The Big Three SLRs - with Pentax

utak · 01-19-2014, 05:54 AM - **3 Likes**

We all know Pentax - Ricoh have produced some highly competitive DSLRs over the past few years.

But its still a pleasant surprise and good news to see a Pentax DSLR camera right up there along-side Canon and Nikon on a 'front cover', targeted at a wider audience. So I thought it worthwhile posting a photo of the magazine cover I saw today in the check-out aisle of our local food supermarket.

Last edited by utak; 01-19-2014 at 06:30 AM.

Lurch · 01-19-2014, 06:02 AM

Nice catch!
Any idea how much Pentax is actually covered inside the Mag?

Na Horuk · 01-19-2014, 06:40 AM

Awesome indeed! Although, a bit odd that they decided to put the K-500 on the cover, which is the weakest of the current Pentax DSLR lineup. Of course, it shares the sensor with K-50, so it still produces good IQ

foto guy · 01-19-2014, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Awesome indeed! Although, a bit odd that they decided to put the K-500 on the cover, which is the weakest of the current Pentax DSLR lineup. Of course, it shares the sensor with K-50, so it still produces good IQ

Probably they're targeting the entry level market, since all of the cameras are their makers' low-end models.

KDAFA · 01-19-2014, 07:46 AM

:-) Nice!

**grahame** · 01-19-2014, 07:59 AM

But which is the 4th one? Sony stopped making DSLR now so doesn't count, otherwise pentax will be 4th. Sigma? I am not surprised pentax is ahead of sigma dslr. Pentax is one of the big three, not because pentax is getting better (maybe is), but because fewer player in the game.

Na Horuk · 01-19-2014, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by grahame

But which is the 4th one? Sony stopped making DSLR now so doesn't count, otherwise pentax will be 4th. Sigma? I am not surprised pentax is ahead of sigma dslr. Pentax is one of the big three, not because pentax is getting better (maybe is), but because fewer player in the game.

lol why would Sony be ahead of Pentax on the DSLR market? Sony left that market for a reason. And then it left the SLT market for a reason. Now its finding its niche with Nex and A7 cameras. Those cameras are rivals to Pentax (indeed Canikon), but they aren't DSLRs. Sony failed in the DSLR market and wanted something else, so they moved on
Pentax has always been among the big three in the SLR business, but its marketing was so bad nobody knew

Some years ago people only talked about Canikon, even the Pentax flagships were hardly mentioned in magazines

ElJamoquio · 01-19-2014, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Awesome indeed! Although, a bit odd that they decided to put the K-500 on the cover, which is the weakest of the current Pentax DSLR lineup. Of course, it shares the sensor with K-50, so it still produces good IQ

The canon is the 600D. I don't know what the Nikon is but it's not a top model, either.

Three 'entry level' models, quite valid to compare them to each other...

**ismaelg** · 01-19-2014, 09:11 AM

Nice to see!
The message I get from the cover is that mastering the proper technique and knowledge are more important than equipment brand itself. What a concept!!

aaronjamesgray · 01-25-2014, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

The canon is the 600D. I don't know what the Nikon is but it's not a top model, either.

Three 'entry level' models, quite valid to compare them to each other...

It's either the D3200 or the D5200.

stevebrot · 01-26-2014, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by grahame

But which is the 4th one?

Olympus?

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01-19-2014, 06:02 AM	#2
Lurch Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 582	Nice catch! Any idea how much Pentax is actually covered inside the Mag?

01-19-2014, 06:40 AM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Awesome indeed! Although, a bit odd that they decided to put the K-500 on the cover, which is the weakest of the current Pentax DSLR lineup. Of course, it shares the sensor with K-50, so it still produces good IQ

01-19-2014, 07:38 AM	#4
foto guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vernon, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 292	Originally posted by Na Horuk Awesome indeed! Although, a bit odd that they decided to put the K-500 on the cover, which is the weakest of the current Pentax DSLR lineup. Of course, it shares the sensor with K-50, so it still produces good IQ Probably they're targeting the entry level market, since all of the cameras are their makers' low-end models.

01-19-2014, 07:46 AM	#5
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	:-) Nice!

01-19-2014, 07:59 AM	#6
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	But which is the 4th one? Sony stopped making DSLR now so doesn't count, otherwise pentax will be 4th. Sigma? I am not surprised pentax is ahead of sigma dslr. Pentax is one of the big three, not because pentax is getting better (maybe is), but because fewer player in the game.

01-19-2014, 08:16 AM	#7
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by grahame But which is the 4th one? Sony stopped making DSLR now so doesn't count, otherwise pentax will be 4th. Sigma? I am not surprised pentax is ahead of sigma dslr. Pentax is one of the big three, not because pentax is getting better (maybe is), but because fewer player in the game. lol why would Sony be ahead of Pentax on the DSLR market? Sony left that market for a reason. And then it left the SLT market for a reason. Now its finding its niche with Nex and A7 cameras. Those cameras are rivals to Pentax (indeed Canikon), but they aren't DSLRs. Sony failed in the DSLR market and wanted something else, so they moved on Pentax has always been among the big three in the SLR business, but its marketing was so bad nobody knew Some years ago people only talked about Canikon, even the Pentax flagships were hardly mentioned in magazines

01-19-2014, 08:33 AM	#8
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Na Horuk Awesome indeed! Although, a bit odd that they decided to put the K-500 on the cover, which is the weakest of the current Pentax DSLR lineup. Of course, it shares the sensor with K-50, so it still produces good IQ The canon is the 600D. I don't know what the Nikon is but it's not a top model, either. Three 'entry level' models, quite valid to compare them to each other...

01-19-2014, 09:11 AM	#9
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Nice to see! The message I get from the cover is that mastering the proper technique and knowledge are more important than equipment brand itself. What a concept!!

01-25-2014, 06:47 PM	#10
aaronjamesgray Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 190	Originally posted by ElJamoquio The canon is the 600D. I don't know what the Nikon is but it's not a top model, either. Three 'entry level' models, quite valid to compare them to each other... It's either the D3200 or the D5200.

01-26-2014, 02:23 PM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by grahame But which is the 4th one? Olympus?