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

Cynog Ap Brychan · 06-13-2013, 02:51 AM

Some of the reviews indicate that the K-30 will continue in the line up. Anyone know if this is true?

Fogel70 · 06-13-2013, 02:56 AM

Did a small spreadsheet of Pentax K-500 vs Nikon D3200 vs Canon 100D specifications.
It's quite obvious that K-500 has much better specifications than other entry level cameras, and on specification can compete with higher level cameras,

Mistral75 · 06-13-2013, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by ogl

K-500 doesn't feature super-imposed focus confirmation in the viewfinder

I presume you mean there are no focus point indicators in the viewfinder (same as K-x) rather than no focus confirmation (the green blob)?

Fogel70 · 06-13-2013, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Some of the reviews indicate that the K-30 will continue in the line up. Anyone know if this is true?

I doubt Pentax will continue manufacture it, but it will be sold as long there is camera available.

delegopa · 06-13-2013, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Not everyone will agree with you. I don't for a start. That said, I don't buy cameras on looks, unless all other features are the same.

Sure, you are right. Tastes are different. Should have stressed that this is just my opinion.
Btw. I have chosen the K30 for its features and handling. When I finally got it the design came as icing on the cake

Fogel70 · 06-13-2013, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Probably cheaper to just have one productionline where this body is made, with the difference in sealing. I think a great move. Downgrading the K-500 is simply not in IQ but in a few things that make it cheaper (no sealing and no Li-ION battery and charger and a cheaper kitlens).

If I understood correctly, K-500 is AA battery only, and will not have li-ion option.

Edit: I think I understood wrong. According to dpreview K-500 can use both, so the K-500 must include the AA battery adapter + AA batteries, and K-50 includes li-ion battery and charger.

**Rondec** · 06-13-2013, 03:19 AM

I think these are decent moves. I think forumites overstate the importance of styling. People don't buy a K30 based on its looks, just as they didn't buy a Canon XSI based on its looks. To the uninitiated, they all look like cameras and that's about it (the one exception was the K-01, but that's another story). People buy based on price and features -- sometimes based on reviews. I would think that both the K500 and K50 would review fairly well, particularly if someone is focused on still photography. Although, of course, DP Review will ding them for no dedicated video button. Oh well...

The biggest seller for Pentax in the last several years was clearly the kx. This was a camera that did not have sealing, did not have auto focus points visible, but had a great sensor and a great price. This is the niche that the K500 is targeting and it looks about perfect to me. If Pentax can save money by having the same base for the K50 and K500 then, it's all good. Particularly if the K50 price runs in the 550 range and the K500 ends up running in the 450 range.

thibs · 06-13-2013, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

Edit: I think I understood wrong. According to dpreview K-500 can use both, so the K-500 must include the AA battery adapter + AA batteries, and K-50 includes li-ion battery and charger.

That's correct.
Note the 4xAA Lithium have much better life than the little Li-ion battery available.

ogl · 06-13-2013, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

I presume you mean there are no focus point indicators in the viewfinder (same as K-x) rather than no focus confirmation (the green blob)?

Pentax K-500 DSLR Hands-On Preview
I don't know - found here

I guess like K-x

Floydjkt · 06-13-2013, 03:27 AM

The complete 5 line means only one thing. Pentax resets his lineup and starts from now a new era! the next cameras will be completely different and maybe they will start with ff in late 2013 - early 2014!!

Fogel70 · 06-13-2013, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by thibs

That's correct.
Note the 4xAA Lithium have much better life than the little Li-ion battery available.

Another difference seems to be that you get 5 fps out on AA, and 6 fps with li-ion.

aurele · 06-13-2013, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Pentax K-500 DSLR Hands-On Preview
I don't know - found here

I guess like K-x

Seems Pentax did send some test body to the press, at last !!

Asahiflex · 06-13-2013, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Entry level with a pentaprism. Awesome.

But... do the customers care (i.e. do the buyers of a Canon Rebel know what a Pentaprism is)?

Apapukas · 06-13-2013, 03:59 AM

The best video capabilities having Pentax camera (that is in production) still does not have an external mic jack?

Mistral75 · 06-13-2013, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

But... do the customers care (i.e. do the buyers of a Canon Rebel know what a Pentaprism is)?

If they put their eye on the viewfinder, they will notice the difference. If...

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Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Some of the reviews indicate that the K-30 will continue in the line up. Anyone know if this is true?

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	Originally posted by ogl K-500 doesn't feature super-imposed focus confirmation in the viewfinder I presume you mean there are no focus point indicators in the viewfinder (same as K-x) rather than no focus confirmation (the green blob)?

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Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Some of the reviews indicate that the K-30 will continue in the line up. Anyone know if this is true? I doubt Pentax will continue manufacture it, but it will be sold as long there is camera available.

06-13-2013, 02:59 AM	#125
delegopa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 244	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Not everyone will agree with you. I don't for a start. That said, I don't buy cameras on looks, unless all other features are the same. Sure, you are right. Tastes are different. Should have stressed that this is just my opinion. Btw. I have chosen the K30 for its features and handling. When I finally got it the design came as icing on the cake

06-13-2013, 03:03 AM	#126
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Probably cheaper to just have one productionline where this body is made, with the difference in sealing. I think a great move. Downgrading the K-500 is simply not in IQ but in a few things that make it cheaper (no sealing and no Li-ION battery and charger and a cheaper kitlens). If I understood correctly, K-500 is AA battery only, and will not have li-ion option. Edit: I think I understood wrong. According to dpreview K-500 can use both, so the K-500 must include the AA battery adapter + AA batteries, and K-50 includes li-ion battery and charger.

06-13-2013, 03:19 AM	#127
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	I think these are decent moves. I think forumites overstate the importance of styling. People don't buy a K30 based on its looks, just as they didn't buy a Canon XSI based on its looks. To the uninitiated, they all look like cameras and that's about it (the one exception was the K-01, but that's another story). People buy based on price and features -- sometimes based on reviews. I would think that both the K500 and K50 would review fairly well, particularly if someone is focused on still photography. Although, of course, DP Review will ding them for no dedicated video button. Oh well... The biggest seller for Pentax in the last several years was clearly the kx. This was a camera that did not have sealing, did not have auto focus points visible, but had a great sensor and a great price. This is the niche that the K500 is targeting and it looks about perfect to me. If Pentax can save money by having the same base for the K50 and K500 then, it's all good. Particularly if the K50 price runs in the 550 range and the K500 ends up running in the 450 range.

06-13-2013, 03:20 AM	#128
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Fogel70 Edit: I think I understood wrong. According to dpreview K-500 can use both, so the K-500 must include the AA battery adapter + AA batteries, and K-50 includes li-ion battery and charger. That's correct. Note the 4xAA Lithium have much better life than the little Li-ion battery available.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Mistral75 I presume you mean there are no focus point indicators in the viewfinder (same as K-x) rather than no focus confirmation (the green blob)? Pentax K-500 DSLR Hands-On Preview I don't know - found here I guess like K-x

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Floydjkt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 25	The complete 5 line means only one thing. Pentax resets his lineup and starts from now a new era! the next cameras will be completely different and maybe they will start with ff in late 2013 - early 2014!!

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Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by thibs That's correct. Note the 4xAA Lithium have much better life than the little Li-ion battery available. Another difference seems to be that you get 5 fps out on AA, and 6 fps with li-ion.

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aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by ogl Pentax K-500 DSLR Hands-On Preview I don't know - found here I guess like K-x Seems Pentax did send some test body to the press, at last !!

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Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Aristophanes Entry level with a pentaprism. Awesome. But... do the customers care (i.e. do the buyers of a Canon Rebel know what a Pentaprism is)?

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	Originally posted by Asahiflex But... do the customers care (i.e. do the buyers of a Canon Rebel know what a Pentaprism is)? If they put their eye on the viewfinder, they will notice the difference. If...