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ruggiex · 08-27-2014, 09:25 AM

I think I want one... but of course my wife will tell me that I don't need it just like I tell her she doesn't need that new pair of shoes.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-27-2014, 09:31 AM

It should be 399 euro with single kitlens.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 08-27-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

It should be 399 euro with single kitlens.

Very optimistic.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-27-2014, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Very optimistic.

This is the competition under 500 euro. All with a single kitlens wich will probably be 80+% of the sale in this segment.

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6BQ5 · 08-27-2014, 10:21 AM

Like many, my initial reaction was negative. Now that I see more and more of it the design has grown on me. I really like the rotary mode selection dial. Lesson learned!'

However, I know this camera isn't for me. For serious shooting I like to have to have two selection traditional value selection dials like on my K-30.

This camera could be a replacement for the K-500? An intro/beginner level DSLR?

Fogel70 · 08-27-2014, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by y0chang

Pentax has to be aware that the D3200 kit is under $500 as well as the SL1 body only. It has to be a compelling argument to not buy Canikon but buy Pentax... I realize that Pentax has to not devalue itself, a bottom of market strategy is never viable long term. What price point is it? No idea but but im gonna guess 500 is going to be the ballpark.

When released, price on K-500 (with kit lens) was $600, and K-S1 will probably be priced similar to that.
Nikon D3300 was released at $650 with kit lens, Canon SL1 was priced $800 with kit lens when released.

**boriscleto** · 08-27-2014, 10:24 AM

Release price has to be high so you can discount it in November.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-27-2014, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Release price has to be high so you can discount it in November.

Or put in a free 35mm plasticfantastic lens at the start. With a voucher or so.

pentaxian_tmb · 08-27-2014, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

The LED around the shutter button could be a very nice feature. FI it could glow green in photography mode, and red in video mode.
Flashing red could mean that no memory card is inserted, or that battery is depleted.

No. No. Your hand will be digitally imprinted on the grip, so only you can use it. The LEDs will light up green when it registers your hand. If someone else tries to use it, it will flash red and self destruct.

Doundounba · 08-27-2014, 11:39 AM

Any word on which battery this uses?

ChristianRock · 08-27-2014, 11:45 AM

From what I saw, same battery as K-r/K-30/K-50/K-500, but I doubt there's room for AA in this.

I just saw the video. Who releases something that shakes that much?

Anyway, in the hands of that guy, it's TINY. I like that. So, I'll be paying attention, but in all likeliness, it's not for me. Still, I hope it does very well.

JinDesu · 08-27-2014, 11:46 AM

If it's the same battery as the K-R, then it'll take the AA adapter that fits the K-R.

ChristianRock · 08-27-2014, 11:48 AM

Not necessarily. I have a K-r, and the battery doesn't take the whole battery compartment (the AA adapter does).

Wired · 08-27-2014, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by pentaxian_tmb

No. No. Your hand will be digitally imprinted on the grip, so only you can use it. The LEDs will light up green when it registers your hand. If someone else tries to use it, it will flash red and self destruct.

Legit?! That's a requirement for sure. Oh the possibilities...

JinDesu · 08-27-2014, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Not necessarily. I have a K-r, and the battery doesn't take the whole battery compartment (the AA adapter does).

Good point, my mistake.

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08-27-2014, 09:25 AM	#841
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	I think I want one... but of course my wife will tell me that I don't need it just like I tell her she doesn't need that new pair of shoes.

08-27-2014, 09:31 AM	#842
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	It should be 399 euro with single kitlens.

08-27-2014, 09:49 AM	#843
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 It should be 399 euro with single kitlens. Very optimistic.

08-27-2014, 09:54 AM	#844
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Very optimistic. This is the competition under 500 euro. All with a single kitlens wich will probably be 80+% of the sale in this segment. De nieuwste digitale camera's koopt u bij CameraNU.nl

08-27-2014, 10:21 AM	#845
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Like many, my initial reaction was negative. Now that I see more and more of it the design has grown on me. I really like the rotary mode selection dial. Lesson learned!' However, I know this camera isn't for me. For serious shooting I like to have to have two selection traditional value selection dials like on my K-30. This camera could be a replacement for the K-500? An intro/beginner level DSLR?

08-27-2014, 10:21 AM	#846
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by y0chang Pentax has to be aware that the D3200 kit is under $500 as well as the SL1 body only. It has to be a compelling argument to not buy Canikon but buy Pentax... I realize that Pentax has to not devalue itself, a bottom of market strategy is never viable long term. What price point is it? No idea but but im gonna guess 500 is going to be the ballpark. When released, price on K-500 (with kit lens) was $600, and K-S1 will probably be priced similar to that. Nikon D3300 was released at $650 with kit lens, Canon SL1 was priced $800 with kit lens when released.

08-27-2014, 10:24 AM	#847
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Release price has to be high so you can discount it in November.

08-27-2014, 11:20 AM	#848
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by boriscleto Release price has to be high so you can discount it in November. Or put in a free 35mm plasticfantastic lens at the start. With a voucher or so.

08-27-2014, 11:34 AM	#849
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436	Originally posted by Fogel70 The LED around the shutter button could be a very nice feature. FI it could glow green in photography mode, and red in video mode. Flashing red could mean that no memory card is inserted, or that battery is depleted. No. No. Your hand will be digitally imprinted on the grip, so only you can use it. The LEDs will light up green when it registers your hand. If someone else tries to use it, it will flash red and self destruct.

08-27-2014, 11:39 AM	#850
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Any word on which battery this uses?

08-27-2014, 11:45 AM	#851
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	From what I saw, same battery as K-r/K-30/K-50/K-500, but I doubt there's room for AA in this. I just saw the video. Who releases something that shakes that much? Anyway, in the hands of that guy, it's TINY. I like that. So, I'll be paying attention, but in all likeliness, it's not for me. Still, I hope it does very well.

08-27-2014, 11:46 AM	#852
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	If it's the same battery as the K-R, then it'll take the AA adapter that fits the K-R.

08-27-2014, 11:48 AM	#853
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Not necessarily. I have a K-r, and the battery doesn't take the whole battery compartment (the AA adapter does).

08-27-2014, 11:58 AM	#854
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by pentaxian_tmb No. No. Your hand will be digitally imprinted on the grip, so only you can use it. The LEDs will light up green when it registers your hand. If someone else tries to use it, it will flash red and self destruct. Legit?! That's a requirement for sure. Oh the possibilities...

08-27-2014, 12:00 PM	#855
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by ChristianRock Not necessarily. I have a K-r, and the battery doesn't take the whole battery compartment (the AA adapter does). Good point, my mistake.

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