What will the new flagship APS-C be called?

bobmaxja · 07-31-2020, 11:03 AM - **1 Like**

Why not K-DA for K-DSLR- APSC

**clickclick** · 07-31-2020, 11:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Is K-4 too easy?

Adam · 07-31-2020, 11:28 AM - **2 Likes**

I think it's very interesting that the name has not yet been announced. You'd think that for branding reasons, referring to the model by name rather than "upcoming advanced APS-C model" etc would resonate better with prospective customers, especially given the long development timeline.

**ffking** · 07-31-2020, 11:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

got something in mind?

I'm really hoping they go back to the old tradition and name it after a feature, not the mount, which is the thing that is least a feature - have to wait for a few more specs to suggest what -
so K-notK, in my books

Not a Number · 07-31-2020, 11:31 AM - **6 Likes**

If I can find the funds I'd like to call it "mine"

In keeping the the Theta Θ/θ (although Ricoh branded)

Kν or KN (Greek letter Nu, lower case or capital) or the KNu

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-31-2020, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by automorphism

I think it will be called K0.

How about tKO. (the Knock Out)

Originally posted by Kunzite

(5). Because Something Else is the perfect name for a DSLR in a mirrorless-crazy world

"And now for something completely different"

Originally posted by Not a Number

If I can find the funds I'd like to call it "mine"

In keeping the the Theta Θ/θ (although Ricoh branded)

Kν or KN (Greek letter Nu, lower case or capital) or the KNu

Would that be pronounced with a silent k? I like the "call it mine'

K *ist
K-Cup, oops used
K-Y , don't go there

Maybe it will be the first digital K mount not to begin with K or an asterisk .. . .
the K mount film cameras went through the K names and then went to M, the L, then confusion, maybe this will be the MX, the the K1 successor will be the LX.n. Actually homage to the MX could make a little sense with the talk of the viewfinder

It could also be the SP (Super Pentaprism)

**FozzFoster** · 07-31-2020, 12:38 PM

Now that I think about it, the K-2 would be a good one.
One of the first m42 mount 'Asahi Pentax' cameras was called the 'K' (1958).
When the m42 series ended with the flagship Spotmatic F, ES II, and the SP1000, the first ever K-Mount was called the K2 (1975), with the K-1000 coming later in the series, I believe.
Would be paying good homage to the new era dSLR by reviving this name.

ebk · 07-31-2020, 01:12 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax k-n

**cartesio** · 07-31-2020, 01:14 PM - **1 Like**

K-2 stands between K-1 and K-3 and is naturally related to something extraordinary.

**FozzFoster** · 07-31-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by cartesio

and is naturally related to something extraordinary

This concept reminds me of the 'natural relationship' between Canon's Rebel line and that silly tennis player. hahah

Youtu.be

timb64 · 07-31-2020, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

I doubt very much it will be KY!

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-31-2020, 02:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

This concept reminds me of the 'natural relationship' between Canon's Rebel line and that silly tennis player. hahah

Which reminds me of this (Unable to embed this)

Watch Saturday Night Live Highlight: Kannon Camera - NBC.com

Nachodog · 07-31-2020, 03:08 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by AstroDave

Pentax boxed them selves into a corner with the K-7 / K-5 / K-3 / K-1 countdown; leaves K-2 maybe, but then what will the NEXT one after that be called?

So we start going to the other side: K+3, K+5, K+7, etc.

SciFiGuy · 07-31-2020, 04:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Marktax

It matters not. I just hope they vet the name against American word associations, which can be truly stupid.

You mean like Toyota labeling some of their cars "TRD"?

Unregistered User 8 · 07-31-2020, 04:29 PM - **7 Likes**

K-sera.................................sera.

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07-31-2020, 11:28 AM - 2 Likes	#18
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07-31-2020, 11:31 AM - 6 Likes	#20
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If I can find the funds I'd like to call it "mine" In keeping the the Theta Θ/θ (although Ricoh branded) Kν or KN (Greek letter Nu, lower case or capital) or the KNu Last edited by Not a Number; 07-31-2020 at 11:43 AM.

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07-31-2020, 11:03 AM - 1 Like	#16
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Why not K-DA for K-DSLR- APSC

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07-31-2020, 11:30 AM - 1 Like	#19
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by FozzFoster got something in mind? I'm really hoping they go back to the old tradition and name it after a feature, not the mount, which is the thing that is least a feature - have to wait for a few more specs to suggest what - so K-notK, in my books

07-31-2020, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#21
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Originally posted by automorphism I think it will be called K0. How about tKO. (the Knock Out) Originally posted by Kunzite (5). Because Something Else is the perfect name for a DSLR in a mirrorless-crazy world "And now for something completely different" Originally posted by Not a Number If I can find the funds I'd like to call it "mine" In keeping the the Theta Θ/θ (although Ricoh branded) Kν or KN (Greek letter Nu, lower case or capital) or the KNu Would that be pronounced with a silent k? I like the "call it mine' K *ist K-Cup, oops used K-Y , don't go there Maybe it will be the first digital K mount not to begin with K or an asterisk .. . . the K mount film cameras went through the K names and then went to M, the L, then confusion, maybe this will be the MX, the the K1 successor will be the LX.n. Actually homage to the MX could make a little sense with the talk of the viewfinder It could also be the SP (Super Pentaprism)

07-31-2020, 12:38 PM	#22
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Now that I think about it, the K-2 would be a good one. One of the first m42 mount 'Asahi Pentax' cameras was called the 'K' (1958). When the m42 series ended with the flagship Spotmatic F, ES II, and the SP1000, the first ever K-Mount was called the K2 (1975), with the K-1000 coming later in the series, I believe. Would be paying good homage to the new era dSLR by reviving this name.

07-31-2020, 01:12 PM - 1 Like	#23
ebk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utrecht Posts: 148	Pentax k-n

07-31-2020, 01:14 PM - 1 Like	#24
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	K-2 stands between K-1 and K-3 and is naturally related to something extraordinary.

07-31-2020, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#26
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	I doubt very much it will be KY!

07-31-2020, 02:11 PM - 2 Likes	#27
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Originally posted by FozzFoster This concept reminds me of the 'natural relationship' between Canon's Rebel line and that silly tennis player. hahah Which reminds me of this (Unable to embed this) Watch Saturday Night Live Highlight: Kannon Camera - NBC.com

07-31-2020, 03:08 PM - 3 Likes	#28
Nachodog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 472	Originally posted by AstroDave Pentax boxed them selves into a corner with the K-7 / K-5 / K-3 / K-1 countdown; leaves K-2 maybe, but then what will the NEXT one after that be called? So we start going to the other side: K+3, K+5, K+7, etc.

07-31-2020, 04:29 PM - 2 Likes	#29
SciFiGuy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 48	Originally posted by Marktax It matters not. I just hope they vet the name against American word associations, which can be truly stupid. You mean like Toyota labeling some of their cars "TRD"?

07-31-2020, 04:29 PM - 7 Likes	#30
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	K-sera.................................sera.

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