New models soon

sorksoft · 06-04-2009, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by jake14mw

Two quick updates that would help for a K-m Super: Focus detection points, and an orientation sensor.

The new K-m super should have a video mode too, of course.

RBellavance · 06-04-2009, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by sorksoft

The new K-m super should have a video mode too, of course.

That's impossible with the K-m's 10MP Sony CCD sensor. If an eventual "K-m Super" shows up, it will need a new sensor to offer a video mode.

ogl · 06-04-2009, 09:17 AM

What sensor could Pentax put into new K-m?
Sony has no new CMOS sensor.
A bit speed-up Samsung sensor from K20D?

Prognathous · 06-04-2009, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by ogl

What sensor could Pentax put into new K-m?
Sony has no new CMOS sensor.

They could use the same sensor that resides in the D90 and D5000.

Prog.

RBellavance · 06-04-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Prognathous

They could use the same sensor that resides in the D90 and D5000.

That seems to be a Nikon-exclusive sensor. Even Sony has no product using it, and they are rumoured to be building it for Nikon !

and · 06-04-2009, 09:48 AM

maybe they will put the same k7 sensor since its the only one with video, I bet all the entry level slrs will get video soon. it also has a decent live view which is also getting commonplace. it might be nescesary to compete. i guess it would make it simple to use the same sensor in all the cams. maybe they get a decent price on it since they are working with smasung as opposed to buying from sony and maybe the price goes down if the volume goes up

Supernaut · 06-04-2009, 11:20 AM

Wasn't the official statement that there would be 3 new or updated models released this year?
K-m Super, K-7 and a K-[midrange] are possible I suppose

ogl · 06-05-2009, 08:34 AM

The price of K2000 is going down.
USD450 body
USD470 kit
USD550 double kit

BHPhoto

offertonhatter · 06-05-2009, 03:37 PM

I would be surprised if the K-m is going out of production so soon, as (in DSLR terms) a recent model. The K200D, however, is probably due as now been out 17months (18months is normal), but with the K-7 just announced maybe a delay. K20D however, obviously the K-7 is the replacement, but no mention of production end.

I would say, that the K-m extinction is premature, and Pentax, will have something to announce in Sept about a replacement to the K200D and possibly the K-m. In the meantime buy the camera you want, you can still get the K-m, K200D and K20D easily in the UK.

mattdm · 06-05-2009, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by ogl

The price of K2000 is going down.
USD450 body
USD470 kit
USD550 double kit

BHPhoto

Today:
$410 body-only
$440 lens kit
$495 lens+flash kit
$530 two-lens kit

Which is finally in the range of attractive pricing for the body only. I'd still say to get the $440 kit, sell that lens on eBay, and put the money towards the DA 40mm Limited ($300, minus $60 from the in-box rebate, if that's still valid).

And yeah, they really should fit in the orientation sensor. Better yet, they should add the auto-leveling feature.

RMabo · 06-06-2009, 05:27 AM

The K200D hasn't been made for months, so yes it is no longer produced. This isn't news, I thought everyone knew that it was discontinued.

The official word for Pentax is that the K20D will still be made for quite some time, to fill up space below the K-7. A new model with many features and fuctions borrowed from the K-7, but in a lower cost and simpler package, will be available later this year.

mickey · 06-06-2009, 06:42 AM

The K200 is gone off the shelves here and has been for a while.
Good camera at a tempting price if you can find one.

K-m and K-20 are still being promoted here and I guess they will be around for a while yet.

lesmore49 · 06-06-2009, 11:09 AM

I don't see the KM as going out so fast either. The KM is an intro camera, a camera for those who want a second body to their K10D, K20D or K7...it fit's the niche of the old, beloved K1000 back in the film days.

I think there might be different additions coming out in the future with changes...sort of like a KM Super or a KM 11.

But I'm just guessing...unlike some others who state their opinions as if they are proven facts.

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06-04-2009, 09:05 AM	#16
sorksoft New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Malmoe, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Originally posted by jake14mw Two quick updates that would help for a K-m Super: Focus detection points, and an orientation sensor. The new K-m super should have a video mode too, of course.

06-04-2009, 09:16 AM	#17
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by sorksoft The new K-m super should have a video mode too, of course. That's impossible with the K-m's 10MP Sony CCD sensor. If an eventual "K-m Super" shows up, it will need a new sensor to offer a video mode.

06-04-2009, 09:17 AM	#18
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	What sensor could Pentax put into new K-m? Sony has no new CMOS sensor. A bit speed-up Samsung sensor from K20D?

06-04-2009, 09:31 AM	#19
Prognathous Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102	Originally posted by ogl What sensor could Pentax put into new K-m? Sony has no new CMOS sensor. They could use the same sensor that resides in the D90 and D5000. Prog.

06-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#20
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Prognathous They could use the same sensor that resides in the D90 and D5000. That seems to be a Nikon-exclusive sensor. Even Sony has no product using it, and they are rumoured to be building it for Nikon !

06-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#21
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	maybe they will put the same k7 sensor since its the only one with video, I bet all the entry level slrs will get video soon. it also has a decent live view which is also getting commonplace. it might be nescesary to compete. i guess it would make it simple to use the same sensor in all the cams. maybe they get a decent price on it since they are working with smasung as opposed to buying from sony and maybe the price goes down if the volume goes up

06-04-2009, 11:20 AM	#22
Supernaut Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Coast , Sweden Posts: 467	Wasn't the official statement that there would be 3 new or updated models released this year? K-m Super, K-7 and a K-[midrange] are possible I suppose

06-05-2009, 08:34 AM	#23
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	The price of K2000 is going down. USD450 body USD470 kit USD550 double kit BHPhoto

06-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#24
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	I would be surprised if the K-m is going out of production so soon, as (in DSLR terms) a recent model. The K200D, however, is probably due as now been out 17months (18months is normal), but with the K-7 just announced maybe a delay. K20D however, obviously the K-7 is the replacement, but no mention of production end. I would say, that the K-m extinction is premature, and Pentax, will have something to announce in Sept about a replacement to the K200D and possibly the K-m. In the meantime buy the camera you want, you can still get the K-m, K200D and K20D easily in the UK.

06-05-2009, 10:13 PM	#25
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by ogl The price of K2000 is going down. USD450 body USD470 kit USD550 double kit BHPhoto Today: $410 body-only $440 lens kit $495 lens+flash kit $530 two-lens kit Which is finally in the range of attractive pricing for the body only. I'd still say to get the $440 kit, sell that lens on eBay, and put the money towards the DA 40mm Limited ($300, minus $60 from the in-box rebate, if that's still valid). And yeah, they really should fit in the orientation sensor. Better yet, they should add the auto-leveling feature.

06-06-2009, 05:27 AM	#26
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	The K200D hasn't been made for months, so yes it is no longer produced. This isn't news, I thought everyone knew that it was discontinued. The official word for Pentax is that the K20D will still be made for quite some time, to fill up space below the K-7. A new model with many features and fuctions borrowed from the K-7, but in a lower cost and simpler package, will be available later this year.

06-06-2009, 06:42 AM	#27
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	The K200 is gone off the shelves here and has been for a while. Good camera at a tempting price if you can find one. K-m and K-20 are still being promoted here and I guess they will be around for a while yet.

06-06-2009, 11:09 AM	#28
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,345	I don't see the KM as going out so fast either. The KM is an intro camera, a camera for those who want a second body to their K10D, K20D or K7...it fit's the niche of the old, beloved K1000 back in the film days. I think there might be different additions coming out in the future with changes...sort of like a KM Super or a KM 11. But I'm just guessing...unlike some others who state their opinions as if they are proven facts.