K-7 in new colors???

Nubi · 08-16-2010, 12:35 AM

Assuming that there will be K-5 above K-7, and if the production of K-7 is to continue for a while, and if they pulled this stunt of coming up with multiple colors for K-7, would you guys buy them? What colors would you guys prefer?? K-7 Silver turned out to be a bit of a dud in Japan. I hear you can still get one there . . . . . .

Sign me up for dutch orange K-7 with purple grip please.

SMPhoto · 08-16-2010, 12:57 AM

No thanks.. When I do get the one semi-pro model Pentax is currently producing, I don't want to take it on a photoshoot and have people say "Oh, Pentax! Yeah, that model comes in pink now right? I was thinking about getting one for my 12-year-old." Us Pentaxians take enough abuse as it is.. Plus, silver and black are the only colors I personally would buy for a camera that expensive(not really, but you know). Just my 2c's.

turbosaturn · 08-16-2010, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by SMPhoto

No thanks.. When I do get the one semi-pro model Pentax is currently producing, I don't want to take it on a photoshoot and have people say "Oh, Pentax! Yeah, that model comes in pink now right? I was thinking about getting one for my 12-year-old." Us Pentaxians take enough abuse as it is.. Plus, silver and black are the only colors I personally would buy for a camera that expensive(not really, but you know). Just my 2c's.

Your work speaks for itself. You have no need to worry about people's opinions about your camera.

That being said, sign me up for an orange or a beige one.

kytra · 08-16-2010, 01:24 AM

I would definitely buy a Pentax K7 in camouflage colors as wall as matching DA with WR - that would match the ruggedness and weather resistance capabilities - and who knows, maybe the armies of the world would buy into this. Until then, there are a lot of people who might find this as value added for their hiking/fishing/hunting camera

mickey · 08-16-2010, 03:27 AM

I'd definitely consider a new body in silver.
Similar to that of limited edition K20 and K-7.

I like the orange, navy, and brown K-x, but whether or not I'd buy one is a different story.

NewRsoul · 08-16-2010, 04:36 AM

Having a camera in what people perceive as a 'non professional' colour could really aid the street photographer or event photographer?

kytra · 08-16-2010, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by mickey

I'd definitely consider a new body in silver.
Similar to that of limited edition K20 and K-7.

I like the orange, navy, and brown K-x, but whether or not I'd buy one is a different story.

yes, a silver one to match the silver FA Limiteds

theperception2008 · 08-16-2010, 06:20 AM

I definitely would think about it! Depending on the feature set of the upcoming cameras! I think I will be upgrading from my K100D Super soon!

**ManuH** · 08-16-2010, 06:29 AM - **1 Like**

The resistance about color from people working with visual imagery is interesting.

Nubi · 08-16-2010, 06:36 AM

I guess the question is if a move such as this would cheapen the image of what was perceived to be a flagship model. Now that there will be one above it, maybe they can mess with K-7 like they did with K-x.

How about red/black battery grip??? I think that would look cool.

What would be really cool is if the camera has no Pentax logo or markings whatsoever. I know that will never happen, but I will buy that.

Zebooka · 08-16-2010, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by ManuH

The resistance about color from people working with visual imagery is interesting.

You have wrong condition and wrong conclusion

Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color.
It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls.

thibs · 08-16-2010, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by Zebooka

Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color.
It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls.

Well that's the choice of the consummer. If wants to stylish and you don't offer it, they'll buy from another brand.

thibs · 08-16-2010, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by ManuH

The resistance about color from people working with visual imagery is interesting.

Isn't it? Ironic IMO

ShiftR · 08-16-2010, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Zebooka

You have wrong condition and wrong conclusion

Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color.
It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls.

I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I'm at a redlight next to a red Ferrari or yellow Lamborghini. Those "professional instruments" (on a track) couldn't possibly perform better than me, I mean..look at them!

SMPhoto · 08-16-2010, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by turbosaturn

Your work speaks for itself. You have no need to worry about people's opinions about your camera.

Well, it's funny, because I don't really care about your opinion. As you obviously don't mine.

Originally posted by Zebooka

You have wrong condition and wrong conclusion

Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color.
It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls.

Exactly. I have no problem with the colorful K-x and may even buy a white one. A more expensive piece of equipment used for work, however should IMO look more professional. Just IMO.

08-16-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
Nubi Guest	K-7 in new colors??? Assuming that there will be K-5 above K-7, and if the production of K-7 is to continue for a while, and if they pulled this stunt of coming up with multiple colors for K-7, would you guys buy them? What colors would you guys prefer?? K-7 Silver turned out to be a bit of a dud in Japan. I hear you can still get one there . . . . . . Sign me up for dutch orange K-7 with purple grip please.

08-16-2010, 04:36 AM	#6
NewRsoul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 81	Less conspicuous Having a camera in what people perceive as a 'non professional' colour could really aid the street photographer or event photographer?

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08-16-2010, 12:57 AM	#2
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	No thanks.. When I do get the one semi-pro model Pentax is currently producing, I don't want to take it on a photoshoot and have people say "Oh, Pentax! Yeah, that model comes in pink now right? I was thinking about getting one for my 12-year-old." Us Pentaxians take enough abuse as it is.. Plus, silver and black are the only colors I personally would buy for a camera that expensive(not really, but you know). Just my 2c's.

08-16-2010, 01:18 AM	#3
turbosaturn Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 75	Originally posted by SMPhoto No thanks.. When I do get the one semi-pro model Pentax is currently producing, I don't want to take it on a photoshoot and have people say "Oh, Pentax! Yeah, that model comes in pink now right? I was thinking about getting one for my 12-year-old." Us Pentaxians take enough abuse as it is.. Plus, silver and black are the only colors I personally would buy for a camera that expensive(not really, but you know). Just my 2c's. Your work speaks for itself. You have no need to worry about people's opinions about your camera. That being said, sign me up for an orange or a beige one.

08-16-2010, 01:24 AM	#4
kytra Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bucharest Posts: 482	I would definitely buy a Pentax K7 in camouflage colors as wall as matching DA with WR - that would match the ruggedness and weather resistance capabilities - and who knows, maybe the armies of the world would buy into this. Until then, there are a lot of people who might find this as value added for their hiking/fishing/hunting camera

08-16-2010, 03:27 AM	#5
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	I'd definitely consider a new body in silver. Similar to that of limited edition K20 and K-7. I like the orange, navy, and brown K-x, but whether or not I'd buy one is a different story.

08-16-2010, 04:41 AM	#7
kytra Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bucharest Posts: 482	Originally posted by mickey I'd definitely consider a new body in silver. Similar to that of limited edition K20 and K-7. I like the orange, navy, and brown K-x, but whether or not I'd buy one is a different story. yes, a silver one to match the silver FA Limiteds

08-16-2010, 06:20 AM	#8
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	I definitely would think about it! Depending on the feature set of the upcoming cameras! I think I will be upgrading from my K100D Super soon!

08-16-2010, 06:29 AM - 1 Like	#9
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	The resistance about color from people working with visual imagery is interesting.

08-16-2010, 06:36 AM	#10
Nubi Guest	I guess the question is if a move such as this would cheapen the image of what was perceived to be a flagship model. Now that there will be one above it, maybe they can mess with K-7 like they did with K-x. How about red/black battery grip??? I think that would look cool. What would be really cool is if the camera has no Pentax logo or markings whatsoever. I know that will never happen, but I will buy that.

08-16-2010, 07:24 AM	#11
Zebooka Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk Posts: 323	Originally posted by ManuH The resistance about color from people working with visual imagery is interesting. You have wrong condition and wrong conclusion Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color. It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls.

08-16-2010, 08:06 AM	#12
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Zebooka Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color. It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls. Well that's the choice of the consummer. If wants to stylish and you don't offer it, they'll buy from another brand.

08-16-2010, 08:07 AM	#13
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by ManuH The resistance about color from people working with visual imagery is interesting. Isn't it? Ironic IMO

08-16-2010, 08:31 AM	#14
ShiftR Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 62	Originally posted by Zebooka You have wrong condition and wrong conclusion Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color. It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls. I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I'm at a redlight next to a red Ferrari or yellow Lamborghini. Those "professional instruments" (on a track) couldn't possibly perform better than me, I mean..look at them!

08-16-2010, 08:32 AM	#15
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	Originally posted by turbosaturn Your work speaks for itself. You have no need to worry about people's opinions about your camera. Well, it's funny, because I don't really care about your opinion. As you obviously don't mine. Originally posted by Zebooka You have wrong condition and wrong conclusion Resistance about funky, bright, distractive and non standard or classic color. It is a professional instrument, not a stylish accessory for fanboys/fangirls. Exactly. I have no problem with the colorful K-x and may even buy a white one. A more expensive piece of equipment used for work, however should IMO look more professional. Just IMO.