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Shashinki · 03-24-2009, 04:54 PM

Idiot Pentax, give us a real camera instead of these mockeries!

séamuis · 03-24-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Shashinki

Idiot Pentax, give us a real camera instead of these mockeries!

the K20d IS a real camera, regardless of what colour the body is....

Shashinki · 03-24-2009, 05:09 PM

You mean they actually plan on selling this silvery stuff? Augh! I wonder how much R&D money they spent on making that.

**SCGushue** · 03-24-2009, 05:11 PM

I can't figure out whether or not the Titan is good or bad...but it is interesting.

I think the green looks interesting, especially that cool little hunter's orange pin stripe that is obvioiusly there so that hunter/photographers don't get shot at while capturing those stunning outdoor images.

Stephen

fearview · 03-24-2009, 09:36 PM

only 1000 available?? and sold only in Japan? like the old might Titanium LX? i hate japanese

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SteveM · 03-24-2009, 10:36 PM

I wanted to by the FA 31 LTD and FA 77 ltd...should I get silver...?? There has to be a way of picking one up online?

RBellavance · 03-25-2009, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Shashinki

Augh! I wonder how much R&D money they spent on making that.

Hopefully almost none, which is the point !

lol101 · 03-25-2009, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by smc

I wanted to by the FA 31 LTD and FA 77 ltd...should I get silver...?? There has to be a way of picking one up online?

Mmmmh, I don't know about getting the silver one, what are you going to do when the leather and gold Gucci special edition gets out next year?

You wouldn't want to make a fashion "faux pas " wouldn't you?

vinzer · 03-25-2009, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by RBellavance

Hopefully almost none, which is the point !

Remove the "hopefully" and "almost" in your response, and that's basically it. No R&D money involved, but it gets a good round of press releases. And like you said, that's the point.

Cambo · 03-25-2009, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

from the front it looks ok, from the back its atrocious. the black should have extended all the way around the body to more mimic the look of film cameras which I can only assume is the 'retro' they were going for. I think they should have gone more towards the satin chrome of old instead of silver. what is 'Titan'? the battery grip looks terrible, it should stay all black like old battery grips and winders. I would like to see what it looks like with an SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8, not an FA or DA limited. all in all, I don't like it and I don't want one. the olive k-m is slick. I love olive. I want one.

I doubt if it does match the FA* lenses, and why would they bring out a camera that colour for a bunch of lenses they've just finished discontinuing.

That would be SO gorgeous if it was aluminum like the limiteds...and the back wasn't butt-ugly...

Cheers,
Cameron

Cambo · 03-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by ryan s

Those Canon people must really be whacked out...you know, white lenses/black cameras. What's wrong with them?

You're insulting a guy with a collection of FA* lenses, so I know know all about that - NOTHING matches - cameras, lenses, nothing ever. In all the other camera companies, the consumer cameras match the consumer lenses, etc.

Originally posted by ryan s

By the way...have you SEEN the prices of metals these days? There's part of the answer.

Then why do they continue to release limited lenses. It's like this company has schizophrenia or something - gorgeous lenses, cameras don't match ANYTHING they have ever made...

Originally posted by ryan s

Look a little deeper...we have the introduction of 3 (4 with the silver K200) Limited cameras to hook up to Limited lenses.

I just don't get that...shiny silver cheapo plastic on the gorgeous limited lenses? Even the DA* and straight DA's have a nice finish which is not replicated on any camera EVER...it is just bizarre. You would think the cheapest thing for them to do would be to make them all out of the same material, or at least similar stuff.

Very strange...

I kind of like the olive thing...almost...wonder if the back of that is all shiny silver...

Cameron

HermanLee · 03-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

How about a Silver *istDS with FA*300/4.5?

Enjoy

Falconeye, it should suffice me for now

Thanks,

séamuis · 03-25-2009, 10:16 AM

Cambo, I find it funny how you continuously use the word 'EVER' without providing any proof to back that up. are you an expert on every piece of photographic equipment that Asahi Optical has ever put out and how it matches with everything else? also are you an expert on everything say Canon and Nikon has put out and how it cosmetically matches? jesus, most of the crap you add to this forum is a joke at best. get over it, so you dont like the finishes on the plastic. thats all you have to say.. dont try and make yourself look like some kind of expert just because you own some high end lenses. how about Pentax just makes everything flat black. the cameras, the lenses, the packaging, the instruction booklets, etc, etc. it will all match. will that make you happy? oh, and it will be a Japan only release.

nikuyakun · 03-25-2009, 10:37 AM

I've been holding off on the purchase of the K20 for a long time now, but this gave me the push I needed.

I pre-ordered my Titan K20 and Battery grip tonight at Yodabashi camera in Yokohama.
I don't really care what the nay-sayers think about this camera, I think it is freakin' awesome.

The set cost 99800 Japanese yen, minus 10% for for being a yodabashi point card holder.
So at todays conversion rates that's about 850 US$.

Well worth it in my opinion considering it's only about $100 more than the standard camera and battery grip. And with only 1000 of these beauties available, I think mine is destined for the display cabinet with my Silver FA 31 Ltd mounted front and centre of my Pentax cabinet!

They said delivery should be expected within the next 3 weeks. Looking forward to that phone call

nikuyakun.

séamuis · 03-25-2009, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by nikuyakun

I've been holding off on the purchase of the K20 for a long time now, but this gave me the push I needed.

I pre-ordered my Titan K20 and Battery grip tonight at Yodabashi camera in Yokohama.
I don't really care what the nay-sayers think about this camera, I think it is freakin' awesome.

The set cost 99800 Japanese yen, minus 10% for for being a yodabashi point card holder.
So at todays conversion rates that's about 850 US$.

Well worth it in my opinion considering it's only about $100 more than the standard camera and battery grip. And with only 1000 of these beauties available, I think mine is destined for the display cabinet with my Silver FA 31 Ltd mounted front and centre of my Pentax cabinet!

They said delivery should be expected within the next 3 weeks. Looking forward to that phone call

nikuyakun.

please, PLEASE take some photos of this when it arrives. and show them here, I can assure you that there are many people (myself included) who would like to see it.

03-25-2009, 09:19 AM	#70
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	It COULD have been good... Originally posted by séamuis from the front it looks ok, from the back its atrocious. the black should have extended all the way around the body to more mimic the look of film cameras which I can only assume is the 'retro' they were going for. I think they should have gone more towards the satin chrome of old instead of silver. what is 'Titan'? the battery grip looks terrible, it should stay all black like old battery grips and winders. I would like to see what it looks like with an SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8, not an FA or DA limited. all in all, I don't like it and I don't want one. the olive k-m is slick. I love olive. I want one. I doubt if it does match the FA* lenses, and why would they bring out a camera that colour for a bunch of lenses they've just finished discontinuing. That would be SO gorgeous if it was aluminum like the limiteds...and the back wasn't butt-ugly... Cheers, Cameron

03-25-2009, 09:25 AM	#71
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Why... Originally posted by ryan s Those Canon people must really be whacked out...you know, white lenses/black cameras. What's wrong with them? You're insulting a guy with a collection of FA* lenses, so I know know all about that - NOTHING matches - cameras, lenses, nothing ever. In all the other camera companies, the consumer cameras match the consumer lenses, etc. Originally posted by ryan s By the way...have you SEEN the prices of metals these days? There's part of the answer. Then why do they continue to release limited lenses. It's like this company has schizophrenia or something - gorgeous lenses, cameras don't match ANYTHING they have ever made... Originally posted by ryan s Look a little deeper...we have the introduction of 3 (4 with the silver K200) Limited cameras to hook up to Limited lenses. I just don't get that...shiny silver cheapo plastic on the gorgeous limited lenses? Even the DA* and straight DA's have a nice finish which is not replicated on any camera EVER...it is just bizarre. You would think the cheapest thing for them to do would be to make them all out of the same material, or at least similar stuff. Very strange... I kind of like the olive thing...almost...wonder if the back of that is all shiny silver... Cameron

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03-24-2009, 04:54 PM	#61
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	Idiot Pentax, give us a real camera instead of these mockeries!

03-24-2009, 05:05 PM	#62
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Shashinki Idiot Pentax, give us a real camera instead of these mockeries! the K20d IS a real camera, regardless of what colour the body is....

03-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#63
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	You mean they actually plan on selling this silvery stuff? Augh! I wonder how much R&D money they spent on making that.

03-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#64
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	I can't figure out whether or not the Titan is good or bad...but it is interesting. I think the green looks interesting, especially that cool little hunter's orange pin stripe that is obvioiusly there so that hunter/photographers don't get shot at while capturing those stunning outdoor images. Stephen

03-24-2009, 09:36 PM	#65
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	only 1000 available?? and sold only in Japan? like the old might Titanium LX? i hate japanese --

03-24-2009, 10:36 PM	#66
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I wanted to by the FA 31 LTD and FA 77 ltd...should I get silver...?? There has to be a way of picking one up online?

03-25-2009, 05:00 AM	#67
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Shashinki Augh! I wonder how much R&D money they spent on making that. Hopefully almost none, which is the point !

03-25-2009, 05:50 AM	#68
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by smc I wanted to by the FA 31 LTD and FA 77 ltd...should I get silver...?? There has to be a way of picking one up online? Mmmmh, I don't know about getting the silver one, what are you going to do when the leather and gold Gucci special edition gets out next year? You wouldn't want to make a fashion "faux pas " wouldn't you?

03-25-2009, 06:12 AM	#69
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by RBellavance Hopefully almost none, which is the point ! Remove the "hopefully" and "almost" in your response, and that's basically it. No R&D money involved, but it gets a good round of press releases. And like you said, that's the point.

03-25-2009, 09:25 AM	#72
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729	Originally posted by falconeye How about a Silver istDS with FA300/4.5? Enjoy Falconeye, it should suffice me for now Thanks,

03-25-2009, 10:16 AM	#73
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Cambo, I find it funny how you continuously use the word 'EVER' without providing any proof to back that up. are you an expert on every piece of photographic equipment that Asahi Optical has ever put out and how it matches with everything else? also are you an expert on everything say Canon and Nikon has put out and how it cosmetically matches? jesus, most of the crap you add to this forum is a joke at best. get over it, so you dont like the finishes on the plastic. thats all you have to say.. dont try and make yourself look like some kind of expert just because you own some high end lenses. how about Pentax just makes everything flat black. the cameras, the lenses, the packaging, the instruction booklets, etc, etc. it will all match. will that make you happy? oh, and it will be a Japan only release.

03-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#74
nikuyakun Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hadano-shi, Kanagawa, Japan. Posts: 45	I've been holding off on the purchase of the K20 for a long time now, but this gave me the push I needed. I pre-ordered my Titan K20 and Battery grip tonight at Yodabashi camera in Yokohama. I don't really care what the nay-sayers think about this camera, I think it is freakin' awesome. The set cost 99800 Japanese yen, minus 10% for for being a yodabashi point card holder. So at todays conversion rates that's about 850 US$. Well worth it in my opinion considering it's only about $100 more than the standard camera and battery grip. And with only 1000 of these beauties available, I think mine is destined for the display cabinet with my Silver FA 31 Ltd mounted front and centre of my Pentax cabinet! They said delivery should be expected within the next 3 weeks. Looking forward to that phone call nikuyakun.

03-25-2009, 11:09 AM	#75
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by nikuyakun I've been holding off on the purchase of the K20 for a long time now, but this gave me the push I needed. I pre-ordered my Titan K20 and Battery grip tonight at Yodabashi camera in Yokohama. I don't really care what the nay-sayers think about this camera, I think it is freakin' awesome. The set cost 99800 Japanese yen, minus 10% for for being a yodabashi point card holder. So at todays conversion rates that's about 850 US$. Well worth it in my opinion considering it's only about $100 more than the standard camera and battery grip. And with only 1000 of these beauties available, I think mine is destined for the display cabinet with my Silver FA 31 Ltd mounted front and centre of my Pentax cabinet! They said delivery should be expected within the next 3 weeks. Looking forward to that phone call nikuyakun. please, PLEASE take some photos of this when it arrives. and show them here, I can assure you that there are many people (myself included) who would like to see it.