K-r successor: K30

ElJamoquio · 05-14-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by twitch

I keep forgetting about that other DSLR

Anyone notice how poor the resale is on it? They seem to drop more in value in a year than the cost of a brand new D800.

From my uninvolved-but-interested viewpoint, it went from $8.X k to $6.X k within a few months of the D800/5DIII. Coincidence?

Kryscendo · 05-14-2012, 11:19 PM

Frankly, I am a bit embarrassed right now for Pentax as they only have one current DSLR available not counting their 645D.

I will say that I do appreciate Pentax making a noticeable impact with each of their cameras. They really know how to release few bodies and yet get plenty of publicity for it. I also have to say that every Pentax body I see in the wild is usually using a different lens.

Pretty much every Nikon or Canon has the 55-200 or 55-250 respectively. Not so with Pentax. People rock the pancakes, the DA*s or even legacy lenses.

Clavius · 05-15-2012, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

Frankly, I am a bit embarrassed right now for Pentax as they only have one current DSLR available not counting their 645D.

I will say that I do appreciate Pentax making a noticeable impact with each of their cameras. They really know how to release few bodies and yet get plenty of publicity for it. I also have to say that every Pentax body I see in the wild is usually using a different lens.

Pretty much every Nikon or Canon has the 55-200 or 55-250 respectively. Not so with Pentax. People rock the pancakes, the DA*s or even legacy lenses.

I agree, Pentax does it right, or they don't do it at all. And their users have access to the higher quality glass. So... What's there to be embaressed about?

befocus · 05-15-2012, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by frank

Well, 00000000001% is still possible, right?

remember what pentax stated, even the entry level will be 100% coverage, sry for my ignorance but that is possible with a pentamirror?

mrkumlan · 05-15-2012, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by frank

Well, 00000000001% is still possible, right?

Are you suggesting that it MIGHT just happen??

frank · 05-15-2012, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by befocus

remember what pentax stated, even the entry level will be 100% coverage, sry for my ignorance but that is possible with a pentamirror?

Well, we all know Pentax always does something unusual, don't we?

Originally posted by mrkumlan

Are you suggesting that it MIGHT just happen??

I didn't say that, I'm just saying it is possible

gazonk · 05-15-2012, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by frank

Well, we all know Pentax always does something unusual, don't we?

I'm hoping that the "K-r replacement" will be the K-5n, i.e. basically a K-5 updated with K-01 video capabilities, a tilting or swiveling screen and no other changes except maybe the addition of a SCENE setting to the mode wheel just to make newbies feel welcome (D7000 and 60D have that)... now that would be something! The question is if they can keep the price low enough, but a lineup with K-"BEGINNER", K-5n and K-"FF" would really be strong :-)

MouLaG Ôfr · 05-16-2012, 04:53 AM - **1 Like**

Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil.

K-30
16 Mp
4 i/s
Max 25.600 ISO
Tropicalised
Video Full HD
799 €

Replacement for the K-r, probably.
Soon available ?!

french_mike · 05-16-2012, 05:03 AM

was doing the same thing ... Pentaxone rock !

causey · 05-16-2012, 05:05 AM

It seems to be an upgraded K-r rather than a K300d. No lcd screen, but weathersealed. It looks very nice.

Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr

Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil.

K-30
16 Mp
4 i/s
Max 25.600 ISO
Tropicalised
Video Full HD
799 €

Replacement for the K-r, probably.
Soon available ?!

Alizarine · 05-16-2012, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr

Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil.

K-30
16 Mp
4 i/s
Max 25.600 ISO
Tropicalised
Video Full HD
799 €

Replacement for the K-r, probably.
Soon available ?!

Whoa, on print? Not sure if it's even real but... if the K-r replacement's to have that design. I say, it really rocks. Rugged looks are always welcome! Problem though, will Pentax offer it in a myriad of colors again? Imagine a hot pink weathersealed camera sitting on the bank of a river...

wait, front wheel? whoa. so 2 control wheels then? cool.

french_mike · 05-16-2012, 05:11 AM

they kepped the 16 MP ... good

same price as the K5 at the moment

Clavius · 05-16-2012, 05:16 AM

What does "tropicalised" mean?

audiobomber · 05-16-2012, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr

Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil.

K-30
16 Mp
4 i/s
Max 25.600 ISO
Tropicalised
Video Full HD
799 €
Replacement for the K-r, probably.
Soon available ?!

Two wheels, WR, AA batteries, small size, K-5 sensor, lower price. If this is accurate, I'm in.

french_mike · 05-16-2012, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

What does "tropicalised" mean?

WR

and its AA and/or battery

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05-14-2012, 10:05 PM	#451
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by twitch I keep forgetting about that other DSLR Anyone notice how poor the resale is on it? They seem to drop more in value in a year than the cost of a brand new D800. From my uninvolved-but-interested viewpoint, it went from $8.X k to $6.X k within a few months of the D800/5DIII. Coincidence?

05-14-2012, 11:19 PM	#452
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	Frankly, I am a bit embarrassed right now for Pentax as they only have one current DSLR available not counting their 645D. I will say that I do appreciate Pentax making a noticeable impact with each of their cameras. They really know how to release few bodies and yet get plenty of publicity for it. I also have to say that every Pentax body I see in the wild is usually using a different lens. Pretty much every Nikon or Canon has the 55-200 or 55-250 respectively. Not so with Pentax. People rock the pancakes, the DA*s or even legacy lenses.

05-15-2012, 12:26 AM	#453
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by Kryscendo Frankly, I am a bit embarrassed right now for Pentax as they only have one current DSLR available not counting their 645D. I will say that I do appreciate Pentax making a noticeable impact with each of their cameras. They really know how to release few bodies and yet get plenty of publicity for it. I also have to say that every Pentax body I see in the wild is usually using a different lens. Pretty much every Nikon or Canon has the 55-200 or 55-250 respectively. Not so with Pentax. People rock the pancakes, the DA*s or even legacy lenses. I agree, Pentax does it right, or they don't do it at all. And their users have access to the higher quality glass. So... What's there to be embaressed about?

05-15-2012, 05:05 AM	#454
befocus Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 50	Originally posted by frank Well, 00000000001% is still possible, right? remember what pentax stated, even the entry level will be 100% coverage, sry for my ignorance but that is possible with a pentamirror?

05-15-2012, 05:29 AM	#455
mrkumlan New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 6	Originally posted by frank Well, 00000000001% is still possible, right? Are you suggesting that it MIGHT just happen??

05-15-2012, 05:36 AM	#456
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by befocus remember what pentax stated, even the entry level will be 100% coverage, sry for my ignorance but that is possible with a pentamirror? Well, we all know Pentax always does something unusual, don't we? Originally posted by mrkumlan Are you suggesting that it MIGHT just happen?? I didn't say that, I'm just saying it is possible

05-15-2012, 05:56 AM	#457
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by frank Well, we all know Pentax always does something unusual, don't we? I'm hoping that the "K-r replacement" will be the K-5n, i.e. basically a K-5 updated with K-01 video capabilities, a tilting or swiveling screen and no other changes except maybe the addition of a SCENE setting to the mode wheel just to make newbies feel welcome (D7000 and 60D have that)... now that would be something! The question is if they can keep the price low enough, but a lineup with K-"BEGINNER", K-5n and K-"FF" would really be strong :-)

05-16-2012, 04:53 AM - 1 Like	#458
MouLaG Ôfr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brussels Posts: 103	Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil. K-30 16 Mp 4 i/s Max 25.600 ISO Tropicalised Video Full HD 799 € Replacement for the K-r, probably. Soon available ?!

05-16-2012, 05:03 AM	#459
french_mike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland and France Posts: 167	was doing the same thing ... Pentaxone rock !

05-16-2012, 05:05 AM	#460
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	It seems to be an upgraded K-r rather than a K300d. No lcd screen, but weathersealed. It looks very nice. Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil. K-30 16 Mp 4 i/s Max 25.600 ISO Tropicalised Video Full HD 799 € Replacement for the K-r, probably. Soon available ?!

05-16-2012, 05:09 AM	#461
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil. K-30 16 Mp 4 i/s Max 25.600 ISO Tropicalised Video Full HD 799 € Replacement for the K-r, probably. Soon available ?! Whoa, on print? Not sure if it's even real but... if the K-r replacement's to have that design. I say, it really rocks. Rugged looks are always welcome! Problem though, will Pentax offer it in a myriad of colors again? Imagine a hot pink weathersealed camera sitting on the bank of a river... wait, front wheel? whoa. so 2 control wheels then? cool.

05-16-2012, 05:11 AM	#462
french_mike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland and France Posts: 167	they kepped the 16 MP ... good same price as the K5 at the moment

05-16-2012, 05:16 AM	#463
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	What does "tropicalised" mean?

05-16-2012, 05:20 AM	#464
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr Here, an image found in a catalogue in France, by someone on the french forum PentaxOne - Accueil. K-30 16 Mp 4 i/s Max 25.600 ISO Tropicalised Video Full HD 799 € Replacement for the K-r, probably. Soon available ?! Two wheels, WR, AA batteries, small size, K-5 sensor, lower price. If this is accurate, I'm in.

05-16-2012, 05:22 AM	#465
french_mike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland and France Posts: 167	Originally posted by Clavius What does "tropicalised" mean? WR and its AA and/or battery