Pentax 100 YEARS anniversary 2019!

Adam · 08-27-2018, 08:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SunnyG.

So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP.

These are products that will eventually come out no matter what IMO.

If they end up launching something more than a special edition of a current body for the anniversary, it could be a respin or refresh of an iconic product, such as a Limited lense, a classic body, or perhaps even something from the digital era.

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pentax360 · 08-27-2018, 11:18 PM

They should make some golden colored cameras and lenses.

**pentaxus** · 08-27-2018, 11:23 PM - **1 Like**

Or meters a full aperture with old K lenses.

SunnyG. · 08-28-2018, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Don't be down, thi is all pure speculation, speculate your heart away!

Speculation leads to expectations and expectations give you heart break 😂. I'll just wait!

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:11 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

These are products that will eventually come out no matter what IMO.

If they end up launching something more than a special edition of a current body for the anniversary, it could be a respin or refresh of an iconic product, such as a Limited lense, a classic body, or perhaps even something from the digital era.

Or they could release a new camera that looks like a spotmatic!

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by neilphotograph

Yeah a cheaper medium format mirrorless !! In the 2,5k range or less. For the 100th yr.

---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 05:02 PM ----------

Carbon fiber

Lol they'll go out of business if they do that! 😂

Adam · 08-28-2018, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Speculation leads to expectations and expectations give you heart break 😂. I'll just wait!

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:11 AM ----------

Or they could release a new camera that looks like a spotmatic!

If it could be digital in that form factor, I'd be down!

SunnyG. · 08-28-2018, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Please note the IMO. I don’t know anything and I’m not is a position to know anything.

It would have been amazing, if we got any news!

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:16 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

If it could be digital in that form factor, I'd be down!

Well in that form factor it has to be either mirrorless or a compact APS-C. No way they're making an FF DSLR that tiny!

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:21 AM ----------

Originally posted by DustyLens

Digital back for film SLRs, of course.

Or new non-AF lenses.
Or a K-1 that takes screw mount lenses.

Or maybe a 42mp camera with fast autofocus, slowmo video recording, DCI 4k at 30fps /50p or 60p. Top ink display like fuji X-H1. Better battery life maybe a 1000 shots/battery. And look like a Mix between spotmatic and Kp.

yucafrita · 08-28-2018, 02:24 AM

An upgraded MZ-S mark II, coming back into film business.

rognone · 08-28-2018, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by yucafrita

An upgraded MZ-S mark II, coming back into film business.

Hell, if the price is reasonable I would buy it!

(but if I have to be honest... an APS-C "mission-nostalgia"...body almost identical to a Pentax MX but with good video and flippy screen =
perfection for all the Hypster youtube vlogger crowd... ibis + all that heavy metal body = you don't even need electronic stabilization!)

shyrsio · 08-28-2018, 03:53 AM

A mirrorles system with a new mount and named LX

**monochrome** · 08-28-2018, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by shyrsio

a mirrorles system with a new mount and named lx

.
LX = 60

caps

deus ursus · 08-28-2018, 04:13 AM

LX+40, then.

**ffking** · 08-28-2018, 04:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Imagine if they can give it a cool Df look!

Who want a camera that looks like a Nikon!

SunnyG. · 08-28-2018, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by shyrsio

A mirrorles system with a new mount and named LX

That would be freaking awesome!

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 10:44 AM ----------

Originally posted by ffking

Who want a camera that looks like a Nikon!

I'm down for the vintage Pentax look! It would be awesome, if they released a medium format camera with a vintage look! & , take on fuji!

MarkJerling · 08-28-2018, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by ffking

Who want a camera that looks like a Nikon!

A friend of mine has one. Very pretty, and functional. A K-1 with a vintage Pentax look, with nice milled knobs and buttons would be a beautiful thing! (Even if it looks abit like a Nikon!)

neilphotograph · 08-28-2018, 05:46 PM - **1 Like**

K-100thD

08-28-2018, 02:12 AM	#20
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by SunnyG. Speculation leads to expectations and expectations give you heart break 😂. I'll just wait! ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:11 AM ---------- Or they could release a new camera that looks like a spotmatic! If it could be digital in that form factor, I'd be down! 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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08-27-2018, 08:42 PM - 1 Like	#16
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by SunnyG. So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP. These are products that will eventually come out no matter what IMO. If they end up launching something more than a special edition of a current body for the anniversary, it could be a respin or refresh of an iconic product, such as a Limited lense, a classic body, or perhaps even something from the digital era. 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:

08-27-2018, 11:18 PM	#17
pentax360 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: OR Posts: 436	They should make some golden colored cameras and lenses.

08-27-2018, 11:23 PM - 1 Like	#18
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,313	Or meters a full aperture with old K lenses.

08-28-2018, 02:09 AM	#19
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Don't be down, thi is all pure speculation, speculate your heart away! Speculation leads to expectations and expectations give you heart break 😂. I'll just wait! ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:11 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam These are products that will eventually come out no matter what IMO. If they end up launching something more than a special edition of a current body for the anniversary, it could be a respin or refresh of an iconic product, such as a Limited lense, a classic body, or perhaps even something from the digital era. Or they could release a new camera that looks like a spotmatic! ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by neilphotograph Yeah a cheaper medium format mirrorless !! In the 2,5k range or less. For the 100th yr. ---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 05:02 PM ---------- Carbon fiber Lol they'll go out of business if they do that! 😂

08-28-2018, 02:14 AM	#21
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Please note the IMO. I don’t know anything and I’m not is a position to know anything. It would have been amazing, if we got any news! ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:16 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam If it could be digital in that form factor, I'd be down! Well in that form factor it has to be either mirrorless or a compact APS-C. No way they're making an FF DSLR that tiny! ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 02:21 AM ---------- Originally posted by DustyLens Digital back for film SLRs, of course. Or new non-AF lenses. Or a K-1 that takes screw mount lenses. Or maybe a 42mp camera with fast autofocus, slowmo video recording, DCI 4k at 30fps /50p or 60p. Top ink display like fuji X-H1. Better battery life maybe a 1000 shots/battery. And look like a Mix between spotmatic and Kp.

08-28-2018, 02:24 AM	#22
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	An upgraded MZ-S mark II, coming back into film business.

08-28-2018, 03:04 AM	#23
rognone Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 31	Originally posted by yucafrita An upgraded MZ-S mark II, coming back into film business. Hell, if the price is reasonable I would buy it! (but if I have to be honest... an APS-C "mission-nostalgia"...body almost identical to a Pentax MX but with good video and flippy screen = perfection for all the Hypster youtube vlogger crowd... ibis + all that heavy metal body = you don't even need electronic stabilization!)

08-28-2018, 03:53 AM	#24
shyrsio Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tirana Posts: 780	A mirrorles system with a new mount and named LX

08-28-2018, 04:01 AM	#25
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by shyrsio a mirrorles system with a new mount and named lx . LX = 60 caps

08-28-2018, 04:13 AM	#26
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	LX+40, then.

08-28-2018, 04:40 AM - 2 Likes	#27
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by MarkJerling Imagine if they can give it a cool Df look! Who want a camera that looks like a Nikon!

08-28-2018, 10:42 AM	#28
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by shyrsio A mirrorles system with a new mount and named LX That would be freaking awesome! ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 10:44 AM ---------- Originally posted by ffking Who want a camera that looks like a Nikon! I'm down for the vintage Pentax look! It would be awesome, if they released a medium format camera with a vintage look! & , take on fuji!

08-28-2018, 03:35 PM	#29
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by ffking Who want a camera that looks like a Nikon! A friend of mine has one. Very pretty, and functional. A K-1 with a vintage Pentax look, with nice milled knobs and buttons would be a beautiful thing! (Even if it looks abit like a Nikon!)

08-28-2018, 05:46 PM - 1 Like	#30
neilphotograph New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Kittredge, CO Posts: 20	K-100thD