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ENicolas · 08-19-2012, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Lars

I would prefer a flip-out LCD (similar to Sony Nex), as I think it makes it easier to hold the camera when taking a shot with camera at waist-level?
Will not left side-hinged LCD interfer with left arm holding lens (/camera)?

Lars

I have a Canon G12 with a left side hinged LCD, and it's very useful, especially for holding the camera overhead or at waist level - the LCD does not interfere with the left hand at all, although when holding it overhead one tends to use only the right hand anyway.

slip · 08-19-2012, 08:14 AM

If they continue the recent trend... more stylish cameras that are easy to use but very capable... at an affordable price.
I think that with Pentax jumping late on the digital band wagon they missed the importunity to be one of the big players... been chasing them for years, so they are going for the trendy group who love a great looking camera, and wants it easy to use but also capable of growing as their talent does.
just have to look at the K01 and the K30 with different colors to have a look into the crystal ball (just an opinion of course)

thanks
randy

selar · 08-19-2012, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Lenses, Lenses, Lenses...

Agreed. But no more slow pancakes. Bring back the great lenses updated for digital:

20/2.8, 85/1.4, 28-80/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 400/5.6. Update DA*16-50.

Unfortunately, its not going to happen. Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01.

mee · 08-19-2012, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

cease all operations on DSLR industry and focus on printers

Buy a corporate copy machine, get a camera at no additional charge?

LamyTax · 08-20-2012, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by selar

Agreed. But no more slow pancakes. Bring back the great lenses updated for digital:

20/2.8, 85/1.4, 28-80/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 400/5.6. Update DA*16-50.

Unfortunately, its not going to happen. Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01.

Why would you say that!? First of all, the Q is not whacky. It's a very useful tool. It didn't need that many ressources in R&D.

Hoya is now gone. Ricoh, however, wants to do things right.

Sandy Hancock · 08-20-2012, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by selar

Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01.

Neither of those cameras are whacky; they are both either class leading or class defining.
If that's whacky I'm all for it.

bobmaxja · 08-20-2012, 04:40 AM

I thing peoples forget , there already a lenses road map
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

LamyTax · 08-20-2012, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

I thing peoples forget , there already a lenses road map
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

That roadmap was put together with Hoya halfway out and Ricoh halfway in. I wouldn't consider it to be final.

eddie1960 · 08-20-2012, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by LamyTax

That roadmap was put together with Hoya halfway out and Ricoh halfway in. I wouldn't consider it to be final.

All roadmaps are subject to revision, so we can certainly expect to see changes to this one. I would expect additions this time as well.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-20-2012, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by selar

Agreed. But no more slow pancakes. Bring back the great lenses updated for digital:

20/2.8, 85/1.4, 28-80/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 400/5.6. Update DA*16-50.

Unfortunately, its not going to happen. Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01.

Well I use the K-01 and that is a nice camera once the limitations are left behind and use the camera for the things it can do very well!

The thing I don't get is that you think that the difference between a 21mm/f3.2 Ltd and a 20mm/f2.8 are so uge that we need the extra lens? (unless it is for FF).

eddie1960 · 08-20-2012, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well I use the K-01 and that is a nice camera once the limitations are left behind and use the camera for the things it can do very well!

The thing I don't get is that you think that the difference between a 21mm/f3.2 Ltd and a 20mm/f2.8 are so uge that we need the extra lens? (unless it is for FF).

Agreed if it's apsc lens no need for the 20, but a FF 20 2.8 would be nice -(faster would be even nicer IMO Sigma for instance has the reasonably priced 20 f1.8 ex dg @ 629 a bit big and heavy but a nice lens)

selar · 08-20-2012, 03:32 PM

N

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well I use the K-01 and that is a nice camera once the limitations are left behind and use the camera for the things it can do very well!

The thing I don't get is that you think that the difference between a 21mm/f3.2 Ltd and a 20mm/f2.8 are so uge that we need the extra lens? (unless it is for FF).

Yes, i am talking about FF. Heck, even the NEX are going FF!

LFLee · 08-20-2012, 04:04 PM

I like all the FF predictions.... as sensor price continue to drop, I really think Pentax FF is not far away.
Q, K-01, K5 both due for a upgrade. But most likely K5 replacement will announce there.
My hope is a further pump in the high ISO range, with clean iso up to 6400, 51200 iso is actually usable. FF is even better.

For lens, the DA* 1x-xx lens on the lens roadmap prototype shown, and the 560mm lens available date announce.

I will save my money for the K5 replacement (and the DA* lens), it should be awesome, but please don't announce a K5-super.

Let's go Pentax!

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08-19-2012, 07:10 AM	#61
ENicolas Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 137	Originally posted by Lars I would prefer a flip-out LCD (similar to Sony Nex), as I think it makes it easier to hold the camera when taking a shot with camera at waist-level? Will not left side-hinged LCD interfer with left arm holding lens (/camera)? Lars I have a Canon G12 with a left side hinged LCD, and it's very useful, especially for holding the camera overhead or at waist level - the LCD does not interfere with the left hand at all, although when holding it overhead one tends to use only the right hand anyway.

08-19-2012, 08:14 AM	#62
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	If they continue the recent trend... more stylish cameras that are easy to use but very capable... at an affordable price. I think that with Pentax jumping late on the digital band wagon they missed the importunity to be one of the big players... been chasing them for years, so they are going for the trendy group who love a great looking camera, and wants it easy to use but also capable of growing as their talent does. just have to look at the K01 and the K30 with different colors to have a look into the crystal ball (just an opinion of course) thanks randy

08-19-2012, 03:39 PM	#63
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042 Original Poster	Originally posted by benjikan Lenses, Lenses, Lenses... Agreed. But no more slow pancakes. Bring back the great lenses updated for digital: 20/2.8, 85/1.4, 28-80/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 400/5.6. Update DA*16-50. Unfortunately, its not going to happen. Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01.

08-19-2012, 07:46 PM	#64
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Pablom cease all operations on DSLR industry and focus on printers Buy a corporate copy machine, get a camera at no additional charge?

08-20-2012, 03:10 AM	#65
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by selar Agreed. But no more slow pancakes. Bring back the great lenses updated for digital: 20/2.8, 85/1.4, 28-80/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 400/5.6. Update DA*16-50. Unfortunately, its not going to happen. Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01. Why would you say that!? First of all, the Q is not whacky. It's a very useful tool. It didn't need that many ressources in R&D. Hoya is now gone. Ricoh, however, wants to do things right.

08-20-2012, 03:58 AM	#66
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by selar Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01. Neither of those cameras are whacky; they are both either class leading or class defining. If that's whacky I'm all for it.

08-20-2012, 04:40 AM	#67
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I thing peoples forget , there already a lenses road map http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

08-20-2012, 05:07 AM	#68
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by bobmaxja I thing peoples forget , there already a lenses road map http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf That roadmap was put together with Hoya halfway out and Ricoh halfway in. I wouldn't consider it to be final.

08-20-2012, 05:12 AM	#69
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by LamyTax That roadmap was put together with Hoya halfway out and Ricoh halfway in. I wouldn't consider it to be final. All roadmaps are subject to revision, so we can certainly expect to see changes to this one. I would expect additions this time as well.

08-20-2012, 06:37 AM	#70
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by selar Agreed. But no more slow pancakes. Bring back the great lenses updated for digital: 20/2.8, 85/1.4, 28-80/2.8, 80-200/2.8, 400/5.6. Update DA*16-50. Unfortunately, its not going to happen. Instead we'll see something even more whackier than the Q and K-01. Well I use the K-01 and that is a nice camera once the limitations are left behind and use the camera for the things it can do very well! The thing I don't get is that you think that the difference between a 21mm/f3.2 Ltd and a 20mm/f2.8 are so uge that we need the extra lens? (unless it is for FF).

08-20-2012, 07:21 AM	#71
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well I use the K-01 and that is a nice camera once the limitations are left behind and use the camera for the things it can do very well! The thing I don't get is that you think that the difference between a 21mm/f3.2 Ltd and a 20mm/f2.8 are so uge that we need the extra lens? (unless it is for FF). Agreed if it's apsc lens no need for the 20, but a FF 20 2.8 would be nice -(faster would be even nicer IMO Sigma for instance has the reasonably priced 20 f1.8 ex dg @ 629 a bit big and heavy but a nice lens)

08-20-2012, 03:32 PM	#72
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042 Original Poster	N Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well I use the K-01 and that is a nice camera once the limitations are left behind and use the camera for the things it can do very well! The thing I don't get is that you think that the difference between a 21mm/f3.2 Ltd and a 20mm/f2.8 are so uge that we need the extra lens? (unless it is for FF). Yes, i am talking about FF. Heck, even the NEX are going FF!

08-20-2012, 04:04 PM	#73
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	I like all the FF predictions.... as sensor price continue to drop, I really think Pentax FF is not far away. Q, K-01, K5 both due for a upgrade. But most likely K5 replacement will announce there. My hope is a further pump in the high ISO range, with clean iso up to 6400, 51200 iso is actually usable. FF is even better. For lens, the DA* 1x-xx lens on the lens roadmap prototype shown, and the 560mm lens available date announce. I will save my money for the K5 replacement (and the DA* lens), it should be awesome, but please don't announce a K5-super. Let's go Pentax!

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