New Pentax cameras 2013

ogl · 02-19-2013, 10:51 AM

It's Japanese magazine's forecast
Nippon Camera, monthly

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i83N · 02-19-2013, 11:11 AM

Like Pentax FF it's certen that we will have new cameras, the question is when...

Clavius · 02-19-2013, 11:12 AM

I can't quite make that out. A K-3, K-3s a 645DII? Excellent! The K-3 in April, that's when I always get my bonus! How convenient.

Tom S. · 02-19-2013, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by i83N

Like Pentax FF it's certen that we will have new cameras, the question is when...

Looks to me like it's indicating September

ruggiex · 02-19-2013, 11:15 AM - **3 Likes**

K-3 in April, so that's going to be another April Fools joke isn't it?

ogl · 02-19-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by i83N

Like Pentax FF it's certen that we will have new cameras, the question is when...

APS-C - K-3 and K-3s - on April
645DII - on June
GRD V - on September

joe.penn · 02-19-2013, 11:21 AM

K3 would go along with the current naming convention [K7, K5, K3], if that's the case sounds like it will be another cropped sensor and not full frame, can't see why they wouldn't follow everyone is with a different naming convention for different sensor technologies. Now, there is a K[SOMETHING] above that, can't make it out though.

EDIT: Ok, ogl clarified it, K3V...

ogl · 02-19-2013, 11:21 AM

No doubt - no any FF this year

K-3s is the dream of pixel-peeper

**WillWeaverRVA** · 02-19-2013, 11:24 AM

They have the K-3 and K-3s listed in April. Don't tell me they ran with the silly April Fools' joke too.

Of course, if it's true then I'll be telling Pentax to shut up and take my money.

Also, it makes me wonder if they'll make a K-300 to replace the K-r...

ogl · 02-19-2013, 11:28 AM

It seems to me - it's forecast for SERIOUS machines only. Anyway, K-30 is not for 1 year cycle, but longer.

As for APS-C K-3 - a lot of sources said about Spring of 2013. 645DII - too. GRD V - there is rumor about prototype.

I think that we can also expect new lenses from roadmap on April, June and September.

K-3 means - K-5II and K-30 will be cheaper. Rather solid line of APS-C machines.

Floydjkt · 02-19-2013, 11:32 AM

ummmm the pentax-ricoh representation at cp+ doesn't seem so enthusiastic about a new 645d....

ruggiex · 02-19-2013, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Isn't it kind of early for K-3 though since K-5 II were just released not that long ago? Unless they plan to lower K-30 price to entry level, make K-5 II the mid level and K-3 the high end.

Adam · 02-19-2013, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA

They have the K-3 and K-3s listed in April. Don't tell me they ran with the silly April Fools' joke too.

That would be pretty ironic honestly!

Adam · 02-19-2013, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Isn't it kind of early for K-3 though since K-5 II were just released not that long ago? Unless they plan to lower K-30 price to entry level, make K-5 II the mid level and K-3 the high end.

Well, the K-5 II is still essentially the same thing as the K-5, which is due for an upgrade in many areas. As great as the K-5 is, Pentax can't keep it around forever, especially now that Nikon's D5200 24mp sensor is outperforming the K-5's 16mp sensor.

ogl · 02-19-2013, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Isn't it kind of early for K-3 though since K-5 II were just released not that long ago? Unless they plan to lower K-30 price to entry level, make K-5 II the mid level and K-3 the high end.

I think - yes. K-30 is too cool for entry-level.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	New Pentax cameras 2013 It's Japanese magazine's forecast Nippon Camera, monthly Attached Images

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by i83N Like Pentax FF it's certen that we will have new cameras, the question is when... APS-C - K-3 and K-3s - on April 645DII - on June GRD V - on September Last edited by ogl; 02-19-2013 at 11:41 AM.

02-19-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	It seems to me - it's forecast for SERIOUS machines only. Anyway, K-30 is not for 1 year cycle, but longer. As for APS-C K-3 - a lot of sources said about Spring of 2013. 645DII - too. GRD V - there is rumor about prototype. I think that we can also expect new lenses from roadmap on April, June and September. K-3 means - K-5II and K-30 will be cheaper. Rather solid line of APS-C machines. Last edited by ogl; 02-19-2013 at 11:41 AM.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA They have the K-3 and K-3s listed in April. Don't tell me they ran with the silly April Fools' joke too. That would be pretty ironic honestly! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by ruggiex Isn't it kind of early for K-3 though since K-5 II were just released not that long ago? Unless they plan to lower K-30 price to entry level, make K-5 II the mid level and K-3 the high end. Well, the K-5 II is still essentially the same thing as the K-5, which is due for an upgrade in many areas. As great as the K-5 is, Pentax can't keep it around forever, especially now that Nikon's D5200 24mp sensor is outperforming the K-5's 16mp sensor. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Like Pentax FF it's certen that we will have new cameras, the question is when...

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Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	I can't quite make that out. A K-3, K-3s a 645DII? Excellent! The K-3 in April, that's when I always get my bonus! How convenient.

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Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by i83N Like Pentax FF it's certen that we will have new cameras, the question is when... Looks to me like it's indicating September

02-19-2013, 11:15 AM - 3 Likes	#5
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	K-3 in April, so that's going to be another April Fools joke isn't it?

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	K3 would go along with the current naming convention [K7, K5, K3], if that's the case sounds like it will be another cropped sensor and not full frame, can't see why they wouldn't follow everyone is with a different naming convention for different sensor technologies. Now, there is a K[SOMETHING] above that, can't make it out though. EDIT: Ok, ogl clarified it, K3V...

02-19-2013, 11:24 AM	#9
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	They have the K-3 and K-3s listed in April. Don't tell me they ran with the silly April Fools' joke too. Of course, if it's true then I'll be telling Pentax to shut up and take my money. Also, it makes me wonder if they'll make a K-300 to replace the K-r...

02-19-2013, 11:32 AM	#11
Floydjkt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 25	ummmm the pentax-ricoh representation at cp+ doesn't seem so enthusiastic about a new 645d....

02-19-2013, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#12
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Isn't it kind of early for K-3 though since K-5 II were just released not that long ago? Unless they plan to lower K-30 price to entry level, make K-5 II the mid level and K-3 the high end.

02-19-2013, 11:37 AM	#15
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by ruggiex Isn't it kind of early for K-3 though since K-5 II were just released not that long ago? Unless they plan to lower K-30 price to entry level, make K-5 II the mid level and K-3 the high end. I think - yes. K-30 is too cool for entry-level.

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