Pentax K-500, K-50, and Q7 cameras officially announced!

VisualDarkness · 06-12-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Pentax! Please! For Gosh Sake, hire a model!!

I think he looks like a nice person, like somebody you want to invite over for Christmas.

jcdoss · 06-12-2013, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Racerdew

I don't see what the point is to launching these new remake cameras? Pentax has already done this with the current cameras.

You know this, and I know this, and most PF members know this...

Quote:

I guess this is for Brand new Pentax customers and NOT to reach current Pentax owners.

...and you guess right... 99.999% of the rest of humanity doesn't know it.

**jatrax** · 06-12-2013, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Maybe they are saving the top one/ones for Photokina? The beginners generally don't care about Photokina and amateur models risk to get drowned in the news feed. Pro's and enthusiast's on the other keeps track of the market and Photokina makes sense for that kind of big announcement.

Next Photokina: September 16 to 21, 2014 I hope we get a new high end model before then. But maybe not, who knows?

Docrwm · 06-12-2013, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

I think he looks like a nice person, like somebody you want to invite over for Christmas.

Like Jultomten?

VisualDarkness · 06-12-2013, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Next Photokina: September 16 to 21, 2014 I hope we get a new high end model before then. But maybe not, who knows?

I meant PhotoPlus.

Originally posted by Docrwm

Like Jultomten?

No, that friendly but slightly shy neighbor that loves loves smörgåsbord, only sings on the midsummer parties and buys all his furniture at Ikea. I guess you have to be Swede to see this.

IchabodCrane · 06-12-2013, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

I meant PhotoPlus.

No, that friendly but slightly shy neighbor that loves loves smörgåsbord, only sings on the midsummer parties and buys all his furniture at Ikea. I guess you have to be Swede to see this.

Is it true that "ikea" is the Swedish word for "cheap furniture"?

Docrwm · 06-12-2013, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

I meant PhotoPlus.

No, that friendly but slightly shy neighbor that loves loves smörgåsbord, only sings on the midsummer parties and buys all his furniture at Ikea. I guess you have to be Swede to see this.

But he's the US marketing guy.......here they should hire a model. Send him to Sweden!

K-9 · 06-12-2013, 06:52 PM

Still no HDMI out in either the 50 or 500??

VisualDarkness · 06-12-2013, 06:53 PM

I still need a second camera body for sports, looks like good deals are coming one used ones!

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Is it true that "ikea" is the Swedish word for "cheap furniture"?

I'm sorry to say it, but no. It's nothing fun about it at all, merely initials and location of the original workshop.

VisualDarkness · 06-12-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

But he's the US marketing guy.......here they should hire a model. Send him to Sweden!

Hey, you already stole models like Victoria Silvstedt from Sweden, they even forgot how to speak Swedish.

We don't need more Ikea here as you can guess.

Docrwm · 06-12-2013, 06:58 PM

The Pentax Japan site has some interesting photos up.

2013.06.13.

PENTAX K-50 The digital SLR camera with a weather-resistant, dustproof body, assuring high-quality photography with simple, user-friendly operation
2013.06.13.

Color order service for the PENTAX K-50 digital SLR camera, offering a choice of 120 body color combinations
2013.06.13.

PENTAX Q7 The minimum sized lens-interchangeable digital camera with an extra-large image sensor; the top-of-the-line model of the PENTAX Q series
2013.06.13.

Color order service for the PENTAX Q7 camera body and the PENTAX-01 STANDARD PRIME lens, offering a choice of 120 body color combinations and 20 lens colors
2013.06.13.

PENTAX-07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS The fourth interchangeable lens in the Unique-Lens series for PENTAX Q-series digital lens-interchangeable cameras, designed for effortless creation of an unique visual effect

Raffwal · 06-12-2013, 07:00 PM

Wow - what IMPRESSIVE news! The K-30 was a K-5 family camera with improved AF. Now the K-50 is the same camera repackaged and they make a cheaper one without WR.

No wonder it took Ricoh two years to come up with these revolutionary products!

Seriously, it seems that Ricoh invests as little as possible in the Pentax brand. And that is not much. Luckily I haven't been expecting much for a long time by now...

cali92rs · 06-12-2013, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Raffwal

Wow - what IMPRESSIVE news! The K-30 was a K-5 family camera with improved AF. Now the K-50 is the same came repackaged and they make a cheaper one without WR.

No wonder it took Ricoh two years to come up with these revolutionary products!

Seriously, it seems that Ricoh invests as little as possible in the Pentax brand. And that is not much. Luckily I haven't been expecting much for a long time by now...

They are milking the Hoya K-5 for all its worth.

Unregistered User · 06-12-2013, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

They are milking the Hoya K-5 for all its worth.

Sony a58 is a step backwards compared to the a57, yet no one has accused Sony of any sinister intentions.
You cannot please everyone I guess.

Ken T · 06-12-2013, 07:29 PM

K-500 entry level camera with 2 wheels and TAv Mode and all the goodies of K-30 (except WR)...... a hard to beat for Canikon.

06-12-2013, 07:00 PM	#72
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Wow - what IMPRESSIVE news! The K-30 was a K-5 family camera with improved AF. Now the K-50 is the same camera repackaged and they make a cheaper one without WR. No wonder it took Ricoh two years to come up with these revolutionary products! Seriously, it seems that Ricoh invests as little as possible in the Pentax brand. And that is not much. Luckily I haven't been expecting much for a long time by now... Last edited by Raffwal; 06-12-2013 at 07:33 PM.

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06-12-2013, 06:02 PM	#61
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Docrwm Pentax! Please! For Gosh Sake, hire a model!! I think he looks like a nice person, like somebody you want to invite over for Christmas.

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jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,760	Originally posted by Racerdew I don't see what the point is to launching these new remake cameras? Pentax has already done this with the current cameras. You know this, and I know this, and most PF members know this... Quote: I guess this is for Brand new Pentax customers and NOT to reach current Pentax owners. ...and you guess right... 99.999% of the rest of humanity doesn't know it.

06-12-2013, 06:19 PM	#63
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Maybe they are saving the top one/ones for Photokina? The beginners generally don't care about Photokina and amateur models risk to get drowned in the news feed. Pro's and enthusiast's on the other keeps track of the market and Photokina makes sense for that kind of big announcement. Next Photokina: September 16 to 21, 2014 I hope we get a new high end model before then. But maybe not, who knows?

06-12-2013, 06:20 PM	#64
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by VisualDarkness I think he looks like a nice person, like somebody you want to invite over for Christmas. Like Jultomten?

06-12-2013, 06:33 PM	#65
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by jatrax Next Photokina: September 16 to 21, 2014 I hope we get a new high end model before then. But maybe not, who knows? I meant PhotoPlus. Originally posted by Docrwm Like Jultomten? No, that friendly but slightly shy neighbor that loves loves smörgåsbord, only sings on the midsummer parties and buys all his furniture at Ikea. I guess you have to be Swede to see this.

06-12-2013, 06:39 PM	#66
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by VisualDarkness I meant PhotoPlus. No, that friendly but slightly shy neighbor that loves loves smörgåsbord, only sings on the midsummer parties and buys all his furniture at Ikea. I guess you have to be Swede to see this. Is it true that "ikea" is the Swedish word for "cheap furniture"?

06-12-2013, 06:51 PM	#67
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by VisualDarkness I meant PhotoPlus. No, that friendly but slightly shy neighbor that loves loves smörgåsbord, only sings on the midsummer parties and buys all his furniture at Ikea. I guess you have to be Swede to see this. But he's the US marketing guy.......here they should hire a model. Send him to Sweden!

06-12-2013, 06:52 PM	#68
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Still no HDMI out in either the 50 or 500??

06-12-2013, 06:53 PM	#69
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	I still need a second camera body for sports, looks like good deals are coming one used ones! Originally posted by IchabodCrane Is it true that "ikea" is the Swedish word for "cheap furniture"? I'm sorry to say it, but no. It's nothing fun about it at all, merely initials and location of the original workshop.

06-12-2013, 06:55 PM	#70
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Docrwm But he's the US marketing guy.......here they should hire a model. Send him to Sweden! Hey, you already stole models like Victoria Silvstedt from Sweden, they even forgot how to speak Swedish. We don't need more Ikea here as you can guess.

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06-12-2013, 06:58 PM	#71
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The Pentax Japan site has some interesting photos up. 2013.06.13. PENTAX K-50 The digital SLR camera with a weather-resistant, dustproof body, assuring high-quality photography with simple, user-friendly operation 2013.06.13. Color order service for the PENTAX K-50 digital SLR camera, offering a choice of 120 body color combinations 2013.06.13. PENTAX Q7 The minimum sized lens-interchangeable digital camera with an extra-large image sensor; the top-of-the-line model of the PENTAX Q series 2013.06.13. Color order service for the PENTAX Q7 camera body and the PENTAX-01 STANDARD PRIME lens, offering a choice of 120 body color combinations and 20 lens colors 2013.06.13. PENTAX-07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS The fourth interchangeable lens in the Unique-Lens series for PENTAX Q-series digital lens-interchangeable cameras, designed for effortless creation of an unique visual effect

06-12-2013, 07:16 PM	#73
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Raffwal Wow - what IMPRESSIVE news! The K-30 was a K-5 family camera with improved AF. Now the K-50 is the same came repackaged and they make a cheaper one without WR. No wonder it took Ricoh two years to come up with these revolutionary products! Seriously, it seems that Ricoh invests as little as possible in the Pentax brand. And that is not much. Luckily I haven't been expecting much for a long time by now... They are milking the Hoya K-5 for all its worth.

06-12-2013, 07:24 PM	#74
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by cali92rs They are milking the Hoya K-5 for all its worth. Sony a58 is a step backwards compared to the a57, yet no one has accused Sony of any sinister intentions. You cannot please everyone I guess.

06-12-2013, 07:29 PM	#75
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	K-500 entry level camera with 2 wheels and TAv Mode and all the goodies of K-30 (except WR)...... a hard to beat for Canikon.