How many Pentaxfans want a new Model?

Talisker · 07-03-2008, 02:13 PM

I want an affordable K mount digital rangefinder, but I won't get one...

wlank · 07-03-2008, 02:14 PM

Let's see.

I bought my Spotmatic in 1970.

I bought my K100DS in 2008.

Don't think I need a new one just yet.

Bill

**KA5TXL** · 07-03-2008, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by wlank

Let's see.

I bought my Spotmatic in 1970.

I bought my K100DS in 2008.

Don't think I need a new one just yet.

Bill

Still have my SL, ME Super, istDL, and K20. I'm good don't need a new model right now

sluggo913 · 07-03-2008, 04:14 PM

I passed on the K20d due to no A/f or FPS advantage over the K10d all of the other things they did were nice but (have no need for live view) would like at least these two items added to the next generation and I will be first in line to buy it. Love my K10d though.

kent vinyard · 07-03-2008, 05:11 PM

Bob,
You will have to hurry real fast because if they make those changes I will try to get ahead of you in line. LOL

My next purchase would be the DA*500 f5.6 if it were available

Arpe · 07-03-2008, 05:28 PM

Sure, everyone wants a new model right? Better this, better that. Doesn't mean we'll actually fork out more money for it though.
A K20D with more fps and faster focussing and I'm set.

Steven Yampolsky · 07-03-2008, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Talisker

I want an affordable K mount digital rangefinder, but I won't get one...

Same here. simple is good. a perfect companion for my K20D.

babelphotos · 07-03-2008, 06:32 PM

I will take any pro level Pentax can give me IF and its a big IF it is not a small upgrade from the K20. It will have to be a major step not just in picture quality but also the look of the camera.
Call me crazy maybe....but i would like to have white pro lens....OK OK OK that is Canon stuff but i am tired of seing people who take bad pics get clients because they have white lenses and ignore me because they think Pentax is not good.

Then they go to my website and notice that i take better pictures than the other guys.....oupsss

So a K2 pro....around 20 megapixels with a better buffer
High speed burst 5frames per seconds would be great
A better focus system....faster clearer.

Price tag....wathever....they do it i will dish out the money

sluggo913 · 07-03-2008, 08:33 PM

The fix for white lenses, spray paint. Just mask it carefully, maybe a stencile or two.

WendyB · 07-03-2008, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by wlank

Let's see.

I bought my Spotmatic in 1970.

I bought my K100DS in 2008.

Don't think I need a new one just yet.

Bill

Bill I just love your comment. Plain simple and just quite right. Having learned from the hard school of knocks. I know that who is behind the body and lens is the one who makes his/her equipment work to satisfaction of wonderful photography.

One does not have to spend a fortune to accomplish excellence in photography. I prefer to keep my complaints about equipment to my self and work to find the workaround. 95% of the time I find it and move forward.

But get a K20 D in your hands for a day and you will fall in love.

Sincerely,

Wendy

Come this fall 6:45am in the morning will be a most wonderful time to photgraph with Pentax in hand.

Busiko · 07-04-2008, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by wildboar

I want a small camera body with big viewfinder.

Do you mean a 24x36 viewfinder? Note that viewfinder sizes are related to photo frame sizes.
Rui

Kei · 07-04-2008, 08:02 PM

I just want the "side effect" of releasing a new model: more attention to the brand, more buyers, more places hold a wider selection of lens and accessories...etc

As for the camera itself, the k200d will be good for me for quite some time

stevebrot · 07-04-2008, 10:23 PM

What I want:

Small (about the size/weight of an early 80s film slr)
Robust chassis with moisture/dust seals
RAW only or RAW/JPEG with minimal in-camera processing options
Exposure options limited to P, AV, SV, and M
FF sensor
Manual focus or Manual/HSM only (no motor in body to save weight/size)
Bright viewfinder with microprism and split image (like the old days)
Smart lens mount to allow use of M and K series lenses
PC flash socket

Think Pentax LX except digital.

If Pentax is not interested, perhaps someone like Cosina might be. Wouldn't it be great to have a compact package with solid basic functionality, larger sensor, and a bright viewfinder?

Steve

**rparmar** · 07-05-2008, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

What I want:

Small (about the size/weight of an early 80s film slr)
Robust chassis with moisture/dust seals
RAW only or RAW/JPEG with minimal in-camera processing options
Exposure options limited to P, AV, SV, and M
FF sensor
Manual focus or Manual/HSM only (no motor in body to save weight/size)
Bright viewfinder with microprism and split image (like the old days)
Smart lens mount to allow use of M and K series lenses
PC flash socket

Think Pentax LX except digital.

Sounds good to me except a couple points. 6 is too big a compromise even for those who like MF.

On point 4 I'll say again that exposure modes are a poor way to specify photographic parameters. Instead we need dedicated controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO... just like old film bodies had (aperture was on the lens). Each with an "A" setting to put it in automatic.

A modeless design combines complete flexibility with the ability to memorise all functions and use the camera as an extension of one's body.

stevebrot · 07-05-2008, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Sounds good to me except a couple points. 6 is too big a compromise even for those who like MF.

On point 4 I'll say again that exposure modes are a poor way to specify photographic parameters. Instead we need dedicated controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO... just like old film bodies had (aperture was on the lens). Each with an "A" setting to put it in automatic.

A modeless design combines complete flexibility with the ability to memorise all functions and use the camera as an extension of one's body.

Sounds good to me...now all we have to do is find someone to make it for us!

Steve

07-04-2008, 10:23 PM	#28
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	What I want: Small (about the size/weight of an early 80s film slr) Robust chassis with moisture/dust seals RAW only or RAW/JPEG with minimal in-camera processing options Exposure options limited to P, AV, SV, and M FF sensor Manual focus or Manual/HSM only (no motor in body to save weight/size) Bright viewfinder with microprism and split image (like the old days) Smart lens mount to allow use of M and K series lenses PC flash socket Think Pentax LX except digital. If Pentax is not interested, perhaps someone like Cosina might be. Wouldn't it be great to have a compact package with solid basic functionality, larger sensor, and a bright viewfinder? Steve

07-05-2008, 03:15 AM	#29
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by stevebrot What I want: Small (about the size/weight of an early 80s film slr) Robust chassis with moisture/dust seals RAW only or RAW/JPEG with minimal in-camera processing options Exposure options limited to P, AV, SV, and M FF sensor Manual focus or Manual/HSM only (no motor in body to save weight/size) Bright viewfinder with microprism and split image (like the old days) Smart lens mount to allow use of M and K series lenses PC flash socket Think Pentax LX except digital. Sounds good to me except a couple points. 6 is too big a compromise even for those who like MF. On point 4 I'll say again that exposure modes are a poor way to specify photographic parameters. Instead we need dedicated controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO... just like old film bodies had (aperture was on the lens). Each with an "A" setting to put it in automatic. A modeless design combines complete flexibility with the ability to memorise all functions and use the camera as an extension of one's body.

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07-03-2008, 02:13 PM	#16
Talisker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Photos: Gallery Posts: 262	I want an affordable K mount digital rangefinder, but I won't get one...

07-03-2008, 02:14 PM	#17
wlank Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,130	Let's see. I bought my Spotmatic in 1970. I bought my K100DS in 2008. Don't think I need a new one just yet. Bill

07-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#18
KA5TXL Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 188	Originally posted by wlank Let's see. I bought my Spotmatic in 1970. I bought my K100DS in 2008. Don't think I need a new one just yet. Bill Still have my SL, ME Super, istDL, and K20. I'm good don't need a new model right now

07-03-2008, 04:14 PM	#19
sluggo913 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upton, Ma. Photos: Gallery Posts: 108	I passed on the K20d due to no A/f or FPS advantage over the K10d all of the other things they did were nice but (have no need for live view) would like at least these two items added to the next generation and I will be first in line to buy it. Love my K10d though.

07-03-2008, 05:11 PM	#20
kent vinyard Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norman, Oklahoma USA Posts: 348	Bob, You will have to hurry real fast because if they make those changes I will try to get ahead of you in line. LOL My next purchase would be the DA*500 f5.6 if it were available

07-03-2008, 05:28 PM	#21
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Sure, everyone wants a new model right? Better this, better that. Doesn't mean we'll actually fork out more money for it though. A K20D with more fps and faster focussing and I'm set.

07-03-2008, 05:44 PM	#22
Steven Yampolsky Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 41	Originally posted by Talisker I want an affordable K mount digital rangefinder, but I won't get one... Same here. simple is good. a perfect companion for my K20D.

07-03-2008, 06:32 PM	#23
babelphotos Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 57	I will take any pro level Pentax can give me IF and its a big IF it is not a small upgrade from the K20. It will have to be a major step not just in picture quality but also the look of the camera. Call me crazy maybe....but i would like to have white pro lens....OK OK OK that is Canon stuff but i am tired of seing people who take bad pics get clients because they have white lenses and ignore me because they think Pentax is not good. Then they go to my website and notice that i take better pictures than the other guys.....oupsss So a K2 pro....around 20 megapixels with a better buffer High speed burst 5frames per seconds would be great A better focus system....faster clearer. Price tag....wathever....they do it i will dish out the money

07-03-2008, 08:33 PM	#24
sluggo913 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upton, Ma. Photos: Gallery Posts: 108	The fix for white lenses, spray paint. Just mask it carefully, maybe a stencile or two.

07-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#25
WendyB Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Posts: 189	Originally posted by wlank Let's see. I bought my Spotmatic in 1970. I bought my K100DS in 2008. Don't think I need a new one just yet. Bill Bill I just love your comment. Plain simple and just quite right. Having learned from the hard school of knocks. I know that who is behind the body and lens is the one who makes his/her equipment work to satisfaction of wonderful photography. One does not have to spend a fortune to accomplish excellence in photography. I prefer to keep my complaints about equipment to my self and work to find the workaround. 95% of the time I find it and move forward. But get a K20 D in your hands for a day and you will fall in love. Sincerely, Wendy Come this fall 6:45am in the morning will be a most wonderful time to photgraph with Pentax in hand.

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07-04-2008, 02:43 AM	#26
Busiko Guest	Originally posted by wildboar I want a small camera body with big viewfinder. Do you mean a 24x36 viewfinder? Note that viewfinder sizes are related to photo frame sizes. Rui

07-04-2008, 08:02 PM	#27
Kei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 207	I just want the "side effect" of releasing a new model: more attention to the brand, more buyers, more places hold a wider selection of lens and accessories...etc As for the camera itself, the k200d will be good for me for quite some time

07-05-2008, 09:52 AM	#30
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by rparmar Sounds good to me except a couple points. 6 is too big a compromise even for those who like MF. On point 4 I'll say again that exposure modes are a poor way to specify photographic parameters. Instead we need dedicated controls for aperture, shutter speed and ISO... just like old film bodies had (aperture was on the lens). Each with an "A" setting to put it in automatic. A modeless design combines complete flexibility with the ability to memorise all functions and use the camera as an extension of one's body. Sounds good to me...now all we have to do is find someone to make it for us! Steve