Pentax K5iis $526 New with battery grip

Pentax K5iis $526 New with battery grip · 02:19 PM

What do you guys think of this deal?

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shaX 07 · 11-17-2014, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

These deals are kinda sad. I might put a K-5II on my wish list but I'd much rather pay <$500 for the body only. Keep the "$100 value!" for the grip. I don't need or want it.

Just buy the bundle and sell what you don't want... I've done that multiple times.. You can easily sell a brand new D-BG4 on eBay or Amazon for $100-120. 64GB Card for $30.

Wolfeye · 11-17-2014, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

Just buy the bundle and sell what you don't want... I've done that multiple times.. You can easily sell a brand new D-BG4 on eBay or Amazon for $100-120. 64GB Card for $30.

Aye, certainly, I could. But I'd rather just buy the K-5II and not be tasked with that.

Fat Albert · 11-17-2014, 04:03 PM

Sooooo I bought the $596 deal 2 weeks ago...does anybody know if B&H will credit me the difference?

Adam · 11-17-2014, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Fat Albert

Sooooo I bought the $596 deal 2 weeks ago...does anybody know if B&H will credit me the difference?

Yes they will, just contact CS.

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lamgijo · 11-17-2014, 06:45 PM

i've purchased combo K-5iis + grip + memory card + DA 50mm f1.8 = 663.90 . I'm so happy with this deal

dchriselle · 11-17-2014, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by Fat Albert

Sooooo I bought the $596 deal 2 weeks ago...does anybody know if B&H will credit me the difference?

I asked B&H before buying the $596 deal and here is what they told me..
"If the price happens to drop within 30 days of your purchase, you may contact our Customer Service and they will look into a price adjustment for you. Please note that may be offered on a case by case basis and would be as a courtesy."

**crewl1** · 11-17-2014, 09:26 PM

Oh cool I'm going to call them tomorrow.
BTW just received notice that my back ordered warranty card shipped too.

micromacro · 11-19-2014, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by lamgijo

i've purchased combo K-5iis + grip + memory card + DA 50mm f1.8 = 663.90 . I'm so happy with this deal

DA 50mm f1.8 is $181.95 today

, so I skipped it.
My boys decided to pay for my K5iis as Christmas gift, so I just ordered it. Finally! Hopefully it will not be disappointment.

**crewl1** · 11-19-2014, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

Hopefully it will not be disappointment.

I am not disappointed with mine, it is awesome.
I just compared image quality between it and my K-3 and other than the fact the K-3 shot is a little more close in when set to 1:1, the images look exactly alike.
These were cropped to similar size from the originals.

micromacro · 11-19-2014, 06:32 PM

The bottom crop looks a bit sharper on my monitor.

**crewl1** · 11-19-2014, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

The bottom crop looks a bit sharper on my monitor.

The top ones are k-5iis and bottom are k-3 so that would be expected but to my eyes I don't see any significant difference. I can crop the K-3 more for sure.

black-kx · 11-19-2014, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yes they will, just contact CS.

Good to know, I will also contact as I also got the package on 10/28 at $596. Thanks!

**jpzk** · 11-19-2014, 07:25 PM

That is one heck of a deal !

Does that grip, being the same as the K5's, also have the "battery pack" (AA's) included in the package?

Curious.

micromacro · 11-19-2014, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

I can crop the K-3 more for sure.

No need, thank you. I can't complaint for the price. And it has multiply exposure, can't wait!

**crewl1** · 11-19-2014, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

That is one heck of a deal !

Does that grip, being the same as the K5's, also have the "battery pack" (AA's) included in the package?

Curious.

The grip comes with two trays, one for use with AA batts and one for use with the DLi90 battery.

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11-17-2014, 12:29 PM	#61
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	Originally posted by Wolfeye These deals are kinda sad. I might put a K-5II on my wish list but I'd much rather pay <$500 for the body only. Keep the "$100 value!" for the grip. I don't need or want it. Just buy the bundle and sell what you don't want... I've done that multiple times.. You can easily sell a brand new D-BG4 on eBay or Amazon for $100-120. 64GB Card for $30.

11-17-2014, 01:09 PM	#62
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by shaX 07 Just buy the bundle and sell what you don't want... I've done that multiple times.. You can easily sell a brand new D-BG4 on eBay or Amazon for $100-120. 64GB Card for $30. Aye, certainly, I could. But I'd rather just buy the K-5II and not be tasked with that.

11-17-2014, 04:03 PM	#63
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966	Sooooo I bought the $596 deal 2 weeks ago...does anybody know if B&H will credit me the difference?

11-17-2014, 05:21 PM	#64
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Fat Albert Sooooo I bought the $596 deal 2 weeks ago...does anybody know if B&H will credit me the difference? Yes they will, just contact CS. 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:

11-17-2014, 06:45 PM	#65
lamgijo New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 3	i've purchased combo K-5iis + grip + memory card + DA 50mm f1.8 = 663.90 . I'm so happy with this deal

11-17-2014, 07:07 PM	#66
dchriselle New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 15	Originally posted by Fat Albert Sooooo I bought the $596 deal 2 weeks ago...does anybody know if B&H will credit me the difference? I asked B&H before buying the $596 deal and here is what they told me.. "If the price happens to drop within 30 days of your purchase, you may contact our Customer Service and they will look into a price adjustment for you. Please note that may be offered on a case by case basis and would be as a courtesy."

11-17-2014, 09:26 PM	#67
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Oh cool I'm going to call them tomorrow. BTW just received notice that my back ordered warranty card shipped too.

11-19-2014, 05:33 PM	#68
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by lamgijo i've purchased combo K-5iis + grip + memory card + DA 50mm f1.8 = 663.90 . I'm so happy with this deal DA 50mm f1.8 is $181.95 today , so I skipped it. My boys decided to pay for my K5iis as Christmas gift, so I just ordered it. Finally! Hopefully it will not be disappointment.

11-19-2014, 06:25 PM	#69
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by micromacro Hopefully it will not be disappointment. I am not disappointed with mine, it is awesome. I just compared image quality between it and my K-3 and other than the fact the K-3 shot is a little more close in when set to 1:1, the images look exactly alike. These were cropped to similar size from the originals.

11-19-2014, 06:32 PM	#70
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	The bottom crop looks a bit sharper on my monitor.

11-19-2014, 06:37 PM	#71
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by micromacro The bottom crop looks a bit sharper on my monitor. The top ones are k-5iis and bottom are k-3 so that would be expected but to my eyes I don't see any significant difference. I can crop the K-3 more for sure.

11-19-2014, 07:16 PM	#72
black-kx Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 125	Originally posted by Adam Yes they will, just contact CS. Good to know, I will also contact as I also got the package on 10/28 at $596. Thanks!

11-19-2014, 07:25 PM	#73
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	That is one heck of a deal ! Does that grip, being the same as the K5's, also have the "battery pack" (AA's) included in the package? Curious.

11-19-2014, 07:26 PM	#74
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by crewl1 I can crop the K-3 more for sure. No need, thank you. I can't complaint for the price. And it has multiply exposure, can't wait!

11-19-2014, 09:10 PM	#75
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by jpzk That is one heck of a deal ! Does that grip, being the same as the K5's, also have the "battery pack" (AA's) included in the package? Curious. The grip comes with two trays, one for use with AA batts and one for use with the DLi90 battery.