Wow - K-x has 20 body colors and 5 grips colors in Japan!

legacyb4 · 09-17-2009, 06:23 AM

And it's an idea that, as silly as it sometimes sounds, definitely works to appeal to the market segment that is buying new toys not purely based on spec alone.

Great move, if you ask me, that really makes their products stand out from the rest.

Originally posted by Asahiflex

It reminds me of the Kodak Vanity series. Apple got the same idea, and now it's Pentax's turn

falconeye · 09-17-2009, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by dragonfly

A lot of those color combos are really ugly. They should just stick with the black grip or offer the grip in the same color as the body.

You cannot say this, you have to vote for it with the color combination "I love" feature. Otherwise, your voice doesn't count

Currently, it is (????????????PENTAX K-x ????????):

Body x Grip:

white x black
silver x black
navy x black
silver x brown
red x black
orange x black
olive x brown
chocolate x black
yellow x black
black x black

So, the standard black x black is rank 10 only

Nubi · 09-17-2009, 06:59 AM

I told you they are going to look goofy!

gnaztee · 09-17-2009, 08:15 AM

Orange with blue grip! I might be able to finally get my wife into photography with a "Dutch" camera!

Luckeer · 09-17-2009, 08:16 AM

it's colorful!! I want to get a blue one.

Luckeer · 09-17-2009, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by legacyb4

And it's an idea that, as silly as it sometimes sounds, definitely works to appeal to the market segment that is buying new toys not purely based on spec alone.

Great move, if you ask me, that really makes their products stand out from the rest.

hahaha.......who is the next one?

kibipod · 09-17-2009, 08:29 AM

I too think this is a smart marketing move, targeting the market segment comprising of consumers who are not seriously into SLR sytem, yet want to upgrade from a point and shoot.

The colors look cool

equinox · 09-17-2009, 08:42 AM

The red one with my Bigma attached would confuse Canikon people very much : -)

Seriously though, the ISO 200 shots looked good from the link in another thread.

Terzof · 09-17-2009, 08:55 AM

Another rumor for 77 Limited!
What is your choice

dragonfly · 09-17-2009, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

You cannot say this, you have to vote for it with the color combination "I love" feature. Otherwise, your voice doesn't count

Currently, it is (????????????PENTAX K-x ????????):

Body x Grip:

white x black
silver x black
navy x black
silver x brown
red x black
orange x black
olive x brown
chocolate x black
yellow x black
black x black

So, the standard black x black is rank 10 only

You made my point for me. Black grip or matching color grip are the best choices. There are a few other combos which are colorful, but who is going to want lavender/brown?

nosnoop · 09-17-2009, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Terzof

Another rumor for 77 Limited!

LOL!
Actually, if they could just make colored lens hood, esp one for the 40mm pancake, it would look very cool already.

ryan s · 09-17-2009, 10:39 AM

Red body with white grip...GO BADGERS!

(Random net image)

séamuis · 09-17-2009, 10:51 AM

018 is so damn cool. if that green was slightly more olive.... sexy.

sorksoft · 09-17-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by raider

I dont see this as a problem....afterall we have a fellow pentaxian in Japan who can order the body for us

Mike Cash where are u?

You can actually order it yourself through a shopping agent. Pick your favorite color in the Pentax site and give your order to the Crescent Shop – Shopping from Japan - Crescent Trading

I have used this on several occasions and Masamichisan is always very helpful. You will pay a fee and the shipping from Japan, of course, but then you have a unique camera!

jct us101 · 09-17-2009, 01:12 PM

That black with the yellow grip is my favorite.

09-17-2009, 06:55 AM	#47
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by dragonfly A lot of those color combos are really ugly. They should just stick with the black grip or offer the grip in the same color as the body. You cannot say this, you have to vote for it with the color combination "I love" feature. Otherwise, your voice doesn't count Currently, it is (????????????PENTAX K-x ????????): Body x Grip: white x black silver x black navy x black silver x brown red x black orange x black olive x brown chocolate x black yellow x black black x black So, the standard black x black is rank 10 only

09-17-2009, 09:03 AM	#55
dragonfly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: on the wall Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	Originally posted by falconeye You cannot say this, you have to vote for it with the color combination "I love" feature. Otherwise, your voice doesn't count Currently, it is (????????????PENTAX K-x ????????): Body x Grip: white x black silver x black navy x black silver x brown red x black orange x black olive x brown chocolate x black yellow x black black x black So, the standard black x black is rank 10 only You made my point for me. Black grip or matching color grip are the best choices. There are a few other combos which are colorful, but who is going to want lavender/brown?

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09-17-2009, 06:23 AM	#46
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	And it's an idea that, as silly as it sometimes sounds, definitely works to appeal to the market segment that is buying new toys not purely based on spec alone. Great move, if you ask me, that really makes their products stand out from the rest. Originally posted by Asahiflex It reminds me of the Kodak Vanity series. Apple got the same idea, and now it's Pentax's turn

09-17-2009, 06:59 AM	#48
Nubi Guest	I told you they are going to look goofy!

09-17-2009, 08:15 AM	#49
gnaztee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 772	Orange with blue grip! I might be able to finally get my wife into photography with a "Dutch" camera!

09-17-2009, 08:16 AM	#50
Luckeer New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Photos: Albums Posts: 17	it's colorful!! I want to get a blue one.

09-17-2009, 08:18 AM	#51
Luckeer New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Photos: Albums Posts: 17	Originally posted by legacyb4 And it's an idea that, as silly as it sometimes sounds, definitely works to appeal to the market segment that is buying new toys not purely based on spec alone. Great move, if you ask me, that really makes their products stand out from the rest. hahaha.......who is the next one?

09-17-2009, 08:29 AM	#52
kibipod Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I too think this is a smart marketing move, targeting the market segment comprising of consumers who are not seriously into SLR sytem, yet want to upgrade from a point and shoot. The colors look cool

09-17-2009, 08:42 AM	#53
equinox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 159	The red one with my Bigma attached would confuse Canikon people very much : -) Seriously though, the ISO 200 shots looked good from the link in another thread.

09-17-2009, 08:55 AM	#54
Terzof Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vietnam Posts: 45	Another rumor for 77 Limited! What is your choice

09-17-2009, 09:04 AM	#56
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299 Original Poster	Originally posted by Terzof Another rumor for 77 Limited! LOL! Actually, if they could just make colored lens hood, esp one for the 40mm pancake, it would look very cool already.

09-17-2009, 10:39 AM	#57
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Red body with white grip...GO BADGERS! (Random net image)

09-17-2009, 10:51 AM	#58
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	018 is so damn cool. if that green was slightly more olive.... sexy.

09-17-2009, 12:53 PM	#59
sorksoft New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Malmoe, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Originally posted by raider I dont see this as a problem....afterall we have a fellow pentaxian in Japan who can order the body for us Mike Cash where are u? You can actually order it yourself through a shopping agent. Pick your favorite color in the Pentax site and give your order to the Crescent Shop – Shopping from Japan - Crescent Trading I have used this on several occasions and Masamichisan is always very helpful. You will pay a fee and the shipping from Japan, of course, but then you have a unique camera!

09-17-2009, 01:12 PM	#60
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	That black with the yellow grip is my favorite.