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EarlVonTapia · 06-05-2013, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

what would people's reaction be to a WRed DAL 35 f2.4 or DAL 50 f1.8?

I would instantly get the DAL 35 2.4

The DAL 50, maybe if I ever decide I need a fast 50 again for sure.

jon404 · 06-05-2013, 06:36 PM

Ditto to the above --
"I would instantly get the WR DAL 35 2.4..."
Me too.

derekkite · 06-05-2013, 06:37 PM

This is a pretty decent camera. Two dials, higher iso capabilities. Stereo in movie mode. I suspect that most of the changes are internal. probably a manufacturing upgrade more than a user upgrade. I wonder if it supports UHS-1 SD cards, and if the movie mode is fully functional. That would make it an upgrade for the user.

Docrwm · 06-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Kenntak

Any word on pricing yet? Just curious, as I just bought a K-30.

699 Euros is what is listed.

IchabodCrane · 06-05-2013, 07:11 PM

Must be a polycarbonate body, not magnesium alloy, as the weight is identical to the K-30. Besides, when has Pentax produced a metal body in something other than black?

New models are a good thing but I have a hard time answering the question "If a potential buyer didn't buy a K-30, why would they now buy a K-50?" (assuming the leaked specs are correct).

ofer4 · 06-05-2013, 07:48 PM

Looks like photoshopping near the MF/AF button. I'm calling shenanigans.

(I'd be happy to be wrong, of course!)

**geomez** · 06-05-2013, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Besides, when has Pentax produced a metal body in something other than black?

K-5 Silver Special Edition

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-05-2013, 07:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kobayashi.K

They have a whole series of K-50. LOL!
Appareils photo reflex num

PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR + DAL 50-200 WR No... 799.01 €ttc
PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR Blanc (Offre Spéci... 699.00 €ttc
PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR Noir (Offre Spécia... 699.00 €ttc
PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR Rouge (Offre Spéci... 699.00 €ttc
PENTAX K-50 Nu Noir (Offre Spéciale 4) (New) 649.00 €ttc

I hope there is a DA 55-300 WR on the way too, or better yet that 135+- to 370+- zoom on the roadmap appears and is WR.

IchabodCrane · 06-05-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by geomez

K-5 Silver Special Edition

Well, you nailed me on that one. Not that I've ever seen a Silver Edition but I guess I was thinking of metal body produced in a "color" (which I don't really consider silver to be).

Fl_Gulfer · 06-05-2013, 08:27 PM

I hope it's quieter than the K30. Like the K5..

Louicio · 06-05-2013, 08:33 PM

I think its bogus. There is inconsistent data in the battery usage and if they are looking to ruin their line up by making 2 identical models this will do it. A product range needs differentiation. And it better not be a k-30 replacement as its identical. End of story.

**geomez** · 06-05-2013, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Well, you nailed me on that one. Not that I've ever seen a Silver Edition but I guess I was thinking of metal body produced in a "color" (which I don't really consider silver to be).

I've never seen the silver K-5 in real life but by the pictures compared to the pictures of the K-5 chassis pictures, it looks to be painted silver. If true, it would technically be produced in a "color"

Uluru · 06-05-2013, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Louicio

I think its bogus. There is inconsistent data in the battery usage and if they are looking to ruin their line up by making 2 identical models this will do it. A product range needs differentiation. And it better not be a k-30 replacement as its identical. End of story.

Nope, K50 it's quite genuine.

But the nomenclature is confusing, because Pentax was indeed readying the K3 for September 2012; K30 was an intermediate model to accompany that K3. Now when K3 was not introduced, but the K5II, the namesake of K30 was taken. Therefore this year we have .. K50.
There will be K500 too.

Confused still? Of course. Because like in every good (Greek) drama, a lot is happening off stage, and the Pentax drama is worthy of both Sophocles and Shakespeare together.

JPT · 06-05-2013, 09:16 PM

If the specs and prices are indeed correct, this is fantastic news. It's repositioning the K30, while improving on it.
- It's being released 100 euros cheaper than the K30 was (I think), making it a true entry-level offering.
- Despite that, it's now made of magnesium alloy, which is unheard of in that category.
- It has everything that's good about the K30 - pentaprism, WR, twin control dials - also unique in the category.
- It can be bought with WR DAL lenses. The price list also mentions a WR DAL 50-200 kit for 799 euros.

I can't see why anyone would be disappointed in this as an entry model. These features are not available from competing brands until the enthusiast models (D7100, 7D, A77). And surely changing the colour is just a matter of putting different dye in the coating material. I have seen plenty of silver K-7s and K-5s. They are not exposed metal. They have a silver coloured coating over the metal chassis instead of a black-dyed coating.

audiobomber · 06-05-2013, 09:20 PM

I bet the magnesium body is an error. Colours and magnesium don't mix. It looks to me like a smaller, lower priced K-30 replacement.

06-05-2013, 06:37 PM	#78
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,781	This is a pretty decent camera. Two dials, higher iso capabilities. Stereo in movie mode. I suspect that most of the changes are internal. probably a manufacturing upgrade more than a user upgrade. I wonder if it supports UHS-1 SD cards, and if the movie mode is fully functional. That would make it an upgrade for the user. Last edited by derekkite; 06-05-2013 at 06:44 PM.

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06-05-2013, 06:19 PM	#76
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Originally posted by elpolodiablo what would people's reaction be to a WRed DAL 35 f2.4 or DAL 50 f1.8? I would instantly get the DAL 35 2.4 The DAL 50, maybe if I ever decide I need a fast 50 again for sure.

06-05-2013, 06:36 PM	#77
jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Ditto to the above -- "I would instantly get the WR DAL 35 2.4..." Me too.

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Kenntak Any word on pricing yet? Just curious, as I just bought a K-30. 699 Euros is what is listed.

06-05-2013, 07:11 PM	#80
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Must be a polycarbonate body, not magnesium alloy, as the weight is identical to the K-30. Besides, when has Pentax produced a metal body in something other than black? New models are a good thing but I have a hard time answering the question "If a potential buyer didn't buy a K-30, why would they now buy a K-50?" (assuming the leaked specs are correct).

06-05-2013, 07:48 PM	#81
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Looks like photoshopping near the MF/AF button. I'm calling shenanigans. (I'd be happy to be wrong, of course!)

06-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#82
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Besides, when has Pentax produced a metal body in something other than black? K-5 Silver Special Edition

06-05-2013, 07:57 PM - 1 Like	#83
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,831	Originally posted by Kobayashi.K They have a whole series of K-50. LOL! Appareils photo reflex num PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR + DAL 50-200 WR No... 799.01 €ttc PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR Blanc (Offre Spéci... 699.00 €ttc PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR Noir (Offre Spécia... 699.00 €ttc PENTAX K-50 + DAL 18-55mm WR Rouge (Offre Spéci... 699.00 €ttc PENTAX K-50 Nu Noir (Offre Spéciale 4) (New) 649.00 €ttc I hope there is a DA 55-300 WR on the way too, or better yet that 135+- to 370+- zoom on the roadmap appears and is WR.

06-05-2013, 08:18 PM	#84
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by geomez K-5 Silver Special Edition Well, you nailed me on that one. Not that I've ever seen a Silver Edition but I guess I was thinking of metal body produced in a "color" (which I don't really consider silver to be).

06-05-2013, 08:27 PM	#85
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I hope it's quieter than the K30. Like the K5..

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Louicio Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 432	I think its bogus. There is inconsistent data in the battery usage and if they are looking to ruin their line up by making 2 identical models this will do it. A product range needs differentiation. And it better not be a k-30 replacement as its identical. End of story.

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06-05-2013, 08:57 PM	#87
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Well, you nailed me on that one. Not that I've ever seen a Silver Edition but I guess I was thinking of metal body produced in a "color" (which I don't really consider silver to be). I've never seen the silver K-5 in real life but by the pictures compared to the pictures of the K-5 chassis pictures, it looks to be painted silver. If true, it would technically be produced in a "color"

06-05-2013, 09:04 PM	#88
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by Louicio I think its bogus. There is inconsistent data in the battery usage and if they are looking to ruin their line up by making 2 identical models this will do it. A product range needs differentiation. And it better not be a k-30 replacement as its identical. End of story. Nope, K50 it's quite genuine. But the nomenclature is confusing, because Pentax was indeed readying the K3 for September 2012; K30 was an intermediate model to accompany that K3. Now when K3 was not introduced, but the K5II, the namesake of K30 was taken. Therefore this year we have .. K50. There will be K500 too. Confused still? Of course. Because like in every good (Greek) drama, a lot is happening off stage, and the Pentax drama is worthy of both Sophocles and Shakespeare together.

06-05-2013, 09:16 PM	#89
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,751	If the specs and prices are indeed correct, this is fantastic news. It's repositioning the K30, while improving on it. - It's being released 100 euros cheaper than the K30 was (I think), making it a true entry-level offering. - Despite that, it's now made of magnesium alloy, which is unheard of in that category. - It has everything that's good about the K30 - pentaprism, WR, twin control dials - also unique in the category. - It can be bought with WR DAL lenses. The price list also mentions a WR DAL 50-200 kit for 799 euros. I can't see why anyone would be disappointed in this as an entry model. These features are not available from competing brands until the enthusiast models (D7100, 7D, A77). And surely changing the colour is just a matter of putting different dye in the coating material. I have seen plenty of silver K-7s and K-5s. They are not exposed metal. They have a silver coloured coating over the metal chassis instead of a black-dyed coating.

06-05-2013, 09:20 PM	#90
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	I bet the magnesium body is an error. Colours and magnesium don't mix. It looks to me like a smaller, lower priced K-30 replacement.

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