K-3ii marked as discontinued

**c.a.m** · 01-10-2017, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Roll on another 500 or so pages of totally ridiculous predictions until an announcement is forthcoming.

Originally posted by monochrome

I have it on good authority the phone will be designated the K-S1n, with ergonomics for women with large hands. The selfie camera will have a blinking colored LED surround.

Isn't that the new model that also features a pop-up Theta in place of the flash? The brand label on the back face says "Ricoh-Pentax" in honour of a certain long-running PF thread.

stevebrot · 01-10-2017, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

The K-3III will almost-certainly have a high quality focal length reducer built-in for pseudo full-frame on a budget

It was my understanding that it features a proprietary photon re-use cycle.

Steve

Zygonyx · 01-10-2017, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by ebk

Pentax K3II out, pentax Q out, etc.etc.
Is Ricoh pentax slowely shutting down 😧

i dont think so.
But surely making up it's strategy for the next 5 years, in a never like before adverse business environment.

Look back in a blick at 2016 :
- Q system probably discontinued, no lens nor body issued
- only one APS-C new lens, new K-70, but incrediblingly unpublicised and launched at the worst year's period, so low sales
- no new APS-C sony sensor
- bad K-3II sales since the start early 2015
- unreacheable Nikon D500
- no 645 new lens
- "successful" K-1 launch, yet slowed down by lack of new primes

Global yearly photog sales volumes continuous drop of about 20%, reaching the lowest numbers since 2008...

So : what can we expect in 2017 ?

- at best new K-3 III and FF primes, even new APS-C wide zoom
- at worst : nothing but Theta R

In 2018 ?

Maybe a new mirrorless 645... with a few lenses.

stevebrot · 01-10-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

There have been statements from several credible sources that Pentax does not currently plan to introduce another FF camera below or above the K-1. So luckily the chance of your speculation being true is pretty minuscule.

Surely you jest! If there is no new FF, then the price of remaining inventory K-1 and K-3II will never drop and the used market for all Pentax product will go stale. That is incompatible with my desired upgrade path and budget and therefore unacceptable! You should recheck your sources.

Steve

stevebrot · 01-10-2017, 02:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

You've shown great restraint here.

This came to mind...

You Tube

Steve

stevebrot · 01-10-2017, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Cambo

the proper quote is...

'Pentax is doomed...DOOMED!!!'

I've told you and told you till I'm blue in the face....

You look more pink than blue. Auto WB failed again.

Will surely be fixed in the new K-3 DPG*

Steve

* Double-plus Good

**BigMackCam** · 01-10-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It was my understanding that it features a proprietary photon re-use cycle.

For the K-3III, yes... but the parallel "/F" model uses 135 film to leverage the re-introduction of Ektachrome and Kodachrome. We Pentaxians have much to look forward to...

Kunzite · 01-10-2017, 02:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Surely you jest! If there is no new FF, then the price of remaining inventory K-1 and K-3II will never drop and the used market for all Pentax product will go stale. That is incompatible with my desired upgrade path and budget and therefore unacceptable! You should recheck your sources.

Ricoh Imaging might not plan to add a new FF right now (i.e. ~~2016~~ 2017). This shouldn't be interpreted as "never ever".

thesia26 · 01-10-2017, 02:55 PM

I agree, They are probably going through a transition period. Like how Sigma rebranded their entire lens to the Art series.

FantasticMrFox · 01-10-2017, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by thesia26

Like how Sigma rebranded their entire lens to the Art series.

They didn't. They established three new series - 'Art', 'Contemporary', and 'Sport'.

Quicksand · 01-10-2017, 03:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Kunzite

Ricoh Imaging might not plan to add a new FF right now (i.e. 2016).

Hmmm, what time zone are you in?

**shardulm** · 01-10-2017, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

So : what can we expect in 2017 ?

Superb but cheap lenses that have an EXPIRATION DATE. LOL

---------- Post added 01-10-17 at 05:30 PM ----------

LIkely a K-Mount MILC "K-02" with K-3ii sensor.
Love to speculate. haha.

Kunzite · 01-10-2017, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Hmmm, what time zone are you in?

I reserve the right to write "2016" instead of "2017" until at least summer

noelpolar · 01-10-2017, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

I like the K-1 advance warning..... more time to save.... now I'll have to raid my wifes special fund and be in the poo again.

**jpzk** · 01-10-2017, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

And so it begins .....

Roll on another 500 or so pages of totally ridiculous predictions until an announcement is forthcoming.

Really ...

That's a good prediction on its own right here with this post !

Cheers!

01-10-2017, 02:20 PM	#48
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by ebk Pentax K3II out, pentax Q out, etc.etc. Is Ricoh pentax slowely shutting down 😧 i dont think so. But surely making up it's strategy for the next 5 years, in a never like before adverse business environment. Look back in a blick at 2016 : - Q system probably discontinued, no lens nor body issued - only one APS-C new lens, new K-70, but incrediblingly unpublicised and launched at the worst year's period, so low sales - no new APS-C sony sensor - bad K-3II sales since the start early 2015 - unreacheable Nikon D500 - no 645 new lens - "successful" K-1 launch, yet slowed down by lack of new primes Global yearly photog sales volumes continuous drop of about 20%, reaching the lowest numbers since 2008... So : what can we expect in 2017 ? - at best new K-3 III and FF primes, even new APS-C wide zoom - at worst : nothing but Theta R In 2018 ? Maybe a new mirrorless 645... with a few lenses. Last edited by Zygonyx; 01-10-2017 at 02:33 PM.

01-10-2017, 02:41 PM - 1 Like	#53
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by stevebrot Surely you jest! If there is no new FF, then the price of remaining inventory K-1 and K-3II will never drop and the used market for all Pentax product will go stale. That is incompatible with my desired upgrade path and budget and therefore unacceptable! You should recheck your sources. Ricoh Imaging might not plan to add a new FF right now (i.e. ~~2016~~ 2017). This shouldn't be interpreted as "never ever". Last edited by Kunzite; 01-10-2017 at 03:32 PM. Reason: wrong year

01-10-2017, 02:55 PM	#54
thesia26 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28	yea! I agree, They are probably going through a transition period. Like how Sigma rebranded their entire lens to the Art series.

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01-10-2017, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#46
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by Mike.P® Roll on another 500 or so pages of totally ridiculous predictions until an announcement is forthcoming. Originally posted by monochrome I have it on good authority the phone will be designated the K-S1n, with ergonomics for women with large hands. The selfie camera will have a blinking colored LED surround. Isn't that the new model that also features a pop-up Theta in place of the flash? The brand label on the back face says "Ricoh-Pentax" in honour of a certain long-running PF thread.

01-10-2017, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#47
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by BigMackCam The K-3III will almost-certainly have a high quality focal length reducer built-in for pseudo full-frame on a budget It was my understanding that it features a proprietary photon re-use cycle. Steve

01-10-2017, 02:21 PM	#49
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox There have been statements from several credible sources that Pentax does not currently plan to introduce another FF camera below or above the K-1. So luckily the chance of your speculation being true is pretty minuscule. Surely you jest! If there is no new FF, then the price of remaining inventory K-1 and K-3II will never drop and the used market for all Pentax product will go stale. That is incompatible with my desired upgrade path and budget and therefore unacceptable! You should recheck your sources. Steve

01-10-2017, 02:31 PM	#51
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Cambo the proper quote is... 'Pentax is doomed...DOOMED!!!' I've told you and told you till I'm blue in the face.... You look more pink than blue. Auto WB failed again. Will surely be fixed in the new K-3 DPG* Steve * Double-plus Good

01-10-2017, 02:35 PM	#52
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	Originally posted by stevebrot It was my understanding that it features a proprietary photon re-use cycle. For the K-3III, yes... but the parallel "/F" model uses 135 film to leverage the re-introduction of Ektachrome and Kodachrome. We Pentaxians have much to look forward to...

01-10-2017, 03:00 PM	#55
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by thesia26 Like how Sigma rebranded their entire lens to the Art series. They didn't. They established three new series - 'Art', 'Contemporary', and 'Sport'.

01-10-2017, 03:05 PM - 3 Likes	#56
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Kunzite Ricoh Imaging might not plan to add a new FF right now (i.e. 2016). Hmmm, what time zone are you in?

01-10-2017, 03:26 PM	#57
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by Zygonyx So : what can we expect in 2017 ? Superb but cheap lenses that have an EXPIRATION DATE. LOL ---------- Post added 01-10-17 at 05:30 PM ---------- LIkely a K-Mount MILC "K-02" with K-3ii sensor. Love to speculate. haha.

01-10-2017, 03:31 PM	#58
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Quicksand Hmmm, what time zone are you in? I reserve the right to write "2016" instead of "2017" until at least summer

01-10-2017, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#59
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I like the K-1 advance warning..... more time to save.... now I'll have to raid my wifes special fund and be in the poo again.

01-10-2017, 03:32 PM	#60
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Mike.P® And so it begins ..... Roll on another 500 or so pages of totally ridiculous predictions until an announcement is forthcoming. Really ... That's a good prediction on its own right here with this post ! Cheers!