Reasons not to buy a K5 ii s at £350
Posted 29/05/2015 - 16:07
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I can't think of any reason not to buy a new K5iis for £350 ! It's still a current model, and really stands alongside the K3 in many people's opinions as a top of the range model. It's a great price for a great camera.
Tell us a bit more about what you like to shoot, and how you like to take photos, and what are your priorities for a camera. The K5ii is very likely to meet most needs, but it's worth thinking about a little ....only a little mind you, in case that bargain doesn't last !
Tell us a bit more about what you like to shoot, and how you like to take photos, and what are your priorities for a camera. The K5ii is very likely to meet most needs, but it's worth thinking about a little ....only a little mind you, in case that bargain doesn't last !
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Posted 29/05/2015 - 16:17
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Are there any left? I couldn'ty see any and that would be a good reason not to buy one.
Posted 29/05/2015 - 17:22
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If you need or just want one, at that price there is no reason not to buy......
Best regards, John
Posted 29/05/2015 - 17:36
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I'm sure you wouldn't regret it. If the image quality is better than a standard K5 then it must be really something.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Posted 29/05/2015 - 17:46
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Thanks All for your comments. I have one booked for pickup tomorrow. You have all convinced me it is a good idea.
Regards mm
Regards mm
Posted 29/05/2015 - 18:33
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I'll add my recommendation to that, it's a steal at £350. Having said that, I don't think it's quite as good a camera all round as the K-3 (based on 18 months of owning both) , but there's not much in it and at £350 it's a no-brainer.
Regards
David
Regards
David
Posted 29/05/2015 - 19:43
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I wonder how long we will wait until the K3 is 350.00 pounds ? Are we to expect the release of the 'full sized slr' to depress K3 and K3ii sales ... Or will they not be in the same buyer category?
Going back to this particular sale .... The K5ii has hardly run it's course at all ... It's not really what anyone thinks of as 'end of line' .... Many here probably don't even think it has been superceded yet.
Going back to this particular sale .... The K5ii has hardly run it's course at all ... It's not really what anyone thinks of as 'end of line' .... Many here probably don't even think it has been superceded yet.
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Posted 29/05/2015 - 21:31
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Sorry, this item (since yesterday afty) is unavailable. Otherwise I would have had one.
Posted 29/05/2015 - 22:12
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I resisted, much though I was tempted as I really "wanted" one, because I can't even make decent use of what I have already got!
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 30/05/2015 - 00:39
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Maybe, but the question then would have been too late.
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Many thanks mm