New information about new flagship's selling date

reh321 · 01-01-2020, 12:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TedH42

So we needn't fear being an "early adopter"?

I wouldn't pay to be an "early adopter", but that is all about the money {am entered to receive one from Adam; I don't expect that to happen, but one can never tell}

**microlight** · 01-02-2020, 12:43 AM - **1 Like**

I haven’t traditionally been an early adopter, but the K-New might change all that...

SoonerCaniac · 01-02-2020, 08:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by microlight

I haven’t traditionally been an early adopter, but the K-New might change all that...

Completely agree. I am also a "gotta get a good deal" kind of shopper. However, with Pentax DSLRs, even at full retail they are historically value propositions (see how I am starting to justify it!?)

I have zero concerns about reliability or issues out of the gate; it seems to me that Ricoh is very good with firmware updates.

I've also always longed for a silver Limited Edition release; but I never could justify paying full retail. I might be tempted for this release (if they offer one). I am on my 5th year since my last new body and I intend on the K-new lasting me a long time too. We'll just have to see what the price is and what the features are.

**clickclick** · 01-02-2020, 04:06 PM - **1 Like**

I could go either way on being one of the first orders versus waiting a little. It's all going to get down to price and timing. Either way, I consider it inevitable, and certainly hope to purchase it within the first year of release. Might as well get on with enjoying it!

gatorguy · 01-02-2020, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I wouldn't pay to be an "early adopter", but that is all about the money {am entered to receive one from Adam; I don't expect that to happen, but one can never tell}

I'm not an early adopter either, but now that I'm finally making at least a little money on what has been my hobby I will be looking for another body sooner rather than later and almost certainly another crop. I've about convinced myself that the K1's would not be an upgrade and better fit for purpose (entertainer and on-stage photos) considering the fairly small buffer and time needed to clear it, and nothing else Pentax offers is better than what I have now. No way I'm going to spend the money and time on putting together another set of good glass for another camera system so I'm firmly in the Pentax camp.

If the specs and first user reports are encouraging I may be one of those early adopters.

red5isalive · 01-03-2020, 04:04 AM

If that is a fast and reliable AF fast shooting continuous with dual slot card (so basically a K3-III with a really good AF) then i might get it early.

redpit · 01-03-2020, 04:27 AM - **1 Like**

I will also be an early adopter if the first reviews are positive and will verify what we all Pentaxians expect from this camera. That is the well known Pentax IQ with a reliable and fully upgraded Af performance. This will be the camera to perfectly complement my K-1.

Painter · 01-03-2020, 11:11 AM - **1 Like**

I bought the K-7 early and dealt with the overheating sensor until it was fixed in firmware. I bought the K3 early and had a few flippy mirror incidents until fixed in firmware. So have I learned anything? No not really I will order the K-new early and hope that if there are any issues they are dealt with in firmware.

**aslyfox** · 01-03-2020, 11:35 AM

Frankly I am amazed at the photos I see here on the forums

taken with various Pentax SLRs and Pentax DSLRs

that teaches me that you don't need to get the " best and brightest " to take great photos

of course, those who choose to get the " best and brightest " aren't wrong

if that is what they want to do, fine with me

I'm just not one of those folks

Dr_who · 01-03-2020, 12:03 PM

I wouldn't really expect anything till May to June myself. Often when Pentax starts displaying prototypes it takes awhile for them to be released.

Mistral75 · 01-03-2020, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Dr_who

I wouldn't really expect anything till May to June myself. Often when Pentax starts displaying prototypes it takes awhile for them to be released.

In September, by analogy with the K-1 teasing process one could expect the K-New to be announced, with a full list of specifications, at CP+ 2020 and to be available by the end of April 2020.

Now...

deus ursus · 01-03-2020, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Frankly I am amazed at the photos I see here on the forums taken with various Pentax SLRs and Pentax DSLRs that teaches me that you don't need to get the " best and brightest " to take great photos of course, those who choose to get the " best and brightest " aren't wrong if that is what they want to do, fine with me

I'm just not one of those folks

Waddaya mean "best and brightest"? Pentax _is_ the best and brightest! 😁

**aslyfox** · 01-03-2020, 12:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by deus ursus

Waddaya mean "best and brightest"? Pentax _is_ the best and brightest! 😁

The newest pentax camera of course

reh321 · 01-03-2020, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

The newest pentax camera of course

In this case, I took you to mean 'most capable' also. You {and I} would have absolutely no reason to get a "K-70 replacement", for example; even though it would be "latest", ex post facto, we have no reason for it to be "better" than the KP we already have, just as purchasing the K-70 did not eclipse to K-3ii even though the K-70 was more recent.

**aslyfox** · 01-03-2020, 02:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

In this case, I took you to mean 'most capable' also. You {and I} would have absolutely no reason to get a "K-70 replacement", for example; even though it would be "latest", ex post facto, we have no reason for it to be "better" than the KP we already have, just as purchasing the K-70 did not eclipse to K-3ii even though the K-70 was more recent.

my point is that amazing photos, in my humble opinion, have been posted to the forums

taken by certain members using different SLR and DSLR Pentax camera bodies

getting the newest Pentax DSLR is not necessary for some to produce good photos

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01-01-2020, 12:50 PM - 1 Like	#1036
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by TedH42 So we needn't fear being an "early adopter"? I wouldn't pay to be an "early adopter", but that is all about the money {am entered to receive one from Adam; I don't expect that to happen, but one can never tell}

01-02-2020, 12:43 AM - 1 Like	#1037
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	I haven’t traditionally been an early adopter, but the K-New might change all that...

01-02-2020, 08:36 AM - 1 Like	#1038
SoonerCaniac Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 47	Originally posted by microlight I haven’t traditionally been an early adopter, but the K-New might change all that... Completely agree. I am also a "gotta get a good deal" kind of shopper. However, with Pentax DSLRs, even at full retail they are historically value propositions (see how I am starting to justify it!?) I have zero concerns about reliability or issues out of the gate; it seems to me that Ricoh is very good with firmware updates. I've also always longed for a silver Limited Edition release; but I never could justify paying full retail. I might be tempted for this release (if they offer one). I am on my 5th year since my last new body and I intend on the K-new lasting me a long time too. We'll just have to see what the price is and what the features are.

01-02-2020, 04:06 PM - 1 Like	#1039
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	I could go either way on being one of the first orders versus waiting a little. It's all going to get down to price and timing. Either way, I consider it inevitable, and certainly hope to purchase it within the first year of release. Might as well get on with enjoying it!

01-02-2020, 05:18 PM	#1040
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by reh321 I wouldn't pay to be an "early adopter", but that is all about the money {am entered to receive one from Adam; I don't expect that to happen, but one can never tell} I'm not an early adopter either, but now that I'm finally making at least a little money on what has been my hobby I will be looking for another body sooner rather than later and almost certainly another crop. I've about convinced myself that the K1's would not be an upgrade and better fit for purpose (entertainer and on-stage photos) considering the fairly small buffer and time needed to clear it, and nothing else Pentax offers is better than what I have now. No way I'm going to spend the money and time on putting together another set of good glass for another camera system so I'm firmly in the Pentax camp. If the specs and first user reports are encouraging I may be one of those early adopters.

01-03-2020, 04:04 AM	#1041
red5isalive Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Barcelona Posts: 659	If that is a fast and reliable AF fast shooting continuous with dual slot card (so basically a K3-III with a really good AF) then i might get it early.

01-03-2020, 04:27 AM - 1 Like	#1042
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	I will also be an early adopter if the first reviews are positive and will verify what we all Pentaxians expect from this camera. That is the well known Pentax IQ with a reliable and fully upgraded Af performance. This will be the camera to perfectly complement my K-1.

01-03-2020, 11:11 AM - 1 Like	#1043
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	I bought the K-7 early and dealt with the overheating sensor until it was fixed in firmware. I bought the K3 early and had a few flippy mirror incidents until fixed in firmware. So have I learned anything? No not really I will order the K-new early and hope that if there are any issues they are dealt with in firmware.

01-03-2020, 11:35 AM	#1044
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Frankly I am amazed at the photos I see here on the forums taken with various Pentax SLRs and Pentax DSLRs that teaches me that you don't need to get the " best and brightest " to take great photos of course, those who choose to get the " best and brightest " aren't wrong if that is what they want to do, fine with me I'm just not one of those folks

01-03-2020, 12:03 PM	#1045
Dr_who Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 777	I wouldn't really expect anything till May to June myself. Often when Pentax starts displaying prototypes it takes awhile for them to be released.

01-03-2020, 12:09 PM	#1046
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Dr_who I wouldn't really expect anything till May to June myself. Often when Pentax starts displaying prototypes it takes awhile for them to be released. In September, by analogy with the K-1 teasing process one could expect the K-New to be announced, with a full list of specifications, at CP+ 2020 and to be available by the end of April 2020. Now...

01-03-2020, 12:42 PM	#1047
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by aslyfox Frankly I am amazed at the photos I see here on the forums taken with various Pentax SLRs and Pentax DSLRs that teaches me that you don't need to get the " best and brightest " to take great photos of course, those who choose to get the " best and brightest " aren't wrong if that is what they want to do, fine with me I'm just not one of those folks Waddaya mean "best and brightest"? Pentax _is_ the best and brightest! 😁

01-03-2020, 12:59 PM - 1 Like	#1048
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by deus ursus Waddaya mean "best and brightest"? Pentax _is_ the best and brightest! 😁 The newest pentax camera of course

01-03-2020, 01:34 PM	#1049
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by aslyfox The newest pentax camera of course In this case, I took you to mean 'most capable' also. You {and I} would have absolutely no reason to get a "K-70 replacement", for example; even though it would be "latest", ex post facto, we have no reason for it to be "better" than the KP we already have, just as purchasing the K-70 did not eclipse to K-3ii even though the K-70 was more recent.

01-03-2020, 02:10 PM - 2 Likes	#1050
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by reh321 In this case, I took you to mean 'most capable' also. You {and I} would have absolutely no reason to get a "K-70 replacement", for example; even though it would be "latest", ex post facto, we have no reason for it to be "better" than the KP we already have, just as purchasing the K-70 did not eclipse to K-3ii even though the K-70 was more recent. my point is that amazing photos, in my humble opinion, have been posted to the forums taken by certain members using different SLR and DSLR Pentax camera bodies getting the newest Pentax DSLR is not necessary for some to produce good photos