No K-60 rumors yet? expectations?

D1N0 · 07-02-2014, 09:22 AM

No specs or release rumors of the k-60 or 70 or k whatever, follow up of the k-50 have reached me yet.
What to expect? Adorama has the K-50 listed as "while supplies last" In view of the recent price drop, there should be a follow up soon. What to expect?

Three things I certainly expect are a 24mp sensor (same as K-3) an articulating screen and a new kit lens. (18-70 to 18-85). (Kittens not included).

Last edited by D1N0; 07-03-2014 at 08:09 AM. Reason: pic english readers can't deal witn missing spaces

**boriscleto** · 07-02-2014, 09:34 AM

Nothing more than a sensor upgrade and a slight AF upgrade. Certainly no new kit lens or articulated screen.

ruggiex · 07-02-2014, 09:38 AM

Don't forget Ricoh logo on the back!

D1N0 · 07-02-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Nothing more than a sensor upgrade and a slight AF upgrade. Certainly no new kit lens or articulated screen.

The DA Zoom on the roadmap could be a new kit lens.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf

stevebrot · 07-02-2014, 09:52 AM

I would not expect a replacement on the shelf before Winter or Spring. I just checked Adorama and while some kits in red are back-ordered, I was not able to find any color/kit listed "while supplies last". That would come later after the replacement models are available.

As for your expectations for features. I would be surprised if the 24Mpx sensor were offered. Articulated screen would be nice and who knows whether the expected DA zoom (18ish - 80ish) will be offered as a kit at the consumer level. I doubt it.

Steve

**boriscleto** · 07-02-2014, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

II just checked Adorama and while some kits in red are back-ordered, I was not able to find any color/kit listed "while supplies last".

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/94-pentax-price-watch/267034-pentax-k-50-...ing-396-a.html

stevebrot · 07-02-2014, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/94-pentax-price-watch/267034-pentax-k-50-...ing-396-a.html

Apparently they have a shortage of gift certificates or perhaps it is the flash that is being discontinued.

Pentax K-50 Digial SLR Camera - Black, with DA L 18-55 WR & 50-200 WR Lenses 10905

Steve

(...did not click through for all kits/offers...just scanned for those with availability notes...)

RonHendriks1966 · 07-02-2014, 12:25 PM

I guess only new 24 megapixel sensor new in it.

stillshot2 · 07-02-2014, 12:31 PM

It could have the Sony 20mp sensor as seen in the Sony a58 and others

devorama · 07-02-2014, 01:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

Three things I certainly expect are a 24mp sensor (same as K-3) an articulating screen and a new kitlens. (18-70 to 18-85).

I accidentally read that as "new kittens." That would definitely give you a good photographic subject to test out your new camera.

D1N0 · 07-02-2014, 02:07 PM - **1 Like**

I'm dutch so i'm bound to miss a space now and then

JPT · 07-02-2014, 05:29 PM - **1 Like**

Historically, Pentax has made significant upgrades to it's entry level DSLRs every other model. K-X and K-R were similar; K-30 was a big upgrade; K-30 and K-50 were similar. So this time around, I think we'll see a big upgrade, with some K-3 technology filtering down.

Actually, in January there were some rumours from a French forum that I wanted to believe, but I don't know how credible they were.

calsan · 07-02-2014, 07:31 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

and a new kitlens

I read this as "new kittens". Bit confused.

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Update.
Well, that was the easiest 5 likes ever. Thanks! I didn't even bother to get the scale of the camera correct. No wonder there's so many pictures of kittens on the internet.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-02-2014, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I would not expect a replacement on the shelf before Winter or Spring. I just checked Adorama and while some kits in red are back-ordered, I was not able to find any color/kit listed "while supplies last". That would come later after the replacement models are available.
Steve

It is there, but it is talking about the "Kit Savings / value accessories included / an Adorama Exclusive - while supplies last" The value accessories are the
FREE Pentax AF-200FG Flash, Camera Case & Softwarebag,

magkelly · 07-02-2014, 09:59 PM - **1 Like**

I'd expect a slight AF quality increase and a better WR kit lens 18-55/55-200 kit lens kit with the WR lens thing as the standard for the WR models. No more non WR kit lenses sold with WR cameras only with the non WR entry level model. 24MP I think they'll save that for the K-3 level DSLR's. I have zero interest in a K-60 unless it turns out to look as interesting as the K30. I'm so darned happy with mine that I just want six of them on the shelf! The K-50 just bores me and I don't want to see more of the same just upgraded a bit.

I'm kind of tired of the same designs repeating themselves. Every DSLR out there nearly looks like every other. At this point the new cameras are so advanced that I don't need half of what they offer. I certainly don't need 24MP. The K-30 is more camera than I actually need. The K-50 is just the K-30 in a more standard chassis. K3 is just overkill. I could stop right here, get 2 or 3 more bodies to make sure I'd have one for the next 25 years or so and I'd be just fine. Just might now that I can for $350 or less per body. Who knows? I get rich enough I may just start collecting K-30's in every color I can and like, Red, white, and blue like the stars and stripes, that will do me for starters, lol.... :P

07-02-2014, 09:22 AM	#1
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	No K-60 rumors yet? expectations? No specs or release rumors of the k-60 or 70 or k whatever, follow up of the k-50 have reached me yet. What to expect? Adorama has the K-50 listed as "while supplies last" In view of the recent price drop, there should be a follow up soon. What to expect? Three things I certainly expect are a 24mp sensor (same as K-3) an articulating screen and a new kit lens. (18-70 to 18-85). (Kittens not included). Last edited by D1N0; 07-03-2014 at 08:09 AM. Reason: pic english readers can't deal witn missing spaces

07-02-2014, 07:31 PM - 6 Likes	#13
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	Originally posted by D1N0 and a new kitlens I read this as "new kittens". Bit confused. ---- Update. Well, that was the easiest 5 likes ever. Thanks! I didn't even bother to get the scale of the camera correct. No wonder there's so many pictures of kittens on the internet. Attached Images Last edited by calsan; 07-07-2014 at 06:38 PM.

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07-02-2014, 09:34 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Nothing more than a sensor upgrade and a slight AF upgrade. Certainly no new kit lens or articulated screen.

07-02-2014, 09:38 AM	#3
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Don't forget Ricoh logo on the back!

07-02-2014, 09:49 AM	#4
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Nothing more than a sensor upgrade and a slight AF upgrade. Certainly no new kit lens or articulated screen. The DA Zoom on the roadmap could be a new kit lens. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf

07-02-2014, 09:52 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I would not expect a replacement on the shelf before Winter or Spring. I just checked Adorama and while some kits in red are back-ordered, I was not able to find any color/kit listed "while supplies last". That would come later after the replacement models are available. As for your expectations for features. I would be surprised if the 24Mpx sensor were offered. Articulated screen would be nice and who knows whether the expected DA zoom (18ish - 80ish) will be offered as a kit at the consumer level. I doubt it. Steve

07-02-2014, 09:58 AM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by stevebrot II just checked Adorama and while some kits in red are back-ordered, I was not able to find any color/kit listed "while supplies last". https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/94-pentax-price-watch/267034-pentax-k-50-...ing-396-a.html

07-02-2014, 10:07 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by boriscleto https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/94-pentax-price-watch/267034-pentax-k-50-...ing-396-a.html Apparently they have a shortage of gift certificates or perhaps it is the flash that is being discontinued. Pentax K-50 Digial SLR Camera - Black, with DA L 18-55 WR & 50-200 WR Lenses 10905 Steve (...did not click through for all kits/offers...just scanned for those with availability notes...)

07-02-2014, 12:25 PM	#8
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I guess only new 24 megapixel sensor new in it.

07-02-2014, 12:31 PM	#9
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	It could have the Sony 20mp sensor as seen in the Sony a58 and others

07-02-2014, 01:03 PM - 2 Likes	#10
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	Originally posted by D1N0 Three things I certainly expect are a 24mp sensor (same as K-3) an articulating screen and a new kitlens. (18-70 to 18-85). I accidentally read that as "new kittens." That would definitely give you a good photographic subject to test out your new camera.

07-02-2014, 02:07 PM - 1 Like	#11
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	I'm dutch so i'm bound to miss a space now and then

07-02-2014, 05:29 PM - 1 Like	#12
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Historically, Pentax has made significant upgrades to it's entry level DSLRs every other model. K-X and K-R were similar; K-30 was a big upgrade; K-30 and K-50 were similar. So this time around, I think we'll see a big upgrade, with some K-3 technology filtering down. Actually, in January there were some rumours from a French forum that I wanted to believe, but I don't know how credible they were.

07-02-2014, 08:48 PM	#14
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by stevebrot I would not expect a replacement on the shelf before Winter or Spring. I just checked Adorama and while some kits in red are back-ordered, I was not able to find any color/kit listed "while supplies last". That would come later after the replacement models are available. Steve It is there, but it is talking about the "Kit Savings / value accessories included / an Adorama Exclusive - while supplies last" The value accessories are the FREE Pentax AF-200FG Flash, Camera Case & Softwarebag,

07-02-2014, 09:59 PM - 1 Like	#15
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I'd expect a slight AF quality increase and a better WR kit lens 18-55/55-200 kit lens kit with the WR lens thing as the standard for the WR models. No more non WR kit lenses sold with WR cameras only with the non WR entry level model. 24MP I think they'll save that for the K-3 level DSLR's. I have zero interest in a K-60 unless it turns out to look as interesting as the K30. I'm so darned happy with mine that I just want six of them on the shelf! The K-50 just bores me and I don't want to see more of the same just upgraded a bit. I'm kind of tired of the same designs repeating themselves. Every DSLR out there nearly looks like every other. At this point the new cameras are so advanced that I don't need half of what they offer. I certainly don't need 24MP. The K-30 is more camera than I actually need. The K-50 is just the K-30 in a more standard chassis. K3 is just overkill. I could stop right here, get 2 or 3 more bodies to make sure I'd have one for the next 25 years or so and I'd be just fine. Just might now that I can for $350 or less per body. Who knows? I get rich enough I may just start collecting K-30's in every color I can and like, Red, white, and blue like the stars and stripes, that will do me for starters, lol.... :P