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02-19-2013, 01:38 PM   #31
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Heh, if the K3s were priced at around 1,200 there would be plenty who got a K5II/K5IIs who would be a bit upset. Of course if it were priced at that I might just have to save up and get one.

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They'r just guessing. Probably K-3 FF or aps-c? D7100+D400? 70D+7D Mk II? those line ups will be way to crowded.
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I'd doubt it'd be priced at $1,200. I'd fully expect it to be priced at $1,499 or $1,599 with the k-5II dropping to $989.
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QuoteOriginally posted by WideOpen Quote
The K3 / K3s will:

- feature the 24 mp sensor (Sony?) found in the D5200;
- have AA filter removed in "s" version (that's obvious)
- have more focus points, finally, and god-willing
- have some modest, incremental improvements to the AF system
- have a couple of other little neat things, like when the level was introduced (into the K7); and probably focus peaking like on the K-01

In short, Pentax will release a very safe, modest upgrade to the K5 line in line with what we've seen so far. It will certainly be APS-C. I highly doubt we see FF in 2013.
K-3 and K-3s will probably feature the new 20 Mpixels Sony sensor. The current 24 Mpixels version suffers from crosstalk and this is the reason why K-3 was delayed and temporarily replaced by K-5 II.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Mistral75 Quote
K-3 and K-3s will probably feature the new 20 Mpixels Sony sensor. The current 24 Mpixels version suffers from crosstalk and this is the reason why K-3 was delayed and temporarily replaced by K-5 II.
Are you guessing this or do you know for sure? 20mp would be kind of "meh" (20 vs 16 is really a quite small difference - only 11% more pixels in horizontal or vertical direction) - except if it has even better DR and high ISO than the 16 mp sensor.
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QuoteOriginally posted by ruggiex Quote
Agreed, but it also seems like a quick way to burn K-5 II buyers...
Not really a burn - the K-5II/s was offered up at 20% lower pricing from MSRP of the K-5 - the lower price is an acknowledgement that it is a mid-stream (same body) upgrade with some tweaks and improvements, but not a true next-gen release. They have also already run decent discounts since release. The next body will likely return to the 1499/1599 pricing with significant improvements and likely a new body design, while the K-5ii/s will receive an end-of-cycle discount. IF you buy a camera body at release always, always remember it is a losing proposition for your wallet! Sometimes it is worth it, sometimes not!

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QuoteOriginally posted by ruggiex Quote
Because K-3 is probably K-5 II plus more. If I had just bought K-5 II, expecting it to be the flag ship for the typical 12-18 months duration, then K-3 comes out in 6 months costing just a little more in such short time, I definitely would feel burnt. I think it's realistic to expect the K-5 II have the shorter end of flag ship life cycle (like 12 months) because it's an upgrade to K-5, but 6 months is way too short IMO.
Well, April is 8 months and that will likely just be a press release, with the camera arriving in 1-2 months after that. It is fairly obvious that the K-5ii/s was an interim model - it shared the same primary model name, how long would you expect it to stay? Really, if the new model comes out so quickly users should be thankful - look where Nikon have left their APS-C enthusiast users with the d300s! A full 4 years without a replacement. The d7000 came out at the same time as the k-5, 28 months ago and still also hasn't been replaced.
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QuoteOriginally posted by JinDesu Quote
I'd doubt it'd be priced at $1,200. I'd fully expect it to be priced at $1,499 or $1,599 with the k-5II dropping to $989.
This pricing scheme makes the most sense to me too - and is definitely not a burn to K-5ii/s buyers - that is typical price drop range for 8-12 month into product life for Pentax. There is no reason they won't return to the 1499/1599 pricing either - that is pretty standard fare for top end aps-c cameras.
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So do you suppose any member would sell me a K-5 or K-5II (I doubt anyone would let go of a IIs) with a few thousand clicks on it to get into a K-3? And if so, am I facilitating the sale of a K-3, though I'm not actually buying one myself?

And is that good or bad?
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With no manichean stand, i would find it very short a life if K-5II replacement came as early as april this year.
In April, it is time for the silver versions.
I guess only the announcement would be made in two months time, and the product availability would be as of June 2013. Wich i find a perfect timing.
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QuoteOriginally posted by pxpaulx Quote
Well, April is 8 months and that will likely just be a press release, with the camera arriving in 1-2 months after that. It is fairly obvious that the K-5ii/s was an interim model - it shared the same primary model name, how long would you expect it to stay? Really, if the new model comes out so quickly users should be thankful - look where Nikon have left their APS-C enthusiast users with the d300s! A full 4 years without a replacement. The d7000 came out at the same time as the k-5, 28 months ago and still also hasn't been replaced.
6-8 months is very different from 2-4 years. There's nothing to be thankful about it especially for people who just bought K-5II/s. While it's 'obvious' K-5II/s are interm model, it is still Pentax's flag ship product in terms of their line up and I'd expect it to stay for at least on the shorter end of a flag ship product, which I'm going to give it a year. Either way we are going to have to agree to disagree. However, if I had bought K-5II/s during the holidays and then see K-3 coming in April, I'd just leave Pentax for good. (Luckily I didn't.) If they are announcing in April and shipping in late summer/fall, then that is not too awful.
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So, it was bad that Pentax did a K-5 mark II in September instead of a "proper" replacement, but it's also bad if they'll launch a higher-end model in April?
They should just give up, they can't please us no matter what
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Why leak it to a magazine when there was just a big tradeshow? I call BS.... It's just more speculation.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Kunzite Quote
They should just give up, they can't please us no matter what
LOL! Btw. where are all the unhappy K100D Super owners who were offended by the release of the K200D?
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