Pentax camera teasing

joe.penn · 09-02-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

I bet if they come out with a 24 meg camera, unless it has a large range of other improvements I will not be interested

Ditto!

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

I will not be interested. I will use it as an excuse to buy a second K5

And Ditto Again!

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**Clarkey** · 09-02-2011, 06:31 PM

My money is on a replacement for the X-90 - it was announced in Feb 2010.
I'm hoping mirrorless APS-C, but not holding my breath.

clover · 09-03-2011, 01:06 AM

the pdf has changed

RonHendriks1966 · 09-03-2011, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

My money is on a replacement for the X-90 - it was announced in Feb 2010.

I forgot about that. That would be dissapointing

Raffwal · 09-03-2011, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by joe.penn

Actually I do want one - I am going to wait until some real (full) reviews come out first.

Why wait? If the reviews are favorable, you'll buy one. If the reviews say it's a dog of a camera, the reviews are obviously flawed and you'll buy one anyhow.

joe.penn · 09-03-2011, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Raffwal

Why wait? If the reviews are favorable, you'll buy one. If the reviews say it's a dog of a camera, the reviews are obviously flawed and you'll buy one anyhow.

I am waiting for the hard numbers to come out (IQ comparisons, ISO performance comparisons, etc..) which will hopefully be soon. If they are favorable (which I hope they will be), then I will pick up one...

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steve1307 · 09-03-2011, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by clover

the pdf has changed

Yes it's gone now, that's the worst kind of teasing.

http://www.pentax.fr/fr/news/1549/media/db8665807ae75d146df2db715e0e9631/E_I...011_PENTAX.pdf

I guess we have to wait until Oct 6 to see if it is a new DSLR or just a lot of merde de taureaux

clover · 09-03-2011, 01:03 PM

I think that if there is nothing new, then it was important to change the pdf, if there is a new DSLR, then, it is important to not remove the older one...

ricoh.pentax · 09-03-2011, 09:03 PM

"other product to show you" ???

well i still think that its the weather-dust-shock-proof-built-in-gps copyingmachine

whatever it is, if its released in october then i'll have to wait 4-6 more month before it appear in my country..

StepOne · 09-03-2011, 11:52 PM

i believe it's the all new "I love Pentax" bumper sticker in 120 different colors!

jackseh · 09-04-2011, 03:04 AM

It's a bit too soon for a K-5 replacement isnt it? That should come out about March/May of 2012.

It can very well be a K-mount EVIL camera, using the same sensor as K-5. Moderately priced, stripped down just a tad. Just hoping!

Christopher M.W.T · 09-04-2011, 04:32 AM

Don't get too excited there is no K-5 replacement till mid next year.

There is something NEW on the horizon though.

**Aristophanes** · 09-04-2011, 06:33 AM

Prediction:

Both the K-5 and K-r get updates. Call them Super.

Better video. Better LCDs. Potentially t-s, not sure.

Possibly new sensors, 24 and 16 respectively.

The issue is less what the pulse of past announcements and more what is the competition doing? The Sony A77 is a shot. And Pentax can take aim at the D7000 with a better sensor in an upgraded K-5. Pentax has better market timing with Sony sensors and models than Nikon.

New glass? Maybe a 55-300 WR. SDM II. Something like that.

**ManuH** · 09-04-2011, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

The issue is less what the pulse of past announcements and more what is the competition doing? The Sony A77 is a shot. And Pentax can take aim at the D7000 with a better sensor in an upgraded K-5. Pentax has better market timing with Sony sensors and models than Nikon.

That's not true if we look at the past. Pentax always came later (sometimes much later like the *ist). It's only since the K-5 that they were on par with Nikon. In 2007 when announced their bombs (D3 and D300) Pentax did not react until Feb 2008 with the K20D. So why could they react so fast to the A77? Canon and Nikon didn't react yet. My guess is a K-5 update for early next year.

The one that HAS to be upgraded is the K-r. It's not competitive anymore based on features alone. They can continue the alphabet but... I think they should try something even smaller and cheaper. Maybe a kind of SLT? But I'm dreaming, it will be most probably a K-r updated with the 16MP sensor.

Maybe a new lens or two, that's what will probably be the most exciting Pentax release before the year's end.

Raffwal · 09-04-2011, 07:53 AM

I don't expect a K-5 replacement yet. I think they had to release the silver edition a bit prematurely to gain some positive publicity with all the stains and AF bashing that K-5 received initially. I would have expected a special edition to "normally" come out around this time and the next generation at least half a year later. So a K-r replacement sounds more plausible. Also, I don't expect anything groundbreaking at this time, probably just something that was already coming in the pipeline under the (current) Hoya management. I expect to see within the next 12 months some signs of where Ricoh is planning to take the brand.

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09-02-2011, 05:36 PM	#76
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by Bob from Aus I bet if they come out with a 24 meg camera, unless it has a large range of other improvements I will not be interested Ditto! Originally posted by Bob from Aus I will not be interested. I will use it as an excuse to buy a second K5 And Ditto Again! --

09-02-2011, 06:31 PM	#77
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	My money is on a replacement for the X-90 - it was announced in Feb 2010. I'm hoping mirrorless APS-C, but not holding my breath.

09-03-2011, 01:06 AM	#78
clover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Paris Posts: 141	the pdf has changed

09-03-2011, 04:19 AM	#79
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Clarkey My money is on a replacement for the X-90 - it was announced in Feb 2010. I forgot about that. That would be dissapointing

09-03-2011, 05:01 AM - 1 Like	#80
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Originally posted by joe.penn Actually I do want one - I am going to wait until some real (full) reviews come out first. Why wait? If the reviews are favorable, you'll buy one. If the reviews say it's a dog of a camera, the reviews are obviously flawed and you'll buy one anyhow.

09-03-2011, 08:19 AM	#81
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by Raffwal Why wait? If the reviews are favorable, you'll buy one. If the reviews say it's a dog of a camera, the reviews are obviously flawed and you'll buy one anyhow. I am waiting for the hard numbers to come out (IQ comparisons, ISO performance comparisons, etc..) which will hopefully be soon. If they are favorable (which I hope they will be), then I will pick up one... ---

09-03-2011, 08:35 AM	#82
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by clover the pdf has changed Yes it's gone now, that's the worst kind of teasing. http://www.pentax.fr/fr/news/1549/media/db8665807ae75d146df2db715e0e9631/E_I...011_PENTAX.pdf I guess we have to wait until Oct 6 to see if it is a new DSLR or just a lot of merde de taureaux

09-03-2011, 01:03 PM	#83
clover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Paris Posts: 141	I think that if there is nothing new, then it was important to change the pdf, if there is a new DSLR, then, it is important to not remove the older one...

09-03-2011, 09:03 PM	#84
ricoh.pentax Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bandoeng Posts: 40	"other product to show you" ??? well i still think that its the weather-dust-shock-proof-built-in-gps copyingmachine whatever it is, if its released in october then i'll have to wait 4-6 more month before it appear in my country..

09-03-2011, 11:52 PM	#85
StepOne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Botosani Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 285	i believe it's the all new "I love Pentax" bumper sticker in 120 different colors!

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09-04-2011, 03:04 AM	#86
jackseh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 118	It's a bit too soon for a K-5 replacement isnt it? That should come out about March/May of 2012. It can very well be a K-mount EVIL camera, using the same sensor as K-5. Moderately priced, stripped down just a tad. Just hoping!

09-04-2011, 04:32 AM	#87
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Don't get too excited there is no K-5 replacement till mid next year. There is something NEW on the horizon though.

09-04-2011, 06:33 AM	#88
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Prediction: Both the K-5 and K-r get updates. Call them Super. Better video. Better LCDs. Potentially t-s, not sure. Possibly new sensors, 24 and 16 respectively. The issue is less what the pulse of past announcements and more what is the competition doing? The Sony A77 is a shot. And Pentax can take aim at the D7000 with a better sensor in an upgraded K-5. Pentax has better market timing with Sony sensors and models than Nikon. New glass? Maybe a 55-300 WR. SDM II. Something like that.

09-04-2011, 06:53 AM	#89
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Originally posted by Aristophanes The issue is less what the pulse of past announcements and more what is the competition doing? The Sony A77 is a shot. And Pentax can take aim at the D7000 with a better sensor in an upgraded K-5. Pentax has better market timing with Sony sensors and models than Nikon. That's not true if we look at the past. Pentax always came later (sometimes much later like the *ist). It's only since the K-5 that they were on par with Nikon. In 2007 when announced their bombs (D3 and D300) Pentax did not react until Feb 2008 with the K20D. So why could they react so fast to the A77? Canon and Nikon didn't react yet. My guess is a K-5 update for early next year. The one that HAS to be upgraded is the K-r. It's not competitive anymore based on features alone. They can continue the alphabet but... I think they should try something even smaller and cheaper. Maybe a kind of SLT? But I'm dreaming, it will be most probably a K-r updated with the 16MP sensor. Maybe a new lens or two, that's what will probably be the most exciting Pentax release before the year's end.

09-04-2011, 07:53 AM	#90
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	I don't expect a K-5 replacement yet. I think they had to release the silver edition a bit prematurely to gain some positive publicity with all the stains and AF bashing that K-5 received initially. I would have expected a special edition to "normally" come out around this time and the next generation at least half a year later. So a K-r replacement sounds more plausible. Also, I don't expect anything groundbreaking at this time, probably just something that was already coming in the pipeline under the (current) Hoya management. I expect to see within the next 12 months some signs of where Ricoh is planning to take the brand.