Pentax K-50 Announced

Adam · 06-12-2013, 03:00 PM

The Pentax K-50 is the latest weather-sealed DSLR from Pentax.

An overview and the full specifications are found on our homepage:
Pentax K-50 Officially Announced - Pentax News - PentaxForums.com

Now available for pre-order

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misbehave · 06-12-2013, 04:14 PM

120 color combinations to choose from!? WOW!

**OrangeKx** · 06-12-2013, 04:26 PM

I like the look of the K-30 but Pentax made some improvements here, like the grip material pattern matches all around the body and the wide variety of colors are offered at day one. I hope the K-50 is allowed to live long enough to get a foothold since that was the obvious plan in smoothing out the design from the K-30.

Aperture Science · 06-12-2013, 05:09 PM

Does this have a Stereo Mic In for video recording?

RonakG · 06-12-2013, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Aperture Science

Does this have a Stereo Mic In for video recording?

No, it doesn't.

Tako Kichi · 06-12-2013, 05:15 PM

Typical of my luck! They announce it on the day I took delivery of my new K-30!

Aperture Science · 06-12-2013, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by RonakG

No, it doesn't.

That really isn't very good.

PhotoHeron · 06-12-2013, 06:47 PM

The K50 I want one great announcement.

caver3d · 06-12-2013, 08:02 PM

I prefer my K-30, which means I also prefer the K-30 design. Why should so many dSLRs be so vanilla looking? Have absolutely no interest in the K-50. Will happily continue to shoot with my K-30.

caver3d · 06-12-2013, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by Tako Kichi

Typical of my luck! They announce it on the day I took delivery of my new K-30!

You shouldn't feel like you made some sort of mistake. I much prefer the K-30 design. The K-50 is really not offering much of anything over the K-30. Enjoy your new K-30. I am.

Tako Kichi · 06-12-2013, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by caver3d

You shouldn't feel like you made some sort of mistake. I much prefer the K-30 design. The K-50 is really not offering much of anything over the K-30. Enjoy your new K-30. I am.

I don't feel like I've made a mistake as I know I will enjoy the K-30 once I figure out all the settings/menus/buttons etc.

BTW I like your avatar picture, I used to enjoy crawling around in damp holes in the ground in my mid to late teens.

mee · 06-12-2013, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by Aperture Science

That really isn't very good.

I agree. That was the one thing they really could have corrected from the K-30. It wouldn't (or shouldn't at least) have been that difficult.

Also, the grip looks more comfortable here vs on the K-30 which is a bit narrow and boxy. This looks closer to the K-x in being more rounded and thicker... easier for adult hands. :c )

Bringass · 06-12-2013, 09:09 PM

Yeah, I have just 5 days with my K-30, and I don't feel down, it cost me 488 dlls, (body only on amazon) and I like the design more than the K-50.

ChrisJowett · 06-13-2013, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by Aperture Science

That really isn't very good.

I have stopped using the built-in stereo mics (and the external mic input) on my K-01 since I bought a Zoom H1, other than for registration (sync).
There is really no comparison in sound quality and I can monitor visually via level meters and with headphones exactly what I am recording.
It is no heavier or more expensive than an external mic and I see the lack of stereo mics or input as absolutely no problem on any camera.

ChrisJowett · 06-13-2013, 01:39 AM

As a replacement for the K-30 it's meh, but K-50/500 as replacement for the K-r is exceptional.
It is an opportunity missed to make some basic corrections, like focus peaking on video, but I am still finding it very difficult to keep my K-r.
I hope they do release a K-500 body only, as I already have too many plastic kit lenses (one still wrapped) and that would be the easiest upgrade to justify.

06-12-2013, 03:00 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Pentax K-50 Announced The Pentax K-50 is the latest weather-sealed DSLR from Pentax. An overview and the full specifications are found on our homepage: Pentax K-50 Officially Announced - Pentax News - PentaxForums.com Now available for pre-order 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:

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OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I like the look of the K-30 but Pentax made some improvements here, like the grip material pattern matches all around the body and the wide variety of colors are offered at day one. I hope the K-50 is allowed to live long enough to get a foothold since that was the obvious plan in smoothing out the design from the K-30.

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Aperture Science New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 9	Does this have a Stereo Mic In for video recording?

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RonakG Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 603	Originally posted by Aperture Science Does this have a Stereo Mic In for video recording? No, it doesn't.

06-12-2013, 05:15 PM	#6
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Typical of my luck! They announce it on the day I took delivery of my new K-30!

06-12-2013, 05:21 PM	#7
Aperture Science New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 9	Originally posted by RonakG No, it doesn't. That really isn't very good.

06-12-2013, 06:47 PM	#8
PhotoHeron Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 90	The K50 I want one great announcement.

06-12-2013, 08:02 PM	#9
caver3d Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 26	I prefer my K-30, which means I also prefer the K-30 design. Why should so many dSLRs be so vanilla looking? Have absolutely no interest in the K-50. Will happily continue to shoot with my K-30.

06-12-2013, 08:03 PM	#10
caver3d Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 26	Originally posted by Tako Kichi Typical of my luck! They announce it on the day I took delivery of my new K-30! You shouldn't feel like you made some sort of mistake. I much prefer the K-30 design. The K-50 is really not offering much of anything over the K-30. Enjoy your new K-30. I am.

06-12-2013, 08:09 PM	#11
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by caver3d You shouldn't feel like you made some sort of mistake. I much prefer the K-30 design. The K-50 is really not offering much of anything over the K-30. Enjoy your new K-30. I am. I don't feel like I've made a mistake as I know I will enjoy the K-30 once I figure out all the settings/menus/buttons etc. BTW I like your avatar picture, I used to enjoy crawling around in damp holes in the ground in my mid to late teens.

06-12-2013, 08:33 PM	#12
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Aperture Science That really isn't very good. I agree. That was the one thing they really could have corrected from the K-30. It wouldn't (or shouldn't at least) have been that difficult. Also, the grip looks more comfortable here vs on the K-30 which is a bit narrow and boxy. This looks closer to the K-x in being more rounded and thicker... easier for adult hands. :c )

06-12-2013, 09:09 PM	#13
Bringass Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Monterrey Photos: Albums Posts: 46	Yeah, I have just 5 days with my K-30, and I don't feel down, it cost me 488 dlls, (body only on amazon) and I like the design more than the K-50.

06-13-2013, 01:32 AM	#14
ChrisJowett Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 79	Originally posted by Aperture Science That really isn't very good. I have stopped using the built-in stereo mics (and the external mic input) on my K-01 since I bought a Zoom H1, other than for registration (sync). There is really no comparison in sound quality and I can monitor visually via level meters and with headphones exactly what I am recording. It is no heavier or more expensive than an external mic and I see the lack of stereo mics or input as absolutely no problem on any camera.

06-13-2013, 01:39 AM	#15
ChrisJowett Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 79	As a replacement for the K-30 it's meh, but K-50/500 as replacement for the K-r is exceptional. It is an opportunity missed to make some basic corrections, like focus peaking on video, but I am still finding it very difficult to keep my K-r. I hope they do release a K-500 body only, as I already have too many plastic kit lenses (one still wrapped) and that would be the easiest upgrade to justify.