Cyber Monday 2018 - $200 off the Pentax KP - just $697!

Cyber Monday 2018 - $200 off the Pentax KP - just $697! · **2 Likes**

The Pentax KP just dipped by $200 at B&H as an early Black Friday deal. Get yours at the lowest price of the year and score a free lens while you're at it!

Pentax KP Body
21% Off / $185 Below Average

Year's price range: $697 - $900
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Pentax KP Body (Silver)
21% Off / $188 Below Average

Year's price range: $697 - $900
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selfnoise · 12-10-2018, 11:34 AM - **1 Like**

Got my lens and other extras today. So all's well that ends well. Thanks to all for sharing information.

**Merv-O** · 12-11-2018, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by reh321

The KP sale that started this thread was listed as 21% discount - literally a shelf-clearing price. K-70 is currently priced at nearly $600 at both B&H and Adorama - so a similar price for the K-70 would be something like $400 at both stores. I'm not sure we appreciate yet the $700 price for a camera that had no reason to be so deeply discounted already.

REH; I certainly appreciate the door buster 697 price: that is less than. some lightly used K-3ii are selling for....and, I know this may sound blasphemous to some, but I like the KP better than either the K-3ii (sold for $600 w/35mm & 50mm DA plastic prime lenses in 8/18) or the K-3 (sold for 370 in 10/18). It just feels newer (it is) and I don't miss the GPS feature--I also find the fill-in (6m) flash to have more practical utility in reducing noise in certain low-light situations. Glad I snagged one, though I probably would have paid 900 for it and still been satisfied...

**Merv-O** · 12-11-2018, 01:17 PM - **3 Likes**

Nearly 3 weeks after purchasing my Pentax KP bundle (KP body--18-55mm lens, strap, sling bag) from ADORAMA, they order was completed upon receipt of the lens.....That was a hard transaction, but It's over now and the camera is fantastic....the lens itself has the metal bracketing so it is SMC DA AL version of this mainstay and certainly above standard versus the all plastic issue of the same focal lengths....

I appreciate Adam, Adorama and all the folks here at Pentax Forum for their help, guidance and suggestions....I also hope that everyone else that ordered the identical bundle receive their full purchase....

ZombieArmy · 12-11-2018, 07:00 PM

I still need to call adorama about getting the sling bag. I got this really trashy lowepro bag that I'm not pleased with. Can't even fit a camera in it.

**Merv-O** · 12-12-2018, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I still need to call adorama about getting the sling bag. I got this really trashy lowepro bag that I'm not pleased with. Can't even fit a camera in it.

As an aside, make you sure you are able to send (via e-mail) a screen shot of your invoices and receipts showing proof of what you ordered vs. what was received or you may be in for multiple calls. Honestly, without the screen shot/proof of the bundle purchase, I may have been shut out.

**rgknief60** · 12-12-2018, 04:12 PM

I had no problems with my purchase at all. I knew when I purchased that it was on back order, so I was willing to wait however long it took. The accessories arrived a couple days before the camera.

Was going to take PS images of our Christmas cactus in bloom. Unfortunately, I found out quickly that the KP does not have an IR sensor for my remote. I never dreamed that Pentax would produce a camera of those specs without. Even the Q series has it. At least 75% of the time, maybe more, I use a IR remote. Eventually the water resistance for the cable cover would be worn out probably sooner than later.

Feel bad about sending it back used with shutter count of 5. Had the customer service rep look to see if there was a low mileage K-3 II in any of their inventory to exchange, but there were none. So I'm sending it back.

I sure hope the replacement for the KP/K3 series comes with capability for a wireless remote.

**reduno** · 12-12-2018, 06:26 PM

Just noticed Adorama now has the Kp body for $796.95 ($300 instant rebate):
Pentax KP 24MP TTL Autofocus DSLR Camera, Black
This includes the Sling Bag and Pentax Strap. however, if you add the 50 mm lens the package is only $813.90 (in silver).

**reh321** · 12-14-2018, 10:47 PM

Looks like $700 KP may be back
{based on Day 10, I'm guessing price is for body only}
12 days of Pentax holiday deals @ the US Ricoh Web store - PentaxForums.com

**NomNamNom** · 12-15-2018, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Looks like $700 KP may be back
{based on Day 10, I'm guessing price is for body only}
12 days of Pentax holiday deals @ the US Ricoh Web store - PentaxForums.com

I wish I didn't see this. My "buy it!" switch had been turned off since the Adorama iffiness. However, I now have to wonder- Black or Silver?

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12-11-2018, 01:17 PM - 3 Likes	#168
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,177	All's Well That Ends Well !! Nearly 3 weeks after purchasing my Pentax KP bundle (KP body--18-55mm lens, strap, sling bag) from ADORAMA, they order was completed upon receipt of the lens.....That was a hard transaction, but It's over now and the camera is fantastic....the lens itself has the metal bracketing so it is SMC DA AL version of this mainstay and certainly above standard versus the all plastic issue of the same focal lengths.... I appreciate Adam, Adorama and all the folks here at Pentax Forum for their help, guidance and suggestions....I also hope that everyone else that ordered the identical bundle receive their full purchase....

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12-10-2018, 11:34 AM - 1 Like	#166
selfnoise Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westbrook, ME, USA Posts: 95	Got my lens and other extras today. So all's well that ends well. Thanks to all for sharing information.

12-11-2018, 01:55 AM	#167
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,177	Originally posted by reh321 The KP sale that started this thread was listed as 21% discount - literally a shelf-clearing price. K-70 is currently priced at nearly $600 at both B&H and Adorama - so a similar price for the K-70 would be something like $400 at both stores. I'm not sure we appreciate yet the $700 price for a camera that had no reason to be so deeply discounted already. REH; I certainly appreciate the door buster 697 price: that is less than. some lightly used K-3ii are selling for....and, I know this may sound blasphemous to some, but I like the KP better than either the K-3ii (sold for $600 w/35mm & 50mm DA plastic prime lenses in 8/18) or the K-3 (sold for 370 in 10/18). It just feels newer (it is) and I don't miss the GPS feature--I also find the fill-in (6m) flash to have more practical utility in reducing noise in certain low-light situations. Glad I snagged one, though I probably would have paid 900 for it and still been satisfied...

12-11-2018, 07:00 PM	#169
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,468	I still need to call adorama about getting the sling bag. I got this really trashy lowepro bag that I'm not pleased with. Can't even fit a camera in it.

12-12-2018, 03:14 AM	#170
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,177	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I still need to call adorama about getting the sling bag. I got this really trashy lowepro bag that I'm not pleased with. Can't even fit a camera in it. As an aside, make you sure you are able to send (via e-mail) a screen shot of your invoices and receipts showing proof of what you ordered vs. what was received or you may be in for multiple calls. Honestly, without the screen shot/proof of the bundle purchase, I may have been shut out.

12-12-2018, 04:12 PM	#171
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 562	I had no problems with my purchase at all. I knew when I purchased that it was on back order, so I was willing to wait however long it took. The accessories arrived a couple days before the camera. Was going to take PS images of our Christmas cactus in bloom. Unfortunately, I found out quickly that the KP does not have an IR sensor for my remote. I never dreamed that Pentax would produce a camera of those specs without. Even the Q series has it. At least 75% of the time, maybe more, I use a IR remote. Eventually the water resistance for the cable cover would be worn out probably sooner than later. Feel bad about sending it back used with shutter count of 5. Had the customer service rep look to see if there was a low mileage K-3 II in any of their inventory to exchange, but there were none. So I'm sending it back. I sure hope the replacement for the KP/K3 series comes with capability for a wireless remote.

12-12-2018, 06:26 PM	#172
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 333	Just noticed Adorama now has the Kp body for $796.95 ($300 instant rebate): Pentax KP 24MP TTL Autofocus DSLR Camera, Black This includes the Sling Bag and Pentax Strap. however, if you add the 50 mm lens the package is only $813.90 (in silver).

12-14-2018, 10:47 PM	#173
reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,337	Looks like $700 KP may be back {based on Day 10, I'm guessing price is for body only} 12 days of Pentax holiday deals @ the US Ricoh Web store - PentaxForums.com

12-15-2018, 12:42 AM	#174
NomNamNom Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	Originally posted by reh321 Looks like $700 KP may be back {based on Day 10, I'm guessing price is for body only} 12 days of Pentax holiday deals @ the US Ricoh Web store - PentaxForums.com I wish I didn't see this. My "buy it!" switch had been turned off since the Adorama iffiness. However, I now have to wonder- Black or Silver?