Pentax announces official product updates!

cali92rs · 09-10-2012, 05:23 PM

Assuming I sell my K-5 for $650, that means I would have to come up with another $650 for a K-5 IIs...is it really worth that much more?
If not, what is the upgrade path for a current K-5 user?

Wired · 09-10-2012, 05:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NightPorter

If Pentax will not has a surprise DSLR (may be FF or more significant improvements) announcement in coming 6 months.
It's time for some Pentaxians to think about jump ship plan !

quit being so negative.

Why FF? depth of field? I don't know about you, but I like stuff to be in focus. so you can pay $3000 just to look cool? gimme a break. There is nothing wrong with a pro level APS-C camera. The K5 already out preforms all other APS-C's and FF's (aside from the D800) on the market. The top 10 cameras are, FF D800, APS-C K5, and then 8 different medium format cameras from Hassy and PhaseOne.

Pentax has some awesome product, and put out a great too for photographers of all skill levels. Sorry you, and others, are too gadget and spec crazed that you have to have FF just because someone else said it was awesome. Go take some photos.

NightPorter · 09-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Assuming I sell my K-5 for $650, that means I would have to come up with another $650 for a K-5 IIs...is it really worth that much more?
If not, what is the upgrade path for a current K-5 user?

This is a good question, you get the point !

cali92rs · 09-10-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Wired

quit being so negative.

Why FF? depth of field? I don't know about you, but I like stuff to be in focus. so you can pay $3000 just to look cool? gimme a break. There is nothing wrong with a pro level APS-C camera. The K5 already out preforms all other APS-C's and FF's (aside from the D800) on the market. The top 10 cameras are, FF D800, APS-C K5, and then 8 different medium format cameras from Hassy and PhaseOne.

Pentax has some awesome product, and put out a great too for photographers of all skill levels. Sorry you, and others, are too gadget and spec crazed that you have to have FF just because someone else said it was awesome. Go take some photos.

That's all fine and dandy...if you want to remain in the low single digit marketshare range.
The status quo will not switch people from other companies to Pentax. K-5 II = Status Quo

**Ex Finn.** · 09-10-2012, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by NightPorter

If Pentax will not has a surprise DSLR (may be FF or more significant improvements) announcement in coming 6 months.
It's time for some Pentaxians to think about jump ship plan !

Only the ones that rely on photography for income, my-self does this for hobby so I can deal with equipment that presents a challenge.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-10-2012, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

That's all fine and dandy...if you want to remain in the low single digit marketshare range.
The status quo will not switch people from other companies to Pentax. K-5 II = Status Quo

I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share.

Here today, gone tomorrow could happen but I doubt it.

mee · 09-10-2012, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share.

More market share means more lenses, accessories, and other fun products come out of and for Pentax land... in theory.

**jpzk** · 09-10-2012, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share.

JP

cali92rs · 09-10-2012, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share.

Here today, gone tomorrow could happen but I doubt it.

I would agree with you, except if something of mine breaks in the future, it would be nice to be able to fix it, or be able to sell my gear for more than pennies on the dollar.

cali92rs · 09-10-2012, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by mee

More market share means more lenses, accessories, and other fun products come out of and for Pentax land... in theory.

Wouldn't it be nice if Pentax had the same 3rd party support as the big guys?

HSV · 09-10-2012, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Assuming I sell my K-5 for $650, that means I would have to come up with another $650 for a K-5 IIs...is it really worth that much more?
If not, what is the upgrade path for a current K-5 user?

I don't think anybody serious should buy the K-5 II on this year...price is one factor, and the other factor is the risk of getting a "bad batch" (as the original K-5). It would be better to wait for some price decrease and let Pentax correct some issues, firmware, etc.

Don't let Ricoh know that I'm trying to hurt their profits!!!

NightPorter · 09-10-2012, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Wired

quit being so negative.

Why FF? depth of field? I don't know about you, but I like stuff to be in focus. so you can pay $3000 just to look cool? gimme a break. There is nothing wrong with a pro level APS-C camera. The K5 already out preforms all other APS-C's and FF's (aside from the D800) on the market. The top 10 cameras are, FF D800, APS-C K5, and then 8 different medium format cameras from Hassy and PhaseOne.

Pentax has some awesome product, and put out a great too for photographers of all skill levels. Sorry you, and others, are too gadget and spec crazed that you have to have FF just because someone else said it was awesome. Go take some photos.

I realize K-5 is a great APSC camera and Pentax had done great jobs years ago
But I believe someone is misunderstanding my meaning.
Please look what had happened in the market today
(when Nikon and Sony are doing some great things in their products or marketing strategy) What is Pentax marketing strategy ?
I am afraid you don't know how many Pentaxians are waiting for Pentax's FF year after year.
They are collecting a lot of FF lens and they are very patient to looking for Pentax launch FF in some day
Pentax has missed a lot of opportunities to made them strong again in these years.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-10-2012, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I would agree with you, except if something of mine breaks in the future, it would be nice to be able to fix it, or be able to sell my gear for more than pennies on the dollar.

There is that...minor inconvenience, dammitt

**7samurai** · 09-10-2012, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

So no focus peeking?
Sad news indeed

What about video? Any one know if we're getting Full HD on the K-5 II?

ElJamoquio · 09-10-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by NightPorter

What is Pentax marketing strategy ?

Hope people are stupid.

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09-10-2012, 05:23 PM	#61
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Assuming I sell my K-5 for $650, that means I would have to come up with another $650 for a K-5 IIs...is it really worth that much more? If not, what is the upgrade path for a current K-5 user?

09-10-2012, 05:25 PM - 1 Like	#62
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by NightPorter If Pentax will not has a surprise DSLR (may be FF or more significant improvements) announcement in coming 6 months. It's time for some Pentaxians to think about jump ship plan ! quit being so negative. Why FF? depth of field? I don't know about you, but I like stuff to be in focus. so you can pay $3000 just to look cool? gimme a break. There is nothing wrong with a pro level APS-C camera. The K5 already out preforms all other APS-C's and FF's (aside from the D800) on the market. The top 10 cameras are, FF D800, APS-C K5, and then 8 different medium format cameras from Hassy and PhaseOne. Pentax has some awesome product, and put out a great too for photographers of all skill levels. Sorry you, and others, are too gadget and spec crazed that you have to have FF just because someone else said it was awesome. Go take some photos.

09-10-2012, 05:26 PM	#63
NightPorter Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 83	Originally posted by cali92rs Assuming I sell my K-5 for $650, that means I would have to come up with another $650 for a K-5 IIs...is it really worth that much more? If not, what is the upgrade path for a current K-5 user? This is a good question, you get the point !

09-10-2012, 05:29 PM	#64
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Wired quit being so negative. Why FF? depth of field? I don't know about you, but I like stuff to be in focus. so you can pay $3000 just to look cool? gimme a break. There is nothing wrong with a pro level APS-C camera. The K5 already out preforms all other APS-C's and FF's (aside from the D800) on the market. The top 10 cameras are, FF D800, APS-C K5, and then 8 different medium format cameras from Hassy and PhaseOne. Pentax has some awesome product, and put out a great too for photographers of all skill levels. Sorry you, and others, are too gadget and spec crazed that you have to have FF just because someone else said it was awesome. Go take some photos. That's all fine and dandy...if you want to remain in the low single digit marketshare range. The status quo will not switch people from other companies to Pentax. K-5 II = Status Quo

09-10-2012, 05:31 PM	#65
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by NightPorter If Pentax will not has a surprise DSLR (may be FF or more significant improvements) announcement in coming 6 months. It's time for some Pentaxians to think about jump ship plan ! Only the ones that rely on photography for income, my-self does this for hobby so I can deal with equipment that presents a challenge.

09-10-2012, 05:36 PM	#66
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by cali92rs That's all fine and dandy...if you want to remain in the low single digit marketshare range. The status quo will not switch people from other companies to Pentax. K-5 II = Status Quo I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share. Here today, gone tomorrow could happen but I doubt it.

09-10-2012, 05:37 PM	#67
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Ex Finn. I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share. More market share means more lenses, accessories, and other fun products come out of and for Pentax land... in theory.

09-10-2012, 05:38 PM	#68
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Ex Finn. I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share. JP

09-10-2012, 05:40 PM	#69
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Ex Finn. I do not invest in Pentax stock so I give two shits about their market share. Here today, gone tomorrow could happen but I doubt it. I would agree with you, except if something of mine breaks in the future, it would be nice to be able to fix it, or be able to sell my gear for more than pennies on the dollar.

09-10-2012, 05:41 PM	#70
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by mee More market share means more lenses, accessories, and other fun products come out of and for Pentax land... in theory. Wouldn't it be nice if Pentax had the same 3rd party support as the big guys?

09-10-2012, 05:42 PM	#71
HSV Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 321	Originally posted by cali92rs Assuming I sell my K-5 for $650, that means I would have to come up with another $650 for a K-5 IIs...is it really worth that much more? If not, what is the upgrade path for a current K-5 user? I don't think anybody serious should buy the K-5 II on this year...price is one factor, and the other factor is the risk of getting a "bad batch" (as the original K-5). It would be better to wait for some price decrease and let Pentax correct some issues, firmware, etc. Don't let Ricoh know that I'm trying to hurt their profits!!!

09-10-2012, 05:42 PM	#72
NightPorter Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 83	Originally posted by Wired quit being so negative. Why FF? depth of field? I don't know about you, but I like stuff to be in focus. so you can pay $3000 just to look cool? gimme a break. There is nothing wrong with a pro level APS-C camera. The K5 already out preforms all other APS-C's and FF's (aside from the D800) on the market. The top 10 cameras are, FF D800, APS-C K5, and then 8 different medium format cameras from Hassy and PhaseOne. Pentax has some awesome product, and put out a great too for photographers of all skill levels. Sorry you, and others, are too gadget and spec crazed that you have to have FF just because someone else said it was awesome. Go take some photos. I realize K-5 is a great APSC camera and Pentax had done great jobs years ago But I believe someone is misunderstanding my meaning. Please look what had happened in the market today (when Nikon and Sony are doing some great things in their products or marketing strategy) What is Pentax marketing strategy ? I am afraid you don't know how many Pentaxians are waiting for Pentax's FF year after year. They are collecting a lot of FF lens and they are very patient to looking for Pentax launch FF in some day Pentax has missed a lot of opportunities to made them strong again in these years.

09-10-2012, 05:43 PM	#73
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by cali92rs I would agree with you, except if something of mine breaks in the future, it would be nice to be able to fix it, or be able to sell my gear for more than pennies on the dollar. There is that...minor inconvenience, dammitt

09-10-2012, 05:47 PM	#74
7samurai Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 474	Originally posted by JohnBee So no focus peeking? Sad news indeed What about video? Any one know if we're getting Full HD on the K-5 II?

09-10-2012, 05:49 PM	#75
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by NightPorter What is Pentax marketing strategy ? Hope people are stupid.