The 9 Things that Pentax is to be Announced (Updated!)

LamyTax · 09-06-2012, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Caat

Exactly, this is one of the reasons why I'm suspicious about the claim that the K-300, K-5n and K-3 will all be announced at Photokina along with the 645DII.

This pretty much is everything already camera wise!

Is it?

Kunzite · 09-06-2012, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

If it sounds too good to be true, it definitely is!

But maybe this is RiceHigh's tactic (with ogl's help): claim Pentax will launch lots of things at Photokina when they won't; this way after the Photokina announcement, instead of "nice cameras/lenses, I might buy one" there will be only "WTF OMG they only launched X cameras and Y lenses, where is the XXX and the YYY and the ZZZ I'm jumping Nikon NOW!"

audiobomber · 09-06-2012, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by lightbulb

I am devastated. No 16-50 replacement nor 16 85.

This is no surprise. There is no 16-50 replacement in the roadmap, and the DA*16-85ish is scheduled for 2013 or later.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

**jeffshaddix** · 09-06-2012, 06:55 AM

So much for Pentax's claim that every DSLR will support 100% coverage.

The 18-200 could be good to replace the 18-135. The K-5n rumor from 6+ months ago was spot on- articulated screen and all. If the price is right, this could sell well.

Pentax sure is getting a lot of use out of that 16MP sensor, 5 bodies now? I don't mind, ISO 80 on my K-5 rocks.

I hope we get some official word that backs up RH's other comments on an impending FF. I don't care if it comes 2013, I just want to know they're making it, and aren't too stubborn to ignore it any longer.

Kunzite · 09-06-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

So much for Pentax's claim that every DSLR will support 100% coverage.

Let's not believe unsubstantiated rumors so easily.

Adam · 09-06-2012, 07:07 AM

Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork!

Caat · 09-06-2012, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by LamyTax

Is it?

Yes. It is. The only thing left would be a FF camera which Pentax has shown no sign so far of producing.

And of course the K-01 and the Q - but the K-300 is touted as basically a K-01 with a viewfinder and the Q is a P&S with interchangeable lenses.

dankoBanana · 09-06-2012, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork!

I know you cant spill the beens, but can you at least tell us when we will know for sure?

audiobomber · 09-06-2012, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork!

RiceHigh is just setting up for some more criticism of Pentax. He's forecasting everything under the sun, so he can jump all over Pentax for not delivering. I wish that guy would find another brand for his weird fetish.

LFLee · 09-06-2012, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

This is no surprise. There is no 16-50 replacement in the roadmap, and the DA*16-85ish is scheduled for 2013 or later.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

But if it is going to release in 2013, this will be a good time to announce it / show prototype?

I am waiting for this lens as well.

Alizarine · 09-06-2012, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork!

A clue! a clue!

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

The 18-200 could be good to replace the 18-135.

I hope it won't be a replacement for that good kit lens.. while it's not a stellar performer, its build, range, and overall ease of use is not a complete letdown. The "high mag zoom" is probably a replacement for the discontinued DA 18-250

LamyTax · 09-06-2012, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

RiceHigh is just setting up for some more criticism of Pentax. He's forecasting everything under the sun, so he can jump all over Pentax for not delivering. I wish that guy would find another brand for his weird fetish.

As soon as there's FF, he'll have nothing to babble about anymore.

fearview · 09-06-2012, 07:21 AM

will Mark Newson pouch for 645D is among the list?

...

Kunzite · 09-06-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

RiceHigh is just setting up for some more criticism of Pentax. He's forecasting everything under the sun, so he can jump all over Pentax for not delivering. I wish that guy would find another brand for his weird fetish.

Most likely.
People will burn Pentax alive, for not meeting their unreasonable expectations. It's hard being Pentax

**Deimos** · 09-06-2012, 07:34 AM

Most people who were "going to die or off themselves" without FF have already left. Others will whine but will stay, others will leave.

Many many more new people will buy K-30, K-300, even K-01 and Q those will upgrade to other bodies and lenses creating new customers for pentax (the people begging for FF have gear and werent buying anything new anyways). It is the entry models that make all the money and generate revenue paying for the R&D of the new initially less/non profitable products like FF.

This is exactly what Ricoh should be doing for Pentax and in the correct order. When Pentax does release a FF all the whiners that left will come back for their limiteds and the same reasons that drew them to pentax to begin with, and if not, the forums will be that more much pleasant without all of the moaning

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	If it sounds too good to be true, it definitely is! But maybe this is RiceHigh's tactic (with ogl's help): claim Pentax will launch lots of things at Photokina when they won't; this way after the Photokina announcement, instead of "nice cameras/lenses, I might buy one" there will be only "WTF OMG they only launched X cameras and Y lenses, where is the XXX and the YYY and the ZZZ I'm jumping Nikon NOW!" Last edited by Kunzite; 09-06-2012 at 07:01 AM.

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Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Most people who were "going to die or off themselves" without FF have already left. Others will whine but will stay, others will leave. Many many more new people will buy K-30, K-300, even K-01 and Q those will upgrade to other bodies and lenses creating new customers for pentax (the people begging for FF have gear and werent buying anything new anyways). It is the entry models that make all the money and generate revenue paying for the R&D of the new initially less/non profitable products like FF. This is exactly what Ricoh should be doing for Pentax and in the correct order. When Pentax does release a FF all the whiners that left will come back for their limiteds and the same reasons that drew them to pentax to begin with, and if not, the forums will be that more much pleasant without all of the moaning Last edited by Deimos; 09-06-2012 at 07:43 AM.

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09-06-2012, 06:49 AM	#31
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by Caat Exactly, this is one of the reasons why I'm suspicious about the claim that the K-300, K-5n and K-3 will all be announced at Photokina along with the 645DII. This pretty much is everything already camera wise! Is it?

09-06-2012, 06:55 AM	#33
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by lightbulb I am devastated. No 16-50 replacement nor 16 85. This is no surprise. There is no 16-50 replacement in the roadmap, and the DA*16-85ish is scheduled for 2013 or later. http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

09-06-2012, 06:55 AM	#34
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	So much for Pentax's claim that every DSLR will support 100% coverage. The 18-200 could be good to replace the 18-135. The K-5n rumor from 6+ months ago was spot on- articulated screen and all. If the price is right, this could sell well. Pentax sure is getting a lot of use out of that 16MP sensor, 5 bodies now? I don't mind, ISO 80 on my K-5 rocks. I hope we get some official word that backs up RH's other comments on an impending FF. I don't care if it comes 2013, I just want to know they're making it, and aren't too stubborn to ignore it any longer.

09-06-2012, 07:03 AM	#35
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by jeffshaddix So much for Pentax's claim that every DSLR will support 100% coverage. Let's not believe unsubstantiated rumors so easily.

09-06-2012, 07:09 AM	#37
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by LamyTax Is it? Yes. It is. The only thing left would be a FF camera which Pentax has shown no sign so far of producing. And of course the K-01 and the Q - but the K-300 is touted as basically a K-01 with a viewfinder and the Q is a P&S with interchangeable lenses.

09-06-2012, 07:10 AM	#38
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by Adam Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork! I know you cant spill the beens, but can you at least tell us when we will know for sure?

09-06-2012, 07:13 AM	#39
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Adam Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork! RiceHigh is just setting up for some more criticism of Pentax. He's forecasting everything under the sun, so he can jump all over Pentax for not delivering. I wish that guy would find another brand for his weird fetish.

09-06-2012, 07:15 AM	#40
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by audiobomber This is no surprise. There is no 16-50 replacement in the roadmap, and the DA*16-85ish is scheduled for 2013 or later. http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf But if it is going to release in 2013, this will be a good time to announce it / show prototype? I am waiting for this lens as well.

09-06-2012, 07:17 AM	#41
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Adam Some of this is right, it seems, but some of it is pure guesswork! A clue! a clue! Originally posted by jeffshaddix The 18-200 could be good to replace the 18-135. I hope it won't be a replacement for that good kit lens.. while it's not a stellar performer, its build, range, and overall ease of use is not a complete letdown. The "high mag zoom" is probably a replacement for the discontinued DA 18-250

09-06-2012, 07:19 AM	#42
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by audiobomber RiceHigh is just setting up for some more criticism of Pentax. He's forecasting everything under the sun, so he can jump all over Pentax for not delivering. I wish that guy would find another brand for his weird fetish. As soon as there's FF, he'll have nothing to babble about anymore.

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09-06-2012, 07:21 AM	#43
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	will Mark Newson pouch for 645D is among the list? ...

09-06-2012, 07:29 AM	#44
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by audiobomber RiceHigh is just setting up for some more criticism of Pentax. He's forecasting everything under the sun, so he can jump all over Pentax for not delivering. I wish that guy would find another brand for his weird fetish. Most likely. People will burn Pentax alive, for not meeting their unreasonable expectations. It's hard being Pentax