A fair K-m white poll

Jasvox · 12-17-2008, 11:14 AM

can we add a "who cares?" or "None of the above" option to the next poll about the white K-m?

Jason

Brice · 12-17-2008, 11:40 AM

Don't worry guy, the white K-M is only the competitor of G1 olympus who is in several color (red....). They are in the same category: little slr

Spyder · 12-17-2008, 11:47 AM

I don't understand why some people are getting so worked up over this, lots of things use the white plastic look these days. It's not like Pentax have announced that they're only going to produce white cameras from now on. :ugh:

Personally I think the style looks hideous but that just means I won't buy one, not that I have to go on a crusade to tell everyone who thinks it looks good that they're wrong.

Ratmagiclady · 12-17-2008, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Spyder

I don't understand why some people are getting so worked up over this, lots of things use the white plastic look these days. It's not like Pentax have announced that they're only going to produce white cameras from now on. :ugh:

Personally I think the style looks hideous but that just means I won't buy one, not that I have to go on a crusade to tell everyone who thinks it looks good that they're wrong.

Heehee. I think it's that everyone was expecting some big announcement of some technical innovation and this is all it is.

Igilligan · 12-17-2008, 12:16 PM

I think it looks kind of cool... I just question Hoya's decision to put the effort into the White lenses, while so many have waited a long time for some of the lenses on the "Roadmap".
But on a marketing level, I think there will be an interest at the entry level for a white camera, but it is the 'limited availability' that I question. I mean if I wanted to buy one for the wife, and the only place it was available was europe... well... thats a problem.

Ratmagiclady · 12-17-2008, 12:33 PM

People seem to *respond* to those 'problems.' That's why they say things are 'limited editions' in the first place.

As long as the *metal primes* don't get too 'limited,' I'm cool.

awo425 · 12-17-2008, 12:47 PM

Minolta even made a white flash!
This system came out long time before iPods, maybe that was the problem.
As far as I know it didn't help Minolta. Hope situation is different now and Pentax is targeting right audience with white K2000.

Last edited by awo425; 12-17-2008 at 01:15 PM.

maleek · 12-17-2008, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by awo425

Minolta even made a white flash!
This system came out long time before iPods, maybe that was the problem.
As far as I know it didn't help Minolta. Hope situation is different now and Pentax is targeting right audience with white K2000.

Maybe this is prophetic

Soon mac are bound to fall together with Pentax and everyone who has succumbed to the trend of white electronics!

borno · 12-17-2008, 02:24 PM

I hope the next step is a matching white 500mm f4 that weighs less than 10 lbs.

I see an awful lot of white lenses, why is a white camera any different?

Buddha Jones · 12-17-2008, 02:53 PM

I dont know man, I just went to the Pentax site and got some more looks at it, and the more I see it the more I like it. If the K30D comes out in a chocie of colors... I may pause before I pull the triger to decide on which color I want. We're already bastards to the world of photogs, why not make them even pissier at us and show up with an orange K30D that rattles off brilliant image after brilliant image!

Blue · 12-17-2008, 03:12 PM

As I've posted elsewhere, at least it won't melt in the sun as quickly in July should someone leave it on the seat of their car. Its too bad that its not weather sealed, they could sell it with matching snow skis.

Buddha Jones · 12-17-2008, 03:13 PM

And let us not forget that Panasonic just released the Lumix G1 available in BLACK, RED and BLUE!

Blue · 12-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

And let us not forget that Panasonic just released the Lumix G1 available in BLACK, RED and BLUE!

Various colors have been used for P&S by several companies including Pentax. This is sort of new ground for a dSLR body.

**NaClH2O** · 12-17-2008, 05:15 PM

But Buddha! Orange is simply NOT my color. A nice forest green now... patterns would be interesting too, how about a nice dark walnut wood grain one? Light grey granite? Dark red brick? For the wildlife photogs, a cammo would be cool.

NaCl(could be fun!)H2O

séamuis · 12-17-2008, 05:59 PM

I vote for Olive Green 107

View Poll Results: What do you think about the new K2000/K-m in white?
Great idea, I have to get one!	13	4.10%
Nice idea, I might add such a design to my collection one day.	71	22.40%
I won't buy it, but I embrace that it will attract new customers.	181	57.10%
It might sell out to trendy girls, but as a photo enthusiast and Pentaxian I feel embarrassed.	41	12.93%
Pentax is digging it's own grave! Nobody will buy such a DSLR.	11	3.47%
Voters: 317. You may not vote on this poll

12-17-2008, 12:33 PM	#21
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	People seem to respond to those 'problems.' That's why they say things are 'limited editions' in the first place. As long as the metal primes don't get too 'limited,' I'm cool. Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 12-17-2008 at 12:33 PM. Reason: typo.

12-17-2008, 12:47 PM	#22
awo425 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 481	Here's another one! Minolta even made a white flash! This system came out long time before iPods, maybe that was the problem. As far as I know it didn't help Minolta. Hope situation is different now and Pentax is targeting right audience with white K2000. Last edited by awo425; 12-17-2008 at 01:15 PM.

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12-17-2008, 11:14 AM	#16
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	can we add a "who cares?" or "None of the above" option to the next poll about the white K-m? Jason

12-17-2008, 11:40 AM	#17
Brice Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South of France Posts: 37	Don't worry guy, the white K-M is only the competitor of G1 olympus who is in several color (red....). They are in the same category: little slr

12-17-2008, 11:47 AM	#18
Spyder Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 62	I don't understand why some people are getting so worked up over this, lots of things use the white plastic look these days. It's not like Pentax have announced that they're only going to produce white cameras from now on. :ugh: Personally I think the style looks hideous but that just means I won't buy one, not that I have to go on a crusade to tell everyone who thinks it looks good that they're wrong.

12-17-2008, 12:08 PM	#19
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Spyder I don't understand why some people are getting so worked up over this, lots of things use the white plastic look these days. It's not like Pentax have announced that they're only going to produce white cameras from now on. :ugh: Personally I think the style looks hideous but that just means I won't buy one, not that I have to go on a crusade to tell everyone who thinks it looks good that they're wrong. Heehee. I think it's that everyone was expecting some big announcement of some technical innovation and this is all it is.

12-17-2008, 12:16 PM	#20
Igilligan Guest	I think it looks kind of cool... I just question Hoya's decision to put the effort into the White lenses, while so many have waited a long time for some of the lenses on the "Roadmap". But on a marketing level, I think there will be an interest at the entry level for a white camera, but it is the 'limited availability' that I question. I mean if I wanted to buy one for the wife, and the only place it was available was europe... well... thats a problem.

12-17-2008, 02:04 PM	#23
maleek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Karlstad, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 222	Originally posted by awo425 Minolta even made a white flash! This system came out long time before iPods, maybe that was the problem. As far as I know it didn't help Minolta. Hope situation is different now and Pentax is targeting right audience with white K2000. Maybe this is prophetic Soon mac are bound to fall together with Pentax and everyone who has succumbed to the trend of white electronics!

12-17-2008, 02:24 PM	#24
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	I hope the next step is a matching white 500mm f4 that weighs less than 10 lbs. I see an awful lot of white lenses, why is a white camera any different?

12-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#25
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I dont know man, I just went to the Pentax site and got some more looks at it, and the more I see it the more I like it. If the K30D comes out in a chocie of colors... I may pause before I pull the triger to decide on which color I want. We're already bastards to the world of photogs, why not make them even pissier at us and show up with an orange K30D that rattles off brilliant image after brilliant image!

12-17-2008, 03:12 PM	#26
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	As I've posted elsewhere, at least it won't melt in the sun as quickly in July should someone leave it on the seat of their car. Its too bad that its not weather sealed, they could sell it with matching snow skis.

12-17-2008, 03:13 PM	#27
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	And let us not forget that Panasonic just released the Lumix G1 available in BLACK, RED and BLUE!

12-17-2008, 03:16 PM	#28
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Buddha Jones And let us not forget that Panasonic just released the Lumix G1 available in BLACK, RED and BLUE! Various colors have been used for P&S by several companies including Pentax. This is sort of new ground for a dSLR body.

12-17-2008, 05:15 PM	#29
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	But Buddha! Orange is simply NOT my color. A nice forest green now... patterns would be interesting too, how about a nice dark walnut wood grain one? Light grey granite? Dark red brick? For the wildlife photogs, a cammo would be cool. NaCl(could be fun!)H2O

12-17-2008, 05:59 PM	#30
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I vote for Olive Green 107