New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

**mlt** · 11-07-2019, 06:06 PM

May be playing out like GM and Ford in the early 70’s seeing small cars as the ‘future’ and rushing to us the Pinto and the Vega

reh321 · 11-07-2019, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by mlt

May be playing out like GM and Ford in the early 70’s seeing small cars as the ‘future’ and rushing to us the Pinto and the Vega

And they are still trying to find their way. The Toyota "Camry" seems to me as large as a Chevrolet "Malibu" and the Toyota "Tundra" is a fairly large pickup - so something other than size is the secret to auto sale success also, just as MILC vs DSLR is not the secret success in the camera business.

**TwoUptons** · 11-07-2019, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by reh321

And they are still trying to find their way. The Toyota "Camry" seems to me as large as a Chevrolet "Malibu" and the Toyota "Tundra" is a fairly large pickup - so something other than size is the secret to auto sale success also, just as MILC vs DSLR is not the secret success in the camera business.

Have you seen the new Ford Ranger?
As a former owner of the last generation... dang, it got big...

But just like I think it is good that someone will keep selling regular cars, I think it's good Pentax is still selling SLRs...

-Eric

**PJ1** · 11-07-2019, 08:30 PM

From Nikon:

Originally posted by mlt

The competitive environment will intensify further on price and technological development alike.

Maybe they know more about the K-new than we do.

Actually, I suppose that would not be very surprising. But the choice of words at this time tickles my funny bone!

nnky · 11-07-2019, 08:40 PM

named what？

Zooland · 11-07-2019, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by nnky

named K-V

So it’s called Pentax KV?

**RobA_Oz** · 11-07-2019, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Zooland

So it’s called Pentax KV?

K-V was a name suggested on DPR, something like 6 months ago. I've seen nothing since that suggests the name has been taken up.

**Serkevan** · 11-08-2019, 03:17 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Zooland

So it’s called Pentax KV?

Built like an actual tank this time. Eat it, Zenits.

yorik · 11-08-2019, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Doesn't surprise me.... those that wanted something new to tinker with that were excited about mirrorless have probally scratched that itch..... the rest of us just wait for stuff to help us take better photographs..... or have other itches.

Perhaps the rumored hybrid viewfinder is meant to scratch both itches... (or has that rumor been debunked already?)

reh321 · 11-08-2019, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by yorik

Perhaps the rumored hybrid viewfinder is meant to scratch both itches... (or has that rumor been debunked already?)

A hybrid viewfinder was patented by Ricoh - that part is not rumor. We do not know when/if they ever plan to use such a thing.

ecostigny · 11-08-2019, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by reh321

A hybrid viewfinder was patented by Ricoh - that part is not rumor. We do not know when/if they ever plan to use such a thing.

Camera makers patent ideas all the time; I just read of Canon patenting a lens with a built-in blower that would remove dust from the sensor: Canon Designed a Lens That Sucks. Of course, just because something has been patented does not mean that it will ever be used in a production product.

yorik · 11-08-2019, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by ecostigny

Camera makers patent ideas all the time; I just read of Canon patenting a lens with a built-in blower that would remove dust from the sensor: Canon Designed a Lens That Sucks. Of course, just because something has been patented does not mean that it will ever be used in a production product.

It's true, but the value-added of a hybrid viewfinder (if it doesn't add $$$ to the price) would be significant. A lens with an attached leaf-blower, perhaps less so.

ecostigny · 11-08-2019, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by yorik

It's true, but the value-added of a hybrid viewfinder (if it doesn't add $$$ to the price) would be significant. A lens with an attached leaf-blower, perhaps less so.

If Pentax can make a hybrid viewfinder work at a reasonable price, then that could be a potential competitive advantage. We'll find out if it made the cut with their next DSLR.

I use my K-5's Shake Reduction feature to shake dust off the sensor when I power up my camera, so a lens with an integrated dust removal blower has little appeal to me.

yorik · 11-08-2019, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by ecostigny

...
I use my K-5's Shake Reduction feature to shake dust off the sensor when I power up my camera, so a lens with an integrated dust removal blower has little appeal to me.

Exactly, me too.

abraxas · 11-08-2019, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by ecostigny

If Pentax can make a hybrid viewfinder work at a reasonable price, then that could be a potential competitive advantage. We'll find out if it made the cut with their next DSLR.

I use my K-5's Shake Reduction feature to shake dust off the sensor when I power up my camera, so a lens with an integrated dust removal blower has little appeal to me.

Don't most cameras have that functionality? Why would you need such a blow-function then?

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11-07-2019, 06:06 PM	#3406
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	May be playing out like GM and Ford in the early 70’s seeing small cars as the ‘future’ and rushing to us the Pinto and the Vega

11-07-2019, 06:22 PM	#3407
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by mlt May be playing out like GM and Ford in the early 70’s seeing small cars as the ‘future’ and rushing to us the Pinto and the Vega And they are still trying to find their way. The Toyota "Camry" seems to me as large as a Chevrolet "Malibu" and the Toyota "Tundra" is a fairly large pickup - so something other than size is the secret to auto sale success also, just as MILC vs DSLR is not the secret success in the camera business.

11-07-2019, 08:04 PM	#3408
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,223	Originally posted by reh321 And they are still trying to find their way. The Toyota "Camry" seems to me as large as a Chevrolet "Malibu" and the Toyota "Tundra" is a fairly large pickup - so something other than size is the secret to auto sale success also, just as MILC vs DSLR is not the secret success in the camera business. Have you seen the new Ford Ranger? As a former owner of the last generation... dang, it got big... But just like I think it is good that someone will keep selling regular cars, I think it's good Pentax is still selling SLRs... -Eric

11-07-2019, 08:30 PM	#3409
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,485	From Nikon: Originally posted by mlt The competitive environment will intensify further on price and technological development alike. Maybe they know more about the K-new than we do. Actually, I suppose that would not be very surprising. But the choice of words at this time tickles my funny bone!

11-07-2019, 08:45 PM	#3411
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	Originally posted by nnky named K-V So it’s called Pentax KV?

11-07-2019, 10:49 PM	#3412
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by Zooland So it’s called Pentax KV? K-V was a name suggested on DPR, something like 6 months ago. I've seen nothing since that suggests the name has been taken up.

11-08-2019, 03:17 AM - 2 Likes	#3413
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Zooland So it’s called Pentax KV? Built like an actual tank this time. Eat it, Zenits.

11-08-2019, 10:29 AM	#3414
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by noelpolar Doesn't surprise me.... those that wanted something new to tinker with that were excited about mirrorless have probally scratched that itch..... the rest of us just wait for stuff to help us take better photographs..... or have other itches. Perhaps the rumored hybrid viewfinder is meant to scratch both itches... (or has that rumor been debunked already?)

11-08-2019, 11:01 AM	#3415
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by yorik Perhaps the rumored hybrid viewfinder is meant to scratch both itches... (or has that rumor been debunked already?) A hybrid viewfinder was patented by Ricoh - that part is not rumor. We do not know when/if they ever plan to use such a thing.

11-08-2019, 11:05 AM	#3416
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by reh321 A hybrid viewfinder was patented by Ricoh - that part is not rumor. We do not know when/if they ever plan to use such a thing. Camera makers patent ideas all the time; I just read of Canon patenting a lens with a built-in blower that would remove dust from the sensor: Canon Designed a Lens That Sucks. Of course, just because something has been patented does not mean that it will ever be used in a production product.

11-08-2019, 11:16 AM	#3417
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by ecostigny Camera makers patent ideas all the time; I just read of Canon patenting a lens with a built-in blower that would remove dust from the sensor: Canon Designed a Lens That Sucks. Of course, just because something has been patented does not mean that it will ever be used in a production product. It's true, but the value-added of a hybrid viewfinder (if it doesn't add $$$ to the price) would be significant. A lens with an attached leaf-blower, perhaps less so.

11-08-2019, 11:29 AM	#3418
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by yorik It's true, but the value-added of a hybrid viewfinder (if it doesn't add $$$ to the price) would be significant. A lens with an attached leaf-blower, perhaps less so. If Pentax can make a hybrid viewfinder work at a reasonable price, then that could be a potential competitive advantage. We'll find out if it made the cut with their next DSLR. I use my K-5's Shake Reduction feature to shake dust off the sensor when I power up my camera, so a lens with an integrated dust removal blower has little appeal to me.

11-08-2019, 11:35 AM	#3419
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by ecostigny ... I use my K-5's Shake Reduction feature to shake dust off the sensor when I power up my camera, so a lens with an integrated dust removal blower has little appeal to me. Exactly, me too.

11-08-2019, 11:45 AM	#3420
abraxas Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 33	Originally posted by ecostigny If Pentax can make a hybrid viewfinder work at a reasonable price, then that could be a potential competitive advantage. We'll find out if it made the cut with their next DSLR. I use my K-5's Shake Reduction feature to shake dust off the sensor when I power up my camera, so a lens with an integrated dust removal blower has little appeal to me. Don't most cameras have that functionality? Why would you need such a blow-function then?