should pentax become more focused?

Winder · 05-13-2011, 08:23 PM

Pentax makes a an excellent camera with the K-5 and it i more than capable of serving as a professional tool.

Faster & more accurate AF is obviously a desired feature. Not that the K-5 is slow, but faster & more accurate is always better and there is obvious room for Pentax to improve.

While I love the size of the K-7/K-5 I would be more than happy to deal with a larger body to get a bigger VF with a higher level of magnification and 2 SD card slots.

I'm not sure Pentax has the resources to invest in specialty bodies, and it is not just a matter of specialized bodies to attract professionals. I can rent just about any Canon lens I need for a project with little trouble. I can get my equipment serviced quickly.

labnut · 05-14-2011, 04:51 AM - **1 Like**

I am looking around me at the walls where I display my large format panorama photos, taken with my K-7. And my reaction - Pentax does a pretty, darn good job.

I can think of a few improvements that I would like to see in my K-7 but the fact of the matter is that it is a fine tool for creative photography. I simply can't use my camera as an excuse for any shortcomings in my photography.

But what I really would like to see is Pentax do an improved version of the Fuji X100, a sort of affordable Leica with the Pentax name. (I can dream)

MPrince · 05-14-2011, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by labnut

I simply can't use my camera as an excuse for any shortcomings in my photography.

Rep points for that. Whether I'm shooting with my K100D, K-7, or a homemade pinhole camera, (just threw that last one in, I don't really have one

) the limiting factor in my photography has always been me.

Winder · 05-14-2011, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by labnut

But what I really would like to see is Pentax do an improved version of the Fuji X100, a sort of affordable Leica with the Pentax name. (I can dream)

I would love to see Pentax develop a camera like the X100 with 5 WR Limited pancake lenses. Make it WR and I'll buy 2.

K-5 sensor in a X100 size/styled WR body with a 15mm f/4, 20mm f/2, 30mm f/2, 40mm f/2, and a 50mm f/2 macro.

I would also want to see an adapter with a screw-drive motor built into it that would allow for full AF with older Pentax lenses.

NbyNW · 05-19-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Winder

I would love to see Pentax develop a camera like the X100 with 5 WR Limited pancake lenses. Make it WR and I'll buy 2.

K-5 sensor in a X100 size/styled WR body with a 15mm f/4, 20mm f/2, 30mm f/2, 40mm f/2, and a 50mm f/2 macro.

I would also want to see an adapter with a screw-drive motor built into it that would allow for full AF with older Pentax lenses.

Change Fuji X100 to Pentax LX and I would so quickly be jumping on that wagon

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05-13-2011, 08:23 PM	#16
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Pentax makes a an excellent camera with the K-5 and it i more than capable of serving as a professional tool. Faster & more accurate AF is obviously a desired feature. Not that the K-5 is slow, but faster & more accurate is always better and there is obvious room for Pentax to improve. While I love the size of the K-7/K-5 I would be more than happy to deal with a larger body to get a bigger VF with a higher level of magnification and 2 SD card slots. I'm not sure Pentax has the resources to invest in specialty bodies, and it is not just a matter of specialized bodies to attract professionals. I can rent just about any Canon lens I need for a project with little trouble. I can get my equipment serviced quickly.

05-14-2011, 04:51 AM - 1 Like	#17
labnut Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 56	I am looking around me at the walls where I display my large format panorama photos, taken with my K-7. And my reaction - Pentax does a pretty, darn good job. I can think of a few improvements that I would like to see in my K-7 but the fact of the matter is that it is a fine tool for creative photography. I simply can't use my camera as an excuse for any shortcomings in my photography. But what I really would like to see is Pentax do an improved version of the Fuji X100, a sort of affordable Leica with the Pentax name. (I can dream)

05-14-2011, 05:11 AM	#18
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by labnut I simply can't use my camera as an excuse for any shortcomings in my photography. Rep points for that. Whether I'm shooting with my K100D, K-7, or a homemade pinhole camera, (just threw that last one in, I don't really have one ) the limiting factor in my photography has always been me.

05-14-2011, 10:13 AM	#19
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by labnut But what I really would like to see is Pentax do an improved version of the Fuji X100, a sort of affordable Leica with the Pentax name. (I can dream) I would love to see Pentax develop a camera like the X100 with 5 WR Limited pancake lenses. Make it WR and I'll buy 2. K-5 sensor in a X100 size/styled WR body with a 15mm f/4, 20mm f/2, 30mm f/2, 40mm f/2, and a 50mm f/2 macro. I would also want to see an adapter with a screw-drive motor built into it that would allow for full AF with older Pentax lenses.

05-19-2011, 09:18 AM	#20
NbyNW Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East of the Cascades, PNW Posts: 163	Originally posted by Winder I would love to see Pentax develop a camera like the X100 with 5 WR Limited pancake lenses. Make it WR and I'll buy 2. K-5 sensor in a X100 size/styled WR body with a 15mm f/4, 20mm f/2, 30mm f/2, 40mm f/2, and a 50mm f/2 macro. I would also want to see an adapter with a screw-drive motor built into it that would allow for full AF with older Pentax lenses. Change Fuji X100 to Pentax LX and I would so quickly be jumping on that wagon

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