Reissue the K-x

doggy1972 · 03-20-2012, 03:31 PM

Do it!!!! Its a killler camera and despite the drawbacks (no points in the viewfinder yadada) Its a classic. What do you guys think?

Adam · 03-20-2012, 03:44 PM

The K-r is better than the K-x in every aspect, (i.e. what I call a 'direct upgrade'). I'm sure its successor will be as well! I don't think there's a need to go back to old technology, though it would be nice if they could maintain a 3- or 4-model DSLR lineup going forward.

**luftfluss** · 03-20-2012, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The K-r is better than the K-x in every aspect, (i.e. what I call a 'direct upgrade'). I'm sure its successor will be as well! I don't think there's a need to go back to old technology, though it would be nice if they could maintain a 3- or 4-model DSLR lineup going forward.

The K-x doesn't seem to have the Tungsten focusing bugaboo that the K-r has.

I agree with doggy that the K-x is indeed a "classic", but I also don't think Pentax should go backwards. The K-r replacement will surely be better.

Pablom · 03-20-2012, 03:57 PM

Reissuing the KX might be a better idea

Docrwm · 03-20-2012, 04:33 PM

Nice thought but sends the wrong signal. Living in the past does not bode well for a technology company at all. The K-x was not, IMHO as someone that owned both, superior to the K-x in every way but was in many ways. My hope is that the K-y will be even better.

joe.penn · 03-20-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The K-r is better than the K-x in every aspect

Haha, and we say this while the masses (well, maybe not masses but a crap ton) are still posting about issues with the Kr (btw, 55K+ clicks and still not a single issue with the white Kx - not to mention a 5ft fall and smash on concrete and a drop in a puddle)...

bjake · 03-20-2012, 04:48 PM

Hope they come out with something a lot better than their last two releases,another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use.
Jake

**luftfluss** · 03-20-2012, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by bjake

Hope they come out with something a lot better than their last two releases,another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use.
Jake

While the K-r and K-5 have had some problems, I think they are both very fine cameras for their market segment, the K-5 especially.

rawr · 03-20-2012, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by bjake

another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use

They are both fine cameras.

I think the issue is that the more you hang around these forums, you get a distorted picture of reality because many people come here just to post problems - real or imagined - because in part they see these forums as problem solving places.

Not as many people come and post about all the wonderful shots they've taken and their problem-free usage of their cameras. It's mainly the problems and requests for help.

Hang around any Nikon, Sony or Canon forum and you'd get a similar impression. One would never buy one of those brands either judging from all the problems and issues reported there.

I personally like the K-x a lot. I still reach for it often. It's compactness, simple handling, and image quality are great.

fuent104 · 03-20-2012, 05:40 PM

I don't know enough about cameras to understand why it doesn't make sense to leave the older models in production and sell them at lower prices. People are blown away when I show them 3200 iso photos from my K-x, which I bought used for $400 with a lens.

**RobA_Oz** · 03-20-2012, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Nice thought but sends the wrong signal. Living in the past does not bode well for a technology company at all. The K-x was not, IMHO as someone that owned both, superior to the K-x in every way but was in many ways. My hope is that the K-y will be even better.

Except the name! Hopefully, the strange sequencing of the second letter will continue (6-letter jumps, 2 forward and 1 back, my quick calculation suggests) rather than moving on to a cultural howler like the "K-Y"!

Tonto · 03-20-2012, 06:29 PM

I do prefer the more compact body shape of the Kx/Km - Kr is much better in features though.

**crewl1** · 03-20-2012, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by bjake

Hope they come out with something a lot better than their last two releases,another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use. Jake

Please send me a list of your lenses and anticipated pricing, thanks.

Docrwm · 03-20-2012, 06:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Except the name! Hopefully, the strange sequencing of the second letter will continue (6-letter jumps, 2 forward and 1 back, my quick calculation suggests) rather than moving on to a cultural howler like the "K-Y"!

They'd have people talking about it and don't the marketing people say that is always a good thing?

Your calc makes it a K-L? Let's see - K-m, K-x, K-r, that's 11 forward and then 6 back. Do we do 11 forward again? If so that's - K-c???

**luftfluss** · 03-20-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by fuent104

I don't know enough about cameras to understand why it doesn't make sense to leave the older models in production and sell them at lower prices. People are blown away when I show them 3200 iso photos from my K-x, which I bought used for $400 with a lens.

Pentax won't make money that way - it will dilute the brand, key 3rd party components (like the sensor) are no longer made, and production space is limited.

03-20-2012, 03:31 PM	#1
doggy1972 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 217	Reissue the K-x Do it!!!! Its a killler camera and despite the drawbacks (no points in the viewfinder yadada) Its a classic. What do you guys think?

03-20-2012, 03:44 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The K-r is better than the K-x in every aspect, (i.e. what I call a 'direct upgrade'). I'm sure its successor will be as well! I don't think there's a need to go back to old technology, though it would be nice if they could maintain a 3- or 4-model DSLR lineup going forward. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-20-2012, 03:53 PM	#3
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Adam The K-r is better than the K-x in every aspect, (i.e. what I call a 'direct upgrade'). I'm sure its successor will be as well! I don't think there's a need to go back to old technology, though it would be nice if they could maintain a 3- or 4-model DSLR lineup going forward. The K-x doesn't seem to have the Tungsten focusing bugaboo that the K-r has. I agree with doggy that the K-x is indeed a "classic", but I also don't think Pentax should go backwards. The K-r replacement will surely be better.

03-20-2012, 03:57 PM	#4
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Reissuing the KX might be a better idea

03-20-2012, 04:33 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Nice thought but sends the wrong signal. Living in the past does not bode well for a technology company at all. The K-x was not, IMHO as someone that owned both, superior to the K-x in every way but was in many ways. My hope is that the K-y will be even better.

03-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#6
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by Adam The K-r is better than the K-x in every aspect Haha, and we say this while the masses (well, maybe not masses but a crap ton) are still posting about issues with the Kr (btw, 55K+ clicks and still not a single issue with the white Kx - not to mention a 5ft fall and smash on concrete and a drop in a puddle)...

03-20-2012, 04:48 PM	#7
bjake Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 416	Hope they come out with something a lot better than their last two releases,another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use. Jake

03-20-2012, 04:50 PM	#8
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by bjake Hope they come out with something a lot better than their last two releases,another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use. Jake While the K-r and K-5 have had some problems, I think they are both very fine cameras for their market segment, the K-5 especially.

03-20-2012, 05:39 PM	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by bjake another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use They are both fine cameras. I think the issue is that the more you hang around these forums, you get a distorted picture of reality because many people come here just to post problems - real or imagined - because in part they see these forums as problem solving places. Not as many people come and post about all the wonderful shots they've taken and their problem-free usage of their cameras. It's mainly the problems and requests for help. Hang around any Nikon, Sony or Canon forum and you'd get a similar impression. One would never buy one of those brands either judging from all the problems and issues reported there. I personally like the K-x a lot. I still reach for it often. It's compactness, simple handling, and image quality are great.

03-20-2012, 05:40 PM	#10
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	I don't know enough about cameras to understand why it doesn't make sense to leave the older models in production and sell them at lower prices. People are blown away when I show them 3200 iso photos from my K-x, which I bought used for $400 with a lens.

03-20-2012, 05:48 PM	#11
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Docrwm Nice thought but sends the wrong signal. Living in the past does not bode well for a technology company at all. The K-x was not, IMHO as someone that owned both, superior to the K-x in every way but was in many ways. My hope is that the K-y will be even better. Except the name! Hopefully, the strange sequencing of the second letter will continue (6-letter jumps, 2 forward and 1 back, my quick calculation suggests) rather than moving on to a cultural howler like the "K-Y"!

03-20-2012, 06:29 PM	#12
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	I do prefer the more compact body shape of the Kx/Km - Kr is much better in features though.

03-20-2012, 06:35 PM	#13
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by bjake Hope they come out with something a lot better than their last two releases,another like those thine I will bail out of about 40 years of Pentax use. Jake Please send me a list of your lenses and anticipated pricing, thanks.

03-20-2012, 06:59 PM - 2 Likes	#14
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Except the name! Hopefully, the strange sequencing of the second letter will continue (6-letter jumps, 2 forward and 1 back, my quick calculation suggests) rather than moving on to a cultural howler like the "K-Y"! They'd have people talking about it and don't the marketing people say that is always a good thing? Your calc makes it a K-L? Let's see - K-m, K-x, K-r, that's 11 forward and then 6 back. Do we do 11 forward again? If so that's - K-c???

03-20-2012, 07:58 PM	#15
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by fuent104 I don't know enough about cameras to understand why it doesn't make sense to leave the older models in production and sell them at lower prices. People are blown away when I show them 3200 iso photos from my K-x, which I bought used for $400 with a lens. Pentax won't make money that way - it will dilute the brand, key 3rd party components (like the sensor) are no longer made, and production space is limited.