Pentax 100 years meeting at Sapporo report

**ThorSanchez** · 10-20-2019, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I can't think of any other reason to have released the DA* 11-18mm .... but maybe that is just me.

Astrophotography?

**mlt** · 10-20-2019, 11:54 AM

This lens release confirms the Pentax commitment to the APSC format, not just introducing token kit zooms like some others.

thibs · 10-20-2019, 11:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

The DA Wide Zoom has been on the roadmap since February 2012 and has taken ages to develop, therefore I wouldn't link its release to any particular camera. Besides it works just fine with the KP: one doesn't particularly need a first-class autofocus, machine-gun frame rate, large buffer, 1/8,000s (mechanical) / 1/24,000s (electronic) shutter speed and so on with such a lens. On the other hand, a tilting LCD is definitely something useful with such a lens on a tripod (e.g. astrophotography)...

No, but I would link it to a KAF3 mount development.

**Larrymc** · 10-20-2019, 05:14 PM

Nothing here? Well its back to post your photos section once again!

reh321 · 10-20-2019, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Nothing here? Well its back to post your photos section once again!

You could enter your opinion of the future of Pentax APS-C. Is this something Pentax is "stuck" with like DSLR, or are they going to press forward with enthusiasm?

D FA 24 F2 · 10-20-2019, 06:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Odd. The K-New would surpass the Nikon D500 but not so obviously the Canon EOS 90D, even though the D500 is one class above the 90D?

maybe means video mode ？

Mistral75 · 10-21-2019, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by D FA 24 F2

maybe means video mode ？

Indeed, it could be the video mode that prevents the Ricoh Imaging representative to proclaim the K-New as superior to the Canon EOS 90D. If so, no big deal.

JPT · 10-21-2019, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Indeed, it could be the video mode that prevents the Ricoh Imaging representative to proclaim the K-New as superior to the Canon EOS 90D. If so, no big deal.

I think you’re overthinking it. It’s just a translated recollection of a casual comment.

One simple explanation would be that he realized he was sounding a bit too full of himself in saying it was better than the D500 and toned his next answer down to seem more humble.

Another thought is that the new K-? is designed to be a match for the D500, but doesn’t match the higher resolution of the 90D. The new Canon sensor is 32mp and there is no existing Sony sensor that matches that. He might see it as less of a clear win.

Anyway, it’s certain to be a considerable jump up from the K-3 and the K-5 IIs. That’s what matters to me.

Paul the Sunman · 10-21-2019, 03:58 AM

I expect to be surprised. But if I knew what to expect, I wouldn't be surprised.

Zooland · 10-21-2019, 04:22 AM - **1 Like**

Glad to see everyone so happy and well after that typhoon.

Mistral75 · 10-21-2019, 04:42 AM

^ If I'm not mistaken, Hagibis went East of the northern island of Hokkaido. Sapporo is located on the western coast of Hokkaido.

rangercarp · 10-21-2019, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Karen the Star

And... sorry guys these photos are not took by Pentax. I have only KP, to make sure the IQ is good for report , me and my brother is the people who only bring Nikon there.Photographed by Nikon Z7 with 70-200 2.8E FL ED

Did you have to sneak the Nikon in?

**BigMackCam** · 10-21-2019, 05:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rangercarp

Did you have to sneak the Nikon in?

How, may I ask, does one "sneak" any camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 into an event?

rangercarp · 10-21-2019, 11:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

How, may I ask, does one "sneak" any camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 into an event?

I don't know... Inside a trench coat? Cover the Nikon logos with Masking tape and write "Pentax" on it. Wear very baggy pants. I am sure there are lots of ways to smuggle a large lens into an intimate gathering. Shooting with it while there, that might be a little harder.

**luftfluss** · 10-21-2019, 11:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

How, may I ask, does one "sneak" any camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 into an event?

Originally posted by rangercarp

I don't know... Inside a trench coat? Cover the Nikon logos with Masking tape and write "Pentax" on it. Wear very baggy pants. I am sure there are lots of ways to smuggle a large lens into an intimate gathering. Shooting with it while there, that might be a little harder.

Wear an Orange Safety Vest?

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10-20-2019, 11:48 AM	#76
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,806	Originally posted by reh321 I can't think of any other reason to have released the DA* 11-18mm .... but maybe that is just me. Astrophotography?

10-20-2019, 11:54 AM	#77
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	This lens release confirms the Pentax commitment to the APSC format, not just introducing token kit zooms like some others.

10-20-2019, 11:56 AM - 1 Like	#78
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Mistral75 The DA Wide Zoom has been on the roadmap since February 2012 and has taken ages to develop, therefore I wouldn't link its release to any particular camera. Besides it works just fine with the KP: one doesn't particularly need a first-class autofocus, machine-gun frame rate, large buffer, 1/8,000s (mechanical) / 1/24,000s (electronic) shutter speed and so on with such a lens. On the other hand, a tilting LCD is definitely something useful with such a lens on a tripod (e.g. astrophotography)... No, but I would link it to a KAF3 mount development.

10-20-2019, 05:14 PM	#79
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Nothing here? Well its back to post your photos section once again!

10-20-2019, 05:27 PM	#80
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Larrymc Nothing here? Well its back to post your photos section once again! You could enter your opinion of the future of Pentax APS-C. Is this something Pentax is "stuck" with like DSLR, or are they going to press forward with enthusiasm?

10-20-2019, 06:43 PM - 1 Like	#81
D FA 24 F2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 28	Originally posted by Mistral75 Odd. The K-New would surpass the Nikon D500 but not so obviously the Canon EOS 90D, even though the D500 is one class above the 90D? maybe means video mode ？

10-21-2019, 12:27 AM	#82
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by D FA 24 F2 maybe means video mode ？ Indeed, it could be the video mode that prevents the Ricoh Imaging representative to proclaim the K-New as superior to the Canon EOS 90D. If so, no big deal.

10-21-2019, 03:53 AM - 1 Like	#83
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by Mistral75 Indeed, it could be the video mode that prevents the Ricoh Imaging representative to proclaim the K-New as superior to the Canon EOS 90D. If so, no big deal. I think you’re overthinking it. It’s just a translated recollection of a casual comment. One simple explanation would be that he realized he was sounding a bit too full of himself in saying it was better than the D500 and toned his next answer down to seem more humble. Another thought is that the new K-? is designed to be a match for the D500, but doesn’t match the higher resolution of the 90D. The new Canon sensor is 32mp and there is no existing Sony sensor that matches that. He might see it as less of a clear win. Anyway, it’s certain to be a considerable jump up from the K-3 and the K-5 IIs. That’s what matters to me.

10-21-2019, 03:58 AM	#84
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	I expect to be surprised. But if I knew what to expect, I wouldn't be surprised.

10-21-2019, 04:22 AM - 1 Like	#85
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	Glad to see everyone so happy and well after that typhoon.

10-21-2019, 04:42 AM	#86
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	^ If I'm not mistaken, Hagibis went East of the northern island of Hokkaido. Sapporo is located on the western coast of Hokkaido.

10-21-2019, 05:12 AM	#87
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	Originally posted by Karen the Star And... sorry guys these photos are not took by Pentax. I have only KP, to make sure the IQ is good for report , me and my brother is the people who only bring Nikon there.Photographed by Nikon Z7 with 70-200 2.8E FL ED Did you have to sneak the Nikon in?

10-21-2019, 05:16 AM - 2 Likes	#88
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by rangercarp Did you have to sneak the Nikon in? How, may I ask, does one "sneak" any camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 into an event?

10-21-2019, 11:10 AM - 1 Like	#89
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	Originally posted by BigMackCam How, may I ask, does one "sneak" any camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 into an event? I don't know... Inside a trench coat? Cover the Nikon logos with Masking tape and write "Pentax" on it. Wear very baggy pants. I am sure there are lots of ways to smuggle a large lens into an intimate gathering. Shooting with it while there, that might be a little harder.

10-21-2019, 11:24 AM - 2 Likes	#90
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by BigMackCam How, may I ask, does one "sneak" any camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 into an event? Originally posted by rangercarp I don't know... Inside a trench coat? Cover the Nikon logos with Masking tape and write "Pentax" on it. Wear very baggy pants. I am sure there are lots of ways to smuggle a large lens into an intimate gathering. Shooting with it while there, that might be a little harder. Wear an Orange Safety Vest?