Official Photokina Predictions Thread

Adam · 08-20-2014, 02:09 PM

Soon we'll be kicking off our special Photokina 2014 homepage section (we'll be doing a Pentax interview as usual

), and what better way to start than to predict what Pentax has in store for us?

Vote in the poll above to tell us what you think will be announced at the show.

Here's my personal prediction:

New Q-mount macro lens
New K-mount lens (perhaps a DA telephoto zoom or a DA walkaround zoom)
Pentax K-S1
One other camera (perhaps a K-50 replacement or a new high-end compact)
Presentation of recently-announced products (Q-S1, 645 28-45mm, X-G1)
Presentation of experimental technology

As much as I want to believe that 2014 is the year of the Pentax full frame, I really can't envision it. But perhaps Photokina will positively surprise us all!

Adam
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Unregistered User · 08-20-2014, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Mirrorless full frame.

psychdoc · 08-20-2014, 02:38 PM

Tamron consumer zoom lens rebadged under Pentax brand

Mistral75 · 08-20-2014, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by Adam

(...)

Here's my personal prediction:

(...)
Presentation of experimental technology

(...)

I like that. Very much.

Kozlok · 08-20-2014, 03:03 PM - **5 Likes**

I think they will officially announce that PENTAX IS DOOMED.

stevebrot · 08-20-2014, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kozlok

I think they will officially announce that PENTAX IS DOOMED.

+1

Steve

wed7 · 08-20-2014, 04:48 PM

645z and 645 lenses specially the zoom and the wide one
QS-1
K-3 in 3 colors
K50 in different colors
KS-1
HD DA limiteds in all colors
XG-1

And a bag full of uncertainties

6BQ5 · 08-20-2014, 06:08 PM

I love thinking about stuff like this because predictions can change by the day, right?

K Mount
... A zoom lens for APS
... Mid range APS DSLR - something in between the K-3 and the rumored K-S1.
... The actual K-S1 itself!

Q Mount
... A Q mount prime.
... The Q-S1.

FF
... A FF mirrorless with a new mount. Ricoh wouldn't want you to mount a soft cornered old FA 28-90mm kit lens and think FF sucks. So, new mount!

**jpzk** · 08-20-2014, 06:29 PM

I voted for an entry level DSLR .... couldn't go wrong: it's already there with the KS-1
and for an high end compact ...
Apart from that, I don't really see Pentax/Ricoh announcing any news breaking lenses or "flagship" camera at this time.

mee · 08-20-2014, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Soon we'll be kicking off our special Photokina 2014 homepage section (we'll be doing a Pentax interview as usual

), and what better way to start than to predict what Pentax has in store for us?

Vote in the poll above to tell us what you think will be announced at the show.

Here's my personal prediction:

Pentax K-S1

That is some prediction there, Adam.

**luftfluss** · 08-20-2014, 06:57 PM

I predict that, no matter what products are announced, no matter that Pentax execs broker peace in the Middle East, no matter if Pentax promises a chicken in every pot and pot in every chicken, there will be much weeping and gnashing of teeth here on PF.

Oh, and perhaps a new mid-level APS-C camera and a couple lenses.

ElJamoquio · 08-20-2014, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Soon we'll be kicking off our special Photokina 2014 homepage section (we'll be doing a Pentax interview as usual

), and what better way to start than to predict what Pentax has in store for us?

Vote in the poll above to tell us what you think will be announced at the show.

Here's my personal prediction:

New Q-mount macro lens
New K-mount lens (perhaps a DA telephoto zoom or a DA walkaround zoom)
Pentax K-S1
One other camera (perhaps a K-50 replacement or a new high-end compact)
Presentation of recently-announced products (Q-S1, 645 28-45mm, X-G1)
Presentation of experimental technology

As much as I want to believe that 2014 is the year of the Pentax full frame, I really can't envision it. But perhaps Photokina will positively surprise us all!

I think they have more in store. But perhaps I'm being too optimistic.

pinholecam · 08-20-2014, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

I think they will officially announce that PENTAX IS DOOMED.

You beat me to it...

Adam, your list is too weak if thats all that will be at Photokina.
Prob is.... I think you will be right....

mee · 08-20-2014, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I think they have more in store. But perhaps I'm being too optimistic.

Perhaps that is the "Presentation of experimental technology"

**monochrome** · 08-20-2014, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I think they have more in store. But perhaps I'm being too optimistic.

Everyone is going to hate it. I guarantee you - there will be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth - rending of garments and tearing of hair - threats, lamentations, people performing unnatural acts. With Gozirra.

Oh. And. RicohIsDead™

View Poll Results: What new products will Pentax unveil at Photokina 2014?
Entry-level DSLR	144	44.86%
Mid-range DSLR	72	22.43%
High-end APS-C DSLR	32	9.97%
The Pentax full frame DSLR!	90	28.04%
Compact camera	36	11.21%
High-end compact camera	52	16.20%
K-mount lens	191	59.50%
Q-mount lens	111	34.58%
645-mount lens	89	27.73%
Pentax accessory	59	18.38%
New mirrorless camera	46	14.33%
Full-frame mirrorless	34	10.59%
Other (make a post!)	13	4.05%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 321. You may not vote on this poll

08-20-2014, 02:09 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Official Photokina Predictions Thread Soon we'll be kicking off our special Photokina 2014 homepage section (we'll be doing a Pentax interview as usual ), and what better way to start than to predict what Pentax has in store for us? Vote in the poll above to tell us what you think will be announced at the show. Here's my personal prediction: New Q-mount macro lens New K-mount lens (perhaps a DA telephoto zoom or a DA walkaround zoom) Pentax K-S1 One other camera (perhaps a K-50 replacement or a new high-end compact) Presentation of recently-announced products (Q-S1, 645 28-45mm, X-G1) Presentation of experimental technology As much as I want to believe that 2014 is the year of the Pentax full frame, I really can't envision it. But perhaps Photokina will positively surprise us all! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-20-2014, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#2
Unregistered User Guest	Mirrorless full frame. Last edited by Unregistered User; 08-20-2014 at 02:33 PM.

08-20-2014, 02:54 PM	#4
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Adam (...) Here's my personal prediction: (...) Presentation of experimental technology (...) I like that. Very much.

08-20-2014, 06:35 PM	#10
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Adam Soon we'll be kicking off our special Photokina 2014 homepage section (we'll be doing a Pentax interview as usual ), and what better way to start than to predict what Pentax has in store for us? Vote in the poll above to tell us what you think will be announced at the show. Here's my personal prediction: Pentax K-S1 That is some prediction there, Adam.

08-20-2014, 02:38 PM	#3
psychdoc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bham Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 949	Tamron consumer zoom lens rebadged under Pentax brand

08-20-2014, 03:03 PM - 5 Likes	#5
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I think they will officially announce that PENTAX IS DOOMED.

08-20-2014, 03:10 PM - 1 Like	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kozlok I think they will officially announce that PENTAX IS DOOMED. +1 Steve

08-20-2014, 04:48 PM	#7
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	645z and 645 lenses specially the zoom and the wide one QS-1 K-3 in 3 colors K50 in different colors KS-1 HD DA limiteds in all colors XG-1 And a bag full of uncertainties

08-20-2014, 06:08 PM	#8
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I love thinking about stuff like this because predictions can change by the day, right? K Mount ... A zoom lens for APS ... Mid range APS DSLR - something in between the K-3 and the rumored K-S1. ... The actual K-S1 itself! Q Mount ... A Q mount prime. ... The Q-S1. FF ... A FF mirrorless with a new mount. Ricoh wouldn't want you to mount a soft cornered old FA 28-90mm kit lens and think FF sucks. So, new mount!

08-20-2014, 06:29 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	I voted for an entry level DSLR .... couldn't go wrong: it's already there with the KS-1 and for an high end compact ... Apart from that, I don't really see Pentax/Ricoh announcing any news breaking lenses or "flagship" camera at this time.

08-20-2014, 06:57 PM	#11
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	I predict that, no matter what products are announced, no matter that Pentax execs broker peace in the Middle East, no matter if Pentax promises a chicken in every pot and pot in every chicken, there will be much weeping and gnashing of teeth here on PF. Oh, and perhaps a new mid-level APS-C camera and a couple lenses.

08-20-2014, 07:47 PM	#12
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Adam Soon we'll be kicking off our special Photokina 2014 homepage section (we'll be doing a Pentax interview as usual ), and what better way to start than to predict what Pentax has in store for us? Vote in the poll above to tell us what you think will be announced at the show. Here's my personal prediction: New Q-mount macro lens New K-mount lens (perhaps a DA telephoto zoom or a DA walkaround zoom) Pentax K-S1 One other camera (perhaps a K-50 replacement or a new high-end compact) Presentation of recently-announced products (Q-S1, 645 28-45mm, X-G1) Presentation of experimental technology As much as I want to believe that 2014 is the year of the Pentax full frame, I really can't envision it. But perhaps Photokina will positively surprise us all! I think they have more in store. But perhaps I'm being too optimistic.

08-20-2014, 07:58 PM	#13
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Originally posted by Kozlok I think they will officially announce that PENTAX IS DOOMED. You beat me to it... Adam, your list is too weak if thats all that will be at Photokina. Prob is.... I think you will be right....

08-20-2014, 08:01 PM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I think they have more in store. But perhaps I'm being too optimistic. Perhaps that is the "Presentation of experimental technology"

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I think they have more in store. But perhaps I'm being too optimistic. Everyone is going to hate it. I guarantee you - there will be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth - rending of garments and tearing of hair - threats, lamentations, people performing unnatural acts. With Gozirra. Oh. And. RicohIsDead™