Pentax K-30 in Popular Photography

UnknownVT · 06-16-2012, 09:34 PM

note it's a "We Want This"
and they say they are Pentax dSLR fans.

RioRico · 06-16-2012, 09:52 PM

But it's not a cover shot. Maybe when they get a production model...

Tonto · 06-16-2012, 10:07 PM - **1 Like**

Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option.

**luftfluss** · 06-16-2012, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by Tonto

Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option.

I agree. In terms of image quality the lens is nothing special compared with other kit lenses, but using the WR version as standard would be special.

TomTextura · 06-16-2012, 10:46 PM

Anybody else think having big bold uppercase letters reading "GET IT WET" on this spread is a problem when the lens shown isn't even WR? Who approves this stuff? On top of it not being WR, couldn't they have picked a better looking lens to showcase with this edgy new body? I'm happy to see the publicity, it'll surely get noticed by many, but come on... It could've been done better.

**luftfluss** · 06-16-2012, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by TomTextura

Anybody else think having big bold uppercase letters reading "GET IT WET" on this spread is a problem when the lens shown isn't even WR? Who approves this stuff? On top of it not being WR, couldn't they have picked a better looking lens to showcase with this edgy new body? I'm happy to see the publicity, it'll surely get noticed by many, but come on... It could've been done better.

That's pretty much what Tonto said, and I echoed.

They should have used the 18-135, IMO. WR & better-looking than the kit.

Unsinkable II · 06-16-2012, 11:29 PM

Terrible product shot that does its best to hide any of the unique styling cues.

Also, no mention of pentaprism. Just "100% viewfinder". Come on! This is Popular Photography, not FHM.

Vylen · 06-17-2012, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

Terrible product shot that does its best to hide any of the unique styling cues.

Also, no mention of pentaprism. Just "100% viewfinder". Come on! This is Popular Photography, not FHM.

They probably want to keep it short... especially since they said they're going to test the production model soon. Whetting peoples appetites to make sure people buy the next magazine

mickey · 06-17-2012, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by TomTextura

Anybody else think having big bold uppercase letters reading "GET IT WET" on this spread is a problem when the lens shown isn't even WR? Who approves this stuff? On top of it not being WR, couldn't they have picked a better looking lens to showcase with this edgy new body? I'm happy to see the publicity, it'll surely get noticed by many, but come on... It could've been done better.

I guess it depends who "they" refers to in you sentence "they could have picked a better looking lens...".
Pop. Photography isn't going to market the camera for Pentax, so they'll just use the lens supplied, which I imagine was the standard 18-55.
If Pentax doesn't care then why should a photography mag.?
Does seem odd not to supply it with the WR version.
Hope the testers realise this before putting it under the tap and in the freezer for an hour.

mee · 06-17-2012, 07:36 AM

Wonder how many K-30 kits will be sold used on ebay within the first 6 months with problems relating to using it in the rain with the non-sealed lens...

LowVoltage · 06-17-2012, 08:03 AM

For a magazine that claims to be a fan of Pentax DSLRs they sure don't highlight them very prominently in most issues. Don't get me wrong, I like PP; I read it casually, mostly for the images, and don't usually expect it to have anything industry-shattering in terms of news.

TomTextura · 06-17-2012, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

That's pretty much what Tonto said, and I echoed. They should have used the 18-135, IMO. WR & better-looking than the kit.

We're singing in the same choir.

Originally posted by mickey

I guess it depends who "they" refers to in you sentence "they could have picked a better looking lens...". Pop. Photography isn't going to market the camera for Pentax, so they'll just use the lens supplied, which I imagine was the standard 18-55. If Pentax doesn't care then why should a photography mag.? Does seem odd not to supply it with the WR version. Hope the testers realise this before putting it under the tap and in the freezer for an hour.

"They" is ultimately Pentax. You never see a car ad with the base model stripped of any extras. Quite the opposite; the cars in ads are always at least a step or two above the base and have a few bells and whistles included like rims, moon roof, GPS unit, leather, whatever. Then there's a little disclaimer on the bottom that says something like not all vehicles include or have the options shown available. Advertise your most attractive stuff. It's simple, really.

It would be funny if a loaner K-30 with this DA-L lens comes back water damaged. It might be good, actually, if it served as a wake up call.

**Aristophanes** · 06-19-2012, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by LowVoltage

For a magazine that claims to be a fan of Pentax DSLRs they sure don't highlight them very prominently in most issues. Don't get me wrong, I like PP; I read it casually, mostly for the images, and don't usually expect it to have anything industry-shattering in terms of news.

They highlight based on advertising revenues and product availability.

Publishers use matrices to figure out which brands should get review attention based on a probability of advertising revenues.

That's how they make their money.

tiagocoelho · 06-19-2012, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Tonto

Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option.

I wish pentax made a few more WR lens in general. I think the selection we have at the moment is pretty poor! I would quite like a 35mm prime that was water resistent for everyday shooting.

Blue · 06-19-2012, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Tonto

Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option.

It really doesn't even make since to have the DAL version of this lens with a weather sealed body and pentaprism finder. The AL II version at least has quick shift. Even the K200d came with the DA 18-55 AL II as a kit lens. The WR wasn't available when the K200d was released, but I bet if it was the WR would have been the kit lens.

06-16-2012, 09:34 PM	#1
UnknownVT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,812	Pentax K-30 in Popular Photography note it's a "We Want This" and they say they are Pentax dSLR fans.

06-17-2012, 10:33 AM	#12
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by luftfluss That's pretty much what Tonto said, and I echoed. They should have used the 18-135, IMO. WR & better-looking than the kit. We're singing in the same choir. Originally posted by mickey I guess it depends who "they" refers to in you sentence "they could have picked a better looking lens...". Pop. Photography isn't going to market the camera for Pentax, so they'll just use the lens supplied, which I imagine was the standard 18-55. If Pentax doesn't care then why should a photography mag.? Does seem odd not to supply it with the WR version. Hope the testers realise this before putting it under the tap and in the freezer for an hour. "They" is ultimately Pentax. You never see a car ad with the base model stripped of any extras. Quite the opposite; the cars in ads are always at least a step or two above the base and have a few bells and whistles included like rims, moon roof, GPS unit, leather, whatever. Then there's a little disclaimer on the bottom that says something like not all vehicles include or have the options shown available. Advertise your most attractive stuff. It's simple, really. It would be funny if a loaner K-30 with this DA-L lens comes back water damaged. It might be good, actually, if it served as a wake up call. Last edited by TomTextura; 06-17-2012 at 10:39 AM.

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06-16-2012, 09:52 PM	#2
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	But it's not a cover shot. Maybe when they get a production model...

06-16-2012, 10:07 PM - 1 Like	#3
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option.

06-16-2012, 10:15 PM	#4
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Tonto Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option. I agree. In terms of image quality the lens is nothing special compared with other kit lenses, but using the WR version as standard would be special.

06-16-2012, 10:46 PM	#5
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Anybody else think having big bold uppercase letters reading "GET IT WET" on this spread is a problem when the lens shown isn't even WR? Who approves this stuff? On top of it not being WR, couldn't they have picked a better looking lens to showcase with this edgy new body? I'm happy to see the publicity, it'll surely get noticed by many, but come on... It could've been done better.

06-16-2012, 11:23 PM	#6
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by TomTextura Anybody else think having big bold uppercase letters reading "GET IT WET" on this spread is a problem when the lens shown isn't even WR? Who approves this stuff? On top of it not being WR, couldn't they have picked a better looking lens to showcase with this edgy new body? I'm happy to see the publicity, it'll surely get noticed by many, but come on... It could've been done better. That's pretty much what Tonto said, and I echoed. They should have used the 18-135, IMO. WR & better-looking than the kit.

06-16-2012, 11:29 PM	#7
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Terrible product shot that does its best to hide any of the unique styling cues. Also, no mention of pentaprism. Just "100% viewfinder". Come on! This is Popular Photography, not FHM.

06-17-2012, 02:17 AM	#8
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by Unsinkable II Terrible product shot that does its best to hide any of the unique styling cues. Also, no mention of pentaprism. Just "100% viewfinder". Come on! This is Popular Photography, not FHM. They probably want to keep it short... especially since they said they're going to test the production model soon. Whetting peoples appetites to make sure people buy the next magazine

06-17-2012, 03:04 AM	#9
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by TomTextura Anybody else think having big bold uppercase letters reading "GET IT WET" on this spread is a problem when the lens shown isn't even WR? Who approves this stuff? On top of it not being WR, couldn't they have picked a better looking lens to showcase with this edgy new body? I'm happy to see the publicity, it'll surely get noticed by many, but come on... It could've been done better. I guess it depends who "they" refers to in you sentence "they could have picked a better looking lens...". Pop. Photography isn't going to market the camera for Pentax, so they'll just use the lens supplied, which I imagine was the standard 18-55. If Pentax doesn't care then why should a photography mag.? Does seem odd not to supply it with the WR version. Hope the testers realise this before putting it under the tap and in the freezer for an hour.

06-17-2012, 07:36 AM	#10
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Wonder how many K-30 kits will be sold used on ebay within the first 6 months with problems relating to using it in the rain with the non-sealed lens...

06-17-2012, 08:03 AM	#11
LowVoltage Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mount Joy, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	For a magazine that claims to be a fan of Pentax DSLRs they sure don't highlight them very prominently in most issues. Don't get me wrong, I like PP; I read it casually, mostly for the images, and don't usually expect it to have anything industry-shattering in terms of news.

06-19-2012, 11:24 AM	#13
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by LowVoltage For a magazine that claims to be a fan of Pentax DSLRs they sure don't highlight them very prominently in most issues. Don't get me wrong, I like PP; I read it casually, mostly for the images, and don't usually expect it to have anything industry-shattering in terms of news. They highlight based on advertising revenues and product availability. Publishers use matrices to figure out which brands should get review attention based on a probability of advertising revenues. That's how they make their money.

06-19-2012, 11:32 AM	#14
tiagocoelho New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	Originally posted by Tonto Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option. I wish pentax made a few more WR lens in general. I think the selection we have at the moment is pretty poor! I would quite like a 35mm prime that was water resistent for everyday shooting.

06-19-2012, 01:35 PM	#15
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Tonto Another shot stating full WR with the standard DAL lens. Really wish Pentax made the WR kit the standard with the DAL a cheaper option. It really doesn't even make since to have the DAL version of this lens with a weather sealed body and pentaprism finder. The AL II version at least has quick shift. Even the K200d came with the DA 18-55 AL II as a kit lens. The WR wasn't available when the K200d was released, but I bet if it was the WR would have been the kit lens.