Pentax Full-Frame to be Named K-1

PF Staff · 11-05-2015, 11:00 AM

The Pentax Full Frame DSLR has tentatively been named the Pentax K-1. It was on display at Salon de la Photo 2015.

Read more on the PF homepage...

banep · 11-05-2015, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by PF Staff

The Pentax Full Frame DSLR has tentatively been named the Pentax K-1. It was on display at Salon de la Photo 2015.

Read more on the PF homepage...

Looks like that K-2 will be a great camera.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-08-2015, 08:54 AM

FF... so now we have pictures (unconfirmed real)... a name (unconfirmed real)... just need a launch date (preferably confirmed real).

brieck · 11-08-2015, 07:36 PM

In my opinion, the name of the new full frame camera should be K1000D-FF. K1000 in honor of the camera
that started Pentax on their way, D for digital and of course FF for full frame, just saying-------

anemone · 11-11-2015, 05:30 AM

It is K - Uno(corn)

Who has it will prosper in photography.

Imp · 11-16-2015, 02:34 PM

does it not occur to anyone... that if it is called the K-1, pentax can only make a K-2 before they run into the K-3? Or i guess they could do K-1, K-1 ii, K-1 iii, K-1 iv, K-1 v K-1 vi K-2, K-4, K-6, K-8, K-9, K-10...

**RobA_Oz** · 11-16-2015, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Imp

does it not occur to anyone... that if it is called the K-1, pentax can only make a K-2 before they run into the K-3? Or i guess they could do K-1, K-1 ii, K-1 iii, K-1 iv, K-1 v K-1 vi K-2, K-4, K-6, K-8, K-9, K-10...

It certainly has occurred to quite a few people here. Search for threads and posts on the subject, and you'll find more than one or two comments and suggestions. I proposed (not seriously, mind) that the "-" in the current naming practice was a minus sign, not a dash, and they could extend the current series to plus signs "+". It might amuse us to ponder, but Ricoh/Pentax will make up their own minds about it.

Imp · 11-16-2015, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

It certainly has occurred to quite a few people here. Search for threads and posts on the subject, and you'll find more than one or two comments and suggestions. I proposed (not seriously, mind) that the "-" in the current naming practice was a minus sign, not a dash, and they could extend the current series to plus signs "+". It might amuse us to ponder, but Ricoh/Pentax will make up their own minds about it.

phew!!

normhead · 11-16-2015, 06:11 PM

I'm still wondering why a Pentax has a K at all... Asahi Pentax... where did the K come from?

bertwert · 11-16-2015, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I proposed (not seriously, mind) that the "-" in the current naming practice was a minus sign, not a dash, and they could extend the current series to plus signs "+". It might amuse us to ponder, but Ricoh/Pentax will make up their own minds about it.

Interesting Idea.

Originally posted by normhead

where did the K come from?

The K mount

calsan · 11-16-2015, 06:42 PM

My guess:
Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. (旭光学工業株式会社 Asahi Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha
Lots of Ks in their company name.

**squareeyes** · 11-16-2015, 08:56 PM

I think it is K for KING from the original collaboration with Cosina and some German company.

rawr · 11-16-2015, 10:05 PM

I think they should just call the new full-frame Fred. Or Mary. Or Kaida, or something else Japanesey.

Just like IKEA, where every lamp, place mat or cushion in store has a 'personal' name.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-17-2015, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by rawr

where every lamp, place mat or cushion in store has a 'personal' name.

That's like my lenses...

pacu · 11-17-2015, 04:43 PM

Still is just a stills camera...

Even the name can become a conversation piece.

11-05-2015, 11:00 AM	#1
PF Staff Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,257	Pentax Full-Frame to be Named K-1 The Pentax Full Frame DSLR has tentatively been named the Pentax K-1. It was on display at Salon de la Photo 2015. Read more on the PF homepage...

11-08-2015, 07:36 PM	#4
brieck New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	Pentax Full Frame In my opinion, the name of the new full frame camera should be K1000D-FF. K1000 in honor of the camera that started Pentax on their way, D for digital and of course FF for full frame, just saying-------

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11-05-2015, 12:16 PM	#2
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by PF Staff The Pentax Full Frame DSLR has tentatively been named the Pentax K-1. It was on display at Salon de la Photo 2015. Read more on the PF homepage... Looks like that K-2 will be a great camera.

11-08-2015, 08:54 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	FF... so now we have pictures (unconfirmed real)... a name (unconfirmed real)... just need a launch date (preferably confirmed real).

11-11-2015, 05:30 AM	#5
anemone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 165	It is K - Uno(corn) Who has it will prosper in photography.

11-16-2015, 02:34 PM	#6
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	does it not occur to anyone... that if it is called the K-1, pentax can only make a K-2 before they run into the K-3? Or i guess they could do K-1, K-1 ii, K-1 iii, K-1 iv, K-1 v K-1 vi K-2, K-4, K-6, K-8, K-9, K-10...

11-16-2015, 02:53 PM	#7
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Imp does it not occur to anyone... that if it is called the K-1, pentax can only make a K-2 before they run into the K-3? Or i guess they could do K-1, K-1 ii, K-1 iii, K-1 iv, K-1 v K-1 vi K-2, K-4, K-6, K-8, K-9, K-10... It certainly has occurred to quite a few people here. Search for threads and posts on the subject, and you'll find more than one or two comments and suggestions. I proposed (not seriously, mind) that the "-" in the current naming practice was a minus sign, not a dash, and they could extend the current series to plus signs "+". It might amuse us to ponder, but Ricoh/Pentax will make up their own minds about it.

11-16-2015, 05:37 PM	#8
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by RobA_Oz It certainly has occurred to quite a few people here. Search for threads and posts on the subject, and you'll find more than one or two comments and suggestions. I proposed (not seriously, mind) that the "-" in the current naming practice was a minus sign, not a dash, and they could extend the current series to plus signs "+". It might amuse us to ponder, but Ricoh/Pentax will make up their own minds about it. phew!!

11-16-2015, 06:11 PM	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I'm still wondering why a Pentax has a K at all... Asahi Pentax... where did the K come from?

11-16-2015, 06:38 PM	#10
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I proposed (not seriously, mind) that the "-" in the current naming practice was a minus sign, not a dash, and they could extend the current series to plus signs "+". It might amuse us to ponder, but Ricoh/Pentax will make up their own minds about it. Interesting Idea. Originally posted by normhead where did the K come from? The K mount

11-16-2015, 06:42 PM	#11
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	My guess: Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. (旭光学工業株式会社 Asahi Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha Lots of Ks in their company name.

11-16-2015, 08:56 PM	#12
squareeyes Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	I think it is K for KING from the original collaboration with Cosina and some German company.

11-16-2015, 10:05 PM	#13
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I think they should just call the new full-frame Fred. Or Mary. Or Kaida, or something else Japanesey. Just like IKEA, where every lamp, place mat or cushion in store has a 'personal' name.

11-17-2015, 03:24 PM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by rawr where every lamp, place mat or cushion in store has a 'personal' name. That's like my lenses...

11-17-2015, 04:43 PM	#15
pacu Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	Still is just a stills camera... Even the name can become a conversation piece.