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falconeye · 09-17-2012, 08:51 AM - **1 Like**

I'll post more after the break (the break is Leica's VIP event tonight).

From Pentax, there are the nice announcements we have heard about (K-5II, K-5IIs, Q10, 560/5.6 etc. They confined to me:

- no K-3 (at Photokina)
- no Full frame on the roadmap as far as Germany is aware of
- no 645D-II (at Photokina)

The K-5II will ship in time for the Xmas season.

Last edited by Parallax; 09-18-2012 at 12:05 PM.

ElJamoquio · 09-17-2012, 08:55 AM

Thanks.

garyk · 09-17-2012, 08:57 AM

Good to know.

JohnBee · 09-17-2012, 08:58 AM

Thanks for the update.
I'm somewhat disappointed but satisfied to know. - thx

JinDesu · 09-17-2012, 08:59 AM

I love you.

And now that I've read it:

Any impressions on the DA 560? No samples shots provided? Cute that it was attached to the Q10!

The D600 having a shutter that sounds closer to the D7000 vs the D800 - I didn't know that the D800 had a loud shutter. Good to know. The D7000 isn't really that silent though

Wait - I thought the RX1 was a fixed lens camera?

LFLee · 09-17-2012, 09:04 AM

that is sad news for Pentaxian.

Looking at announcements from other brands, we have nothing really exciting.

ducdao · 09-17-2012, 09:12 AM

oh well, expect the expected...

illdefined · 09-17-2012, 09:12 AM

Not even a prototype unveiling? Ouch.

How would you gauge the level of general interest and attendance at the Pentax booth vs. any other brand?

Can you take a pic with the K5II with CA and Lens Corrections set to ON and see if there is still a long delay in processing before playback? Thanks again Falk.

creampuff · 09-17-2012, 09:14 AM

What a let down... Pentax is surely doomed as the competition surges ahead. This time it's for real.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-17-2012, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

From Pentax, there are the nice announcements we have heard about (K-5II, K-5IIs, Q10, 560/5.6 etc. They confined to me:

- no K-3 (at Photokina)
- no Full frame on the roadmap as far as Germany is aware of
- no 645D-II (at Photokina)

The K-5II will ship in time for the Xmas season.

Well I didn't expect the first two this time, maybe some announcement.

When I saw Hasselblad coming with their new camera and futuring the old sensors, then a new 645D was not to be expected. Maybe sometime next year the 50mp version, but that won't be cheap. So limited customer demand for that.

Keep writing, I enjoy reading.

Clavius · 09-17-2012, 09:17 AM

OMG Pentax is starting to lag behind the rest more and more. This is starting to become very bad. Embarrassing even.

Mace · 09-17-2012, 09:20 AM

Pffff, nothing, no prototype, not even an announcement, a word of commitment...

Just a rebadged K5, a tiny Q10 that noone takes serious and two lenses that I have no use for...?

These Leica hustle and bustle sounds interesting, though probably to expensive anyway.

**7samurai** · 09-17-2012, 09:21 AM

I hope they at least hint at something or at least show a prototype.

Anvh · 09-17-2012, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by LFLee

that is sad news for Pentaxian.

Looking at announcements from other brands, we have nothing really exciting.

several new lenses and 2 new (upgraded) cameras, why isn't that exciting?

Macroguy · 09-17-2012, 09:23 AM

Not very bright outlook for Pentax, bunch of repackaged old products while overyone else is moving full steam ahead.

09-17-2012, 08:51 AM - 1 Like	#1
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Photokina 2012: First impressions by Falk Lumo I'll post more after the break (the break is Leica's VIP event tonight). From Pentax, there are the nice announcements we have heard about (K-5II, K-5IIs, Q10, 560/5.6 etc. They confined to me: - no K-3 (at Photokina) - no Full frame on the roadmap as far as Germany is aware of - no 645D-II (at Photokina) The K-5II will ship in time for the Xmas season. Last edited by Parallax; 09-18-2012 at 12:05 PM.

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LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	that is sad news for Pentaxian. Looking at announcements from other brands, we have nothing really exciting.

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ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	oh well, expect the expected...

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illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Not even a prototype unveiling? Ouch. How would you gauge the level of general interest and attendance at the Pentax booth vs. any other brand? Can you take a pic with the K5II with CA and Lens Corrections set to ON and see if there is still a long delay in processing before playback? Thanks again Falk.

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creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	What a let down... Pentax is surely doomed as the competition surges ahead. This time it's for real.

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by falconeye From Pentax, there are the nice announcements we have heard about (K-5II, K-5IIs, Q10, 560/5.6 etc. They confined to me: - no K-3 (at Photokina) - no Full frame on the roadmap as far as Germany is aware of - no 645D-II (at Photokina) The K-5II will ship in time for the Xmas season. Well I didn't expect the first two this time, maybe some announcement. When I saw Hasselblad coming with their new camera and futuring the old sensors, then a new 645D was not to be expected. Maybe sometime next year the 50mp version, but that won't be cheap. So limited customer demand for that. Keep writing, I enjoy reading.

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Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,147	OMG Pentax is starting to lag behind the rest more and more. This is starting to become very bad. Embarrassing even.

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Mace Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 56	Pffff, nothing, no prototype, not even an announcement, a word of commitment... Just a rebadged K5, a tiny Q10 that noone takes serious and two lenses that I have no use for...? These Leica hustle and bustle sounds interesting, though probably to expensive anyway.

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7samurai Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 474	I hope they at least hint at something or at least show a prototype.

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Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by LFLee that is sad news for Pentaxian. Looking at announcements from other brands, we have nothing really exciting. several new lenses and 2 new (upgraded) cameras, why isn't that exciting?

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Macroguy Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kitchener, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 79	Not very bright outlook for Pentax, bunch of repackaged old products while overyone else is moving full steam ahead.

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