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zackspeed · 08-08-2010, 07:03 AM

K-r?I never talk a lot about the small model.

Never seen that camera.

Ken T · 08-08-2010, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

ok...but i find the new k-. much nicer...i prefer that body much more

K-. ? Is it K-xxD with the size of K10/20D ?

**GregK8** · 08-08-2010, 07:28 AM

So can we officially refer to theis camera as the K-? then

zackspeed · 08-08-2010, 11:40 AM

i always talk about the k-5

Winder · 08-08-2010, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by GregK8

So can we officially refer to theis camera as the K-? then

Just call it the Special K.

mysterick · 08-08-2010, 06:14 PM

PentaxForum members are some of the most creative people I have ever hung with. Thanks all for the interesting community.

johnmflores · 08-08-2010, 07:17 PM

I'd call it K*

The old schoolers can call it K-ist, or make it sound like "kissed"

The new schoolers can say it so that it sounds like "K-star"

**Aristophanes** · 08-08-2010, 07:36 PM

K-C and the Sunshine Band?

Class A · 08-08-2010, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

K-r?I never talk a lot about the small model.

Why would anyone?

You didn't confirm that the K-5 will be bigger than the K-7 which means it will again be too small to hold and too big to fit into a pocket.

(Just kidding, but I really wish a future Pentax model would be slightly bigger than the K-7).

Christopher M.W.T · 08-09-2010, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Why would anyone?

You didn't confirm that the K-5 will be bigger than the K-7 which means it will again be too small to hold and too big to fit into a pocket.

(Just kidding, but I really wish a future Pentax model would be slightly bigger than the K-7).

Gotta agree there!

I find the K-7 too uncomfortable to hold for long periods without the battery grip.

In that sense I like the size of the Nikon D90 even without the grip its a good size and the Canon 5D.

However when it comes to ergonomics I still prefer the K-7 layout.

ogl · 08-09-2010, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Just call it the Special K.

I like Placebo too.

phuey · 08-09-2010, 03:34 AM

I don't mind all the hype on Pentax's new cameras hopefully this year.

I just HOPE that Pentax will release the k-5 with HD video capabilities of that of Canon's T2i, 7D. 5D Mark II, I won't get into because that's FF.

gazonk · 08-09-2010, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by ogl

I like Placebo too.

Following rumors of new cameras can be a drug. Just don't get lost in the K-hole

**Aristophanes** · 08-09-2010, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Gotta agree there!

I find the K-7 too uncomfortable to hold for long periods without the battery grip.

By design. You want more, you pay more. More revenue for Pentax, and they can make a camera for smaller hands and still enable larger hands.

knoxploration · 08-09-2010, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Gotta agree there!

I find the K-7 too uncomfortable to hold for long periods without the battery grip.

And I've got to disagree. I'm above average height (6'1") with large hands, and I find the K-7 exceptionally comfortable either with or without the grip -- not only compared to compact SLRs, but even compared to pro models. I wouldn't want one ounce of unnecessary weight, nor any extra volume added to it, unless it was to bring useful new features. If you ask me, the trim body of the K-7 is one of its biggest selling points -- you essentially get semi-pro DSLR build quality and feature set in a form factor that's just as portable as most consumer DSLRs, if not more so.

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08-08-2010, 07:03 AM	#76
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	K-r?I never talk a lot about the small model. Never seen that camera.

08-08-2010, 07:21 AM	#77
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	Originally posted by zackspeed ok...but i find the new k-. much nicer...i prefer that body much more K-. ? Is it K-xxD with the size of K10/20D ?

08-08-2010, 07:28 AM	#78
GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614	So can we officially refer to theis camera as the K-? then

08-08-2010, 11:40 AM	#79
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	i always talk about the k-5

08-08-2010, 05:46 PM	#80
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by GregK8 So can we officially refer to theis camera as the K-? then Just call it the Special K.

08-08-2010, 06:14 PM	#81
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	PentaxForum members are some of the most creative people I have ever hung with. Thanks all for the interesting community.

08-08-2010, 07:17 PM	#82
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	I'd call it K* The old schoolers can call it K-ist, or make it sound like "kissed" The new schoolers can say it so that it sounds like "K-star"

08-08-2010, 07:36 PM	#83
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	K-C and the Sunshine Band?

08-08-2010, 09:43 PM	#84
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by zackspeed K-r?I never talk a lot about the small model. Why would anyone? You didn't confirm that the K-5 will be bigger than the K-7 which means it will again be too small to hold and too big to fit into a pocket. (Just kidding, but I really wish a future Pentax model would be slightly bigger than the K-7).

08-09-2010, 12:28 AM	#85
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by Class A Why would anyone? You didn't confirm that the K-5 will be bigger than the K-7 which means it will again be too small to hold and too big to fit into a pocket. (Just kidding, but I really wish a future Pentax model would be slightly bigger than the K-7). Gotta agree there! I find the K-7 too uncomfortable to hold for long periods without the battery grip. In that sense I like the size of the Nikon D90 even without the grip its a good size and the Canon 5D. However when it comes to ergonomics I still prefer the K-7 layout.

08-09-2010, 02:01 AM	#86
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Winder Just call it the Special K. I like Placebo too.

08-09-2010, 03:34 AM	#87
phuey Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 44	I don't mind all the hype on Pentax's new cameras hopefully this year. I just HOPE that Pentax will release the k-5 with HD video capabilities of that of Canon's T2i, 7D. 5D Mark II, I won't get into because that's FF.

08-09-2010, 05:25 AM	#88
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by ogl I like Placebo too. Following rumors of new cameras can be a drug. Just don't get lost in the K-hole

08-09-2010, 06:09 AM	#89
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Gotta agree there! I find the K-7 too uncomfortable to hold for long periods without the battery grip. By design. You want more, you pay more. More revenue for Pentax, and they can make a camera for smaller hands and still enable larger hands.

08-09-2010, 04:55 PM	#90
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Gotta agree there! I find the K-7 too uncomfortable to hold for long periods without the battery grip. And I've got to disagree. I'm above average height (6'1") with large hands, and I find the K-7 exceptionally comfortable either with or without the grip -- not only compared to compact SLRs, but even compared to pro models. I wouldn't want one ounce of unnecessary weight, nor any extra volume added to it, unless it was to bring useful new features. If you ask me, the trim body of the K-7 is one of its biggest selling points -- you essentially get semi-pro DSLR build quality and feature set in a form factor that's just as portable as most consumer DSLRs, if not more so.

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