Harmless fun: suggestions for new cameras etc. to be available 1 April 2018.

mee · 11-30-2017, 02:26 PM

Deeper Sigma and Tamron lens selection for K mount

And a battery grip that holds and heats hotpockets when you're on location and get hungry.

**gaweidert** · 12-01-2017, 05:26 PM

A Pentax firmware fix that eliminates the shutter shake anomaly. And a new K1 with a full size focusing screen with optical manual focus aids and never fail hyper speed autofocus.

pathdoc · 12-01-2017, 05:36 PM

I think that latter part is called KAF4, but we'll have to wait for another lens or two to be released first.

**monochrome** · 12-01-2017, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Thanks for the reminder! The inference of the original post was that whimsy would be in order.

Steve

Oh. OK then. Camera elicits it’s own grandbaby smiles Auto-captures them correctly exposed.

Grand babies only

**TwoUptons** · 12-01-2017, 07:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pathdoc

Back in the day, if I were shooting around town, I could potentially be no more than ten minutes away from the nearest 1-hour lab.

They could combine this idea with the social network meme of the moment...

You can get your photos an hour earlier for every two new Pokémon you capture...

Or all of your photos are deleted if you stray too close to a AR PacMan ghost...

Or if you point your camera north, it inserts a shot of Justin Trudeau into your photos...

-Eric

pathdoc · 12-02-2017, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Or if you point your camera north, it inserts a shot of Justin Trudeau into your photos...

-Eric

Dear sweet Christ, no. Anything but that.

BrianR · 12-02-2017, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Or if you point your camera north, it inserts a shot of Justin Trudeau into your photos...

Awesome! He can be fully clothed in the normal version of the camera, but topless as a value addition to the limited edition silver model.

pathdoc · 12-06-2017, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

He can be fully clothed in the normal version of the camera, but topless as a value addition to the limited edition silver model.

I wouldn't call that a value addition, but if that's what floats your boat, go for it.

Oh God, my eyes. Cannot unsee.

surfar · 12-06-2017, 02:51 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax/Samsung collaboration again, bringing the excellent NX500/NX 1 bodies with a Ricoh/Pentax(?) badge.Including the NX lens range AND a WR adapter to K mount that AFs.

JASMAZ77 · 02-12-2018, 10:25 AM

I'd like to see a: SMC Pentax-D FA 180mm F2.8 Macro WR

And also Tamron to make their Model B028 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 in a pentax mount

Wasp · 02-12-2018, 10:52 AM

An 18-135mm f/2.0 would be nice. And it must not be heavy or expensive. Nah, let's not mess around. Make it an f/1.4!

photoptimist · 02-12-2018, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

"Introducing the Pentax K-3-in-1"

The first silicone rubber sensor camera with three stretch settings so the user can decide if they want APS-C mode for reach, FF mode for normal photos, or 645 format for medium format DoF and bragging rights.

rr1736 · 02-12-2018, 07:28 PM - **2 Likes**

I just want a mirrorless that uses Kmount and has a view finder. The KP body size would be perfect for a mirroreless

**monochrome** · 02-12-2018, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by photoptimist

How about a Digital LX with swappable viewfinders.

VF options could include:
* standard OVF,
* vari-mag OVF,
* EVF (for the mirrorless folk),
* waist-level finder, and
* standard OVF with built-in fill-flash

Are you dropping LXD?

Finally Pentax release an MILC. ME-ll*

* cross-posted.

Wasp · 02-13-2018, 01:41 AM

How about a re-release of some classic manual focus lenses? Like the A 50mm f/1.2 and the A* 85mm f/1.4. It is not like there are any modern auto focus equivalents...

02-12-2018, 10:25 AM	#55
JASMAZ77 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Perth Photos: Gallery Posts: 265	I'd like to see a: SMC Pentax-D FA 180mm F2.8 Macro WR And also Tamron to make their Model B028 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 in a pentax mount Last edited by JASMAZ77; 02-12-2018 at 11:07 AM. Reason: more info

02-12-2018, 08:01 PM	#59
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by photoptimist How about a Digital LX with swappable viewfinders. VF options could include: * standard OVF, * vari-mag OVF, * EVF (for the mirrorless folk), * waist-level finder, and * standard OVF with built-in fill-flash Are you dropping LXD? Finally Pentax release an MILC. ME-ll* * cross-posted. Last edited by monochrome; 02-12-2018 at 08:06 PM.

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mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Deeper Sigma and Tamron lens selection for K mount And a battery grip that holds and heats hotpockets when you're on location and get hungry.

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12-01-2017, 05:36 PM	#48
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381 Original Poster	I think that latter part is called KAF4, but we'll have to wait for another lens or two to be released first.

12-01-2017, 05:39 PM	#49
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot Thanks for the reminder! The inference of the original post was that whimsy would be in order. Steve Oh. OK then. Camera elicits it’s own grandbaby smiles Auto-captures them correctly exposed. Grand babies only

12-01-2017, 07:24 PM - 1 Like	#50
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by pathdoc Back in the day, if I were shooting around town, I could potentially be no more than ten minutes away from the nearest 1-hour lab. They could combine this idea with the social network meme of the moment... You can get your photos an hour earlier for every two new Pokémon you capture... Or all of your photos are deleted if you stray too close to a AR PacMan ghost... Or if you point your camera north, it inserts a shot of Justin Trudeau into your photos... -Eric

12-02-2017, 04:23 AM	#51
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by TwoUptons Or if you point your camera north, it inserts a shot of Justin Trudeau into your photos... -Eric Dear sweet Christ, no. Anything but that.

12-02-2017, 07:01 AM	#52
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by TwoUptons Or if you point your camera north, it inserts a shot of Justin Trudeau into your photos... Awesome! He can be fully clothed in the normal version of the camera, but topless as a value addition to the limited edition silver model.

12-06-2017, 06:14 AM	#53
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by BrianR He can be fully clothed in the normal version of the camera, but topless as a value addition to the limited edition silver model. I wouldn't call that a value addition, but if that's what floats your boat, go for it. Oh God, my eyes. Cannot unsee.

12-06-2017, 02:51 PM - 1 Like	#54
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Pentax/Samsung collaboration again, bringing the excellent NX500/NX 1 bodies with a Ricoh/Pentax(?) badge.Including the NX lens range AND a WR adapter to K mount that AFs.

02-12-2018, 10:52 AM	#56
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	An 18-135mm f/2.0 would be nice. And it must not be heavy or expensive. Nah, let's not mess around. Make it an f/1.4!

02-12-2018, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#57
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	"Introducing the Pentax K-3-in-1" The first silicone rubber sensor camera with three stretch settings so the user can decide if they want APS-C mode for reach, FF mode for normal photos, or 645 format for medium format DoF and bragging rights.

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rr1736 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 203	I just want a mirrorless that uses Kmount and has a view finder. The KP body size would be perfect for a mirroreless

02-13-2018, 01:41 AM	#60
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	How about a re-release of some classic manual focus lenses? Like the A 50mm f/1.2 and the A* 85mm f/1.4. It is not like there are any modern auto focus equivalents...