New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

**Riggomatic** · 10-09-2019, 07:32 AM - **2 Likes**

If it has a name, the it should be BOB.
Also acronym for Best Of the Best.

But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies

.

solitudebound · 10-09-2019, 07:43 AM

I get the impression that it will be just plain "K-4". K-2 will probably be delegated to the next gen full frame after the K-1 mark 2. I doubt that there will be a K-1 IIs. Pentax tends to re-hash old designations and perhaps it's a patent thing. Simpler and cost effective to use something you already own.

I certainly wouldn't use K-9.

Excalibor · 10-09-2019, 07:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PJ1

That's a pretty bold call as we know three fifths of five eighths of b.... all (as they say).

When the K-*isn't is finally released, this thread should be compiled into a book.

Well, despite the fact I do like {Fred} for some reason, I think K*3 is the APS-C name (Key Star Three). This leaves K*1 for the Full Frame and everybody happy... :-) And it is consistent with other current Pentax naming convention on lenses... But K-3* (Key Three Star) would also work.

On the other hand, We can jump to the M and start all over again: M1, M2, and so on. Or DM, or anything... We have had the *-ist, why not Pentax Hashtag? Pentax #NotDeadBaby, Pentax #3, Pentax #AnniversaryEdition aka #AE, and so on... It's modern and makes its own Social Media publicity... And I only ask for a unit in return... :-)

**mlt** · 10-09-2019, 07:52 AM

Although ‘fred’ is probably safe from competitors naming issues, a certain German company would probably take issue with just the letter M followed by a number.

**TwoUptons** · 10-09-2019, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

I still vote for "Fred". K-Fred if you like, but I think "Fred" is more elegant. Perhaps I should write that as {Fred}, thus indicating
all possible variations of "Fred", (Sally, Tom, Alex, Kym, etc). Come to think of it, "Kym" isn't bad. Maintains the "K" theme while
setting precedent for moving forward.

Well, the famous Pentax NEd (P3n) camera wasn’t a flagship model, so maybe Fred is OK instead...

-Eric

phoebus · 10-09-2019, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

..
Honestly, the position on the K-1 >looks< like a worse place, as it would require the camera to be held with the left hand while the thumb of the right hand is
lifted to press the button. Mind you, that's simply based on visual observation because I don't have a K-1.

It is possible single handed - left hand not required. With the 150-450, that is quite useful as my left is busy supporting the lens...

Others may use it differently....

**Larrymc** · 10-09-2019, 08:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SoonerCaniac

I am sorry; you are right, apparently basic math escaped me this morning. As you'll note by my signature I remain a proud K-3 user. It IS a wonderful camera, regardless of its age.

No problem! In my opinion this K-New camera will be spades better than the K-3 and I can't wait for it to get here.

phoebus · 10-09-2019, 08:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

If it has a name, the it should be BOB.
Also acronym for Best Of the Best.

But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies

.

Or is that Kate?

(Knowledge of Black Adder II required...)

**Larrymc** · 10-09-2019, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

If it has a name, the it should be BOB.
Also acronym for Best Of the Best.

But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies

.

Well you can bet your last dollar that in some circles (DPR) that it will be skewered without being on a skewer with meat and veggies!

**ThorSanchez** · 10-09-2019, 08:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

If it has a name, the it should be BOB.
Also acronym for Best Of the Best.

But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies

.

It's over 20 years and 'm still smarting from the disappointment of Canada refusing to name the Northwest Territories "Bob". Pentax could help soothe the pain.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-09-2019, 08:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

But who drinks beer and does photography at the same time?

I belong to a local club for which this is the entire premise.

gatorguy · 10-09-2019, 08:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

It's over 20 years and 'm still smarting from the disappointment of Canada refusing to name the Northwest Territories "Bob". Pentax could help soothe the pain.

LOL! I'm reminded of Boaty McBoatface. When the internet natives get to do the naming...

Excalibor · 10-09-2019, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by mlt

Although ‘fred’ is probably safe from competitors naming issues, a certain German company would probably take issue with just the letter M followed by a number.

Ae you implying that Leica has the trademark on the letter M followed by a number??? Stupid laws... Pentax has previous art of Mz and Mx and M many things... And then we stll have most of the alphabet, I hope... :-D

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-09-2019, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Excalibor

Do you imply that Leica has the tradeark of the letter M followed by a number??? Stupid laws... Pentax has previous art of Mz and Mx and M many things... And then we stll have most of the alphabet, I hope... :-D

I doubt they will abandon the K branding though. I'm truly curious to see how they proceed!

Excalibor · 10-09-2019, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Archimedes the Dog

I doubt they will abandon the K branding though. I'm truly curious to see how they proceed!

Argh, you quoted me before my corrections went online: now my mistakes are there for eternity to mock my typing skillz! LOL ;-)

10-09-2019, 07:32 AM - 2 Likes	#2431
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	If it has a name, the it should be BOB. Also acronym for Best Of the Best. But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies.

10-09-2019, 07:43 AM	#2432
solitudebound Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 140	I get the impression that it will be just plain "K-4". K-2 will probably be delegated to the next gen full frame after the K-1 mark 2. I doubt that there will be a K-1 IIs. Pentax tends to re-hash old designations and perhaps it's a patent thing. Simpler and cost effective to use something you already own. I certainly wouldn't use K-9. Last edited by solitudebound; 10-09-2019 at 07:53 AM.

10-09-2019, 07:45 AM - 1 Like	#2433
Excalibor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 353	Originally posted by PJ1 That's a pretty bold call as we know three fifths of five eighths of b.... all (as they say). When the K-isn't* is finally released, this thread should be compiled into a book. Well, despite the fact I do like {Fred} for some reason, I think K3 is the APS-C name (Key Star Three). This leaves K1 for the Full Frame and everybody happy... :-) And it is consistent with other current Pentax naming convention on lenses... But K-3* (Key Three Star) would also work. On the other hand, We can jump to the M and start all over again: M1, M2, and so on. Or DM, or anything... We have had the -ist, why not Pentax Hashtag? Pentax #NotDeadBaby, Pentax #3, Pentax #AnniversaryEdition aka #AE, and so on... It's modern and makes its own Social Media publicity... And I only ask for a unit in return... :-) Last edited by Excalibor; 10-09-2019 at 07:46 AM. Reason: Clarification on naming and typos*

10-09-2019, 08:21 AM - 1 Like	#2438
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by Riggomatic If it has a name, the it should be BOB. Also acronym for Best Of the Best. But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies. Or is that Kate? (Knowledge of Black Adder II required...)

10-09-2019, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#2439
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Riggomatic If it has a name, the it should be BOB. Also acronym for Best Of the Best. But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies. Well you can bet your last dollar that in some circles (DPR) that it will be skewered without being on a skewer with meat and veggies!

10-09-2019, 07:52 AM	#2434
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Although ‘fred’ is probably safe from competitors naming issues, a certain German company would probably take issue with just the letter M followed by a number.

10-09-2019, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#2435
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd I still vote for "Fred". K-Fred if you like, but I think "Fred" is more elegant. Perhaps I should write that as {Fred}, thus indicating all possible variations of "Fred", (Sally, Tom, Alex, Kym, etc). Come to think of it, "Kym" isn't bad. Maintains the "K" theme while setting precedent for moving forward. Well, the famous Pentax NEd (P3n) camera wasn’t a flagship model, so maybe Fred is OK instead... -Eric

10-09-2019, 08:17 AM	#2436
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd .. Honestly, the position on the K-1 >looks< like a worse place, as it would require the camera to be held with the left hand while the thumb of the right hand is lifted to press the button. Mind you, that's simply based on visual observation because I don't have a K-1. It is possible single handed - left hand not required. With the 150-450, that is quite useful as my left is busy supporting the lens... Others may use it differently....

10-09-2019, 08:21 AM - 1 Like	#2437
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by SoonerCaniac I am sorry; you are right, apparently basic math escaped me this morning. As you'll note by my signature I remain a proud K-3 user. It IS a wonderful camera, regardless of its age. No problem! In my opinion this K-New camera will be spades better than the K-3 and I can't wait for it to get here.

10-09-2019, 08:37 AM - 1 Like	#2440
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,806	Originally posted by Riggomatic If it has a name, the it should be BOB. Also acronym for Best Of the Best. But not K-BOB. That sounds like it should be on a skewer with meat and veggies. It's over 20 years and 'm still smarting from the disappointment of Canada refusing to name the Northwest Territories "Bob". Pentax could help soothe the pain.

10-09-2019, 08:45 AM - 1 Like	#2441
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 But who drinks beer and does photography at the same time? I belong to a local club for which this is the entire premise.

10-09-2019, 08:48 AM - 3 Likes	#2442
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by ThorSanchez It's over 20 years and 'm still smarting from the disappointment of Canada refusing to name the Northwest Territories "Bob". Pentax could help soothe the pain. LOL! I'm reminded of Boaty McBoatface. When the internet natives get to do the naming...

10-09-2019, 08:48 AM	#2443
Excalibor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 353	Originally posted by mlt Although ‘fred’ is probably safe from competitors naming issues, a certain German company would probably take issue with just the letter M followed by a number. Ae you implying that Leica has the trademark on the letter M followed by a number??? Stupid laws... Pentax has previous art of Mz and Mx and M many things... And then we stll have most of the alphabet, I hope... :-D Last edited by Excalibor; 10-09-2019 at 08:50 AM. Reason: typos, typos...

10-09-2019, 08:51 AM	#2444
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by Excalibor Do you imply that Leica has the tradeark of the letter M followed by a number??? Stupid laws... Pentax has previous art of Mz and Mx and M many things... And then we stll have most of the alphabet, I hope... :-D I doubt they will abandon the K branding though. I'm truly curious to see how they proceed!

10-09-2019, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#2445
Excalibor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 353	Originally posted by Archimedes the Dog I doubt they will abandon the K branding though. I'm truly curious to see how they proceed! Argh, you quoted me before my corrections went online: now my mistakes are there for eternity to mock my typing skillz! LOL ;-)

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