Pentax K-z

Adam · 03-21-2012, 10:22 AM

It looks like the K-r's successor will indeed be the K-z. Sounds sort of weird to me, though! Photorumors has just posted another image:

I've heard that more details about this will be revealed tomorrow...

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JinDesu · 03-21-2012, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

I will be pronouncing it the proper way.

Kay-Zed.

Adam · 03-21-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I will be pronouncing it the proper way.

Kay-Zed.

Me too, now that you've brought it up!

Docrwm · 03-21-2012, 10:28 AM

The Germans will not be happy.

eddie1960 · 03-21-2012, 10:29 AM

KayZee is only the proper way in the US lol

the rest of us speak English

Kay Zed it is

I can imagine they may have a different name for it in Germany and isreal (like the old mz/zx series where they had several names for the same camera)

**monochrome** · 03-21-2012, 10:54 AM

Also -- Kay-Oh-Wun. Forget that Zero garbage. I didn't buy a Zero (Tora! Tora! Tora!) or a "ZERO not HERO" or a "nul return error" camera.

JinDesu · 03-21-2012, 10:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

The Germans will not be happy.

Pentax just needs to get Hasselhoff to promote this camera.

**boriscleto** · 03-21-2012, 11:00 AM

Youtu.be

LegOverHead · 03-21-2012, 11:03 AM

Looks like you would be able to choose the color of each part haha!

**monochrome** · 03-21-2012, 11:33 AM

We've had K-m, K-x, now why not K-2? (I don't think it is K-z). Pentax already own all the brand rights and copyrights to the designation.

Now let's hope they don't name the K-5 replacement Spotmatic. (I know- that was bad).

JinDesu · 03-21-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

We've had K-m, K-x, now why not K-2? (I don't think it is K-z). Pentax already own all the brand rights and copyrights to the designation.

Now let's hope they don't name the K-5 replacement Spotmatic. (I know- that was bad).

We all know that the K-5 replacement is going to be the K-9, silly...

gazonk · 03-21-2012, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Pentax just needs to get Hasselhoff to promote this camera.

Excellent, but then they should name it K-ITT in Germany

bobell69 · 03-21-2012, 12:12 PM

Europe makes up a significant part of the Pentax market, hopefully the camera will be marketed differently in Europe if the decision is KZ. I believe the Km was marketed differently in Europe from North America. Could be wrong on this though. A bit disappointing that this new camera is being promoted for its colour variations rather than for its features at this point. Hopefully the features will place the camera in a competitive position in the market. I would like to see weather sealing as a standard on this level of camera. Add to that the features of the K01, plus live video hdmi output the camera could be a real hit.

JinDesu · 03-21-2012, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by gazonk

Excellent, but then they should name it K-ITT in Germany

Brilliant, let's go work at Pentax

eddie1960 · 03-21-2012, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by bobell69

Europe makes up a significant part of the Pentax market, hopefully the camera will be marketed differently in Europe if the decision is KZ. I believe the Km was marketed differently in Europe from North America. Could be wrong on this though. A bit disappointing that this new camera is being promoted for its colour variations rather than for its features at this point. Hopefully the features will place the camera in a competitive position in the market. I would like to see weather sealing as a standard on this level of camera. Add to that the features of the K01, plus live video hdmi output the camera could be a real hit.

that huge colour variation for marketing will be for the japanese market only. custom orders are not viable for worldwide distribution

03-21-2012, 10:22 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Pentax K-z It looks like the K-r's successor will indeed be the K-z. Sounds sort of weird to me, though! Photorumors has just posted another image: I've heard that more details about this will be revealed tomorrow... Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-21-2012, 10:24 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu I will be pronouncing it the proper way. Kay-Zed. Me too, now that you've brought it up! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-21-2012, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I will be pronouncing it the proper way. Kay-Zed.

03-21-2012, 10:28 AM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The Germans will not be happy.

03-21-2012, 10:29 AM	#5
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	KayZee is only the proper way in the US lol the rest of us speak English Kay Zed it is I can imagine they may have a different name for it in Germany and isreal (like the old mz/zx series where they had several names for the same camera)

03-21-2012, 10:54 AM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Also -- Kay-Oh-Wun. Forget that Zero garbage. I didn't buy a Zero (Tora! Tora! Tora!) or a "ZERO not HERO" or a "nul return error" camera.

03-21-2012, 10:58 AM - 1 Like	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Docrwm The Germans will not be happy. Pentax just needs to get Hasselhoff to promote this camera.

03-21-2012, 11:03 AM	#9
LegOverHead Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 369	Looks like you would be able to choose the color of each part haha!

03-21-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	We've had K-m, K-x, now why not K-2? (I don't think it is K-z). Pentax already own all the brand rights and copyrights to the designation. Now let's hope they don't name the K-5 replacement Spotmatic. (I know- that was bad).

03-21-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by monochrome We've had K-m, K-x, now why not K-2? (I don't think it is K-z). Pentax already own all the brand rights and copyrights to the designation. Now let's hope they don't name the K-5 replacement Spotmatic. (I know- that was bad). We all know that the K-5 replacement is going to be the K-9, silly...

03-21-2012, 12:08 PM	#12
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by JinDesu Pentax just needs to get Hasselhoff to promote this camera. Excellent, but then they should name it K-ITT in Germany

03-21-2012, 12:12 PM	#13
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Europe makes up a significant part of the Pentax market, hopefully the camera will be marketed differently in Europe if the decision is KZ. I believe the Km was marketed differently in Europe from North America. Could be wrong on this though. A bit disappointing that this new camera is being promoted for its colour variations rather than for its features at this point. Hopefully the features will place the camera in a competitive position in the market. I would like to see weather sealing as a standard on this level of camera. Add to that the features of the K01, plus live video hdmi output the camera could be a real hit.

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03-21-2012, 12:13 PM	#14
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by gazonk Excellent, but then they should name it K-ITT in Germany Brilliant, let's go work at Pentax

03-21-2012, 12:45 PM	#15
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by bobell69 Europe makes up a significant part of the Pentax market, hopefully the camera will be marketed differently in Europe if the decision is KZ. I believe the Km was marketed differently in Europe from North America. Could be wrong on this though. A bit disappointing that this new camera is being promoted for its colour variations rather than for its features at this point. Hopefully the features will place the camera in a competitive position in the market. I would like to see weather sealing as a standard on this level of camera. Add to that the features of the K01, plus live video hdmi output the camera could be a real hit. that huge colour variation for marketing will be for the japanese market only. custom orders are not viable for worldwide distribution