Slightly underwhelmed by Pentax's rumour

mythguy9 · 09-13-2014, 12:50 AM

Yes I admit I follow photo rumours quite frequently, but I am not alone.

Scrolling through all rumoured and announced products by other camera and lens companies, I felt quite underwhelmed by Pentax's upcoming product...am I the only one...???

Sandy Hancock · 09-13-2014, 01:03 AM - **4 Likes**

I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist.

**Digitalis** · 09-13-2014, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist.

+1

Get out there and take photos, enjoy what you have.

mythguy9 · 09-13-2014, 01:30 AM

Affirmative!

**Rondec** · 09-13-2014, 02:32 AM

The problem is that people who really know what the next big thing that Pentax is working on, aren't sharing. I am certain that Pentax is working on a number of different things, including new lenses. They just haven't announced them yet.

JimC1101 · 09-13-2014, 03:24 AM

Yes, I could understand that. I think we all want for Pentax to catch up on all of the missing Hoya time for a FF body, missing lenses that some want, wifi, articulated screen, and most everyone wants it all done right now. I don't know about everyone, but to me as a Pentaxian for a while now, I have to keep my mindset on a half full type of mentality or I will always be frustrated with the speed of which Pentax releases, and shoot myself trying to figure them out. But, when I look at it and what they have done in a short time in over a year, I think they have done well. Keep in mind, the K-3 was just released 11 months ago, and in that time of almost a year, they have updated the 645Z they have added a TC they are adding other entry level cameras and I think they have done a very good job for that last year. Did they come up with the FF body ?, no, updated their older lens line up ?.no, but they are moving in a positive direction. Just wonder what it will look like a year from now to see what else they have released. I truly think they are going in the right direction.

dborked · 09-13-2014, 04:52 AM

As people have said before, "The Best camera in the world is the one in your hands."

brelip · 09-13-2014, 06:00 AM

Well, they have the 100-400mm (or thereabouts) on the roadmap. I hope to see a mockup this year

I think this range is a what a lot of people had been waiting for. Canikon had dominated this range for years. I'd love to see it weathersealed, with fast focus, and under 1200g.

lytrytyr · 09-13-2014, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist.

That's OK if you already have all that you need, but is no help to people who have to plan for new equipment.

ruggiex · 09-13-2014, 06:34 AM

I try not to treat my camera as electronic gadget. So while it's interesting to see all the hoopla with MILC and whatever new things other manufactures try 6 months from now, there's always going to be something new, something better. I used to always want the latest, greatest gadgets (phones, video cards, etc) Then I realized, I'm paying soooo much more to beta test for these companies. I'm fine with what I have.

btnapa · 09-13-2014, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist.

I agree.

johnmflores · 09-13-2014, 07:04 AM

I heard from a friend's second cousin who used to work in a camera shop that Carl Sagan went to once that the next Pentax camera will incorporate alien technology.

There, does that help?

jddwoods · 09-13-2014, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

+1

Get out there and take photos, enjoy what you have.

I agree 100 percent! My K5, DFA 100 WR and 4 limiteds gives me all I could want in one compact camera bag.

digital029art · 09-13-2014, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnmflores

I heard from a friend's second cousin who used to work in a camera shop that Carl Sagan went to once that the next Pentax camera will incorporate alien technology.

There, does that help?

Yes, billions and billions of focus points!

Kozlok · 09-13-2014, 08:12 AM

I'm pretty certain than Canon, Nikon, Sigma, and all the others are working on nothing that can control my mind like my DA15.

No camera will be all things to all people. Pentax is what it is, and for me, it's wonderful. It has what I need much better than the others. I really love the Pentax camera handling. Nikon is awful (to me), Canon is even worse. I'm a limited prime junky, no one will ever tempt me to switch with giant lenses. My second love is manual focus primes, preferably M42 mount. Love the way the work in Pentax land. Everywhere else is a poor compromise. I have the kit I need.

09-13-2014, 12:50 AM	#1
mythguy9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 276	Slightly underwhelmed by Pentax's rumour Yes I admit I follow photo rumours quite frequently, but I am not alone. Scrolling through all rumoured and announced products by other camera and lens companies, I felt quite underwhelmed by Pentax's upcoming product...am I the only one...???

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,273	I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist.

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist. +1 Get out there and take photos, enjoy what you have.

09-13-2014, 01:30 AM	#4
mythguy9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 276 Original Poster	Affirmative!

09-13-2014, 02:32 AM	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	The problem is that people who really know what the next big thing that Pentax is working on, aren't sharing. I am certain that Pentax is working on a number of different things, including new lenses. They just haven't announced them yet.

09-13-2014, 03:24 AM	#6
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	Yes, I could understand that. I think we all want for Pentax to catch up on all of the missing Hoya time for a FF body, missing lenses that some want, wifi, articulated screen, and most everyone wants it all done right now. I don't know about everyone, but to me as a Pentaxian for a while now, I have to keep my mindset on a half full type of mentality or I will always be frustrated with the speed of which Pentax releases, and shoot myself trying to figure them out. But, when I look at it and what they have done in a short time in over a year, I think they have done well. Keep in mind, the K-3 was just released 11 months ago, and in that time of almost a year, they have updated the 645Z they have added a TC they are adding other entry level cameras and I think they have done a very good job for that last year. Did they come up with the FF body ?, no, updated their older lens line up ?.no, but they are moving in a positive direction. Just wonder what it will look like a year from now to see what else they have released. I truly think they are going in the right direction.

09-13-2014, 04:52 AM	#7
dborked Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomall, Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 42	As people have said before, "The Best camera in the world is the one in your hands."

09-13-2014, 06:00 AM	#8
brelip Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 71	Well, they have the 100-400mm (or thereabouts) on the roadmap. I hope to see a mockup this year I think this range is a what a lot of people had been waiting for. Canikon had dominated this range for years. I'd love to see it weathersealed, with fast focus, and under 1200g.

09-13-2014, 06:19 AM	#9
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist. That's OK if you already have all that you need, but is no help to people who have to plan for new equipment.

09-13-2014, 06:34 AM	#10
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	I try not to treat my camera as electronic gadget. So while it's interesting to see all the hoopla with MILC and whatever new things other manufactures try 6 months from now, there's always going to be something new, something better. I used to always want the latest, greatest gadgets (phones, video cards, etc) Then I realized, I'm paying soooo much more to beta test for these companies. I'm fine with what I have.

09-13-2014, 06:54 AM	#11
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,616	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I prefer to enjoy the products I own, rather than worry about ones which do not yet exist. I agree.

09-13-2014, 07:04 AM	#12
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	I heard from a friend's second cousin who used to work in a camera shop that Carl Sagan went to once that the next Pentax camera will incorporate alien technology. There, does that help?

09-13-2014, 07:28 AM	#13
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by Digitalis +1 Get out there and take photos, enjoy what you have. I agree 100 percent! My K5, DFA 100 WR and 4 limiteds gives me all I could want in one compact camera bag.

09-13-2014, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#14
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Originally posted by johnmflores I heard from a friend's second cousin who used to work in a camera shop that Carl Sagan went to once that the next Pentax camera will incorporate alien technology. There, does that help? Yes, billions and billions of focus points!

09-13-2014, 08:12 AM	#15
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I'm pretty certain than Canon, Nikon, Sigma, and all the others are working on nothing that can control my mind like my DA15. No camera will be all things to all people. Pentax is what it is, and for me, it's wonderful. It has what I need much better than the others. I really love the Pentax camera handling. Nikon is awful (to me), Canon is even worse. I'm a limited prime junky, no one will ever tempt me to switch with giant lenses. My second love is manual focus primes, preferably M42 mount. Love the way the work in Pentax land. Everywhere else is a poor compromise. I have the kit I need.