Pentax Rainbow K-x

ibk · 05-12-2010, 01:17 AM

PENTAX Japan has just announced today, May, 11th, a Limited Edition of K-x called “RAINBOW K-x".

Rainbow K-x will only be sold on TOWER RECORDS Japan’s website : ?????????????'10 - Accessories

[FYI, Tower Records Japan owns 80 retail music stores, and an online music store. Their flagship, Shibuya Store in Tokyo is said to be one of the biggest music retail outlets in the world]

- Limited Edition to 1 000 pces
- Pre-orders on Tower Records’ website from May 11th (1.00 PM) to June, 7th (6:00 PM)
- Release date: July 23rd
- Retail price: J. Yen 74.800 (tax included) ; equ. to 640 euros.

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Last edited by ibk; 05-12-2010 at 01:18 AM. Reason: title edit

ozlizard · 05-12-2010, 02:06 AM

Thats insane, crazy, in such bad taste, what were they thinking....ahhh where do I get one?

nulla · 05-12-2010, 04:31 AM

Check this

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/100378-all-i-can-say-wow-omg.html

omega leader · 05-12-2010, 04:35 AM - **1 Like**

These are brilliant marketing. The Japanese love this sort of stuff. It costs perhaps $10 to get the different colours (being conservative) and they get to sell them at a higher price and more importantly drive interest.

dangie · 05-12-2010, 05:00 AM

I may be only months from my sixtieth birthday and as such shouldn't like anything as gaudy as this.... BUT.... I think it's brilliant.

**NaClH2O** · 05-12-2010, 05:31 AM

I'm months past my 61st and not only is it brilliant but I really want one! It's so ugly it's beautiful!

NaCl(it speaks to my inner...er...inner...er...second childhood? )H2O

Al_in_the_Shire · 05-12-2010, 05:48 AM

Brilliant marketing?

How does Pentax expect to attract serious photographers when they market toys?

Perhaps it might be nice for Pentax to put a little money into developing a nice 400 or 500mm prime lens? Maybe look into upgrading the K7 to true Semi Pro levels? Instead of sitting around the board room table with coloring books and crayons, how about some real improvements in the camera line?

Or perhaps Pentax doesn't care. Which begs the question, "what the heck happened to my favorite camera company?"

**NaClH2O** · 05-12-2010, 07:01 AM

Hey Al, as they used to say "ease your jets". Stuff like this sells. Stuff like this creates "buzz" More sales and more importantly more "buzz" means that Hoya/Pentax is more profitable. Profitibility frequently means more R&D and then maybe some of the "toys" you are looking for. We have no real way of knowing what is happening in their R&D, but I will guarantee it's not the rainbow K-x. The rainbow K-x is pure marketing, NOT R&D.

NaCl(relax, have some fun)H2O

Urkeldaedalus · 05-12-2010, 07:09 AM

My only real objection is they released this news the same day that Sony announced a bevy of new and exciting camera releases. Couldn't you have waited a day, Pentax?

Warren s · 05-12-2010, 08:01 AM

Weather it sells or not, I think it’s an embarrassment. There are other improvements that can be made to the KX that would increase its potential.
This is just silly.

Al_in_the_Shire · 05-12-2010, 08:07 AM

NaCl(relax, have some fun)H2O -

Well, as the new (less than a month anyway) owner of a Pentax KX, bought so I could use the high ISO capability with my Sigma 150-500, I'm getting kind of tired of having to "settle" for second best. ( first in the lens, then in the camera) So much so that I'm seriously thinking about just giving up on my favorite camera company completely.

On the other hand, it's probably a nice camera for shooting kids birthday parties. I wonder if B&H will start selling a matching clown suit for it as an official Pentax accessory?

There are a million reasons why I don't own Canikon gear right now, but honestly, this kind of stuff is really tipping the scales in that direction. I keep saying I will wait until the fall and see what happens next. But with this, I don't have much faith in Pentax/Hoya and I might/am probably, just be wasting my time.

lithos · 05-12-2010, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Al_in_the_Shire

Brilliant marketing?

How does Pentax expect to attract serious photographers when they market toys?

Not everyone thinks they're next Anal Adams.

You want a status symbol, buy a Leica.

Al_in_the_Shire · 05-12-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Not everyone thinks they're next Anal Adams.

You want a status symbol, buy a Leica.

Why is it you only hear these kinds of comments from Pentax owners?

Because this is who Pentax/Hoya are now marketing too. As someone said -

"Brilliant"

I don't want a Leica. I want a nice semi pro body that will handle a bit higher ISO like the other companies, with a shutter that wont cause a tsunami half way around the world every time you take a photo. I would also like it to be a move UP the chain, instead of sideways as going from a K20 to K 7 is to me, or downward going to the KX. If you want my money, if you want my support, do something to earn it, and no, painting a camera to look like a box of Lego's or a pack of Jolly Ranchers isn't cutting it.

thibs · 05-12-2010, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by lithos

Not everyone thinks they're next Anal Adams.

You want a status symbol, buy a Leica.

+1 Really ...

Warren s · 05-12-2010, 10:12 AM

Somthing must have been lost in translation - or its that new porno movie director......

05-12-2010, 01:17 AM	#1
ibk Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Pentax Rainbow K-x PENTAX Japan has just announced today, May, 11th, a Limited Edition of K-x called “RAINBOW K-x". Rainbow K-x will only be sold on TOWER RECORDS Japan’s website : ?????????????'10 - Accessories [FYI, Tower Records Japan owns 80 retail music stores, and an online music store. Their flagship, Shibuya Store in Tokyo is said to be one of the biggest music retail outlets in the world] - Limited Edition to 1 000 pces - Pre-orders on Tower Records’ website from May 11th (1.00 PM) to June, 7th (6:00 PM) - Release date: July 23rd - Retail price: J. Yen 74.800 (tax included) ; equ. to 640 euros. Attached Images Last edited by ibk; 05-12-2010 at 01:18 AM. Reason: title edit

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omega leader Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	These are brilliant marketing. The Japanese love this sort of stuff. It costs perhaps $10 to get the different colours (being conservative) and they get to sell them at a higher price and more importantly drive interest.

05-12-2010, 05:00 AM	#5
dangie New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Staffordshire England Posts: 16	I may be only months from my sixtieth birthday and as such shouldn't like anything as gaudy as this.... BUT.... I think it's brilliant.

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NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	I'm months past my 61st and not only is it brilliant but I really want one! It's so ugly it's beautiful! NaCl(it speaks to my inner...er...inner...er...second childhood? )H2O

05-12-2010, 05:48 AM	#7
Al_in_the_Shire Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: none of your business Posts: 96	Brilliant marketing? How does Pentax expect to attract serious photographers when they market toys? Perhaps it might be nice for Pentax to put a little money into developing a nice 400 or 500mm prime lens? Maybe look into upgrading the K7 to true Semi Pro levels? Instead of sitting around the board room table with coloring books and crayons, how about some real improvements in the camera line? Or perhaps Pentax doesn't care. Which begs the question, "what the heck happened to my favorite camera company?"

05-12-2010, 07:01 AM	#8
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Hey Al, as they used to say "ease your jets". Stuff like this sells. Stuff like this creates "buzz" More sales and more importantly more "buzz" means that Hoya/Pentax is more profitable. Profitibility frequently means more R&D and then maybe some of the "toys" you are looking for. We have no real way of knowing what is happening in their R&D, but I will guarantee it's not the rainbow K-x. The rainbow K-x is pure marketing, NOT R&D. NaCl(relax, have some fun)H2O

05-12-2010, 07:09 AM	#9
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	My only real objection is they released this news the same day that Sony announced a bevy of new and exciting camera releases. Couldn't you have waited a day, Pentax?

05-12-2010, 08:01 AM	#10
Warren s Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 34	Weather it sells or not, I think it’s an embarrassment. There are other improvements that can be made to the KX that would increase its potential. This is just silly.

05-12-2010, 08:07 AM	#11
Al_in_the_Shire Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: none of your business Posts: 96	NaCl(relax, have some fun)H2O - Well, as the new (less than a month anyway) owner of a Pentax KX, bought so I could use the high ISO capability with my Sigma 150-500, I'm getting kind of tired of having to "settle" for second best. ( first in the lens, then in the camera) So much so that I'm seriously thinking about just giving up on my favorite camera company completely. On the other hand, it's probably a nice camera for shooting kids birthday parties. I wonder if B&H will start selling a matching clown suit for it as an official Pentax accessory? There are a million reasons why I don't own Canikon gear right now, but honestly, this kind of stuff is really tipping the scales in that direction. I keep saying I will wait until the fall and see what happens next. But with this, I don't have much faith in Pentax/Hoya and I might/am probably, just be wasting my time.

05-12-2010, 09:07 AM - 1 Like	#12
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Originally posted by Al_in_the_Shire Brilliant marketing? How does Pentax expect to attract serious photographers when they market toys? Not everyone thinks they're next Anal Adams. You want a status symbol, buy a Leica.

05-12-2010, 09:34 AM	#13
Al_in_the_Shire Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: none of your business Posts: 96	Quote: Not everyone thinks they're next Anal Adams. You want a status symbol, buy a Leica. Why is it you only hear these kinds of comments from Pentax owners? Because this is who Pentax/Hoya are now marketing too. As someone said - "Brilliant" I don't want a Leica. I want a nice semi pro body that will handle a bit higher ISO like the other companies, with a shutter that wont cause a tsunami half way around the world every time you take a photo. I would also like it to be a move UP the chain, instead of sideways as going from a K20 to K 7 is to me, or downward going to the KX. If you want my money, if you want my support, do something to earn it, and no, painting a camera to look like a box of Lego's or a pack of Jolly Ranchers isn't cutting it.

05-12-2010, 09:49 AM	#14
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by lithos Not everyone thinks they're next Anal Adams. You want a status symbol, buy a Leica. +1 Really ...

05-12-2010, 10:12 AM	#15
Warren s Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 34	Somthing must have been lost in translation - or its that new porno movie director......