Did you already mention that the next APS-C will be called K-3 Mark III?

reh321 · 10-27-2020, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Anyone notice that the it is called the K-3 III

Will the naysayers now start an "eat crow" thread where they analyze the error of their ways and promise to do better in the future?

You don't automatically learn from your mistakes. You have to work at it.

I am surprised at the name - it doesn't suggest as much change as Pentax had implied. but the specs do look good.

gatorguy · 10-27-2020, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I am surprised at the name - it doesn't suggest as much change as Pentax had implied. but the specs do look good.

IMO the only thing it implies to me is the latest iteration of Pentax flagship APS-C series, as it should. In that vein I'd expect a new K-1 to be the K1 Mk3, and a new entry-level APS-C, guessing to be mentioned early Spring, to be named the K-90.

reh321 · 10-27-2020, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

IMO the only thing it implies to me is the latest iteration of Pentax flagship APS-C series, as it should. In that vein I'd expect a new K-1 to be the K1 Mk, and a new entry-level APS-C, guessing to be mentioned early Spring, to be named the K-90.

In the sequence K-7, K-5, K-3, a major change was marked by a change in digit, and a "mark ii" indicated a 'minor' change.
If they do introduce a "K-90", and it includes an aperture control via solenoid, they had better be prepared for a series of lawsuits or other expenditures if they do not finally get it right.

gatorguy · 10-27-2020, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by reh321

In the sequence K-7, K-5, K-3, a major change was marked by a change in digit, and a "mark ii" indicated a 'minor' change.
If they do introduce a "K-90", and it includes an aperture control via solenoid, they had better be prepared for a series of lawsuits or other expenditures if they do not finally get it right.

I think we can worry about solenoid's and such if/when a K-90 is announced. Yes we all know about solenoid's at this juncture and have varying opinions on the newest ones. Let's not go there.

10-27-2020, 07:41 AM	#92
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by reh321 I am surprised at the name - it doesn't suggest as much change as Pentax had implied. but the specs do look good. IMO the only thing it implies to me is the latest iteration of Pentax flagship APS-C series, as it should. In that vein I'd expect a new K-1 to be the K1 Mk3, and a new entry-level APS-C, guessing to be mentioned early Spring, to be named the K-90. Last edited by gatorguy; 10-27-2020 at 08:23 AM.

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10-27-2020, 07:35 AM	#91
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by normhead Anyone notice that the it is called the K-3 III Will the naysayers now start an "eat crow" thread where they analyze the error of their ways and promise to do better in the future? You don't automatically learn from your mistakes. You have to work at it. I am surprised at the name - it doesn't suggest as much change as Pentax had implied. but the specs do look good.

10-27-2020, 08:11 AM	#93
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by gatorguy IMO the only thing it implies to me is the latest iteration of Pentax flagship APS-C series, as it should. In that vein I'd expect a new K-1 to be the K1 Mk, and a new entry-level APS-C, guessing to be mentioned early Spring, to be named the K-90. In the sequence K-7, K-5, K-3, a major change was marked by a change in digit, and a "mark ii" indicated a 'minor' change. If they do introduce a "K-90", and it includes an aperture control via solenoid, they had better be prepared for a series of lawsuits or other expenditures if they do not finally get it right.

10-27-2020, 08:26 AM	#94
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by reh321 In the sequence K-7, K-5, K-3, a major change was marked by a change in digit, and a "mark ii" indicated a 'minor' change. If they do introduce a "K-90", and it includes an aperture control via solenoid, they had better be prepared for a series of lawsuits or other expenditures if they do not finally get it right. I think we can worry about solenoid's and such if/when a K-90 is announced. Yes we all know about solenoid's at this juncture and have varying opinions on the newest ones. Let's not go there.