What will the new flagship APS-C be called?

**woodywesty** · 07-31-2020, 05:24 PM - **1 Like**

Spotmatic

gatorguy · 07-31-2020, 05:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Carl.

**Mooncatt** · 07-31-2020, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

All I'm saying is it it's K-3 III, I'm calling it the K3 Cubed.

Hayashi · 07-31-2020, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

I thought K-2 would be K-1 successor

**Joetitch** · 07-31-2020, 09:18 PM - **3 Likes**

K 9 because it will be your best friend

**macman24054** · 08-01-2020, 03:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

It could also be the SP (Super Pentaprism)

Love It!!

**ffking** · 08-01-2020, 04:04 AM - **1 Like**

I was just looking at the drawing of the camera for the wifi etc registration and noticing that the name on the base plate is omitted again - I agree with Adam - what's intersting is that they are being so cagey about the name (also, remember when they didn't ant to show the bottom ofthe camera? - subsequet views show noting out of the ordinary) - so a poll within a poll - is this because:
1) they haven't decided yet
2) it refers to some feature they want to keep under wraps
3) They over-ordered black tape and need to use it up somehow
4) - they have to keep adding another I
5) Somerhing else.

**ehrwien** · 08-01-2020, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

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?

I tossed in my vote for K-C (although, shouldn't it be KC without the dash like the KP? Hmm, but we had -x, -m, -r, -S1 and -S2 as well... ) because I like the centennial touch (and the analogon with LX for 60 years), although it will probably only come out when you can't construct any time frame where we're still in the 100th year...

But the more I think about it, the more I like K-2. Especially with the bigger viewfinder, this could be the name to bridge the gap between the recent APS-C flagship K-3 and the full frame K-1... but you're right, what could a K-1 successor be called then... well... let's not worry about tomorrows problems today

Is there a reason why the even numbers have been skipped? No K-6 / K-60 or K-4 / K-40?

gatorguy · 08-01-2020, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

I tossed in my vote for K-C (although, shouldn't it be KC without the dash like the KP? Hmm, but we had -x, -m, -r, -S1 and -S2 as well... ) because I like the centennial touch (and the analogon with LX for 60 years), although it will probably only come out when you can't construct any time frame where we're still in the 100th year...

But the more I think about it, the more I like K-2. Especially with the bigger viewfinder, this could be the name to bridge the gap between the recent APS-C flagship K-3 and the full frame K-1... but you're right, what could a K-1 successor be called then... well... let's not worry about tomorrows problems today

Is there a reason why the even numbers have been skipped? No K-6 / K-60 or K-4 / K-40?

I think Pentax might avoid K2 considering the drug connotatation that some will toss around. Of course there is that mountain.

**acoufap** · 08-01-2020, 07:29 AM - **1 Like**

KAA ... like the hypnotizing snake in Jungle Book.

Kevwaly · 08-01-2020, 10:07 AM - **5 Likes**

K-aren

Kunzite · 08-01-2020, 10:33 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gatorguy

I think Pentax might avoid K2 considering the drug connotatation that some will toss around. Of course there is that mountain.

"Dear customers, we're pleased to introduce our new, amazing DSLR, the Pentax EOGNRSQQULHHXUYAAFSO!
Sigh... it's a long story... that was the only combination which wouldn't mean something bad, to someone..."

Boydmaine · 08-01-2020, 11:03 AM - **1 Like**

K AD (advanced)

ALLCAPS · 08-01-2020, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Special "K"

**ehrwien** · 08-01-2020, 12:56 PM - **1 Like**

K-ay (lmao)

View Poll Results: What will the new flagship APS-C be called?
K-3 III	17	16.83%
K-2	16	15.84%
K-C	6	5.94%
K-New	3	2.97%
Something else	59	58.42%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	I was just looking at the drawing of the camera for the wifi etc registration and noticing that the name on the base plate is omitted again - I agree with Adam - what's intersting is that they are being so cagey about the name (also, remember when they didn't ant to show the bottom ofthe camera? - subsequet views show noting out of the ordinary) - so a poll within a poll - is this because: 1) they haven't decided yet 2) it refers to some feature they want to keep under wraps 3) They over-ordered black tape and need to use it up somehow 4) - they have to keep adding another I 5) Somerhing else.

08-01-2020, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#38
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	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? I tossed in my vote for K-C (although, shouldn't it be KC without the dash like the KP? Hmm, but we had -x, -m, -r, -S1 and -S2 as well... ) because I like the centennial touch (and the analogon with LX for 60 years), although it will probably only come out when you can't construct any time frame where we're still in the 100th year... But the more I think about it, the more I like K-2. Especially with the bigger viewfinder, this could be the name to bridge the gap between the recent APS-C flagship K-3 and the full frame K-1... but you're right, what could a K-1 successor be called then... well... let's not worry about tomorrows problems today Is there a reason why the even numbers have been skipped? No K-6 / K-60 or K-4 / K-40?

08-01-2020, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#39
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by ehrwien I tossed in my vote for K-C (although, shouldn't it be KC without the dash like the KP? Hmm, but we had -x, -m, -r, -S1 and -S2 as well... ) because I like the centennial touch (and the analogon with LX for 60 years), although it will probably only come out when you can't construct any time frame where we're still in the 100th year... But the more I think about it, the more I like K-2. Especially with the bigger viewfinder, this could be the name to bridge the gap between the recent APS-C flagship K-3 and the full frame K-1... but you're right, what could a K-1 successor be called then... well... let's not worry about tomorrows problems today Is there a reason why the even numbers have been skipped? No K-6 / K-60 or K-4 / K-40? I think Pentax might avoid K2 considering the drug connotatation that some will toss around. Of course there is that mountain.

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acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	KAA ... like the hypnotizing snake in Jungle Book.

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08-01-2020, 10:33 AM - 2 Likes	#42
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by gatorguy I think Pentax might avoid K2 considering the drug connotatation that some will toss around. Of course there is that mountain. "Dear customers, we're pleased to introduce our new, amazing DSLR, the Pentax EOGNRSQQULHHXUYAAFSO! Sigh... it's a long story... that was the only combination which wouldn't mean something bad, to someone..."

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