So, who is waiting for the K-1?

**NaClH2O** · 11-08-2010, 10:24 AM

You are much better off taking the BX 7 bus or the number 6 train.

NaCl(just to add some confusing silliness into the mix)H2O

einstrigger · 11-08-2010, 10:37 AM

Or how about a K30D before the K-3? Anyhow, one or the other is bound to happen. And then, there will be another mass jump to upgrade and hopefully I can by a nicely used K-5 for cheap

GoneToTheDogs · 11-08-2010, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

I am waiting for the K9

I think I'll pass on that one... I hear it's gonna be a real dog!

Christine Tham · 11-08-2010, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Rottie*Lover

I think I'll pass on that one... I hear it's gonna be a real dog!

I would buy the K-9.

I hear you can choose your choice of fur for the grip - feels nice to hold.

And guaranteed to track a flying bone in 10fps with complete AF accuracy!

yanzhi0714 · 11-09-2010, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

I would buy the K-9.

I hear you can choose your choice of fur for the grip - feels nice to hold.

And guaranteed to track a flying bone in 10fps with complete AF accuracy!

no chance of it overheating, as it will sure be with a homeostatic system installed (warmblooded)

jaieger · 11-09-2010, 12:46 AM

K10->K20->K-7/K-x->K-5/K-R
(I know I'm missing the 100/200/K-m but meh).
Look like they're working in pairs. So the next two "higher up" ones will be in the punctuation marks, and the next two entry levels will be in chinese is what I'm thinking. Or Arabic. Or maybe alpha and omega, except sony's got the alpha already.

janneman · 11-09-2010, 01:08 AM

There is already a rather strong K-1 in Japan. I do not think therefore we will see a Pentax K-1 unless maybe they start sponsoring the event...
www.k-1.co.jp
K-1 on wikipedia

The Dutch are quite succesfull here....

Christine Tham · 11-09-2010, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by jaieger

K10->K20->K-7/K-x->K-5/K-R
(I know I'm missing the 100/200/K-m but meh).
Look like they're working in pairs. So the next two "higher up" ones will be in the punctuation marks, and the next two entry levels will be in chinese is what I'm thinking. Or Arabic. Or maybe alpha and omega, except sony's got the alpha already.

They have already done special characters. Remember the "*ist D"?

I like the option of using Chinese/Japanese characters.

What about the K四十二? (K-42)

Or the K犬 (犬 is the character for "dog") - sold overseas as a K-9 of course.

gazonk · 11-09-2010, 01:44 AM

I'm waiting for the M-x and the M-e, followed by the ultimate L-x

(But actually, I wouldn't be surprised if the first mirrorless cameras will be named M-x and M-e)

Ivan Glisin · 11-09-2010, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by 7samurai

K3 will probably be next....but we probably won't see it until 2012. (this is my speculation only, not to be taken for any factual timeline)

I hope we won't see K-3 before late 2013 or 2014. Instead, I would prefer Pentax to focus on 645D, technological upgrades and refinements to K-5 (software upgrades and perhaps hardware tweaks in K-5 Mk.II, III, IV...), and to release K-mount mirrorless compact body around current 12MP or 16MP sensors. And only then to release K-3 in three years.

At this point I can not see how K-5, D7000 or anything in the same class could be limiting to anyone? Current crop of APS-C cameras outperforms practically 100% of photographers, and there is really very little room for justified complaints from anyone.

In other words, I believe the war is now over. Time to get and use new cameras without worrying about technology and what may be coming next, and shoot some great pictures.

raider · 11-09-2010, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

Here you go...

Are u sure this is the K-9????

amidtb994 · 11-09-2010, 06:21 AM

How 'bout a nice curvy kate, I mean K-8?

Winder · 11-09-2010, 07:43 AM

Hopefully Pentax is working hard on some serious glass for both the 645D and the K-mount.

GoneToTheDogs · 11-09-2010, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

They have already done special characters. Remember the "*ist D"?

I like the option of using Chinese/Japanese characters.

What about the K四十二? (K-42)

Or the K犬 (犬 is the character for "dog") - sold overseas as a K-9 of course.

How about K&$^#@!!...

oops! that's my K10 in low light!

paperbag846 · 11-09-2010, 10:43 AM

I'm waiting for the K over 9000, with 1 milllllliiion ISO and at least 100 megapixels.

In all seriousness though, wait for the K-3, and then buy the K-5 from an early adopter. One year more isn't so bad, your pocketbook will thank you. In the interm, buy a nice lens

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11-08-2010, 10:24 AM	#16
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	The K-1 is a terrible line! It's ALWAYS late You are much better off taking the BX 7 bus or the number 6 train. NaCl(just to add some confusing silliness into the mix)H2O

11-09-2010, 01:08 AM	#22
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	I don't think we will ever see a K-1 There is already a rather strong K-1 in Japan. I do not think therefore we will see a Pentax K-1 unless maybe they start sponsoring the event... www.k-1.co.jp K-1 on wikipedia The Dutch are quite succesfull here....

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einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	Or how about a K30D before the K-3? Anyhow, one or the other is bound to happen. And then, there will be another mass jump to upgrade and hopefully I can by a nicely used K-5 for cheap

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GoneToTheDogs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reading, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 148	Originally posted by interested_observer I am waiting for the K9 I think I'll pass on that one... I hear it's gonna be a real dog!

11-08-2010, 03:28 PM	#19
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by Rottie*Lover I think I'll pass on that one... I hear it's gonna be a real dog! I would buy the K-9. I hear you can choose your choice of fur for the grip - feels nice to hold. And guaranteed to track a flying bone in 10fps with complete AF accuracy!

11-09-2010, 12:32 AM	#20
yanzhi0714 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 42	Originally posted by Christine Tham I would buy the K-9. I hear you can choose your choice of fur for the grip - feels nice to hold. And guaranteed to track a flying bone in 10fps with complete AF accuracy! no chance of it overheating, as it will sure be with a homeostatic system installed (warmblooded)

11-09-2010, 12:46 AM	#21
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	K10->K20->K-7/K-x->K-5/K-R (I know I'm missing the 100/200/K-m but meh). Look like they're working in pairs. So the next two "higher up" ones will be in the punctuation marks, and the next two entry levels will be in chinese is what I'm thinking. Or Arabic. Or maybe alpha and omega, except sony's got the alpha already.

11-09-2010, 01:38 AM	#23
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by jaieger K10->K20->K-7/K-x->K-5/K-R (I know I'm missing the 100/200/K-m but meh). Look like they're working in pairs. So the next two "higher up" ones will be in the punctuation marks, and the next two entry levels will be in chinese is what I'm thinking. Or Arabic. Or maybe alpha and omega, except sony's got the alpha already. They have already done special characters. Remember the "*ist D"? I like the option of using Chinese/Japanese characters. What about the K四十二? (K-42) Or the K犬 (犬 is the character for "dog") - sold overseas as a K-9 of course.

11-09-2010, 01:44 AM	#24
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	I'm waiting for the M-x and the M-e, followed by the ultimate L-x (But actually, I wouldn't be surprised if the first mirrorless cameras will be named M-x and M-e)

11-09-2010, 02:04 AM	#25
Ivan Glisin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgrade Posts: 656	Originally posted by 7samurai K3 will probably be next....but we probably won't see it until 2012. (this is my speculation only, not to be taken for any factual timeline) I hope we won't see K-3 before late 2013 or 2014. Instead, I would prefer Pentax to focus on 645D, technological upgrades and refinements to K-5 (software upgrades and perhaps hardware tweaks in K-5 Mk.II, III, IV...), and to release K-mount mirrorless compact body around current 12MP or 16MP sensors. And only then to release K-3 in three years. At this point I can not see how K-5, D7000 or anything in the same class could be limiting to anyone? Current crop of APS-C cameras outperforms practically 100% of photographers, and there is really very little room for justified complaints from anyone. In other words, I believe the war is now over. Time to get and use new cameras without worrying about technology and what may be coming next, and shoot some great pictures.

11-09-2010, 05:59 AM	#26
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Originally posted by JeffJS Here you go... Are u sure this is the K-9????

11-09-2010, 06:21 AM	#27
amidtb994 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Photos: Albums Posts: 39	How 'bout a nice curvy kate, I mean K-8?

11-09-2010, 07:43 AM	#28
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Hopefully Pentax is working hard on some serious glass for both the 645D and the K-mount.

11-09-2010, 10:18 AM	#29
GoneToTheDogs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reading, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 148	Originally posted by Christine Tham They have already done special characters. Remember the "*ist D"? I like the option of using Chinese/Japanese characters. What about the K四十二? (K-42) Or the K犬 (犬 is the character for "dog") - sold overseas as a K-9 of course. How about K&$^#@!!... oops! that's my K10 in low light!

11-09-2010, 10:43 AM	#30
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	I'm waiting for the K over 9000, with 1 milllllliiion ISO and at least 100 megapixels. In all seriousness though, wait for the K-3, and then buy the K-5 from an early adopter. One year more isn't so bad, your pocketbook will thank you. In the interm, buy a nice lens .