New Camera/s by Christmas

Mazhe · 08-06-2013, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

A K-3 can only be higher level than the K-5 II. The naming strategy is "lower number = better camera".

So the K50 is a downgrade from the K30?

Kunzite · 08-06-2013, 08:54 AM

No, it's a successor. Actually "lower number = better camera" seems to apply to single digit models, after that it could morph into "less digits = better camera". Even so, it should not be regarded as a hard rule.
There's nothing in their naming scheme (and I'm including their film SLR family) which would suggest that a K-3 would be a lower model than a K-500; on the contrary. K-1 > K-3 > K-5.

mamethot · 08-06-2013, 11:56 AM

I'm curious to see what will superseed K-01

Maybe K-00

bvg · 08-06-2013, 01:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mamethot

Maybe K-00

Nop, K+01

lolenslooker · 08-06-2013, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Poit

Hi all,

I spoke with a Pentax retailer this afternoon to check on expected delivery of the FA 77 I just ordered (excited about that too...but that's another discussion), and thought I would be cheeky and ask if a Pentax Full Frame was in the works. The summary of our ensuing discussion is as follows:

- More new cameras are going to be released later this year (by Christmas);
- The exact nature of those cameras couldn't be discussed in any detail; but
- When I mentioned that I currently use a K20D & K10D, need an upgrade of both, and am considering the K5ii as my next purchase/s, the advice was "wait until later this year. It could be Christmas before they're here, but I would wait".

The kind staff-member (who stated they have been in the industry for 25 years, but only involved with Pentax for 6 weeks) then explained that Ricoh / Pentax had recently visited to give a briefing on their future plans (including the said releases later this year), and that the briefing was extremely positive / exciting. To paraphrase: "Ricoh are investing a great deal in Pentax, and they are going about it the right way. The plans for the future are exciting".

I check this site to see if there is any concrete news about more releases this year, and to date haven't seen anything particularly convincing, so I just thought this tidbit (albeit lacking in specifics) might be appreciated for other like-minded folk who are eagerly awaiting some news. Please don't label me a rumor-monger or another Ricehigh, I just thought this bit of info (however small) would be appreciated.

Love your article. I too , am waiting to upgrade my K-20D, but still waiting for something more fantastic, so far nothing really beyond what I have now , for the money,

Poit · 08-07-2013, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by lolenslooker

Love your article. I too , am waiting to upgrade my K-20D, but still waiting for something more fantastic, so far nothing really beyond what I have now , for the money,

Cheers!

To be honest, I do think the K5ii has some significant improvements over K20D (much better autofocus, much better high iso performance, better low light performance, much higher frame rate), but if a major upgrade is in the works, be it full-frame, professional APS-C, or both, I'm happy to wait a little longer.

Uluru · 08-07-2013, 02:13 AM

A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging.
That's Thursday, FYI..

goubejp · 08-07-2013, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by Uluru

A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging.
That's Thursday, FYI..

Where is this press conference located ? Japan ? Usa ? I have not seen mention of this conference somewhere else ?

RockvilleBob · 08-07-2013, 04:29 AM

Let's hope any announcement includes announcements about lenses. What's more important camera bodies or lenses - to me it is lenses. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/lens-or-camera.htm

What would be nice to see - the decade overdue 1.4 TC; the ROADMAP zoom to about 350 that works with the 1.4 TC; a re-engineered and repriced 560 or better yet a 500 FF compatible that works with the 1.4 TC;

Poit · 08-08-2013, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by Uluru

A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging.
That's Thursday, FYI..

Cheers, thanks for the info mate.

LamyTax · 08-08-2013, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by goubejp

Where is this press conference located ? Japan ? Usa ? I have not seen mention of this conference somewhere else ?

Because it's "secret".

If you want to know the location, you maybe should check out if there's coincidentally a large tech exhibiton starting the day after.

Franc · 08-08-2013, 08:15 AM

Ricoh is present at the IFA in Berlin (held in september)

Asahiflex · 08-08-2013, 08:27 AM

Indeed, from 6 to 11 september.

**Schraubstock** · 08-08-2013, 10:06 PM

Hi

Ricoh and (PENTAX (C.R. Kennedy) are present at the The Digital Show in Melbourne Sept. 13-15 this year. I believe they have separate stands.

Greetings

Uluru · 08-08-2013, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi

Ricoh and (PENTAX (C.R. Kennedy) are present at the The Digital Show in Melbourne Sept. 13-15 this year. I believe they have separate stands.

Greetings

Ricoh may have their printers, etc. But looking forward to it, and trying out new K-3 or whatever it's gonna be named ..

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08-06-2013, 08:27 AM	#76
Mazhe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	Originally posted by Kunzite A K-3 can only be higher level than the K-5 II. The naming strategy is "lower number = better camera". So the K50 is a downgrade from the K30?

08-06-2013, 08:54 AM	#77
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,100	No, it's a successor. Actually "lower number = better camera" seems to apply to single digit models, after that it could morph into "less digits = better camera". Even so, it should not be regarded as a hard rule. There's nothing in their naming scheme (and I'm including their film SLR family) which would suggest that a K-3 would be a lower model than a K-500; on the contrary. K-1 > K-3 > K-5.

08-06-2013, 11:56 AM	#78
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	I'm curious to see what will superseed K-01 Maybe K-00

08-06-2013, 01:00 PM - 1 Like	#79
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 339	Originally posted by mamethot Maybe K-00 Nop, K+01

08-06-2013, 05:57 PM	#80
lolenslooker New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Originally posted by Poit Hi all, I spoke with a Pentax retailer this afternoon to check on expected delivery of the FA 77 I just ordered (excited about that too...but that's another discussion), and thought I would be cheeky and ask if a Pentax Full Frame was in the works. The summary of our ensuing discussion is as follows: - More new cameras are going to be released later this year (by Christmas); - The exact nature of those cameras couldn't be discussed in any detail; but - When I mentioned that I currently use a K20D & K10D, need an upgrade of both, and am considering the K5ii as my next purchase/s, the advice was "wait until later this year. It could be Christmas before they're here, but I would wait". The kind staff-member (who stated they have been in the industry for 25 years, but only involved with Pentax for 6 weeks) then explained that Ricoh / Pentax had recently visited to give a briefing on their future plans (including the said releases later this year), and that the briefing was extremely positive / exciting. To paraphrase: "Ricoh are investing a great deal in Pentax, and they are going about it the right way. The plans for the future are exciting". I check this site to see if there is any concrete news about more releases this year, and to date haven't seen anything particularly convincing, so I just thought this tidbit (albeit lacking in specifics) might be appreciated for other like-minded folk who are eagerly awaiting some news. Please don't label me a rumor-monger or another Ricehigh, I just thought this bit of info (however small) would be appreciated. Love your article. I too , am waiting to upgrade my K-20D, but still waiting for something more fantastic, so far nothing really beyond what I have now , for the money,

08-07-2013, 12:12 AM	#81
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423 Original Poster	Originally posted by lolenslooker Love your article. I too , am waiting to upgrade my K-20D, but still waiting for something more fantastic, so far nothing really beyond what I have now , for the money, Cheers! To be honest, I do think the K5ii has some significant improvements over K20D (much better autofocus, much better high iso performance, better low light performance, much higher frame rate), but if a major upgrade is in the works, be it full-frame, professional APS-C, or both, I'm happy to wait a little longer.

08-07-2013, 02:13 AM	#82
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging. That's Thursday, FYI..

08-07-2013, 04:20 AM	#83
goubejp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 804	Originally posted by Uluru A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging. That's Thursday, FYI.. Where is this press conference located ? Japan ? Usa ? I have not seen mention of this conference somewhere else ?

08-07-2013, 04:29 AM	#84
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Let's hope any announcement includes announcements about lenses. What's more important camera bodies or lenses - to me it is lenses. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/lens-or-camera.htm What would be nice to see - the decade overdue 1.4 TC; the ROADMAP zoom to about 350 that works with the 1.4 TC; a re-engineered and repriced 560 or better yet a 500 FF compatible that works with the 1.4 TC;

08-08-2013, 12:28 AM	#85
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423 Original Poster	Originally posted by Uluru A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging. That's Thursday, FYI.. Cheers, thanks for the info mate.

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08-08-2013, 06:09 AM	#86
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by goubejp Where is this press conference located ? Japan ? Usa ? I have not seen mention of this conference somewhere else ? Because it's "secret". If you want to know the location, you maybe should check out if there's coincidentally a large tech exhibiton starting the day after.

08-08-2013, 08:15 AM	#87
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Ricoh is present at the IFA in Berlin (held in september)

08-08-2013, 08:27 AM	#88
Asahiflex Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,762	Indeed, from 6 to 11 september.

08-08-2013, 10:06 PM	#89
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi Ricoh and (PENTAX (C.R. Kennedy) are present at the The Digital Show in Melbourne Sept. 13-15 this year. I believe they have separate stands. Greetings

08-08-2013, 10:24 PM	#90
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi Ricoh and (PENTAX (C.R. Kennedy) are present at the The Digital Show in Melbourne Sept. 13-15 this year. I believe they have separate stands. Greetings Ricoh may have their printers, etc. But looking forward to it, and trying out new K-3 or whatever it's gonna be named ..