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K-S2 $627.26 at Adorama · **1 Like**

The K-S2 is currently $70 off at Adorama only:

Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera Body- Black 11577

Same goes for the kit:
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Camera with 18-50mm WR Lens- Black 11599

**mtngal** · 06-14-2015, 03:04 PM

Sigh! I keep thinking of getting one to complement my K-S1 but my house repair projects aren't finished yet. Hopefully the prices will stay low for another 6 months.

Steve.Ledger · 06-14-2015, 05:08 PM

I don't call that low when the K-3 is on offer for $47 extra at Adorama..

mee · 06-14-2015, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mtngal

Sigh! I keep thinking of getting one to complement my K-S1 but my house repair projects aren't finished yet. Hopefully the prices will stay low for another 6 months.

They're only going to decrease over time so long as the major vendors have them in stock at least. Day after thanksgiving (aka 'Black Friday') will be right up your alley and I am anticipating some mighty fine deals then.

Kozlok · 06-15-2015, 05:48 AM - **1 Like**

This pushed me off my fence. I was waiting for the price drop. Stone Gray on order!

**mtngal** · 06-15-2015, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by mee

They're only going to decrease over time so long as the major vendors have them in stock at least. Day after thanksgiving (aka 'Black Friday') will be right up your alley and I am anticipating some mighty fine deals then.

I'll probably look at all the Pentax cameras that are out then, that's probably the time-frame I would be looking at. Many of my lenses are full frame or full frame compatible lenses, so I could go that route. I like the idea of the pixel shifting and built-in GPS and like the looks of the samples I've seen (the O-GPS gets heavy on the camera after a while). I would love the LCD screen on the K-S2 and the ability to control the camera with a phone or iPad (I can't bend over the way I used to and it sure would be nice for macros!), as well as a light-weight weather sealed camera.

When it comes time to make a decision I'll shoot for a week or 2 exclusively with the K3 and see how I do. If I have the physical problems I've had recently it'll have to be the K-S2. If I can, then who knows?

mee · 06-15-2015, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by mtngal

I'll probably look at all the Pentax cameras that are out then, that's probably the time-frame I would be looking at. Many of my lenses are full frame or full frame compatible lenses, so I could go that route. I like the idea of the pixel shifting and built-in GPS and like the looks of the samples I've seen (the O-GPS gets heavy on the camera after a while). I would love the LCD screen on the K-S2 and the ability to control the camera with a phone or iPad (I can't bend over the way I used to and it sure would be nice for macros!), as well as a light-weight weather sealed camera.

When it comes time to make a decision I'll shoot for a week or 2 exclusively with the K3 and see how I do. If I have the physical problems I've had recently it'll have to be the K-S2. If I can, then who knows?

Generally late November is a FANTASTIC time to be in the market.. but I don't think anymore that the FF body will be cheap (once I did.. until I saw the price on the new DFA zooms).

6BQ5 · 06-16-2015, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by mee

Generally late November is a FANTASTIC time to be in the market.. but I don't think anymore that the FF body will be cheap (once I did.. until I saw the price on the new DFA zooms).

I think the FF body will be "reasonable" - whatever that means. Ricoh wants people to buy in and the body shouldn't be a barrier to entry. The lenses are a different matter. You don't have to get one of the D-FA zooms. Go for the D-FA 50mm macro or one of the FA Limited lenses. Ricoh knows many people will go that route.

mee · 06-16-2015, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

I think the FF body will be "reasonable" - whatever that means. Ricoh wants people to buy in and the body shouldn't be a barrier to entry. The lenses are a different matter. You don't have to get one of the D-FA zooms. Go for the D-FA 50mm macro or one of the FA Limited lenses. Ricoh knows many people will go that route.

I was thinking 1800-2000 for a long time.. now I'm thinking 2100-2500.

Starting out, I'd probably grab a sigma 24-70 second hand for cheap if the FF body comes into my price range... That is probably an ok move. I'm really interested in watching to see if the FF-able K mount lens market goes up in price... the second hand stuff. haha 24-70 in K mount is not super desirable right now... in six to nine months maybe much much more..

CameraObscura · 06-26-2015, 03:50 PM

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06-14-2015, 03:04 PM	#2
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Sigh! I keep thinking of getting one to complement my K-S1 but my house repair projects aren't finished yet. Hopefully the prices will stay low for another 6 months.

06-14-2015, 05:08 PM	#3
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	I don't call that low when the K-3 is on offer for $47 extra at Adorama..

06-14-2015, 07:40 PM - 1 Like	#4
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by mtngal Sigh! I keep thinking of getting one to complement my K-S1 but my house repair projects aren't finished yet. Hopefully the prices will stay low for another 6 months. They're only going to decrease over time so long as the major vendors have them in stock at least. Day after thanksgiving (aka 'Black Friday') will be right up your alley and I am anticipating some mighty fine deals then.

06-15-2015, 05:48 AM - 1 Like	#5
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	This pushed me off my fence. I was waiting for the price drop. Stone Gray on order!

06-15-2015, 08:26 PM	#6
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Originally posted by mee They're only going to decrease over time so long as the major vendors have them in stock at least. Day after thanksgiving (aka 'Black Friday') will be right up your alley and I am anticipating some mighty fine deals then. I'll probably look at all the Pentax cameras that are out then, that's probably the time-frame I would be looking at. Many of my lenses are full frame or full frame compatible lenses, so I could go that route. I like the idea of the pixel shifting and built-in GPS and like the looks of the samples I've seen (the O-GPS gets heavy on the camera after a while). I would love the LCD screen on the K-S2 and the ability to control the camera with a phone or iPad (I can't bend over the way I used to and it sure would be nice for macros!), as well as a light-weight weather sealed camera. When it comes time to make a decision I'll shoot for a week or 2 exclusively with the K3 and see how I do. If I have the physical problems I've had recently it'll have to be the K-S2. If I can, then who knows?

06-15-2015, 09:07 PM	#7
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by mtngal I'll probably look at all the Pentax cameras that are out then, that's probably the time-frame I would be looking at. Many of my lenses are full frame or full frame compatible lenses, so I could go that route. I like the idea of the pixel shifting and built-in GPS and like the looks of the samples I've seen (the O-GPS gets heavy on the camera after a while). I would love the LCD screen on the K-S2 and the ability to control the camera with a phone or iPad (I can't bend over the way I used to and it sure would be nice for macros!), as well as a light-weight weather sealed camera. When it comes time to make a decision I'll shoot for a week or 2 exclusively with the K3 and see how I do. If I have the physical problems I've had recently it'll have to be the K-S2. If I can, then who knows? Generally late November is a FANTASTIC time to be in the market.. but I don't think anymore that the FF body will be cheap (once I did.. until I saw the price on the new DFA zooms).

06-16-2015, 07:54 AM	#8
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by mee Generally late November is a FANTASTIC time to be in the market.. but I don't think anymore that the FF body will be cheap (once I did.. until I saw the price on the new DFA zooms). I think the FF body will be "reasonable" - whatever that means. Ricoh wants people to buy in and the body shouldn't be a barrier to entry. The lenses are a different matter. You don't have to get one of the D-FA zooms. Go for the D-FA 50mm macro or one of the FA Limited lenses. Ricoh knows many people will go that route.

06-16-2015, 03:13 PM	#9
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by 6BQ5 I think the FF body will be "reasonable" - whatever that means. Ricoh wants people to buy in and the body shouldn't be a barrier to entry. The lenses are a different matter. You don't have to get one of the D-FA zooms. Go for the D-FA 50mm macro or one of the FA Limited lenses. Ricoh knows many people will go that route. I was thinking 1800-2000 for a long time.. now I'm thinking 2100-2500. Starting out, I'd probably grab a sigma 24-70 second hand for cheap if the FF body comes into my price range... That is probably an ok move. I'm really interested in watching to see if the FF-able K mount lens market goes up in price... the second hand stuff. haha 24-70 in K mount is not super desirable right now... in six to nine months maybe much much more..

06-26-2015, 03:50 PM	#10
CameraObscura New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 24	Also at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-S2-Wi-Fi-Enabled-Weatherized/dp/B00SYIDZRK

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