-19-2014, 01:55 PM	#42
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Well, I'm sure they know by now that it's hard to move the camera for $799. I'd do my best to clear stock at this point if I were them. 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:

02-20-2014, 10:21 AM	#45
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Hattifnatt I was undecided between getting this camera to replace my K5 or the Sigma 35mm F1.4... finally ended up getting both. Can hardly wait for the camera to arrive to see what the increased resolution makes from the Sigma lens Also I discovered that I like to shoot in low light places like pubs, so the improved AF will come handy... main reason to go for the K5IIs for me. You'll love the 35mm. Killer combo! 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:

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02-18-2014, 01:41 PM	#31
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by danny09 I know it sucks....but UK has always been a 'Tax Tax Tax' land!!! I remember reading about some strong disagreements with these policies about 240 years ago.... Saw it was back to almost $800 earlier today and now it's back to the $697... ---------- Post added 02-18-14 at 03:58 PM ---------- And it's back to $797...

02-18-2014, 02:31 PM	#32
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by jtkratzer And it's back to $797... Still $697 as of 4:30 PM ET if you click on the link in the OP. If you do a search on Adorama's site for K-5 IIS, it shows up as $797 though. So this must be a secret, email link-only deal.

02-18-2014, 02:36 PM	#33
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Still $697 as of 4:30 PM ET if you click on the link in the OP. If you do a search on Adorama's site for K-5 IIS, it shows up as $797 though. So this must be a secret, email link-only deal. You're right! I wonder how long it stays that way.

02-18-2014, 05:53 PM	#34
NiftyFifty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 164	Originally posted by jtkratzer You're right! I wonder how long it stays that way. I just need it to stay where it is for a couple of more days. Hopefully it will since it's a private sale available only to those who have the direct link to the page. A direct deposit is on its way to me, and I'm looking to replace my K-5 (and the 40mm Ltd lens that was on it) that was stolen by my druggie cousin.

02-18-2014, 06:43 PM	#35
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	The more I read the rave reviews of the faster, more accurate autofocus capabilities, particularly in low light, the more tempted I am to just grab one and deal with selling the K-5 later.

02-19-2014, 08:42 AM - 1 Like	#36
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Price went up about $100, but I called and they honored the sale price. If you're teetering, should probably call today.

02-19-2014, 09:29 AM	#37
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by jtkratzer Price went up about $100, but I called and they honored the sale price. If you're teetering, should probably call today. congrats on the new cameras!! (both the K-5IIS and your MX-1)

02-19-2014, 09:42 AM	#38
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by seventysixersfan congrats on the new cameras!! (both the K-5IIS and your MX-1) Thanks! I'm pretty pumped to see how the improved AF system works and the filterless sensor compares to the K-5. The MX-1 was primarily for my wife to have a camera while I'm at school and she just doesn't have much interest right now in trying to master or even take advantage of the capabilities of a DSLR, and even anything more than the green/automatic mode on the MX-1.

02-19-2014, 10:10 AM	#39
NiftyFifty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 164	Originally posted by jtkratzer Price went up about $100, but I called and they honored the sale price. If you're teetering, should probably call today. Thanks for the head's up! I called them and they honored the sale price for me, as well. Now, to hunt down a used lens that will do it justice.

02-19-2014, 01:54 PM	#41
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by Adam When I opened their web site this morning, the sale price was gone. But now it looks like it's back again! Weird, I wonder if the inquires dramatically dropped off for the short period time the price was back up?

02-19-2014, 01:59 PM	#43
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by NiftyFifty Thanks for the head's up! I called them and they honored the sale price for me, as well. Now, to hunt down a used lens that will do it justice. Good for Adoroma, they get a +1 from me.

02-20-2014, 12:59 AM	#44
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,625	I was undecided between getting this camera to replace my K5 or the Sigma 35mm F1.4... finally ended up getting both. Can hardly wait for the camera to arrive to see what the increased resolution makes from the Sigma lens Also I discovered that I like to shoot in low light places like pubs, so the improved AF will come handy... main reason to go for the K5IIs for me.