Official: No News Re DSLR until Summer

ajuett · 03-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Pentax has more glass than anyone. I'm counting all K-mount glass. Even if we removed K, M and A Series there would still be loads to choose from. All that FA, DFA, DA, DA* and DA Ltd! Oly could only dream about having that selection and Canon and Nikon could only dream about having Pentax pricing. We have it good.

vitalsax · 03-02-2009, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by ajuett

Pentax has more glass than anyone. I'm counting all K-mount glass. Even if we removed K, M and A Series there would still be loads to choose from. All that FA, DFA, DA, DA* and DA Ltd! Oly could only dream about having that selection and Canon and Nikon could only dream about having Pentax pricing. We have it good.

I dream for a AF85mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2.0, 80-200 f/2.8, and all for $99.99

StephenG · 03-02-2009, 10:35 PM

wonder if there are any shows on in summer that would be a likely event for pentax to make an annoucement, or will we just wake up one day an see it on their website??

losecontrol · 03-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Hey.

I was sad too not even look any new "k30d" but I think pentax did well in not drop it too soon.

1. The market runs fast and what's modern today will be old tomorrow. Wait will make it possible drop a more competent camera for the time.

2. The economic is bad in the world these days. And drop an expensive Pro-DSLR camera will make people happy, but nobody will have money for buy it.

3. Much people start to look after the k40d in the same time that we see the new k30d.....We never get happy for what we have..just looking for more all the time.

Think about the fact that pentax can't drop a new camera every week just becasue we want them too

4. If you wait for something good........la la la la

Summer is soon anyway. So news about that it could be a new camera in summer is hell of a good news and a kick in the ass for those who started the rumor about "The future of pentax" (For those people I just say: I'm glad you was wrong)

-Emil

Jasvox · 03-03-2009, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The weakest PMA for Pentax...Alas...
Will DA lenses stop?

It's a fairly light show for every manufacturer, not just Pentax. Read the list of what the major brands are bringing to the table this PMA, very light. Also, considering how many DSLRs were brought out for the last Photokina, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that only a few months later, they dont have a slew of newer ones.

I was fully expecting Pentax to have a Q3 or Q4 DSLR, just a tad but surprised it isn't under glass at PMA for torture purposes.

At the end of the day, My K10D is still a brilliant camera and I have no plans to buy anything new until end of 2009, at earliest anyway....no big deal. Besides, I love looking forward to things!

Jason

ogl · 03-03-2009, 12:29 AM

Pentax has now 2 cameras at the market: K-m with 1 AF point and 4 RAW buffer and K20D - 13 month old with 2.9 fps.
K200D could be bought too. But not everywhere.

I understand nothing in HOYA marketing.

Jasvox · 03-03-2009, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by StephenG

wonder if there are any shows on in summer that would be a likely event for pentax to make an annoucement, or will we just wake up one day an see it on their website??

There is an Australian show in late June 2009...could be?

PMA Australia: photo show exhibition photography imaging - PMA Australia

Jason

Steelski · 03-03-2009, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Pentax has K-m with 1 AF point and 4 RAW buffer and K20D - 13 month old with 2.9 fps.
I understand nothing in HOYA marketing.

You really are a waste of space sometimes.
It makes me sick to listen to your constant whining, even when every other manufacturer holds a 18 months product release.
So now they say that wait a little longer for news of cameras and that too is disappointing.
Go away and stay away til summer, then you can open your loud mouth again.

Bophoto · 03-03-2009, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by ajuett

Pentax has more glass than anyone. I'm counting all K-mount glass. Even if we removed K, M and A Series there would still be loads to choose from. All that FA, DFA, DA, DA* and DA Ltd! Oly could only dream about having that selection and Canon and Nikon could only dream about having Pentax pricing. We have it good.

If we compare what new lenses is on sale now, and take it from a big Swedish sajt Cyberphoto:

Pentax - 72 lenses (and 5 Samsung).
Sony - 65 lenses.
Olympus - 28 lenses.
Canon - 27 lenses with IS/Shake reduction.
Nikon - 20 lenses with VR/Shake reduction.

ogl · 03-03-2009, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by Steelski

You really are a waste of space sometimes.
It makes me sick to listen to your constant whining, even when every other manufacturer holds a 18 months product release.
So now they say that wait a little longer for news of cameras and that too is disappointing.
Go away and stay away til summer, then you can open your loud mouth again.

Funny...You are not good psychologist

I don't care about Pentax cameras at all and have no any interest to new Pentax lenses... Except for DA*55...But I won't buy this lens - I have A50/1.2 and FA43.
And I'd like to have a look at DA15 full size samples from RAW.
It's ALL.
I plan to buy Samsung NX and I will be happy one more time.

LensScribe · 03-03-2009, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by vitalsax

I dream for a AF85mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2.0, 80-200 f/2.8, and all for $99.99

Wow, my dream list exactly! Particularly the first and last. I'd take those over a FF body with glee...

lol101 · 03-03-2009, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Bophoto

If we compare what new lenses is on sale now, and take it from a big Swedish sajt Cyberphoto:

Pentax - 72 lenses (and 5 Samsung).
Sony - 65 lenses.
Olympus - 28 lenses.
Canon - 27 lenses with IS/Shake reduction.
Nikon - 20 lenses with VR/Shake reduction.

You forgot to add that one needs to discount non-stabilized lenses to get to this rather strange comparison: why?

Seriously, are you using SR so often that a lens without it becomes useless??

Bophoto · 03-03-2009, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by lol101

You forgot to add that one needs to discount non-stabilized lenses to get to this rather strange comparison: why?

Seriously, are you using SR so often that a lens without it becomes useless??

No no, not useless but SR it´s the best thing with K-series, who want to use a istDS then you have a camera with SR. But i don´t need a DSLR either, my LX is good enough for me. but digital is fun.

If we say that i most buy a Canon or Nikon system, then i have only 27/20 lenses to buy if i want SR, and why shall i buy other lenses?

pingflood · 03-03-2009, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by Bophoto

If we compare what new lenses is on sale now, and take it from a big Swedish sajt Cyberphoto:

Pentax - 72 lenses (and 5 Samsung).
Sony - 65 lenses.
Olympus - 28 lenses.
Canon - 27 lenses with IS/Shake reduction.
Nikon - 20 lenses with VR/Shake reduction.

Pentax has 72 lenses for sale?

According to their US site there are 22 APS-C format lenses and 4 FF lenses currently being made/sold.

Meanwhile Canon lists 7 APS-C lenses, and 53 FF lenses. (Surprised me, I thought there'd be more crop format lenses to be honest.)

Gooshin · 03-03-2009, 06:50 AM

<------ not surprised

seriously, this was expected.

03-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#19
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373	Happy in the end Hey. I was sad too not even look any new "k30d" but I think pentax did well in not drop it too soon. 1. The market runs fast and what's modern today will be old tomorrow. Wait will make it possible drop a more competent camera for the time. 2. The economic is bad in the world these days. And drop an expensive Pro-DSLR camera will make people happy, but nobody will have money for buy it. 3. Much people start to look after the k40d in the same time that we see the new k30d.....We never get happy for what we have..just looking for more all the time. Think about the fact that pentax can't drop a new camera every week just becasue we want them too 4. If you wait for something good........la la la la Summer is soon anyway. So news about that it could be a new camera in summer is hell of a good news and a kick in the ass for those who started the rumor about "The future of pentax" (For those people I just say: I'm glad you was wrong) -Emil

03-03-2009, 04:15 AM	#28
Bophoto Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Originally posted by lol101 You forgot to add that one needs to discount non-stabilized lenses to get to this rather strange comparison: why? Seriously, are you using SR so often that a lens without it becomes useless?? No no, not useless but SR it´s the best thing with K-series, who want to use a istDS then you have a camera with SR. But i don´t need a DSLR either, my LX is good enough for me. but digital is fun. If we say that i most buy a Canon or Nikon system, then i have only 27/20 lenses to buy if i want SR, and why shall i buy other lenses? Last edited by Bophoto; 03-03-2009 at 04:26 AM.

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03-02-2009, 08:05 PM	#16
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	Pentax has more glass than anyone. I'm counting all K-mount glass. Even if we removed K, M and A Series there would still be loads to choose from. All that FA, DFA, DA, DA* and DA Ltd! Oly could only dream about having that selection and Canon and Nikon could only dream about having Pentax pricing. We have it good.

03-02-2009, 09:47 PM	#17
vitalsax Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: U.S. /Miami - Florida. Posts: 208	Originally posted by ajuett Pentax has more glass than anyone. I'm counting all K-mount glass. Even if we removed K, M and A Series there would still be loads to choose from. All that FA, DFA, DA, DA* and DA Ltd! Oly could only dream about having that selection and Canon and Nikon could only dream about having Pentax pricing. We have it good. I dream for a AF85mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2.0, 80-200 f/2.8, and all for $99.99

03-02-2009, 10:35 PM	#18
StephenG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	wonder if there are any shows on in summer that would be a likely event for pentax to make an annoucement, or will we just wake up one day an see it on their website??

03-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#20
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by ogl The weakest PMA for Pentax...Alas... Will DA lenses stop? It's a fairly light show for every manufacturer, not just Pentax. Read the list of what the major brands are bringing to the table this PMA, very light. Also, considering how many DSLRs were brought out for the last Photokina, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that only a few months later, they dont have a slew of newer ones. I was fully expecting Pentax to have a Q3 or Q4 DSLR, just a tad but surprised it isn't under glass at PMA for torture purposes. At the end of the day, My K10D is still a brilliant camera and I have no plans to buy anything new until end of 2009, at earliest anyway....no big deal. Besides, I love looking forward to things! Jason

03-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#21
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Pentax has now 2 cameras at the market: K-m with 1 AF point and 4 RAW buffer and K20D - 13 month old with 2.9 fps. K200D could be bought too. But not everywhere. I understand nothing in HOYA marketing.

03-03-2009, 12:32 AM	#22
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by StephenG wonder if there are any shows on in summer that would be a likely event for pentax to make an annoucement, or will we just wake up one day an see it on their website?? There is an Australian show in late June 2009...could be? PMA Australia: photo show exhibition photography imaging - PMA Australia Jason

03-03-2009, 12:34 AM	#23
Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470	Originally posted by ogl Pentax has K-m with 1 AF point and 4 RAW buffer and K20D - 13 month old with 2.9 fps. I understand nothing in HOYA marketing. You really are a waste of space sometimes. It makes me sick to listen to your constant whining, even when every other manufacturer holds a 18 months product release. So now they say that wait a little longer for news of cameras and that too is disappointing. Go away and stay away til summer, then you can open your loud mouth again.

03-03-2009, 12:37 AM	#24
Bophoto Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Originally posted by ajuett Pentax has more glass than anyone. I'm counting all K-mount glass. Even if we removed K, M and A Series there would still be loads to choose from. All that FA, DFA, DA, DA* and DA Ltd! Oly could only dream about having that selection and Canon and Nikon could only dream about having Pentax pricing. We have it good. If we compare what new lenses is on sale now, and take it from a big Swedish sajt Cyberphoto: Pentax - 72 lenses (and 5 Samsung). Sony - 65 lenses. Olympus - 28 lenses. Canon - 27 lenses with IS/Shake reduction. Nikon - 20 lenses with VR/Shake reduction.

03-03-2009, 12:40 AM	#25
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Steelski You really are a waste of space sometimes. It makes me sick to listen to your constant whining, even when every other manufacturer holds a 18 months product release. So now they say that wait a little longer for news of cameras and that too is disappointing. Go away and stay away til summer, then you can open your loud mouth again. Funny...You are not good psychologist I don't care about Pentax cameras at all and have no any interest to new Pentax lenses... Except for DA*55...But I won't buy this lens - I have A50/1.2 and FA43. And I'd like to have a look at DA15 full size samples from RAW. It's ALL. I plan to buy Samsung NX and I will be happy one more time.

03-03-2009, 01:01 AM	#26
LensScribe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	Originally posted by vitalsax I dream for a AF85mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2.0, 80-200 f/2.8, and all for $99.99 Wow, my dream list exactly! Particularly the first and last. I'd take those over a FF body with glee...

03-03-2009, 03:57 AM	#27
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by Bophoto If we compare what new lenses is on sale now, and take it from a big Swedish sajt Cyberphoto: Pentax - 72 lenses (and 5 Samsung). Sony - 65 lenses. Olympus - 28 lenses. Canon - 27 lenses with IS/Shake reduction. Nikon - 20 lenses with VR/Shake reduction. You forgot to add that one needs to discount non-stabilized lenses to get to this rather strange comparison: why? Seriously, are you using SR so often that a lens without it becomes useless??

03-03-2009, 06:19 AM	#29
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by Bophoto If we compare what new lenses is on sale now, and take it from a big Swedish sajt Cyberphoto: Pentax - 72 lenses (and 5 Samsung). Sony - 65 lenses. Olympus - 28 lenses. Canon - 27 lenses with IS/Shake reduction. Nikon - 20 lenses with VR/Shake reduction. Pentax has 72 lenses for sale? According to their US site there are 22 APS-C format lenses and 4 FF lenses currently being made/sold. Meanwhile Canon lists 7 APS-C lenses, and 53 FF lenses. (Surprised me, I thought there'd be more crop format lenses to be honest.)

03-03-2009, 06:50 AM	#30
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	<------ not surprised seriously, this was expected.