New PENTAX K-50

MouLaG Ôfr · 06-05-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by RonakG

This is most likely an error from the seller. Pentax would've give them these images and description and some stock which sellers can list after some date. Seller looks like has listed the new camera before announcement.

It is most likely an error from the seller, indeed !

We have got the same story one year ago in France, on PentaxOne, with the first image of the K-30, a few days before the announcement: it was an announcement from another seller (to soon released) ...

i83N · 06-05-2013, 02:29 PM

rounded on the left side like K10D and K20D
I kind like it

i83N · 06-05-2013, 02:32 PM

By the way is that new DAL kit lens?

RonHendriks1966 · 06-05-2013, 02:32 PM

Looks good.

jon404 · 06-05-2013, 02:33 PM

«Le nouveau K-50, pourquoi?»

Whatever. Doesn't use the same battery as my K-01, either.

TropicalMonkey · 06-05-2013, 02:34 PM

Is there any name/numbering convention for Pentax DSLRs?

Kobayashi.K · 06-05-2013, 02:36 PM

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

Adam · 06-05-2013, 02:39 PM

If it's real, it looks like K-30 replacement. It would be wise for Pentax to start making weather-sealed DA L lenses, as it's sort of pointless to bundle a weather-sealed body with non-sealed lenses.

froeschle · 06-05-2013, 02:53 PM

Does it finally feature an aperture coupler?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/200075-pentax-rico...-petition.html
If not - who really cares?

Kenn100D · 06-05-2013, 02:54 PM

It's real. Its the same scenario from the Q. Comes from Pentax HQ. If this was already out. The real replacement of K-5 is not far behind. I just wish more lenses for my Q. primes and macro.

causey · 06-05-2013, 02:55 PM

This basically is a K-30ii, and I fail to see the point of such a camera. I was expecting a sensor upgrade...

**mattb123** · 06-05-2013, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Adam

If it's real, it looks like K-30 replacement. It would be wise for Pentax to start making weather-sealed DA L lenses, as it's sort of pointless to bundle a weather-sealed body with non-sealed lenses.

Sort of, unless you consider the goals of making the camera less costly, and having something the consumer wants/needs to buy in addition for full WR operation.
For the consumer it doesn't do much unless it really saves some money which seems unlikely.

DeadJohn · 06-05-2013, 02:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by geomez

Looks like a K-30 replacement. My only question is why?

/sarcasm Because Pentax needed a press release and they didn't want to use K-30II as a model name?

I hope the info is fake. It suggests a woeful lack of progress unless I'm missing something in the specs.

D1N0 · 06-05-2013, 03:05 PM

Seems A little more compact than the k-30

slocant · 06-05-2013, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by causey

This basically is a K-30ii, and I fail to see the point of such a camera. I was expecting a sensor upgrade...

Maybe it has a new sensor. ISO goes up to 51200.

Cheers,

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06-05-2013, 03:05 PM	#45
slocant Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 65	Maybe it has a new sensor Originally posted by causey This basically is a K-30ii, and I fail to see the point of such a camera. I was expecting a sensor upgrade... Maybe it has a new sensor. ISO goes up to 51200. Cheers,

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06-05-2013, 02:24 PM	#31
MouLaG Ôfr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brussels Posts: 103 Original Poster	Originally posted by RonakG This is most likely an error from the seller. Pentax would've give them these images and description and some stock which sellers can list after some date. Seller looks like has listed the new camera before announcement. It is most likely an error from the seller, indeed ! We have got the same story one year ago in France, on PentaxOne, with the first image of the K-30, a few days before the announcement: it was an announcement from another seller (to soon released) ...

06-05-2013, 02:29 PM	#32
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	rounded on the left side like K10D and K20D I kind like it

06-05-2013, 02:32 PM	#33
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	By the way is that new DAL kit lens?

06-05-2013, 02:32 PM	#34
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Looks good.

06-05-2013, 02:33 PM	#35
jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	«Le nouveau K-50, pourquoi?» Whatever. Doesn't use the same battery as my K-01, either.

06-05-2013, 02:34 PM	#36
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	Is there any name/numbering convention for Pentax DSLRs?

06-05-2013, 02:36 PM	#37
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	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

06-05-2013, 02:53 PM	#39
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Does it finally feature an aperture coupler? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/200075-pentax-rico...-petition.html If not - who really cares?

06-05-2013, 02:54 PM	#40
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	It's real. Its the same scenario from the Q. Comes from Pentax HQ. If this was already out. The real replacement of K-5 is not far behind. I just wish more lenses for my Q. primes and macro.

06-05-2013, 02:55 PM	#41
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	This basically is a K-30ii, and I fail to see the point of such a camera. I was expecting a sensor upgrade...

06-05-2013, 02:56 PM	#42
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Adam If it's real, it looks like K-30 replacement. It would be wise for Pentax to start making weather-sealed DA L lenses, as it's sort of pointless to bundle a weather-sealed body with non-sealed lenses. Sort of, unless you consider the goals of making the camera less costly, and having something the consumer wants/needs to buy in addition for full WR operation. For the consumer it doesn't do much unless it really saves some money which seems unlikely.

06-05-2013, 02:58 PM - 1 Like	#43
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by geomez Looks like a K-30 replacement. My only question is why? /sarcasm Because Pentax needed a press release and they didn't want to use K-30II as a model name? I hope the info is fake. It suggests a woeful lack of progress unless I'm missing something in the specs.

06-05-2013, 03:05 PM	#44
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Seems A little more compact than the k-30