Should I replace my k10D with a Pentax ks2

**pres589** · 02-24-2017, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by menappi

Can you even consider a k5 or k3 a 'flaship model' camera (compared to other systems)? I've enjoyed all my Pentax cameras but would hardly describe any as flagship models.

Wow, did this come off as negative towards Pentax. Where's that Ron guy that keeps saying they're doomed, have you two met?

eddie1960 · 02-24-2017, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by menappi

Can you even consider a k5 or k3 a 'flaship model' camera (compared to other systems)? I've enjoyed all my Pentax cameras but would hardly describe any as flagship models.

lets stick to current then, K3ii is definitely flagship in apsc. apples to apples it is better in some ways not as good in others compared with the apsc canon and nikon , the K1 is the only FF offering so by default it is the brands FF flagship, but really the 645z should be the flagship consideration. in many ways better than the canikons close to it in price, in others not as good. this has been the way it has worked at pentax since they lost dominance to nikon, then canon
nothing wrong they picked a market and targeted it

**pres589** · 02-24-2017, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by tootal2

My k10D is getting old. Thinking of replacing it with a ks2. Using my tax refund. I like the features on the ks2. It works with a phone. So don't have to wait till I get to my computer to post pictures on Facebook. I hope has better low light focusing.

What's the budget available? Can you give other constraints? Sounds like you want a body with built-in Wifi, anything else? What's your lens collection like, would a lens bundle with something like the 18-135 be worth anything to you?

I like playing this game but I need more information to be effective.

menappi · 02-25-2017, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by pres589

Wow, did this come off as negative towards Pentax. Where's that Ron guy that keeps saying they're doomed, have you two met?

No shade towards Pentax, as I've been shooting loyally for 9 years - on the verge of moving on to an A7 though!

ChristianRock · 02-25-2017, 03:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eddie1960

Yes to replace but keep it around for ISO 100 landscapes, the CDC sensor is great I wish I still had mine

You can get one for around a hundred bucks usually. And it will probably hold its value for a good while

eddie1960 · 02-28-2017, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

You can get one for around a hundred bucks usually. And it will probably hold its value for a good while

yeah but my lenses mostly went as well , still have my taks that's it

ChristianRock · 02-28-2017, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

yeah but my lenses mostly went as well , still have my taks that's it

Ask forum member Dartmoor Dave... the Taks and the K10D are a marriage made in heaven

And one can always get a good cheap 50mm and 28mm K mount lens...

eddie1960 · 02-28-2017, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Ask forum member Dartmoor Dave... the Taks and the K10D are a marriage made in heaven

And one can always get a good cheap 50mm and 28mm K mount lens...

Ha I'm well aware, I still use them on my Fuji cameras and on my one Pentax film body. (and i know i can get cheap k mount i lost enough of them in the break in...) As tempting as it is i have other gear needs first ...next up is either a studio strobe setup or a Fuji Texas Leica..., i'm torn at the moment

**mikesbike** · 02-28-2017, 07:22 PM

A "flagship" is the most advanced and best-built of whatever band. Duh?

None of the other brands have the Pentax Hyper Program and Hyper Manual operational systems, as was raved about in dpreview's review of your K-10D. All current Pentax DSLR models, even entry level like the K-S2 now come with this design, as well as weather-sealed construction. The professional-oriented on-body control set comparable to your K-10D along with its metal magnesium-alloy construction is what is meant by your being happier by continuing with a "flagship" model. The lesser models are very good operationally for handling, but with more need to go to a menu for certain needs. Not as quick and handy. Also, no LCD on top.

The new Pentax KP is a more compact version meant for experienced photographers, with its nearly all metal body and many features. It has more control knobs on top for programmable quick operation, but then no top LCD. It does have a tilt-out back LCD. It is so far showing itself to be a stellar performer, especially for low-light high-ISO use. It would blow away your K-10D!! Any of the Pentax current models would be far superior. We are expecting to see a new "flagship" appear in about 6 months.

**pres589** · 03-01-2017, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by mikesbike

A "flagship" is the most advanced and best-built of whatever band. Duh?

None of the other brands have the Pentax Hyper Program and Hyper Manual operational systems, as was raved about in dpreview's review of your K-10D. All current Pentax DSLR models, even entry level like the K-S2 now come with this design, as well as weather-sealed construction. The professional-oriented on-body control set comparable to your K-10D along with its metal magnesium-alloy construction is what is meant by your being happier by continuing with a "flagship" model. The lesser models are very good operationally for handling, but with more need to go to a menu for certain needs. Not as quick and handy. Also, no LCD on top.

The new Pentax KP is a more compact version meant for experienced photographers, with its nearly all metal body and many features. It has more control knobs on top for programmable quick operation, but then no top LCD. It does have a tilt-out back LCD. It is so far showing itself to be a stellar performer, especially for low-light high-ISO use. It would blow away your K-10D!! Any of the Pentax current models would be far superior. We are expecting to see a new "flagship" appear in about 6 months.

The PentaxForum interview with the guys from Ricoh says that they're "researching" a replacement for the K-3 II. Where did a 6 month replacement ETA come from?

It would not blow my mind if they didn't replace the K-3 II. Surprising but not stroke inducing shock. K-70 for starting out & hobbiest, KP for innovation, K-1 for pro's or consumers who can justify cost & weight. Again I personally hope they don't do this.

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02-24-2017, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#16
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by menappi Can you even consider a k5 or k3 a 'flaship model' camera (compared to other systems)? I've enjoyed all my Pentax cameras but would hardly describe any as flagship models. Wow, did this come off as negative towards Pentax. Where's that Ron guy that keeps saying they're doomed, have you two met?

02-24-2017, 08:58 AM	#17
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by menappi Can you even consider a k5 or k3 a 'flaship model' camera (compared to other systems)? I've enjoyed all my Pentax cameras but would hardly describe any as flagship models. lets stick to current then, K3ii is definitely flagship in apsc. apples to apples it is better in some ways not as good in others compared with the apsc canon and nikon , the K1 is the only FF offering so by default it is the brands FF flagship, but really the 645z should be the flagship consideration. in many ways better than the canikons close to it in price, in others not as good. this has been the way it has worked at pentax since they lost dominance to nikon, then canon nothing wrong they picked a market and targeted it

02-24-2017, 09:04 AM	#18
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by tootal2 My k10D is getting old. Thinking of replacing it with a ks2. Using my tax refund. I like the features on the ks2. It works with a phone. So don't have to wait till I get to my computer to post pictures on Facebook. I hope has better low light focusing. What's the budget available? Can you give other constraints? Sounds like you want a body with built-in Wifi, anything else? What's your lens collection like, would a lens bundle with something like the 18-135 be worth anything to you? I like playing this game but I need more information to be effective.

02-25-2017, 02:21 AM	#19
menappi Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 64	Originally posted by pres589 Wow, did this come off as negative towards Pentax. Where's that Ron guy that keeps saying they're doomed, have you two met? No shade towards Pentax, as I've been shooting loyally for 9 years - on the verge of moving on to an A7 though!

02-25-2017, 03:36 PM - 1 Like	#20
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by eddie1960 Yes to replace but keep it around for ISO 100 landscapes, the CDC sensor is great I wish I still had mine You can get one for around a hundred bucks usually. And it will probably hold its value for a good while

02-28-2017, 01:28 PM	#21
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by ChristianRock You can get one for around a hundred bucks usually. And it will probably hold its value for a good while yeah but my lenses mostly went as well , still have my taks that's it

02-28-2017, 01:35 PM	#22
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by eddie1960 yeah but my lenses mostly went as well , still have my taks that's it Ask forum member Dartmoor Dave... the Taks and the K10D are a marriage made in heaven And one can always get a good cheap 50mm and 28mm K mount lens...

02-28-2017, 01:46 PM	#23
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by ChristianRock Ask forum member Dartmoor Dave... the Taks and the K10D are a marriage made in heaven And one can always get a good cheap 50mm and 28mm K mount lens... Ha I'm well aware, I still use them on my Fuji cameras and on my one Pentax film body. (and i know i can get cheap k mount i lost enough of them in the break in...) As tempting as it is i have other gear needs first ...next up is either a studio strobe setup or a Fuji Texas Leica..., i'm torn at the moment

02-28-2017, 07:22 PM	#24
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	A "flagship" is the most advanced and best-built of whatever band. Duh? None of the other brands have the Pentax Hyper Program and Hyper Manual operational systems, as was raved about in dpreview's review of your K-10D. All current Pentax DSLR models, even entry level like the K-S2 now come with this design, as well as weather-sealed construction. The professional-oriented on-body control set comparable to your K-10D along with its metal magnesium-alloy construction is what is meant by your being happier by continuing with a "flagship" model. The lesser models are very good operationally for handling, but with more need to go to a menu for certain needs. Not as quick and handy. Also, no LCD on top. The new Pentax KP is a more compact version meant for experienced photographers, with its nearly all metal body and many features. It has more control knobs on top for programmable quick operation, but then no top LCD. It does have a tilt-out back LCD. It is so far showing itself to be a stellar performer, especially for low-light high-ISO use. It would blow away your K-10D!! Any of the Pentax current models would be far superior. We are expecting to see a new "flagship" appear in about 6 months.

03-01-2017, 06:46 AM	#25
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by mikesbike A "flagship" is the most advanced and best-built of whatever band. Duh? None of the other brands have the Pentax Hyper Program and Hyper Manual operational systems, as was raved about in dpreview's review of your K-10D. All current Pentax DSLR models, even entry level like the K-S2 now come with this design, as well as weather-sealed construction. The professional-oriented on-body control set comparable to your K-10D along with its metal magnesium-alloy construction is what is meant by your being happier by continuing with a "flagship" model. The lesser models are very good operationally for handling, but with more need to go to a menu for certain needs. Not as quick and handy. Also, no LCD on top. The new Pentax KP is a more compact version meant for experienced photographers, with its nearly all metal body and many features. It has more control knobs on top for programmable quick operation, but then no top LCD. It does have a tilt-out back LCD. It is so far showing itself to be a stellar performer, especially for low-light high-ISO use. It would blow away your K-10D!! Any of the Pentax current models would be far superior. We are expecting to see a new "flagship" appear in about 6 months. The PentaxForum interview with the guys from Ricoh says that they're "researching" a replacement for the K-3 II. Where did a 6 month replacement ETA come from? It would not blow my mind if they didn't replace the K-3 II. Surprising but not stroke inducing shock. K-70 for starting out & hobbiest, KP for innovation, K-1 for pro's or consumers who can justify cost & weight. Again I personally hope they don't do this.