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**monochrome** · 12-06-2019, 02:30 PM - **1 Like**

I sit on a End-User Advisory Committee for the Systems Design and Implementation Group at a Fortune 50 company. Positively Sclerotic Process . . . .

Ricoh’s nicely making way.

**mikesbike** · 12-06-2019, 02:48 PM

We wait patiently. Just as we did for the first Pentax FF- the K-1. It is taking so long these days, and the market has been diminishing, because we have reached a point of diminishing returns. I am still admiring results delivered from my K-5 IIs, even though having the KP for over 2 years.

fsge · 12-06-2019, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

go buy a $6000 Sony if you really need that bleedin' edge..
it's on sale now for $4899.95 now.. go. hurry.
Sony Alpha A9 Camera Body | McBain Camera Canada

It is even cheaper at B&H !
Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Digital Camera (a9II Body) ILCE9M2/B

**mlt** · 12-06-2019, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by othar

While there is a (very, very) theoretical chance for some to live to see it, I doubt they can still operate a camera by then

An even slimmer chance of being able to read files from an SD card take out of your 100 year old K-1 or KP

**beachgardener** · 12-06-2019, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by mikesbike

We wait patiently.

and we get rewarded with brilliant cameras and lenses

Imp · 12-06-2019, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Go out and take some pictures.

too good.

ecostigny · 12-06-2019, 05:53 PM - **1 Like**

What should you do? Keep your camera close by and carry on.

Fenwoodian · 12-06-2019, 05:58 PM

.
I would imagine that most readers here already have a very competent digital camera and a stable of lenses they love. So, what should they do now? Here's what I'm doing now -

1. Master the use of flash.
2. Master the art and science of making prints
3. Purchase and learn to use the lastest image editing software (especially RAW image editors, and A.I. capable softwares)
4. Develop a photographic specialty (e.g. for 3 years now I've only shot fast prime lenses wide open for optimum quantity and quality of bokeh)

If you don't know already, you might want to learn how to maintain/CLA/repair your own lenses.

totsmuyco · 12-06-2019, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

Just like any other Pentax Jedi would do, wait and be patient. But most important of all, go out for a walk and enjoy taking pictures.

**EssJayEff** · 12-06-2019, 07:24 PM

New gear? And to think I saw a student during an on-campus protest yesterday photographing with a K1000 and 50mm lens!

I suspect we’ll learn more as CP+ at the end of February draws nearer.

**david94903** · 12-06-2019, 09:46 PM

Prepare for the 200th anniversary but in the mean time...

Originally posted by Not a Number

Go out and take some pictures.

tvdtvdtvd · 12-06-2019, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

Has the K-New been cancelled? The official anniversary date may have come and gone, but there is still a new camera on the horizon.
Were you expecting an uncharacteristically second camera to be in co-development?

Wasp · 12-06-2019, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

Join the dark side?

MikeyBugs95 · 12-06-2019, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

Join the dark side?

Only if they have cookies.

And Limited lenses.

totsmuyco · 12-07-2019, 12:02 AM

Don't join the Dark side. Just go the darker side of the room to wait a while. Then, come into the light when the new gears are out. :lol :lol :lol

12-06-2019, 05:58 PM	#53
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	. I would imagine that most readers here already have a very competent digital camera and a stable of lenses they love. So, what should they do now? Here's what I'm doing now - 1. Master the use of flash. 2. Master the art and science of making prints 3. Purchase and learn to use the lastest image editing software (especially RAW image editors, and A.I. capable softwares) 4. Develop a photographic specialty (e.g. for 3 years now I've only shot fast prime lenses wide open for optimum quantity and quality of bokeh) If you don't know already, you might want to learn how to maintain/CLA/repair your own lenses. Last edited by Fenwoodian; 12-06-2019 at 06:07 PM.

12-06-2019, 11:47 PM	#58
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	Originally posted by biz-engineer No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? Join the dark side? Last edited by Wasp; 12-06-2019 at 11:55 PM.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I sit on a End-User Advisory Committee for the Systems Design and Implementation Group at a Fortune 50 company. Positively Sclerotic Process . . . . Ricoh’s nicely making way.

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mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,562	We wait patiently. Just as we did for the first Pentax FF- the K-1. It is taking so long these days, and the market has been diminishing, because we have reached a point of diminishing returns. I am still admiring results delivered from my K-5 IIs, even though having the KP for over 2 years.

12-06-2019, 03:10 PM - 1 Like	#48
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by FozzFoster go buy a $6000 Sony if you really need that bleedin' edge.. it's on sale now for $4899.95 now.. go. hurry. Sony Alpha A9 Camera Body \| McBain Camera Canada It is even cheaper at B&H ! Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Digital Camera (a9II Body) ILCE9M2/B

12-06-2019, 04:45 PM	#49
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by othar While there is a (very, very) theoretical chance for some to live to see it, I doubt they can still operate a camera by then An even slimmer chance of being able to read files from an SD card take out of your 100 year old K-1 or KP

12-06-2019, 04:46 PM	#50
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by mikesbike We wait patiently. and we get rewarded with brilliant cameras and lenses

12-06-2019, 05:40 PM	#51
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by Not a Number Go out and take some pictures. too good.

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ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	What should you do? Keep your camera close by and carry on.

12-06-2019, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#54
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Just like any other Pentax Jedi would do, wait and be patient. But most important of all, go out for a walk and enjoy taking pictures.

12-06-2019, 07:24 PM	#55
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 976	New gear? And to think I saw a student during an on-campus protest yesterday photographing with a K1000 and 50mm lens! I suspect we’ll learn more as CP+ at the end of February draws nearer.

12-06-2019, 09:46 PM	#56
david94903 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Rafael, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 806	Prepare for the 200th anniversary but in the mean time... Originally posted by Not a Number Go out and take some pictures.

12-06-2019, 09:58 PM	#57
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by biz-engineer No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? Has the K-New been cancelled? The official anniversary date may have come and gone, but there is still a new camera on the horizon. Were you expecting an uncharacteristically second camera to be in co-development?

12-06-2019, 11:52 PM	#59
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by Wasp Join the dark side? Only if they have cookies. And Limited lenses.

12-07-2019, 12:02 AM	#60
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Don't join the Dark side. Just go the darker side of the room to wait a while. Then, come into the light when the new gears are out. :lol :lol :lol

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