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davetv13 · 06-13-2013, 01:19 PM

I take it that the Pentax K-5ii/iis is still the top of the line Pentax offerings at this time and that the newly announced K-500/K-50 are the low end body?

also any news on when a FF or more advance Pentax Bidy (one with more robust fps for sports etc) may be coming out

David

Adam · 06-13-2013, 01:47 PM

Yes, the K-5 ii/s are still the current advanced DSLRs. They are certainly due for an upgrade, though, and it's not unlikely that we'll see that upgrade later this year. The K-500 is the new entry-level DSLR, while the K-50 is the new upper entry-level/mid-range DSLR.

As for FF, there are thousands of posts on the topic, so I suggest you head over to our full-frame forum and see what's been said and posted.

Ole · 06-13-2013, 02:16 PM

While it lasts the Pentax lineup has some consistency to the model names!

K-5 > K-50 > K-500

We've had that once before but it didn't last long:

K20D > K200D > K2000

So an expectation of a K-5 replacement is justified if for no other reason than to ruin the naming pattern again!

**RobA_Oz** · 06-13-2013, 02:19 PM

A k.5?

Last edited by RobA_Oz; 06-13-2013 at 03:49 PM.

**kiwi_jono** · 06-13-2013, 03:08 PM

Perhaps they will be bold and release something like a F-5

**jatrax** · 06-13-2013, 05:05 PM

Maybe 5-k

Allison · 06-13-2013, 05:11 PM

I am thinking K5III and IIIs, but that the new number system will go to the FF... but that could just be wishful thinking.

**klh** · 06-13-2013, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

A k.5?

Or K/2 for the full frame?

06-13-2013, 01:19 PM	#1
davetv13 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 9	Pentax Camera Line-up I take it that the Pentax K-5ii/iis is still the top of the line Pentax offerings at this time and that the newly announced K-500/K-50 are the low end body? also any news on when a FF or more advance Pentax Bidy (one with more robust fps for sports etc) may be coming out David

06-13-2013, 01:47 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Yes, the K-5 ii/s are still the current advanced DSLRs. They are certainly due for an upgrade, though, and it's not unlikely that we'll see that upgrade later this year. The K-500 is the new entry-level DSLR, while the K-50 is the new upper entry-level/mid-range DSLR. As for FF, there are thousands of posts on the topic, so I suggest you head over to our full-frame forum and see what's been said and posted. 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:

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klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Originally posted by RobA_Oz A k.5? Or K/2 for the full frame? Last edited by klh; 06-14-2013 at 07:50 AM.

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Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	While it lasts the Pentax lineup has some consistency to the model names! K-5 > K-50 > K-500 We've had that once before but it didn't last long: K20D > K200D > K2000 So an expectation of a K-5 replacement is justified if for no other reason than to ruin the naming pattern again!

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	A k.5? Last edited by RobA_Oz; 06-13-2013 at 03:49 PM.

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kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Perhaps they will be bold and release something like a F-5

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Allison Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 667	I am thinking K5III and IIIs, but that the new number system will go to the FF... but that could just be wishful thinking.

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