Pentax K-50: $421.95 at Adorama (special coupon code thru 6/30)

Adam · 03:27 PM

Adorama has just launched some very special deals on the weather-sealed Pentax K-50 DSLR, which will be live through 6/30. Save $79 over the already-low prices they had before, plus get a bunch of free accessories with each kit. Details below!

The prices below are after applying coupon code PENTAXJUNE at checkout (under billing info).

seventysixersfan · 06-23-2014, 03:40 PM

Great deals!!

ClinchShots · 06-23-2014, 08:27 PM

makes it tough to sell my K50... but what a bargain

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does the code work on the K5iis? *wishful thinking

Adam · 06-23-2014, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by ClinchShots

does the code work on the K5iis? *wishful thinking

No, it's just for the K-50. The K-5 IIs now includes a free flash, though:

Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera Body 12050

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ClinchShots · 06-23-2014, 10:06 PM

maybe next month. One is on sale in tucson for 580

think I'm going to jump

Zealex · 06-24-2014, 07:25 AM

Nice deal, the added SD card and bag is nice. I guess the real question making this deal a no-brainer is how good is the flash? seems to get decent reviews, but not much features?

seventysixersfan · 06-24-2014, 09:30 AM

even without all that extra throw-in goodies, this is a really solid deal. Doesn't make much sense for anyone to buy a K-500 if the K-50 is this cheap. Also, at this price, the K-30 doesn't make much sense unless you like the cosmetic appearance more.

Zealex · 06-24-2014, 01:35 PM

I thought the k-50 was just cosmetic, the only difference from the k-30?

Cheap for new but I know some used k-30s sell for around 320ish with about >3k clicks. Kind of on the fence about this.

seventysixersfan · 06-24-2014, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Zealex

I thought the k-50 was just cosmetic, the only difference from the k-30?

It's almost the only difference, but there are a few slight changes. It's certainly not enough of a difference to make you upgrade from a K-30 to a K-50. And if you can get a low-shutter-count used K-30 for $320, it may be worth the $100 savings over a brand-new K-50 with warranty.

See a thread I started a while back comparing the K-30 and K-50:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/245625-another-k-50-...-question.html

Zealex · 06-24-2014, 02:20 PM

Yeah but for 100 more I get brand new flash, bag and SD card and free shipping . the flash sells 80 used on B&h. Might be the same price if I bought a used k30 plus those accessory, maybe more if the k30 doesn't have free shipping. I feel it really boils down to if the bag is decent, and if the flash is something I'd want. Gotta research once I'm home if the flash is decent. Though if someone has the flash reading this, would you vouch for it?

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thanks for the link comparison BTW!

Adam · 06-24-2014, 02:31 PM

The key difference between the K-50 and the K-30 is the body design, custom color options, addition of ISO 51200, and the addition of native eye-fi support. Also, the K-50 ships with a much more affordable DA L 18-55mm WR lens, which is about half the price of the DA 18-55mm WR that shipped with the K-30.

If the difference is just $100, I'd go for the Adorama kit- remember, you get the free extras, warranty, and 4% back in rewards.

Here's our K-50 review:
Pentax K-50 Review - Introduction - PF Reviews

Zealex · 06-24-2014, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The key difference between the K-50 and the K-30 is the body design, custom color options, and the addition of native eye-fi support. Also, the K-50 ships with a much more affordable DA L 18-55mm WR lens, which is about half the price of the DA 18-55mm WR that shipped with the K-30.

If the difference is just $100, I'd go for the Adorama kit- remember, you get the free extras, warranty, and 4% back in rewards.

Here's our K-50 review:
Pentax K-50 Review - Introduction - PF Reviews

Is the original link posted here tracked? Or should I go through the sticky if I want to buy this? Don't want to miss out on a chance to send the forum a donation and hey, free marketplace posting access never hurts

---------- Post added 06-24-14 at 05:34 PM ----------

Just looking to get the body.

Sniperz · 06-24-2014, 10:25 PM

Will this be a good upgrade over the K-7?
Or should I spend a bit more for the K-5 IIs for $200 more?

Adam · 06-24-2014, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Zealex

Is the original link posted here tracked? Or should I go through the sticky if I want to buy this? Don't want to miss out on a chance to send the forum a donation and hey, free marketplace posting access never hurts

---------- Post added 06-24-14 at 05:34 PM ----------

Just looking to get the body.

Yes, the links in this post will work.

Originally posted by Sniperz

Will this be a good upgrade over the K-7?
Or should I spend a bit more for the K-5 IIs for $200 more?

I'd probably go for the K-5 IIs- it'll deliver the same ergonomics as the K-7 while improving the image quality and AF.

zbrueningsen · 06-25-2014, 04:37 AM

I find the k30 was a huge upgrade to the k-x. Which in many regards the k-xx was as good as the k-7. I will be honest, I like my k30 (which the k-50 is the same) more than my k5II. The k30 is a huge upgrade in AF from the k-7, but the k5ii series are better in low light.

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06-24-2014, 02:31 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	The key difference between the K-50 and the K-30 is the body design, custom color options, addition of ISO 51200, and the addition of native eye-fi support. Also, the K-50 ships with a much more affordable DA L 18-55mm WR lens, which is about half the price of the DA 18-55mm WR that shipped with the K-30. If the difference is just $100, I'd go for the Adorama kit- remember, you get the free extras, warranty, and 4% back in rewards. Here's our K-50 review: Pentax K-50 Review - Introduction - PF Reviews 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:

06-24-2014, 10:49 PM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by Zealex Is the original link posted here tracked? Or should I go through the sticky if I want to buy this? Don't want to miss out on a chance to send the forum a donation and hey, free marketplace posting access never hurts ---------- Post added 06-24-14 at 05:34 PM ---------- Just looking to get the body. Yes, the links in this post will work. Originally posted by Sniperz Will this be a good upgrade over the K-7? Or should I spend a bit more for the K-5 IIs for $200 more? I'd probably go for the K-5 IIs- it'll deliver the same ergonomics as the K-7 while improving the image quality and AF. 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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seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Great deals!!

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ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	makes it tough to sell my K50... but what a bargain ---------- Post added 06-23-14 at 10:28 PM ---------- does the code work on the K5iis? *wishful thinking

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by ClinchShots does the code work on the K5iis? wishful thinking No, it's just for the K-50. The K-5 IIs now includes a free flash, though: Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera Body 12050 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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ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	maybe next month. One is on sale in tucson for 580 think I'm going to jump

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Zealex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Nice deal, the added SD card and bag is nice. I guess the real question making this deal a no-brainer is how good is the flash? seems to get decent reviews, but not much features?

06-24-2014, 09:30 AM	#7
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	even without all that extra throw-in goodies, this is a really solid deal. Doesn't make much sense for anyone to buy a K-500 if the K-50 is this cheap. Also, at this price, the K-30 doesn't make much sense unless you like the cosmetic appearance more.

06-24-2014, 01:35 PM	#8
Zealex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 150	I thought the k-50 was just cosmetic, the only difference from the k-30? Cheap for new but I know some used k-30s sell for around 320ish with about >3k clicks. Kind of on the fence about this.

06-24-2014, 01:54 PM	#9
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Zealex I thought the k-50 was just cosmetic, the only difference from the k-30? It's almost the only difference, but there are a few slight changes. It's certainly not enough of a difference to make you upgrade from a K-30 to a K-50. And if you can get a low-shutter-count used K-30 for $320, it may be worth the $100 savings over a brand-new K-50 with warranty. See a thread I started a while back comparing the K-30 and K-50: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/245625-another-k-50-...-question.html

06-24-2014, 02:20 PM	#10
Zealex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Yeah but for 100 more I get brand new flash, bag and SD card and free shipping . the flash sells 80 used on B&h. Might be the same price if I bought a used k30 plus those accessory, maybe more if the k30 doesn't have free shipping. I feel it really boils down to if the bag is decent, and if the flash is something I'd want. Gotta research once I'm home if the flash is decent. Though if someone has the flash reading this, would you vouch for it? ---------- Post added 06-24-14 at 05:20 PM ---------- thanks for the link comparison BTW!

06-24-2014, 02:34 PM	#12
Zealex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Originally posted by Adam The key difference between the K-50 and the K-30 is the body design, custom color options, and the addition of native eye-fi support. Also, the K-50 ships with a much more affordable DA L 18-55mm WR lens, which is about half the price of the DA 18-55mm WR that shipped with the K-30. If the difference is just $100, I'd go for the Adorama kit- remember, you get the free extras, warranty, and 4% back in rewards. Here's our K-50 review: Pentax K-50 Review - Introduction - PF Reviews Is the original link posted here tracked? Or should I go through the sticky if I want to buy this? Don't want to miss out on a chance to send the forum a donation and hey, free marketplace posting access never hurts ---------- Post added 06-24-14 at 05:34 PM ---------- Just looking to get the body.

06-24-2014, 10:25 PM	#13
Sniperz New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle,WA US Posts: 13	Will this be a good upgrade over the K-7? Or should I spend a bit more for the K-5 IIs for $200 more?

06-25-2014, 04:37 AM	#15
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	I find the k30 was a huge upgrade to the k-x. Which in many regards the k-xx was as good as the k-7. I will be honest, I like my k30 (which the k-50 is the same) more than my k5II. The k30 is a huge upgrade in AF from the k-7, but the k5ii series are better in low light.