Press release typo? or new colors coming for the K-30?

theperception2008 · 01-07-2013, 09:12 AM

"DSLRs...

K-30: The K-30’s weather sealed body, impressive list of features and pocket-friendly price makes this an attractive choice in any of its 18 available colors..."

Source:
PENTAX - PENTAX to Showcase Unequaled Line-up at the International Consumer Electronics Show

JinDesu · 01-07-2013, 09:13 AM

I believe the k-30 comes in more colors in Asia, vs here. It's two different types (silky vs matte?), and something like 6 or 8 colors each. Probably 9 each, since the press release says 18.

theperception2008 · 01-07-2013, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I believe the k-30 comes in more colors in Asia, vs here. It's two different types (silky vs matte?), and something like 6 or 8 colors each. Probably 9 each, since the press release says 18.

I kinda figured that in Asia, Pentax has more colors available, but in N. America, we only have so far blue, white and black. I wonder what colors will be released to the rest of the world :-)?

Docrwm · 01-07-2013, 09:19 AM

It looks like its the Q10 that is being released outside Japan in the range of colors -
"Newly introduced MX-1 defines where classic design meets contemporary quality while Q10 colors take self-expression to the next level"
or is it both?

JinDesu · 01-07-2013, 09:20 AM

Based on what they did with the Q10 (release all colors, 100, in North America) just today, it's entirely possible that they plan to introduce all the k-30 colors worldwide also.

Docrwm · 01-07-2013, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Based on what they did with the Q10 (release all colors, 100, in North America) just today, it's entirely possible that they plan to introduce all the k-30 colors worldwide also.

Yes, it certainly is - and I hope they do. It is one thing that clearly and boldly sets Pentax apart in the dSLR and MILC marketplace.

**colonel00** · 01-07-2013, 10:50 AM

Panteg · 01-07-2013, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Yes, it certainly is - and I hope they do. It is one thing that clearly and boldly sets Pentax apart in the dSLR and MILC marketplace.

I may be boring ,but cameras should be black!

Docrwm · 01-07-2013, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Panteg

I may be boring ,but cameras should be black!

Yes, but we're talking about marketing here. Black is now available for the Q10 (it wasn't here in the US until this announcement) but other options that will draw attention to Pentax are also offered. This way they get more attention, you get your black camera, and everyone wins (we hope).

FFML · 01-07-2013, 11:55 AM

New colors for the K-30.
New colors for the Q10.
No new colors or at least combinations for the K-01.

Pentax is very cruel. But it makes sense if the K-01 is a one-off experiment.

magkelly · 01-07-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Panteg

I may be boring ,but cameras should be black!

Says who? I've never understood that why cameras can't be any color. Nobody thinks twice now about using a brightly colored phone or having a brightly colored car. So why can't we have cameras in bright colors? Photography is all about color. I would think this would be the one field where people would be more into it, not less. Makes no sense to me that some people just want basic black. Then again I don't really get people who refuse to shoot in color at all. I like B&W but not all the time...

Wired · 01-07-2013, 12:27 PM

ohhhh the matte blue K30 looks great. I want one. I want a lot of things...

Ivan_M · 01-07-2013, 12:30 PM

K-30 in silver is already available in UK, I think it is a very good thing to have more colours available, it will catch your attention and that matters

Docrwm · 01-07-2013, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Says who? I've never understood that why cameras can't be any color. Nobody thinks twice now about using a brightly colored phone or having a brightly colored car. So why can't we have cameras in bright colors? Photography is all about color. I would think this would be the one field where people would be more into it, not less. Makes no sense to me that some people just want basic black. Then again I don't really get people who refuse to shoot in color at all. I like B&W but not all the time...

Two reasons come to mind that are practical and not simply matters of style or taste. First, an all black camera is less obvious and if you are there to record an event but not disturb it then black suits that situation better than nearly any other choice. Second, when dealing with reflections a flat black camera is less likely to show up at all.

RXrenesis8 · 01-07-2013, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Nobody thinks twice now about using a brightly colored phone or having a brightly colored car.

Actually, brightly colored cars don't sell as well as black, white, silver, and dull colors.

01-07-2013, 09:12 AM	#1
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	Press release typo? or new colors coming for the K-30? "DSLRs... K-30: The K-30’s weather sealed body, impressive list of features and pocket-friendly price makes this an attractive choice in any of its 18 available colors..." Source: PENTAX - PENTAX to Showcase Unequaled Line-up at the International Consumer Electronics Show

01-07-2013, 11:55 AM	#10
FFML New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 10	New colors for the K-30. New colors for the Q10. No new colors or at least combinations for the K-01. Pentax is very cruel. But it makes sense if the K-01 is a one-off experiment. Last edited by FFML; 01-09-2013 at 09:01 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
K-01 Now or Wait for K-5 IIs or K-30?	Biro	Pentax K-01	10	11-21-2012 09:31 PM
Does k-01 refocus with half press during video like k-30?	chiane	Pentax K-01	2	11-12-2012 07:15 PM
For those of you with both the K-5 and K-01 or K-30...	cali92rs	Pentax DSLR Discussion	3	11-12-2012 07:10 PM
Kx user here - should i go to K-5 or K-30 or wait for K-3	ladybug	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	17	08-18-2012 08:39 AM
Should I get a K-01 or wait for the K-30?	randesigns	Pentax K-01	8	05-25-2012 12:41 PM

01-07-2013, 09:13 AM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I believe the k-30 comes in more colors in Asia, vs here. It's two different types (silky vs matte?), and something like 6 or 8 colors each. Probably 9 each, since the press release says 18.

01-07-2013, 09:15 AM	#3
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu I believe the k-30 comes in more colors in Asia, vs here. It's two different types (silky vs matte?), and something like 6 or 8 colors each. Probably 9 each, since the press release says 18. I kinda figured that in Asia, Pentax has more colors available, but in N. America, we only have so far blue, white and black. I wonder what colors will be released to the rest of the world :-)?

01-07-2013, 09:19 AM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	It looks like its the Q10 that is being released outside Japan in the range of colors - "Newly introduced MX-1 defines where classic design meets contemporary quality while Q10 colors take self-expression to the next level" or is it both?

01-07-2013, 09:20 AM	#5
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Based on what they did with the Q10 (release all colors, 100, in North America) just today, it's entirely possible that they plan to introduce all the k-30 colors worldwide also.

01-07-2013, 09:54 AM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by JinDesu Based on what they did with the Q10 (release all colors, 100, in North America) just today, it's entirely possible that they plan to introduce all the k-30 colors worldwide also. Yes, it certainly is - and I hope they do. It is one thing that clearly and boldly sets Pentax apart in the dSLR and MILC marketplace.

01-07-2013, 10:50 AM	#7
colonel00 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 483

01-07-2013, 11:21 AM	#8
Panteg Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Swansea , South Wales , UK Posts: 444	Originally posted by Docrwm Yes, it certainly is - and I hope they do. It is one thing that clearly and boldly sets Pentax apart in the dSLR and MILC marketplace. I may be boring ,but cameras should be black!

01-07-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Panteg I may be boring ,but cameras should be black! Yes, but we're talking about marketing here. Black is now available for the Q10 (it wasn't here in the US until this announcement) but other options that will draw attention to Pentax are also offered. This way they get more attention, you get your black camera, and everyone wins (we hope).

01-07-2013, 12:26 PM	#11
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by Panteg I may be boring ,but cameras should be black! Says who? I've never understood that why cameras can't be any color. Nobody thinks twice now about using a brightly colored phone or having a brightly colored car. So why can't we have cameras in bright colors? Photography is all about color. I would think this would be the one field where people would be more into it, not less. Makes no sense to me that some people just want basic black. Then again I don't really get people who refuse to shoot in color at all. I like B&W but not all the time...

01-07-2013, 12:27 PM	#12
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	ohhhh the matte blue K30 looks great. I want one. I want a lot of things...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

01-07-2013, 12:30 PM	#13
Ivan_M Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Czech Republic (EU) Posts: 44	K-30 in silver is already available in UK, I think it is a very good thing to have more colours available, it will catch your attention and that matters

01-07-2013, 12:32 PM	#14
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by magkelly Says who? I've never understood that why cameras can't be any color. Nobody thinks twice now about using a brightly colored phone or having a brightly colored car. So why can't we have cameras in bright colors? Photography is all about color. I would think this would be the one field where people would be more into it, not less. Makes no sense to me that some people just want basic black. Then again I don't really get people who refuse to shoot in color at all. I like B&W but not all the time... Two reasons come to mind that are practical and not simply matters of style or taste. First, an all black camera is less obvious and if you are there to record an event but not disturb it then black suits that situation better than nearly any other choice. Second, when dealing with reflections a flat black camera is less likely to show up at all.

01-07-2013, 01:17 PM	#15
RXrenesis8 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando, FL (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 523	Originally posted by magkelly Nobody thinks twice now about using a brightly colored phone or having a brightly colored car. Actually, brightly colored cars don't sell as well as black, white, silver, and dull colors.