Will you sell your current camera when the new K comes?

johnha · 12-11-2019, 03:12 PM

The only cameras I've sold are:
1. Miranda MS2 Super (K mount ME Super clone) bought back from the buyer I sold it to.
2. Super-A - I bought another a few weeks later, then another....
3. SFXn, I bought another, then an SFX...

Not that there's a pattern. My K-5 is worth much more to me than I could sell it for.

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-11-2019, 03:22 PM

Fortunately, the camera itself does not take a good picture. It is only a tool. P.S. It's good to have a good tool if you have the option to buy it

**cartesio** · 12-12-2019, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Gorgarath

The K10D has a pretty decent following. You'd probably be surprised. For as old as it is, I was surprised by what I was seeing them being bid to on eBay. (Usually for at least as much as I snagged my K-7, and often more.)

That's actually surprising. Anyway, even if I would like to have a more silent and efficient camera, I think I'll take it with me.

**mtngal** · 12-12-2019, 03:34 PM - **1 Like**

I’d like to see the specs, not sure of any feature that would get me to give up the KP. I think that the new one will be larger and heavier than I would want, the KP is a perfect size for me.

**Cerebum** · 12-14-2019, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by mtngal

I’d like to see the specs, not sure of any feature that would get me to give up the KP. I think that the new one will be larger and heavier than I would want, the KP is a perfect size for me.

Same here. The KP is superb and compact. There is nothing from my K3 that I miss when I use the KP. I do however prefer my K3 for bigger lenses. In an ideal world I would swap my K3 for a K new but I have no NEED to do it, it would just be a nice extravagance

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-14-2019, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Same here. The KP is superb and compact. There is nothing from my K3 that I miss when I use the KP. I do however prefer my K3 for bigger lenses. In an ideal world I would swap my K3 for a K new but I have no NEED to do it, it would just be a nice extravagance

I fully agree with you.

**Cerebum** · 12-14-2019, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Fotus Tuus

I fully agree with you.

I said something sensible? That's a first for me

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-14-2019, 09:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I said something sensible? That's a first for me

If this was really the first time, I also congratulate you

Cynog Ap Brychan · 12-15-2019, 02:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Over the last 8 years I have bought and sold, or part-exchanged a Nikon F6, D200, D3, D4, D800, D810, D850, D500, D7100 and D5100, an Olympus OMD EM-1, and a Leica M. In that period I have never sold a Pentax. I now have an MX, Z1, Z1p, MZ-S, K10D, K-7, K-5, K-5 II, K-3, K-3 II, K-1 and two Q7s. I gave the K-5 to my sister-in-law, but swapped it back later for an Olympus EM-5. The only Pentaxes I can recall part exchanging were a P50, an MX and an SFX, to finance the purchase of newer Pentax models. So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it.

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-15-2019, 05:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Over the last 8 years I have bought and sold, or part-exchanged a Nikon F6, D200, D3, D4, D800, D810, D850, D500, D7100 and D5100, an Olympus OMD EM-1, and a Leica M. In that period I have never sold a Pentax. I now have an MX, Z1, Z1p, MZ-S, K10D, K-7, K-5, K-5 II, K-3, K-3 II, K-1 and two Q7s. I gave the K-5 to my sister-in-law, but swapped it back later for an Olympus EM-5. The only Pentaxes I can recall part exchanging were a P50, an MX and an SFX, to finance the purchase of newer Pentax models. So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it.

So you have an impressive story of the road to Pentax fame

**clickclick** · 12-29-2019, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it.

Yeah, something about Pentax makes them a keeper.

kadajawi · 01-09-2020, 03:02 PM

I am pretty sure I won't buy the new K, though I do intend to get a new camera. But maybe Pentax will surprise me and creates a camera that I'd want to have. I really hope so.

And I'm not selling the K-5. What for? It's not worth much anymore anyway, so I much rather keep it. IMHO it's the pinnacle of modern Pentax cameras anyway. I wouldn't trade it in for a K-1 or K-3, let alone any of the "lesser" models. Ergonomics are perfect, video quality is as good as it gets. Though I do miss the CCD sensor of my *istDS. There was something special there.

lesmore49 · 01-09-2020, 03:35 PM

I wouldn't sell my latest ASP-C...a 9 year old K5... when the new one comes in. My K5 works fine, so does my K10D for that matter and my K1. You never know, but I'm thinking that I may have bought my last new camera, unless something catastrophic happens to the ones I have. Part of thinking I'm not going to buy any more new cameras, is I'm older and content with what I have.

Both my K5 and K1 are working fine...touch wood ..and I'm pleased with the feature set they have.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 01-09-2020, 03:37 PM

The only thing that will persuade me to buy the new K is if it has much improved autofocus. I love my K-1 and K-3 II, but my hit rate with my Panasonic G9s and my Nikon Z6 is noticeably higher. And here I'm talking about studio portraits, not erratically moving subjects. I live in hope.

Brian Davies | Flickr

fsge · 01-09-2020, 03:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cartesio

That's actually surprising. Anyway, even if I would like to have a more silent and efficient camera, I think I'll take it with me.

K10D is a tank, very well build. My father has one since 2007 and still rocking

---------- Post added 01-09-2020 at 11:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Over the last 8 years I have bought and sold, or part-exchanged a Nikon F6, D200, D3, D4, D800, D810, D850, D500, D7100 and D5100, an Olympus OMD EM-1, and a Leica M. In that period I have never sold a Pentax. I now have an MX, Z1, Z1p, MZ-S, K10D, K-7, K-5, K-5 II, K-3, K-3 II, K-1 and two Q7s. I gave the K-5 to my sister-in-law, but swapped it back later for an Olympus EM-5. The only Pentaxes I can recall part exchanging were a P50, an MX and an SFX, to finance the purchase of newer Pentax models. So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it.

That is serious loyalty!

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12-11-2019, 03:12 PM	#346
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	The only cameras I've sold are: 1. Miranda MS2 Super (K mount ME Super clone) bought back from the buyer I sold it to. 2. Super-A - I bought another a few weeks later, then another.... 3. SFXn, I bought another, then an SFX... Not that there's a pattern. My K-5 is worth much more to me than I could sell it for.

12-11-2019, 03:22 PM	#347
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Fortunately, the camera itself does not take a good picture. It is only a tool. P.S. It's good to have a good tool if you have the option to buy it

12-12-2019, 05:52 AM	#348
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by Gorgarath The K10D has a pretty decent following. You'd probably be surprised. For as old as it is, I was surprised by what I was seeing them being bid to on eBay. (Usually for at least as much as I snagged my K-7, and often more.) That's actually surprising. Anyway, even if I would like to have a more silent and efficient camera, I think I'll take it with me.

12-12-2019, 03:34 PM - 1 Like	#349
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	I’d like to see the specs, not sure of any feature that would get me to give up the KP. I think that the new one will be larger and heavier than I would want, the KP is a perfect size for me.

12-14-2019, 01:41 AM	#350
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by mtngal I’d like to see the specs, not sure of any feature that would get me to give up the KP. I think that the new one will be larger and heavier than I would want, the KP is a perfect size for me. Same here. The KP is superb and compact. There is nothing from my K3 that I miss when I use the KP. I do however prefer my K3 for bigger lenses. In an ideal world I would swap my K3 for a K new but I have no NEED to do it, it would just be a nice extravagance

12-14-2019, 08:16 AM	#351
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Originally posted by Cerebum Same here. The KP is superb and compact. There is nothing from my K3 that I miss when I use the KP. I do however prefer my K3 for bigger lenses. In an ideal world I would swap my K3 for a K new but I have no NEED to do it, it would just be a nice extravagance I fully agree with you.

12-14-2019, 08:19 AM	#352
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Fotus Tuus I fully agree with you. I said something sensible? That's a first for me

12-14-2019, 09:59 AM - 1 Like	#353
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Originally posted by Cerebum I said something sensible? That's a first for me If this was really the first time, I also congratulate you

12-15-2019, 02:48 AM - 2 Likes	#354
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Over the last 8 years I have bought and sold, or part-exchanged a Nikon F6, D200, D3, D4, D800, D810, D850, D500, D7100 and D5100, an Olympus OMD EM-1, and a Leica M. In that period I have never sold a Pentax. I now have an MX, Z1, Z1p, MZ-S, K10D, K-7, K-5, K-5 II, K-3, K-3 II, K-1 and two Q7s. I gave the K-5 to my sister-in-law, but swapped it back later for an Olympus EM-5. The only Pentaxes I can recall part exchanging were a P50, an MX and an SFX, to finance the purchase of newer Pentax models. So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it.

12-15-2019, 05:04 AM - 2 Likes	#355
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Over the last 8 years I have bought and sold, or part-exchanged a Nikon F6, D200, D3, D4, D800, D810, D850, D500, D7100 and D5100, an Olympus OMD EM-1, and a Leica M. In that period I have never sold a Pentax. I now have an MX, Z1, Z1p, MZ-S, K10D, K-7, K-5, K-5 II, K-3, K-3 II, K-1 and two Q7s. I gave the K-5 to my sister-in-law, but swapped it back later for an Olympus EM-5. The only Pentaxes I can recall part exchanging were a P50, an MX and an SFX, to finance the purchase of newer Pentax models. So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it. So you have an impressive story of the road to Pentax fame

12-29-2019, 06:16 PM	#356
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it. Yeah, something about Pentax makes them a keeper.

01-09-2020, 03:02 PM	#357
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	I am pretty sure I won't buy the new K, though I do intend to get a new camera. But maybe Pentax will surprise me and creates a camera that I'd want to have. I really hope so. And I'm not selling the K-5. What for? It's not worth much anymore anyway, so I much rather keep it. IMHO it's the pinnacle of modern Pentax cameras anyway. I wouldn't trade it in for a K-1 or K-3, let alone any of the "lesser" models. Ergonomics are perfect, video quality is as good as it gets. Though I do miss the CCD sensor of my *istDS. There was something special there.

01-09-2020, 03:35 PM	#358
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	I wouldn't sell my latest ASP-C...a 9 year old K5... when the new one comes in. My K5 works fine, so does my K10D for that matter and my K1. You never know, but I'm thinking that I may have bought my last new camera, unless something catastrophic happens to the ones I have. Part of thinking I'm not going to buy any more new cameras, is I'm older and content with what I have. Both my K5 and K1 are working fine...touch wood ..and I'm pleased with the feature set they have.

01-09-2020, 03:37 PM	#359
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	The only thing that will persuade me to buy the new K is if it has much improved autofocus. I love my K-1 and K-3 II, but my hit rate with my Panasonic G9s and my Nikon Z6 is noticeably higher. And here I'm talking about studio portraits, not erratically moving subjects. I live in hope. Brian Davies \| Flickr

01-09-2020, 03:48 PM - 1 Like	#360
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by cartesio That's actually surprising. Anyway, even if I would like to have a more silent and efficient camera, I think I'll take it with me. K10D is a tank, very well build. My father has one since 2007 and still rocking ---------- Post added 01-09-2020 at 11:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Over the last 8 years I have bought and sold, or part-exchanged a Nikon F6, D200, D3, D4, D800, D810, D850, D500, D7100 and D5100, an Olympus OMD EM-1, and a Leica M. In that period I have never sold a Pentax. I now have an MX, Z1, Z1p, MZ-S, K10D, K-7, K-5, K-5 II, K-3, K-3 II, K-1 and two Q7s. I gave the K-5 to my sister-in-law, but swapped it back later for an Olympus EM-5. The only Pentaxes I can recall part exchanging were a P50, an MX and an SFX, to finance the purchase of newer Pentax models. So, if I am interested in the new camera, I am very unlikely to part with a Pentax to purchase it. That is serious loyalty!