So what happened to the K-3 ?

ogl · 09-12-2012, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

There is no K3 this year but a Pentax FF by April 2013.;-) For those wanting FF.

OK. No any APS-C cameras this year too?

VictorDA · 09-12-2012, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

a Pentax FF by April 2013.;-)

Yeah, more specifically it will be announced on April 1st and available in all stores on the 31st!

Kenn100D · 09-12-2012, 04:20 AM

K5II we have. As for the FF my Q source if you remember before.

Clavius · 09-12-2012, 04:32 AM

A FF K3 in April 2013? ... I'm still waiting for the one I pre-ordered from the last 1st of April.

You can fool me once, but...

Kenn100D · 09-12-2012, 04:34 AM

Ogl do you have an email.

janneman · 09-12-2012, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

Ogl do you have an email.

we are curious as well

Kunzite · 09-12-2012, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

Wake up! Have you seen the price of the A99? In a year or so, that price will be at a record low for FF. Probably lower then any 24mp APSC that Pentax MIGHT produce.

You mean it won't sell at all, and Sony will have to cut its price a lot, basically paying people to "buy" it? <ducks>

Clavius · 09-12-2012, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

You mean it won't sell at all, and Sony will have to cut its price a lot, basically paying people to "buy" it? <ducks>

Don't duck on my account. I'm completely blank when it comes to Sony cameras. I was impressed with FF at such a low pricepoint.

Why wouldn't it sell? It's not a pretty gadget, that's for sure.

**LaurenOE** · 09-12-2012, 05:47 AM - **2 Likes**

The K3.

Pentax never announces a new camera alongside other products. Not a single camera of recent memory has had to "share the stage" with another. There has always been a spot light that shines on a new camera alone.

The K5 has been a great camera to me, and I'm very happy its being continued. If they fixed problems with the AF - problems I never had - then great.

As for the announcements? It makes sense. What has been released, almost 2 weeks prior to Photokina is nothing "spectacular".

We knew about the Q adapter.
We knew of the Super Zoom.
We knew of the DA560.
We knew the 645 lens was coming.

So all that news was just finishing up what was already known.

The Q10 news is odd in that it's a new camera and is not getting the spotlight treatment. To me that means that something bigger and better overshadows the Q10.

The Q10 just doesn't have enough gravitas to pull in whatever limited Pentax advertising funds are left for 2012. Like the K5 it appears to be a "refresh" more than anything else.

Somehow I think there is something bigger and better coming in a week or so.

If not, then I have to wonder about who thought it was a good idea to "spill the beans" almost 2+ weeks ahead of a huge photo conference. 8/9 products, over the course of a fews days, would be great releases DURING a conference.

Yep. I'm thinking they had to get the word out sooner about the less flashy releases.

I'm thinking the K3 or whatever will surface at Photokina.

If not. Wow. Epic face-palm, which would go against the great Pentax marketing of recent history.

pinholecam · 09-12-2012, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

The K3.

Pentax never announces a new camera alongside other products. Not a single camera of recent memory has had to "share the stage" with another. There has always been a spot light that shines on a new camera alone.

The K5 has been a great camera to me, and I'm very happy its being continued. If they fixed problems with the AF - problems I never had - then great.

As for the announcements? It makes sense. What has been released, almost 2 weeks prior to Photokina is nothing "spectacular".

We knew about the Q adapter.
We knew of the Super Zoom.
We knew of the DA560.
We knew the 645 lens was coming.

So all that news was just finishing up what was already known.

The Q10 news is odd in that it's a new camera and is not getting the spotlight treatment. To me that means that something bigger and better overshadows the Q10.

The Q10 just doesn't have enough gravitas to pull in whatever limited Pentax advertising funds are left for 2012. Like the K5 it appears to be a "refresh" more than anything else.

Somehow I think there is something bigger and better coming in a week or so.

If not, then I have to wonder about who thought it was a good idea to "spill the beans" almost 2+ weeks ahead of a huge photo conference. 8/9 products, over the course of a fews days, would be great releases DURING a conference.

Yep. I'm thinking they had to get the word out sooner about the less flashy releases.

I'm thinking the K3 or whatever will surface at Photokina.

If not. Wow. Epic face-palm, which would go against the great Pentax marketing of recent history.

Your analysis is very sound.
Totally agree

ducdao · 09-12-2012, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Your analysis is very sound.
Totally agree

+1 here

gazonk · 09-12-2012, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

I'm thinking the K3 or whatever will surface at Photokina.

That makes a lot of sense. Suppose the K-3 (or whatever) won't show up until CP+ - what could be the show stealer announcement for Photokina? What about the sometimes mentioned "645D lite"?

Kunzite · 09-12-2012, 06:32 AM

I see what they did here. Let me tell you their secret, evil plan: there will be no second announcement. But, until Photokina ends everyone will talk about Pentax - because they will expect one.

ogl · 09-12-2012, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

Ogl do you have an email.

see in private

LFLee · 09-12-2012, 06:59 AM

I think for Pentax, 8 new product announcement in at once is rare enough. It is probably the biggest in recent years.
I am very happy that Ricoh is really doing something with expanding Pentax (not like that Hoya) product.

Though not warrant a camera upgrade for me, the targeted K5II and K5IIs customer is not current K5 users (maybe few w/ enough cash will upgrade). I will hold and wait, like all Pentaxians have done all these years.... lol. I am happy to spend my money in upgrading other camera stuffs (ball head, tripod, bags) for now.

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09-12-2012, 04:16 AM	#91
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Kenn100D There is no K3 this year but a Pentax FF by April 2013.;-) For those wanting FF. OK. No any APS-C cameras this year too?

09-12-2012, 04:19 AM	#92
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	Originally posted by Kenn100D a Pentax FF by April 2013.;-) Yeah, more specifically it will be announced on April 1st and available in all stores on the 31st!

09-12-2012, 04:20 AM	#93
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	K5II we have. As for the FF my Q source if you remember before.

09-12-2012, 04:32 AM	#94
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	A FF K3 in April 2013? ... I'm still waiting for the one I pre-ordered from the last 1st of April. You can fool me once, but...

09-12-2012, 04:34 AM	#95
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Ogl do you have an email.

09-12-2012, 04:41 AM	#96
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by Kenn100D Ogl do you have an email. we are curious as well

09-12-2012, 05:06 AM	#97
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Clavius Wake up! Have you seen the price of the A99? In a year or so, that price will be at a record low for FF. Probably lower then any 24mp APSC that Pentax MIGHT produce. You mean it won't sell at all, and Sony will have to cut its price a lot, basically paying people to "buy" it? <ducks>

09-12-2012, 05:11 AM	#98
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by Kunzite You mean it won't sell at all, and Sony will have to cut its price a lot, basically paying people to "buy" it? <ducks> Don't duck on my account. I'm completely blank when it comes to Sony cameras. I was impressed with FF at such a low pricepoint. Why wouldn't it sell? It's not a pretty gadget, that's for sure.

09-12-2012, 05:47 AM - 2 Likes	#99
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	The K3. Pentax never announces a new camera alongside other products. Not a single camera of recent memory has had to "share the stage" with another. There has always been a spot light that shines on a new camera alone. The K5 has been a great camera to me, and I'm very happy its being continued. If they fixed problems with the AF - problems I never had - then great. As for the announcements? It makes sense. What has been released, almost 2 weeks prior to Photokina is nothing "spectacular". We knew about the Q adapter. We knew of the Super Zoom. We knew of the DA560. We knew the 645 lens was coming. So all that news was just finishing up what was already known. The Q10 news is odd in that it's a new camera and is not getting the spotlight treatment. To me that means that something bigger and better overshadows the Q10. The Q10 just doesn't have enough gravitas to pull in whatever limited Pentax advertising funds are left for 2012. Like the K5 it appears to be a "refresh" more than anything else. Somehow I think there is something bigger and better coming in a week or so. If not, then I have to wonder about who thought it was a good idea to "spill the beans" almost 2+ weeks ahead of a huge photo conference. 8/9 products, over the course of a fews days, would be great releases DURING a conference. Yep. I'm thinking they had to get the word out sooner about the less flashy releases. I'm thinking the K3 or whatever will surface at Photokina. If not. Wow. Epic face-palm, which would go against the great Pentax marketing of recent history.

09-12-2012, 05:59 AM	#100
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Originally posted by LaurenOE The K3. Pentax never announces a new camera alongside other products. Not a single camera of recent memory has had to "share the stage" with another. There has always been a spot light that shines on a new camera alone. The K5 has been a great camera to me, and I'm very happy its being continued. If they fixed problems with the AF - problems I never had - then great. As for the announcements? It makes sense. What has been released, almost 2 weeks prior to Photokina is nothing "spectacular". We knew about the Q adapter. We knew of the Super Zoom. We knew of the DA560. We knew the 645 lens was coming. So all that news was just finishing up what was already known. The Q10 news is odd in that it's a new camera and is not getting the spotlight treatment. To me that means that something bigger and better overshadows the Q10. The Q10 just doesn't have enough gravitas to pull in whatever limited Pentax advertising funds are left for 2012. Like the K5 it appears to be a "refresh" more than anything else. Somehow I think there is something bigger and better coming in a week or so. If not, then I have to wonder about who thought it was a good idea to "spill the beans" almost 2+ weeks ahead of a huge photo conference. 8/9 products, over the course of a fews days, would be great releases DURING a conference. Yep. I'm thinking they had to get the word out sooner about the less flashy releases. I'm thinking the K3 or whatever will surface at Photokina. If not. Wow. Epic face-palm, which would go against the great Pentax marketing of recent history. Your analysis is very sound. Totally agree

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09-12-2012, 06:12 AM	#101
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by pinholecam Your analysis is very sound. Totally agree +1 here

09-12-2012, 06:16 AM	#102
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by LaurenOE I'm thinking the K3 or whatever will surface at Photokina. That makes a lot of sense. Suppose the K-3 (or whatever) won't show up until CP+ - what could be the show stealer announcement for Photokina? What about the sometimes mentioned "645D lite"?

09-12-2012, 06:32 AM	#103
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I see what they did here. Let me tell you their secret, evil plan: there will be no second announcement. But, until Photokina ends everyone will talk about Pentax - because they will expect one.

09-12-2012, 06:38 AM	#104
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Kenn100D Ogl do you have an email. see in private

09-12-2012, 06:59 AM	#105
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	I think for Pentax, 8 new product announcement in at once is rare enough. It is probably the biggest in recent years. I am very happy that Ricoh is really doing something with expanding Pentax (not like that Hoya) product. Though not warrant a camera upgrade for me, the targeted K5II and K5IIs customer is not current K5 users (maybe few w/ enough cash will upgrade). I will hold and wait, like all Pentaxians have done all these years.... lol. I am happy to spend my money in upgrading other camera stuffs (ball head, tripod, bags) for now.