New Km (K2000) a girly camera?

**GaryM** · 10-07-2008, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by dws1117

It does beg the question as to who will be the first forum member to purchase one.

I can't say I'll be the first, but I'll get one as soon as I can buy it as a body-only package. And my masculinity will be fine, thanks ;P

dws1117 · 10-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by GaryM

I can't say I'll be the first, but I'll get one as soon as I can buy it as a body-only package. And my masculinity will be fine, thanks ;P

Will you be getting the blinged out version?

**ebooks4pentax** · 10-07-2008, 08:38 PM

This coming year (Christmas season) and 2009 is supposed to be the migration of more point-and-shoot photographers to DSLR. I think that Pentax's direction is adequate. They cannot produce a Pro-Model like the Canon EOS 1D MKIII (If Canon keep enlarging the camera's name, they are going to run out of room on the body!) or the Nilon D3 at this time, but they can capture the people upgrading to DSLRs. Statistically, a small percentage of Pro cameras are sold each year. Statistically, this will be the biggest migration from P&S to DSLR.

I think it's brilliant.

It has nothing to do with gender. It has everything to do with niche marketing.

marlon · 10-08-2008, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by k10dbook

This coming year (Christmas season) and 2009 is supposed to be the migration of more point-and-shoot photographers to DSLR. I think that Pentax's direction is adequate. They cannot produce a Pro-Model like the Canon EOS 1D MKIII (If Canon keep enlarging the camera's name, they are going to run out of room on the body!) or the Nilon D3 at this time, but they can capture the people upgrading to DSLRs. Statistically, a small percentage of Pro cameras are sold each year. Statistically, this will be the biggest migration from P&S to DSLR.

I think it's brilliant.

Im with you on this.
And the "Nilon D3" is so appropriate

thibs · 10-08-2008, 02:21 AM

IMO Nikon should keep a low Mpix FF (D3) and a higherMpix FF (D3x).

It would please both those looking for resolution as well as those looking for outstanding high Iso shooting. Let's the difference being the sensor (and shooting buffer/shooting speed probably as a consequence of the bigger data to move and process).

If they dio that Canon will suffer big time !

zntgrg · 10-08-2008, 02:27 AM

Canon's Rebels are a girl's thing too....doesn't seems Canon management really have any complaint

**GaryM** · 10-08-2008, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by dws1117

Will you be getting the blinged out version?

Since I prefer to be inconspicuous, I'll take as little bling as possible. The little Pentax with a DA Limited prime on it should make a nice, discreet package. I'll let the guy who's been lugging around his big full-frame Nikon and humongous zoom have all the attention ;P

mel · 10-08-2008, 09:32 AM

What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera.

rant mode off.

krypticide · 10-08-2008, 11:04 AM

I think they're just saying it might be more appealing particularly to girls who are not more serious about their photography than a P&S but not wanting a bigger camera like the K10D. Sure, it's a sweeping generalization, but there are examples of this. I know plenty of girls (mostly Asian) who have DSLRs but wouldn't want to be weighed down by anything bigger than the XTi.

**GaryM** · 10-08-2008, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by mel

What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera.

rant mode off.

Don't sweat it, it's just male insecurity. Men often have issues with ... the size of things

mel · 10-08-2008, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by GaryM

Don't sweat it, it's just male insecurity. Men often have issues with ... the size of things

LOL!!!!!

rburgoss · 10-08-2008, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by mel

What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera.

rant mode off.

Just a question based on this reporter's comment about "aimed specifically at women....", since nowwhere in the Pentax press releases or advertising says so. I was wondering where did this guy got that as a fact.

Ane yes, we do care about size of things, 'cause everyone tell us size doesn't matter but we know its a lie...

Robert B

Damn Brit · 10-08-2008, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by mel

What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera.

rant mode off.

You're funny Mel, I like the way you jump to defend women, very commendable.
I think you jumped a bit quickly this time though, I'm sure it was the attached crystals that prompted the 'girly camera' statement.

Mike Cash · 10-08-2008, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by rburgoss

Just a question based on this reporter's comment about "aimed specifically at women....", since nowwhere in the Pentax press releases or advertising says so. I was wondering where did this guy got that as a fact.

I don't have time to provide a translation at the moment, but if you look here it is blindingly obvious that it is being aimed at women....specifically young mothers....in Japan.

mel · 10-08-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

You're funny Mel, I like the way you jump to defend women, very commendable.
I think you jumped a bit quickly this time though, I'm sure it was the attached crystals that prompted the 'girly camera' statement.

Maybe, maybe not. You cannot deny that when you guys call something girly you mean it as a cut.

You're just jealous cuz we're better. Neener neener

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10-07-2008, 03:28 PM	#16
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by dws1117 It does beg the question as to who will be the first forum member to purchase one. I can't say I'll be the first, but I'll get one as soon as I can buy it as a body-only package. And my masculinity will be fine, thanks ;P

10-07-2008, 04:39 PM	#17
dws1117 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring, TX. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,157	Originally posted by GaryM I can't say I'll be the first, but I'll get one as soon as I can buy it as a body-only package. And my masculinity will be fine, thanks ;P Will you be getting the blinged out version?

10-07-2008, 08:38 PM	#18
ebooks4pentax Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 464	This coming year (Christmas season) and 2009 is supposed to be the migration of more point-and-shoot photographers to DSLR. I think that Pentax's direction is adequate. They cannot produce a Pro-Model like the Canon EOS 1D MKIII (If Canon keep enlarging the camera's name, they are going to run out of room on the body!) or the Nilon D3 at this time, but they can capture the people upgrading to DSLRs. Statistically, a small percentage of Pro cameras are sold each year. Statistically, this will be the biggest migration from P&S to DSLR. I think it's brilliant. It has nothing to do with gender. It has everything to do with niche marketing.

10-08-2008, 12:39 AM	#19
marlon Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 232	Originally posted by k10dbook This coming year (Christmas season) and 2009 is supposed to be the migration of more point-and-shoot photographers to DSLR. I think that Pentax's direction is adequate. They cannot produce a Pro-Model like the Canon EOS 1D MKIII (If Canon keep enlarging the camera's name, they are going to run out of room on the body!) or the Nilon D3 at this time, but they can capture the people upgrading to DSLRs. Statistically, a small percentage of Pro cameras are sold each year. Statistically, this will be the biggest migration from P&S to DSLR. I think it's brilliant. Im with you on this. And the "Nilon D3" is so appropriate

10-08-2008, 02:21 AM	#20
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	IMO Nikon should keep a low Mpix FF (D3) and a higherMpix FF (D3x). It would please both those looking for resolution as well as those looking for outstanding high Iso shooting. Let's the difference being the sensor (and shooting buffer/shooting speed probably as a consequence of the bigger data to move and process). If they dio that Canon will suffer big time !

10-08-2008, 02:27 AM	#21
zntgrg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 202	Canon's Rebels are a girl's thing too....doesn't seems Canon management really have any complaint

10-08-2008, 09:22 AM	#22
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by dws1117 Will you be getting the blinged out version? Since I prefer to be inconspicuous, I'll take as little bling as possible. The little Pentax with a DA Limited prime on it should make a nice, discreet package. I'll let the guy who's been lugging around his big full-frame Nikon and humongous zoom have all the attention ;P

10-08-2008, 09:32 AM	#23
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera. rant mode off.

10-08-2008, 11:04 AM	#24
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	I think they're just saying it might be more appealing particularly to girls who are not more serious about their photography than a P&S but not wanting a bigger camera like the K10D. Sure, it's a sweeping generalization, but there are examples of this. I know plenty of girls (mostly Asian) who have DSLRs but wouldn't want to be weighed down by anything bigger than the XTi.

10-08-2008, 11:08 AM	#25
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by mel What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera. rant mode off. Don't sweat it, it's just male insecurity. Men often have issues with ... the size of things

10-08-2008, 01:07 PM	#26
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by GaryM Don't sweat it, it's just male insecurity. Men often have issues with ... the size of things LOL!!!!!

10-08-2008, 01:14 PM	#27
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972 Original Poster	Originally posted by mel What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera. rant mode off. Just a question based on this reporter's comment about "aimed specifically at women....", since nowwhere in the Pentax press releases or advertising says so. I was wondering where did this guy got that as a fact. Ane yes, we do care about size of things, 'cause everyone tell us size doesn't matter but we know its a lie... Robert B

10-08-2008, 01:24 PM	#28
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by mel What in the bleeping bleep do you mean by girly camera? Let's see. I'm a girl. I love my K10D. So are you saying I need to stop shooting sports and stuff and get a girly camera and shoot girly things? I know the vast majority of forum members and photo, er, geeks, are male but there are some of us "girlies" on here too and some of us take exception to the use of girly to make disparaging comments about a camera. rant mode off. You're funny Mel, I like the way you jump to defend women, very commendable. I think you jumped a bit quickly this time though, I'm sure it was the attached crystals that prompted the 'girly camera' statement.

10-08-2008, 02:21 PM	#29
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by rburgoss Just a question based on this reporter's comment about "aimed specifically at women....", since nowwhere in the Pentax press releases or advertising says so. I was wondering where did this guy got that as a fact. I don't have time to provide a translation at the moment, but if you look here it is blindingly obvious that it is being aimed at women....specifically young mothers....in Japan.

10-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#30
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by Damn Brit You're funny Mel, I like the way you jump to defend women, very commendable. I think you jumped a bit quickly this time though, I'm sure it was the attached crystals that prompted the 'girly camera' statement. Maybe, maybe not. You cannot deny that when you guys call something girly you mean it as a cut. You're just jealous cuz we're better. Neener neener