If Pentax disappears, what would it be for you?

LeDave · 03-06-2018, 11:24 AM

If Pentax one days decides to disappear, which brand would you realistically switch to?

I am going to say Sony. I've been eyeing Sony for the past year. I've just pre-ordered a A7iii from B&H and I cannot be any happier even though I haven't even held or played with it yet.

**aslyfox** · 03-06-2018, 11:30 AM - **15 Likes**

why would I switch?

there would be plenty of Pentax camera bodies and lenses available on the " experienced " market

**gordon_l34** · 03-06-2018, 11:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

why would I switch?

there would be plenty of Pentax camera bodies and lenses available on the " experienced " market

My thoughts exactly.

aurele · 03-06-2018, 11:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

why would I switch?

i would probably get one or two K3 bodies and stay as long as possible with my current kit wich is pretty much complete (16-50/2.8; 55/1.4; 70-200/2.8)

Robin CB · 03-06-2018, 11:38 AM

I don't think this unlikely event would impact me at all. I have other brands (film & digital), but I still have room to upgrade in the existing Pentax range if I wanted to.

The one thing that I might look at anyway is mirrorless (Fuji?) - a gap in the current Pentax lineup (IMHO). Even that wouldn't stop me using my Pentax gear though. Its all horses for courses.

**roberrl** · 03-06-2018, 11:40 AM - **2 Likes**

I think that by the time my Pentaxes die I will be happy with what my phone offers!

aleonx3 · 03-06-2018, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

OP, I suppose it would make sense to keep an option of remaining a Pentax user (for good).

For me, I see no reason to switch to any brand... given that it will even be enticing for people to pick up cheap premium lenses and cameras.

BrianR · 03-06-2018, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

I voted 'other' as I would be joining the scrum for used K-1's and K-3's, but this wasn't on your list:P.

If all Pentax equipment magically disappeared off the planet overnight (does any insurance cover magical disappearances?), I'd be sad. And unsure. Olympus looks like a nice and tidy system. However, I've fancied the Canon MP-E 65mm for some time, so if I had to re-buy a camera system it might be based around the availability of this one lens and I'd assume the rest would work itself out.

**geomez** · 03-06-2018, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

I'd buy another K-1 (already planning on doing so) and use them for as long as possible. I'm too heavily invested not to at least try with all the lenses I have.
After that, it would depend on the market and who's left.
In the end I'd probably go mirrorless to retain the ability to use my Pentax glass.

**monochrome** · 03-06-2018, 11:54 AM - **7 Likes**

A pure hypothetical that has no useful result.

redrockcoulee · 03-06-2018, 11:58 AM

I too will stay with Pentax. I have stayed with Hasselblad and never even started with them much before they discontinued production of the V system.

If I was to outlive my Pentax digital gear I would buy a bridge or compact camera or something like that as by then I should be close to 80 or 90 years old.

**cpk** · 03-06-2018, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by aurele

Originally posted by Aslyfox
why would I switch?
i would probably get one or two K3 bodies and stay as long as possible with my current kit wich is pretty much complete (16-50/2.8; 55/1.4; 70-200/2.8)

Good thinking. I think I would take a similar route.

**jatrax** · 03-06-2018, 12:01 PM - **1 Like**

Why switch? At my age there will be used bodies available longer than I will be.

LFLee · 03-06-2018, 12:02 PM - **1 Like**

will sell all lenses without aperture lenses and keep those with aperture ring. Go Sony.

But hope they continue to survive.

I think, for digital cameras, Pentax 645z, Ricoh GR, will always have a place in photography world.

**BarryE** · 03-06-2018, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

why would I switch?

there would be plenty of Pentax camera bodies and lenses available on the " experienced " market

I almost wrote 'me too', but then thought I probably shouldn't. What I mean to say is, yup, I agree. Hardly much need to change - there'll be Pentax gear out there for years to come ...Quite happy with what Ricoh are doing ...

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Nikon	30	24.79%
Sony	25	20.66%
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Fuji	20	16.53%
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03-06-2018, 11:24 AM	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	If Pentax disappears, what would it be for you? If Pentax one days decides to disappear, which brand would you realistically switch to? I am going to say Sony. I've been eyeing Sony for the past year. I've just pre-ordered a A7iii from B&H and I cannot be any happier even though I haven't even held or played with it yet.

03-06-2018, 11:34 AM - 1 Like	#3
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Why Would I Switch Originally posted by Aslyfox why would I switch? there would be plenty of Pentax camera bodies and lenses available on the " experienced " market My thoughts exactly.

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03-06-2018, 11:30 AM - 15 Likes	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	why would I switch? there would be plenty of Pentax camera bodies and lenses available on the " experienced " market

03-06-2018, 11:35 AM - 1 Like	#4
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Aslyfox why would I switch? i would probably get one or two K3 bodies and stay as long as possible with my current kit wich is pretty much complete (16-50/2.8; 55/1.4; 70-200/2.8)

03-06-2018, 11:38 AM	#5
Robin CB Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sussex Posts: 92	I don't think this unlikely event would impact me at all. I have other brands (film & digital), but I still have room to upgrade in the existing Pentax range if I wanted to. The one thing that I might look at anyway is mirrorless (Fuji?) - a gap in the current Pentax lineup (IMHO). Even that wouldn't stop me using my Pentax gear though. Its all horses for courses.

03-06-2018, 11:40 AM - 2 Likes	#6
roberrl Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	I think that by the time my Pentaxes die I will be happy with what my phone offers!

03-06-2018, 11:44 AM - 1 Like	#7
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	OP, I suppose it would make sense to keep an option of remaining a Pentax user (for good). For me, I see no reason to switch to any brand... given that it will even be enticing for people to pick up cheap premium lenses and cameras.

03-06-2018, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#8
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	I voted 'other' as I would be joining the scrum for used K-1's and K-3's, but this wasn't on your list:P. If all Pentax equipment magically disappeared off the planet overnight (does any insurance cover magical disappearances?), I'd be sad. And unsure. Olympus looks like a nice and tidy system. However, I've fancied the Canon MP-E 65mm for some time, so if I had to re-buy a camera system it might be based around the availability of this one lens and I'd assume the rest would work itself out.

03-06-2018, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#9
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I'd buy another K-1 (already planning on doing so) and use them for as long as possible. I'm too heavily invested not to at least try with all the lenses I have. After that, it would depend on the market and who's left. In the end I'd probably go mirrorless to retain the ability to use my Pentax glass.

03-06-2018, 11:54 AM - 7 Likes	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	A pure hypothetical that has no useful result.

03-06-2018, 11:58 AM	#11
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	I too will stay with Pentax. I have stayed with Hasselblad and never even started with them much before they discontinued production of the V system. If I was to outlive my Pentax digital gear I would buy a bridge or compact camera or something like that as by then I should be close to 80 or 90 years old.

03-06-2018, 12:01 PM	#12
cpk Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 638	Originally posted by aurele Originally posted by Aslyfox why would I switch? i would probably get one or two K3 bodies and stay as long as possible with my current kit wich is pretty much complete (16-50/2.8; 55/1.4; 70-200/2.8) Good thinking. I think I would take a similar route.

03-06-2018, 12:01 PM - 1 Like	#13
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Why switch? At my age there will be used bodies available longer than I will be.

03-06-2018, 12:02 PM - 1 Like	#14
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	will sell all lenses without aperture lenses and keep those with aperture ring. Go Sony. But hope they continue to survive. I think, for digital cameras, Pentax 645z, Ricoh GR, will always have a place in photography world.

03-06-2018, 12:04 PM	#15
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by Aslyfox why would I switch? there would be plenty of Pentax camera bodies and lenses available on the " experienced " market I almost wrote 'me too', but then thought I probably shouldn't. What I mean to say is, yup, I agree. Hardly much need to change - there'll be Pentax gear out there for years to come ...Quite happy with what Ricoh are doing ...

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