Replacement for the K5 in the Spring?

glanglois · 01-31-2011, 08:27 AM

I doubt that it would tempt me, given my very recent K-5 purchase, but it might quiet some of the folk here who are looking for a "pro" body.

Depends on what else comes with it - megapixels are clearly not the issue here, nor fps. We might even speculate that increasing MP will reduce fps. Or is this the right time for PRIME III?

Nikon folks, talking about this speculation, argue that 24 MP on APS-C will demand a great deal from the glass to avoid diffraction at medium apertures. Would this require a new generation of glass and/or prohibit use of most/all zooms?

I'm not yet convinced that adding pixels would offer much to most current and prospective Pentax users. There are many other areas demanding more attention.

normhead · 01-31-2011, 08:40 AM

Ha, that means I'll be able to afford a K5 sooner than I thought. I don't need no stinkin 24 Mp.

Parallax · 01-31-2011, 08:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ajoe

YES. I asked my wife, who is somewhat of an expert in the science of meaningless speculation, and she said the likelihood of a new model, probably a K5a, is very high. Expect a release date of May 5, 2011. Special upgrade pricing for all existing K5 owners will be provided.

(My Mayan psychic says they will release a full Frame on December 21st, 2012. It will be called K-Boom)

ajoe · 01-31-2011, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

(My Mayan psychic says they will release a full Frame on December 21st, 2012. It will be called K-Boom)

I'm speculating there will be a great new K-Boom marketing campaign featuring the ShamWow guy!

**Ex Finn.** · 01-31-2011, 03:25 PM

K5 Super, now that has a nice sound to it.

ve2vfd · 01-31-2011, 03:28 PM

No no no it's gonna be called the K5 Spotless =D

Pat

digital029art · 01-31-2011, 04:23 PM

We shall have eternal sunshine on a spotless sensor!!

jsherman999 · 01-31-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by ajoe

yes. I asked my wife, who is somewhat of an expert in the science of meaningless speculation, ....

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**Michaelina2** · 01-31-2011, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

(My Mayan psychic says...It will be called K-Boom)

Close on the name... My insider sources tell me it will be called the

"K-BM-D".... EEK

Cheers... M

Kenn100D · 01-31-2011, 05:23 PM

K-5NC - Mirrorless Camera.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-31-2011, 05:51 PM

No, it will be the K5 SUPER that I will pluck my K5 (long saved) money on.

30v iPentax · 02-01-2011, 06:36 AM

Nyt olisi paras ratkasu vaiihdettavat kennot. Voisi olla törkykasat, pikkusen kehittyneet ja super kuvaajat. Hinnat voisi olla laadun mukaan ja runko kaikille sama K-3.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-01-2011, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I was thinking about the K5 and the duration of a model before a new generation comes out and have a feeling that we might see a new improved version in the Spring. Or will it be called a K5, but with some major internal improvements?

Any thoughts out there?

Just a bit of my speculation...

Originally posted by falconeye

Ben, I think you are right, we'll see an update in Spring. Spring 2012!

Actually, IMHO, a K-5 with its 3 major bugs fixed (stains done, focus in progress, flash hopefully not ignored) would be an awfully decent camera not needing replacement for a long time. Better let it mature than hunt for the next buggy release

Well I think that K-5 successor won't be seen before spring 2012. The silver K-5 will be the way to please customers and coming to stores next to the black one.

In 2011 I only expect Evil's or alike camera's. I hoped for full frame but not expecting it anymore. Pentax will be busy enough with releasing a new system.

dankoBanana · 02-01-2011, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

(My Mayan psychic says they will release a full Frame on December 21st, 2012. It will be called K-Boom)

this is probably the best camera name suggestion ever!
a 2000 $ FF Pentax named K-Boom ... c'mon, you can not like it

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01-31-2011, 08:27 AM	#16
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I doubt that it would tempt me, given my very recent K-5 purchase, but it might quiet some of the folk here who are looking for a "pro" body. Depends on what else comes with it - megapixels are clearly not the issue here, nor fps. We might even speculate that increasing MP will reduce fps. Or is this the right time for PRIME III? Nikon folks, talking about this speculation, argue that 24 MP on APS-C will demand a great deal from the glass to avoid diffraction at medium apertures. Would this require a new generation of glass and/or prohibit use of most/all zooms? I'm not yet convinced that adding pixels would offer much to most current and prospective Pentax users. There are many other areas demanding more attention.

01-31-2011, 08:40 AM	#17
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Ha, that means I'll be able to afford a K5 sooner than I thought. I don't need no stinkin 24 Mp.

01-31-2011, 08:48 AM - 2 Likes	#18
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by ajoe YES. I asked my wife, who is somewhat of an expert in the science of meaningless speculation, and she said the likelihood of a new model, probably a K5a, is very high. Expect a release date of May 5, 2011. Special upgrade pricing for all existing K5 owners will be provided. (My Mayan psychic says they will release a full Frame on December 21st, 2012. It will be called K-Boom)

01-31-2011, 08:51 AM	#19
ajoe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 89	Originally posted by Parallax (My Mayan psychic says they will release a full Frame on December 21st, 2012. It will be called K-Boom) I'm speculating there will be a great new K-Boom marketing campaign featuring the ShamWow guy!

01-31-2011, 03:25 PM	#20
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	K5 Super, now that has a nice sound to it.

01-31-2011, 03:28 PM	#21
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	No no no it's gonna be called the K5 Spotless =D Pat

01-31-2011, 04:23 PM	#22
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	We shall have eternal sunshine on a spotless sensor!!

01-31-2011, 04:50 PM	#23
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by ajoe yes. I asked my wife, who is somewhat of an expert in the science of meaningless speculation, .... .

01-31-2011, 05:16 PM	#24
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by Parallax (My Mayan psychic says...It will be called K-Boom) Close on the name... My insider sources tell me it will be called the "K-BM-D".... EEK Cheers... M

01-31-2011, 05:23 PM	#25
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	K-5NC - Mirrorless Camera.

01-31-2011, 05:51 PM	#26
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	No, it will be the K5 SUPER that I will pluck my K5 (long saved) money on.

02-01-2011, 06:36 AM	#27
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Nyt olisi paras ratkasu vaiihdettavat kennot. Voisi olla törkykasat, pikkusen kehittyneet ja super kuvaajat. Hinnat voisi olla laadun mukaan ja runko kaikille sama K-3.

02-01-2011, 08:18 AM	#28
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by benjikan I was thinking about the K5 and the duration of a model before a new generation comes out and have a feeling that we might see a new improved version in the Spring. Or will it be called a K5, but with some major internal improvements? Any thoughts out there? Just a bit of my speculation... Originally posted by falconeye Ben, I think you are right, we'll see an update in Spring. Spring 2012! Actually, IMHO, a K-5 with its 3 major bugs fixed (stains done, focus in progress, flash hopefully not ignored) would be an awfully decent camera not needing replacement for a long time. Better let it mature than hunt for the next buggy release Well I think that K-5 successor won't be seen before spring 2012. The silver K-5 will be the way to please customers and coming to stores next to the black one. In 2011 I only expect Evil's or alike camera's. I hoped for full frame but not expecting it anymore. Pentax will be busy enough with releasing a new system.

02-01-2011, 08:31 AM	#29
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by Parallax (My Mayan psychic says they will release a full Frame on December 21st, 2012. It will be called K-Boom) this is probably the best camera name suggestion ever! a 2000 $ FF Pentax named K-Boom ... c'mon, you can not like it