Pentax K-70 - October $100 rebate and lowest price to date!

Pentax K-70 - October $100 rebate and lowest price to date! · 07:09 PM

The K-70 has just gotten a nice $50 (10%) discount for October, which drops it to the lowest historical price:

Pentax K-70 Body
8% Off / $48 Below Average

Year's price range: $494 - $597
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**reduno** · 10-01-2019, 08:11 PM - **1 Like**

At this moment it looks like Amazon has the K-70 body down to $494.89:
amazon.com : Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera, Body Only (Black)?tag=pentaxforums-20&
No idea how long the price will last.

ofer4 · 10-01-2019, 09:55 PM

Thanks, reduno. Awfully tempting.

**reduno** · 10-02-2019, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by ofer4

Thanks, reduno. Awfully tempting.

I have to agree. If the deal was on the silver body, I would be ordering.

Senko · 10-02-2019, 05:37 AM

Very tempting - How much of a step-up is this vs a gen-1 K3 or KS2?

Quick glance of specs seems like more a side grade.

**reduno** · 10-02-2019, 06:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Senko

Very tempting - How much of a step-up is this vs a gen-1 K3 or KS2?

Quick glance of specs seems like more a side grade.

I would say main step up from K-3 would be improved high ISO performance, articulated screen and pixel shift resolution. However, you give up flag-ship build quality (including quiet shutter), burst frame rate, get an older AF system and less capable metering. WiFi is available but has some bugs.

Compared to the K-S2, build is virtually identical but resolution is improved. You also get 14-bit RAW (instead of 12-bit), plus the pixel shift resolution.

Dan · 10-02-2019, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by reduno

At this moment it looks like Amazon has the K-70 body down to $494.89:
amazon.com : Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera, Body Only (Black)?tag=pentaxforums-20&
No idea how long the price will last.

Thanks for pointing this out!! The deal is still in effect. $495 for the K-70 is too good a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger. Of all the smaller camera bodies that I've used, my favorite in terms of control layout and handling is the KS-2. The K-70 is very similar, but with somewhat improved image quality. These two bodies should pair well for a compact travel kit.

Vmax911 · 10-02-2019, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Dan

Thanks for pointing this out!! The deal is still in effect. $495 for the K-70 is too good a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger. Of all the smaller camera bodies that I've used, my favorite in terms of control layout and handling is the KS-2. The K-70 is very similar, but with somewhat improved image quality. These two bodies should pair well for a compact travel kit.

Congrats on the new camera, I've found some pretty good deals in this sub-forum as well!

**reduno** · 10-02-2019, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by Dan

Thanks for pointing this out!! The deal is still in effect. $495 for the K-70 is too good a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger. Of all the smaller camera bodies that I've used, my favorite in terms of control layout and handling is the KS-2. The K-70 is very similar, but with somewhat improved image quality. These two bodies should pair well for a compact travel kit.

It looks like the price is back up to $546.95. Congratulations on getting one at a great price.

Dan · 10-02-2019, 11:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by reduno

It looks like the price is back up to $546.95. Congratulations on getting one at a great price.

Wow, that deal didn't last long. For once I managed to act before the price went back up.

Of course it's still a good deal at $547. Say what you want about Pentax, their camera bodies provide a lot of bang for the buck.

**reduno** · 10-02-2019, 07:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dan

Wow, that deal didn't last long. For once I managed to act before the price went back up.

Well, the price is back down again! The joys of automated dynamic pricing.

It also looks like B&H is matching it.

Dan · 10-02-2019, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by reduno

Well, the price is back down again! The joys of automated dynamic pricing.

It also looks like B&H is matching it.

Yes indeed, and the B&H deal includes some added goodies!

**reduno** · 10-03-2019, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by Dan

Yes indeed, and the B&H deal includes some added goodies!

I certainly wasn't expecting that good a deal with free extras. They still want $100 more for the silver version though.

fsge · 10-03-2019, 01:14 PM

It seems to be the best K70 deal at the moment, EUR zone prices are significantly higher

pentax360 · 10-03-2019, 03:26 PM

That's a killer deal!

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10-03-2019, 04:04 AM	#13
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Dan Yes indeed, and the B&H deal includes some added goodies! I certainly wasn't expecting that good a deal with free extras. They still want $100 more for the silver version though. Last edited by reduno; 10-03-2019 at 01:24 PM.

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10-01-2019, 08:11 PM - 1 Like	#2
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	At this moment it looks like Amazon has the K-70 body down to $494.89: amazon.com : Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera, Body Only (Black)?tag=pentaxforums-20& No idea how long the price will last.

10-01-2019, 09:55 PM	#3
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Thanks, reduno. Awfully tempting.

10-02-2019, 03:23 AM	#4
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by ofer4 Thanks, reduno. Awfully tempting. I have to agree. If the deal was on the silver body, I would be ordering.

10-02-2019, 05:37 AM	#5
Senko Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 59	Very tempting - How much of a step-up is this vs a gen-1 K3 or KS2? Quick glance of specs seems like more a side grade.

10-02-2019, 06:15 AM - 1 Like	#6
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Senko Very tempting - How much of a step-up is this vs a gen-1 K3 or KS2? Quick glance of specs seems like more a side grade. I would say main step up from K-3 would be improved high ISO performance, articulated screen and pixel shift resolution. However, you give up flag-ship build quality (including quiet shutter), burst frame rate, get an older AF system and less capable metering. WiFi is available but has some bugs. Compared to the K-S2, build is virtually identical but resolution is improved. You also get 14-bit RAW (instead of 12-bit), plus the pixel shift resolution.

10-02-2019, 08:32 AM	#7
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by reduno At this moment it looks like Amazon has the K-70 body down to $494.89: amazon.com : Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera, Body Only (Black)?tag=pentaxforums-20& No idea how long the price will last. Thanks for pointing this out!! The deal is still in effect. $495 for the K-70 is too good a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger. Of all the smaller camera bodies that I've used, my favorite in terms of control layout and handling is the KS-2. The K-70 is very similar, but with somewhat improved image quality. These two bodies should pair well for a compact travel kit.

10-02-2019, 08:52 AM	#8
Vmax911 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Photos: Gallery Posts: 826	Originally posted by Dan Thanks for pointing this out!! The deal is still in effect. $495 for the K-70 is too good a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger. Of all the smaller camera bodies that I've used, my favorite in terms of control layout and handling is the KS-2. The K-70 is very similar, but with somewhat improved image quality. These two bodies should pair well for a compact travel kit. Congrats on the new camera, I've found some pretty good deals in this sub-forum as well!

10-02-2019, 09:26 AM	#9
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Dan Thanks for pointing this out!! The deal is still in effect. $495 for the K-70 is too good a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger. Of all the smaller camera bodies that I've used, my favorite in terms of control layout and handling is the KS-2. The K-70 is very similar, but with somewhat improved image quality. These two bodies should pair well for a compact travel kit. It looks like the price is back up to $546.95. Congratulations on getting one at a great price.

10-02-2019, 11:07 AM - 2 Likes	#10
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by reduno It looks like the price is back up to $546.95. Congratulations on getting one at a great price. Wow, that deal didn't last long. For once I managed to act before the price went back up. Of course it's still a good deal at $547. Say what you want about Pentax, their camera bodies provide a lot of bang for the buck.

10-02-2019, 07:18 PM - 1 Like	#11
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Dan Wow, that deal didn't last long. For once I managed to act before the price went back up. Well, the price is back down again! The joys of automated dynamic pricing. It also looks like B&H is matching it.

10-02-2019, 07:48 PM	#12
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by reduno Well, the price is back down again! The joys of automated dynamic pricing. It also looks like B&H is matching it. Yes indeed, and the B&H deal includes some added goodies!

10-03-2019, 01:14 PM	#14
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	It seems to be the best K70 deal at the moment, EUR zone prices are significantly higher

10-03-2019, 03:26 PM	#15
pentax360 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: OR Posts: 436	That's a killer deal!