[Klaus]

http://www.digit-photo.com/produits.php?operateur=AND&fami=&tabmotcle=1&rechmotcle=Pentax+K-5&search_cat=&search_prix=&Submit=+++RECHERCHER+++



So the pricing is actually very competitive for what it offers.

[robbiec]

[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1284979102' post='2957']

http://www.digit-photo.com/produits.php?operateur=AND&fami=&tabmotcle=1&rechmotcle=Pentax+K-5&search_cat=&search_prix=&Submit=+++RECHERCHER+++



So the pricing is actually very competitive for what it offers.

[/quote]



Nice find. So much for the massively overpriced hype <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Klaus]

[quote name='robbiec' timestamp='1284979452' post='2959']

Nice find. So much for the massively overpriced hype <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[/quote]



I reckon the "rumors" referred to the kit price with the 18-135.

1700EUR would have been too close to the 5D II, D700, A850 in order to be realistic.

[robbiec]

So the spec looks right, the price looks right, now to be able to actually buy the thing. If the focusing screen is the same as the K-7 I will order one in preparation for the October release.



Klaus, maybe a cheeky question but have you been in contact with Pentax about getting a K-5 for review?

[Klaus]

[quote name='robbiec' timestamp='1284980059' post='2963']

So the spec looks right, the price looks right, now to be able to actually buy the thing. If the focusing screen is the same as the K-7 I will order one in preparation for the October release.



Klaus, maybe a cheeky question but have you been in contact with Pentax about getting a K-5 for review?

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I will get one for the lens testing anyway.

[Klaus]

It's official here in Germany now.



The MSRP is higher though (1459EUR).

[Klaus]

And the good news is ... the 18-135 is not based on the Tokina 16.5-135mm.

[netrex]

Not bad at all.



Just really hoping for manual control for video.. AF would be nice, but I have big doubts, but M for video is a must!

[robbiec]

[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1284983469' post='2969']

It's official here in Germany now.



The MSRP is higher though (1459EUR).

[/quote]



Hmm €200 extra, I wonder how long that will last. The Market place will decide <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Klaus]

[quote name='robbiec' timestamp='1284984808' post='2974']

Hmm €200 extra, I wonder how long that will last. The Market place will decide <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[/quote]



Well, the french site has surely listed its personal street price.

As usual the street price will be 20% below the MSRP in no time (in Europe at least).