What successor for my hold K-x ?

Le Fanfoué · 08-31-2018, 02:10 PM

Hi,
It's time to change my K-x.
Witch camera to replace it ?
For me the K-p has a too little autonomy.
The K-3ii is hold, but it can make the job.
The k-1 can be the solution, I don't need pop-up flash.
I often photograph landscapes, boats, work sites photos for the job.
Alls my lens can work in full frame.
I'm not hurry, I can wait pentax annoncement at Photokina.

If you have any adcive.

VoiceOfReason · 08-31-2018, 02:13 PM

If you can get the K1 then get the K1. It will outclass the Kx in every way, but then again so will the K3 and KP.

disconnekt · 08-31-2018, 02:41 PM

Either one you get will be a huge leap in pretty much everything (especially the IQ)

ZombieArmy · 08-31-2018, 02:50 PM

You could even upgrade to a K5 and see a big leap in performance. Just buy whatever suits your needs best.

Adam · 08-31-2018, 02:54 PM

As others have pointed out, any current camera will blow your K-x out of the water. The K-70 would be the best value, to that end. Of course, if you can afford the K-1 then it will deliver the best image quality currently available.

**pentageek** · 08-31-2018, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Le Fanfoué

For me the K-p has a too little autonomy.

Could you explain it, please? As far as I know KP does not differ much from other cameras in terms of full manual of semiautomatic control. BTW: K-1, albeit large and heavy is lovely camera.

zero86r · 08-31-2018, 03:12 PM

The KP would be an excellent choice, even a K-50 or K-30 would be a nice upgrade.

The Squirrel Mafia · 08-31-2018, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Le Fanfoué

...
I'm not hurry, I can wait pentax annoncement at Photokina.

If you have any adcive.

Wait if you're not in a hurry. Then you can make your choice.

Kozlok · 08-31-2018, 04:23 PM

A K70 would be great

Qman · 08-31-2018, 04:44 PM

I think by saying that the KP has too little autonomy you mean you want the simplest camera to use. In that case, the K70 is the natural successor to the KX and would be your best choice. I upgraded from KX to K70 and there is a huge improvement in every area.

DeadJohn · 08-31-2018, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Le Fanfoué

...I often photograph landscapes, boats, work sites photos for the job...

Those subjects aren't especially demanding for autofocus and bursts, so you probably don't gain much waiting for the K-3 replacement.

Budget choice is K-70. Leaps above your old Kx in all aspects: better image quality, autofocus, low light, weather sealing, etc.

For maximum image quality, K-1. Much more expensive and heavier to carry than K-70.

Lab · 08-31-2018, 05:35 PM

I went from a kx to a K30 and for the size of the pics I take it was a good upgrade. Sure you can pick a used on reasonably priced

runswithsizzers · 08-31-2018, 09:30 PM

If you care at all about size and weight, be prepared for a shock when you see how much bigger and heavier the newer Pentaxes are compared to your K-x. The only newer Pentax dSLR that is in the same size/weight class as your K-x is the KS1. For example, my K-3 body weighs 800g compared to my K-x at 580g. That's almost half of a pound of extra weight.

Put another way, my K-3 and one DA Limited prime lens weighs almost as much as my K-x and three DA Limited primes.

And the K-1 body weighs 1010g or almost a pound more than your K-x.

If you are working out of a car it may not matter, but if if you have to carry it all day, the extra weight is something to consider.

**Genobreaker** · 08-31-2018, 09:43 PM

I upgraded from a K-r to K-1 because I thought the full frame would be better for low light and I’d say it was a good choice. The dynamic range was a lot better than I expected which would be a plus for landscapes. Also felt the price for what’s it capable of was very good.

**mikesbike** · 08-31-2018, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Le Fanfoué

Hi,
It's time to change my K-x.
Witch camera to replace it ?
For me the K-p has a too little autonomy.
The K-3ii is hold, but it can make the job.
The k-1 can be the solution, I don't need pop-up flash.
I often photograph landscapes, boats, work sites photos for the job.
Alls my lens can work in full frame.
I'm not hurry, I can wait pentax annoncement at Photokina.

If you have any adcive.

Having a lot of autonomy means not depending on anything else or being your own boss. Having little autonomy means to be under the control of others, or to depend on or to lean on many other people or on other things for support.

The KP is not at all like a K-x. Like the K-3II, it does not have "Scene" modes, and does have much better controls. The KP and the K-70 are much better for low lighting and higher ISO use. They and the K-3 II also have a much better viewfinder, and have weather seals against rain if you use a lens that also has weather seals. The K-3 II is also a fine camera, but does not have a pull-out screen and its higher ISO, low light performance is not as good as the KP or K-70.

08-31-2018, 02:10 PM	#1
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08-31-2018, 02:54 PM	#5
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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	If you can get the K1 then get the K1. It will outclass the Kx in every way, but then again so will the K3 and KP.

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disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,700	Either one you get will be a huge leap in pretty much everything (especially the IQ)

08-31-2018, 02:50 PM	#4
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	You could even upgrade to a K5 and see a big leap in performance. Just buy whatever suits your needs best.

08-31-2018, 03:04 PM	#6
pentageek Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 420	Originally posted by Le Fanfoué For me the K-p has a too little autonomy. Could you explain it, please? As far as I know KP does not differ much from other cameras in terms of full manual of semiautomatic control. BTW: K-1, albeit large and heavy is lovely camera.

08-31-2018, 03:12 PM	#7
zero86r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Galway, Ireland. Photos: Gallery Posts: 104	The KP would be an excellent choice, even a K-50 or K-30 would be a nice upgrade.

08-31-2018, 03:18 PM	#8
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,056	Originally posted by Le Fanfoué ... I'm not hurry, I can wait pentax annoncement at Photokina. If you have any adcive. Wait if you're not in a hurry. Then you can make your choice.

08-31-2018, 04:23 PM	#9
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	A K70 would be great

08-31-2018, 04:44 PM	#10
Qman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 232	I think by saying that the KP has too little autonomy you mean you want the simplest camera to use. In that case, the K70 is the natural successor to the KX and would be your best choice. I upgraded from KX to K70 and there is a huge improvement in every area.

08-31-2018, 05:01 PM	#11
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by Le Fanfoué ...I often photograph landscapes, boats, work sites photos for the job... Those subjects aren't especially demanding for autofocus and bursts, so you probably don't gain much waiting for the K-3 replacement. Budget choice is K-70. Leaps above your old Kx in all aspects: better image quality, autofocus, low light, weather sealing, etc. For maximum image quality, K-1. Much more expensive and heavier to carry than K-70.

08-31-2018, 05:35 PM	#12
Lab Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 155	I went from a kx to a K30 and for the size of the pics I take it was a good upgrade. Sure you can pick a used on reasonably priced

08-31-2018, 09:30 PM	#13
runswithsizzers Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 186	If you care at all about size and weight, be prepared for a shock when you see how much bigger and heavier the newer Pentaxes are compared to your K-x. The only newer Pentax dSLR that is in the same size/weight class as your K-x is the KS1. For example, my K-3 body weighs 800g compared to my K-x at 580g. That's almost half of a pound of extra weight. Put another way, my K-3 and one DA Limited prime lens weighs almost as much as my K-x and three DA Limited primes. And the K-1 body weighs 1010g or almost a pound more than your K-x. If you are working out of a car it may not matter, but if if you have to carry it all day, the extra weight is something to consider.

08-31-2018, 09:43 PM	#14
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135	I upgraded from a K-r to K-1 because I thought the full frame would be better for low light and I’d say it was a good choice. The dynamic range was a lot better than I expected which would be a plus for landscapes. Also felt the price for what’s it capable of was very good.

08-31-2018, 11:23 PM	#15
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	Originally posted by Le Fanfoué Hi, It's time to change my K-x. Witch camera to replace it ? For me the K-p has a too little autonomy. The K-3ii is hold, but it can make the job. The k-1 can be the solution, I don't need pop-up flash. I often photograph landscapes, boats, work sites photos for the job. Alls my lens can work in full frame. I'm not hurry, I can wait pentax annoncement at Photokina. If you have any adcive. Having a lot of autonomy means not depending on anything else or being your own boss. Having little autonomy means to be under the control of others, or to depend on or to lean on many other people or on other things for support. The KP is not at all like a K-x. Like the K-3II, it does not have "Scene" modes, and does have much better controls. The KP and the K-70 are much better for low lighting and higher ISO use. They and the K-3 II also have a much better viewfinder, and have weather seals against rain if you use a lens that also has weather seals. The K-3 II is also a fine camera, but does not have a pull-out screen and its higher ISO, low light performance is not as good as the KP or K-70.