Pentax K-3 and 3s scheduled to appear in April

**monochrome** · 03-13-2013, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by ogl

The users bought a lot of K-01, K-30 and K-5II for a last year.

Surely, you jest.

Gareth.Ig · 03-13-2013, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

If this K-3 is an APS-C, which is what all signs point to, and if you trust the only firm statement PRIC has made since its inception, that they are firmly committed to APS-C, then I would not hesitate in investing in all the DA glass your heart desires.

I should clarify. I'm left wondering how FF will play out for Pentax. Are they going to do FF at an enthusiast level or a pro level? Price points, what's going to happen to the used market. I know I'm over thinking it, but there's a lot of uncertainty and I've got a kit I can live with very easily for a year or so.

Cannikin · 03-13-2013, 02:58 PM - **1 Like**

Assuming my Japanese reading aren't failing me...

The first link is just a recycling of the same Nippon Camera magazine predictions from a couple weeks ago.

The second link mentions a 24MP camera above the K-5, and a 16MP camera below the K-30, not a replacement.

wed7 · 03-13-2013, 03:01 PM

with all these inputs and speculations our K-30is now 70-80 percent complete:-)

glanglois · 03-13-2013, 03:05 PM - **1 Like**

I'm skipping the popcorn and going right to the beer tonight, I think. A good IPA sounds right given the bitterness I see this thread swinging to .....

Franky2step · 03-13-2013, 03:07 PM

I should switch to Canon or Nikon where I know they have a full frame path, this conjecture is killing me.

Kunzite · 03-13-2013, 03:15 PM

Well, if you need it now... I don't.

Originally posted by Gareth.Ig

I should clarify. I'm left wondering how FF will play out for Pentax. Are they going to do FF at an enthusiast level or a pro level? Price points, what's going to happen to the used market. I know I'm over thinking it, but there's a lot of uncertainty and I've got a kit I can live with very easily for a year or so.

Enthusiast level. The Canikon traditional pro market is way too expensive to get into.

**Eric Auer** · 03-13-2013, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

But, how many K5 users bought a K5II, or a K30? I did get a K-01, but it didn't feel like a K5 replacement, more like an add on camera to go anywhere, for a rock-bottom price. I really feel like a K3 is the upgrade for all of those who have been using their K5s for the last 2 plus years and didn't feel like the K5 II was a big enough step up to see jumping from the K5.

hmm.

I never had a K-5 before I got my IIs.

Actually The K-5 IIs was my first DSLR period, Thats how long I held on to film........(and still do, just less)

I'm probably not a typical camera purchaser.

To be honest, While I'm interested in whatever new stuff Pentax comes out with I have absolutely no thoughts about replacing the IIs as it is more than enough to me.

**monochrome** · 03-13-2013, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Gareth.Ig

I should clarify. I'm left wondering how FF will play out for Pentax. Are they going to do FF at an enthusiast level or a pro level? Price points, what's going to happen to the used market. I know I'm over thinking it, but there's a lot of uncertainty and I've got a kit I can live with very easily for a year or so.

Last year the street talk was Ricoh intended to compete in the professional market. It was unclear what that meant, specifically. Haven't heard much about that this year.

**monochrome** · 03-13-2013, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by glanglois

I'm skipping the popcorn and going right to the beer tonight, I think. A good IPA sounds right given the bitterness I see this thread swinging to .....

Och - straight to the Macallan

Steve Beswick · 03-13-2013, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Franky2step

I should switch to Canon or Nikon where I know they have a full frame path, this conjecture is killing me.

Sony is more similar to Pentax than either of the others. Just sayin'.

RonHendriks1966 · 03-13-2013, 04:25 PM

So there is no news to this point, only renewed speculation.

Wired · 03-13-2013, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Och - straight to the Macallan

Bowmore 12 for me please.

bobell69 · 03-13-2013, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So there is no news to this point, only renewed speculation.

That's right Ron. I'm not going to get to excited over this until I see the announcements and specs. During the past few years the rumour mill has been so wound up that the new cameras came across as disappointments. I'll take a wait and see attitude.

Tesla · 03-13-2013, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So there is no news to this point, only renewed speculation.

Yep.. mod should probably merge this thread with the old.. nothing new.

03-13-2013, 02:58 PM - 1 Like	#63
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Assuming my Japanese reading aren't failing me... The first link is just a recycling of the same Nippon Camera magazine predictions from a couple weeks ago. The second link mentions a 24MP camera above the K-5, and a 16MP camera below the K-30, not a replacement. Last edited by Cannikin; 03-13-2013 at 03:03 PM.

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03-13-2013, 02:35 PM	#61
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ogl The users bought a lot of K-01, K-30 and K-5II for a last year. Surely, you jest.

03-13-2013, 02:58 PM	#62
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	Originally posted by cali92rs If this K-3 is an APS-C, which is what all signs point to, and if you trust the only firm statement PRIC has made since its inception, that they are firmly committed to APS-C, then I would not hesitate in investing in all the DA glass your heart desires. I should clarify. I'm left wondering how FF will play out for Pentax. Are they going to do FF at an enthusiast level or a pro level? Price points, what's going to happen to the used market. I know I'm over thinking it, but there's a lot of uncertainty and I've got a kit I can live with very easily for a year or so.

03-13-2013, 03:01 PM	#64
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	with all these inputs and speculations our K-30is now 70-80 percent complete:-)

03-13-2013, 03:05 PM - 1 Like	#65
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I'm skipping the popcorn and going right to the beer tonight, I think. A good IPA sounds right given the bitterness I see this thread swinging to .....

03-13-2013, 03:07 PM	#66
Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	I should switch to Canon or Nikon where I know they have a full frame path, this conjecture is killing me.

03-13-2013, 03:15 PM	#67
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Well, if you need it now... I don't. Originally posted by Gareth.Ig I should clarify. I'm left wondering how FF will play out for Pentax. Are they going to do FF at an enthusiast level or a pro level? Price points, what's going to happen to the used market. I know I'm over thinking it, but there's a lot of uncertainty and I've got a kit I can live with very easily for a year or so. Enthusiast level. The Canikon traditional pro market is way too expensive to get into.

03-13-2013, 03:22 PM	#68
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Rondec But, how many K5 users bought a K5II, or a K30? I did get a K-01, but it didn't feel like a K5 replacement, more like an add on camera to go anywhere, for a rock-bottom price. I really feel like a K3 is the upgrade for all of those who have been using their K5s for the last 2 plus years and didn't feel like the K5 II was a big enough step up to see jumping from the K5. hmm. I never had a K-5 before I got my IIs. Actually The K-5 IIs was my first DSLR period, Thats how long I held on to film........(and still do, just less) I'm probably not a typical camera purchaser. To be honest, While I'm interested in whatever new stuff Pentax comes out with I have absolutely no thoughts about replacing the IIs as it is more than enough to me.

03-13-2013, 03:26 PM	#69
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Gareth.Ig I should clarify. I'm left wondering how FF will play out for Pentax. Are they going to do FF at an enthusiast level or a pro level? Price points, what's going to happen to the used market. I know I'm over thinking it, but there's a lot of uncertainty and I've got a kit I can live with very easily for a year or so. Last year the street talk was Ricoh intended to compete in the professional market. It was unclear what that meant, specifically. Haven't heard much about that this year.

03-13-2013, 03:29 PM	#70
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by glanglois I'm skipping the popcorn and going right to the beer tonight, I think. A good IPA sounds right given the bitterness I see this thread swinging to ..... Och - straight to the Macallan

03-13-2013, 03:35 PM	#71
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by Franky2step I should switch to Canon or Nikon where I know they have a full frame path, this conjecture is killing me. Sony is more similar to Pentax than either of the others. Just sayin'.

03-13-2013, 04:25 PM	#72
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	So there is no news to this point, only renewed speculation.

03-13-2013, 04:56 PM	#73
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by monochrome Och - straight to the Macallan Bowmore 12 for me please.

03-13-2013, 04:57 PM	#74
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So there is no news to this point, only renewed speculation. That's right Ron. I'm not going to get to excited over this until I see the announcements and specs. During the past few years the rumour mill has been so wound up that the new cameras came across as disappointments. I'll take a wait and see attitude.

03-13-2013, 05:01 PM	#75
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So there is no news to this point, only renewed speculation. Yep.. mod should probably merge this thread with the old.. nothing new.