A New K-new could be a FF K-2

**pres589** · 12-23-2020, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

You left out the EVF, or was that deliberate to keep the cost down?

The K-02 definitely needs an EVF. I'd love it if the k-mount aperture ring coupler came back and made the k-mount complete again but I know to keep from over-dreaming these things.

**Belnan** · 12-23-2020, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Why does Pentax have to do anything nikon-ish

That is not what has sustained them to this point

I only meant that as a reference. However it isn't an apple orange comparison. Btw I have likly owned more pentax dslr's then most on this forum. I am quite aware of what Pentax cameras are about.

**DWS1** · 12-23-2020, 09:23 PM

I believe they they are headed toward just 3 DSLR lines. K1***,K3***, and the K70***. The KP may be dropped once the K3iii is released. After all a Pentax rep in Europe admitted they developed the KP to be a flagship camera, but the customers didn't see it that way, so they developed the K3iii.

**Rondec** · 12-24-2020, 04:04 AM

I imagine there will be a K-1 III towards then end of 2021. Higher price, faster frame rate, 4K video, and auto focus algorithms from the K-3 III. I don't imagine they'll use the K2 name though.

**Pål Jensen** · 12-24-2020, 05:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DWS1

I believe they they are headed toward just 3 DSLR lines. K1***,K3***, and the K70***. The KP may be dropped once the K3iii is released. After all a Pentax rep in Europe admitted they developed the KP to be a flagship camera, but the customers didn't see it that way, so they developed the K3iii.

The Pentax rep was wrong...

totsmuyco · 12-24-2020, 06:24 AM

I think there was some rumor of a video oriented camera. I think this will be an APS-C can rather than FF. But who knows? I might be wrong.

stevebrot · 12-24-2020, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'd love to see a 645Ω with a full frame sensor

I would wait for a true 645 FF...

Steve

stevebrot · 12-24-2020, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by Belnan

I was speculating of course

All speculation must include a hybrid viewfinder and some form of flippy/articulated screen and also a touch screen and at least two UHS-II slots, preferably three.

Steve

builttospill · 12-24-2020, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by DWS1

The is a Pentax K2. Made in the 70's.

Well, they could call the new one a K2D MD.

Wait, that wouldn't work either...

**Belnan** · 02-27-2021, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Just thought this was interesting,
posted from kwb on the new and rumours page.

Tanaka: "Were'nt you planning to name it K-2?" Wakashiro (laughter): "One of the candidates, yes." Tanaka: "Ah, you had to reserve that for something else, the next one?" Wakashiro (still laughing/smiling, but watch his face when the video is released): "Well, no comment."

Tanaka san - Wakashiro san online seminar about K-3 III (CP+ 2021) - PentaxForums.com

house · 02-27-2021, 02:04 PM

It's complicated and Pentax, releasing so few models, need to be strategic. I do think that the K-2 Tanaka hints at would do well as a *tight* somewhat feature stripped camera. They've just re-released the limiteds and there's no body for those lenses and the vintage lineup is also a bit misplaced on a K-1. Sure the K-1 works but a improved even tighter FF KP type camera but with fixed screen, new super-ovf and perhaps 24mp would look very attractive to quite a few people.

The HDFA limiteds seems to produce quite some drool over at dpreview. People, in the vein of the those switching to film, are looking for a simpler more enjoyable way to photograph and Pentax is extremely well placed to pick those people up.

Wasp · 02-27-2021, 02:29 PM

There seems to be room in the lineup for a K2 with a 24MP full frame sensor, selling at around the USD1200 mark.

**mikesbike** · 02-27-2021, 03:37 PM

Got a great idea- Pentax should go all the way forward but backward with a new 50mp bsi sensor FF DSLR with accelerator featuring record-setting high ISO performance, more advanced AF speed and accuracy with very good burst performance and tracking, top-performing video, ultra-quiet shutter and mirror, ultra-magifified bright VF, while having a fixed rear touch-screen, the mode dial with just a standard setting of Manual, Tv, and Av only, with all other spots being user programmable. None of this new-fangled nonsense like tilting screens, HS flash, built-in flash, GPS, hand-held anti-motion pixel shift, etc. etc. Maybe the K-1n. The "n" being for "no-nonesense".

Then there would only be 3 Pentax DSLR models. The two no-nonsense K-1n, K-3 III, and the K-70 with the vulnerable solenoid if you want some of that new-fangled nonsense but don't need a battery grip. Can't wait to sell off my KP and K-1 II bodies!

surfar · 02-27-2021, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by mikesbike

Can't wait to sell off my KP

What a great idea!

**Belnan** · 02-27-2021, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by house

It's complicated and Pentax, releasing so few models, need to be strategic. I do think that the K-2 Tanaka hints at would do well as a *tight* somewhat feature stripped camera. They've just re-released the limiteds and there's no body for those lenses and the vintage lineup is also a bit misplaced on a K-1. Sure the K-1 works but a improved even tighter FF KP type camera but with fixed screen, new super-ovf and perhaps 24mp would look very attractive to quite a few people.

The HDFA limiteds seems to produce quite some drool over at dpreview. People, in the vein of the those switching to film, are looking for a simpler more enjoyable way to photograph and Pentax is extremely well placed to pick those people up.

I like your thinking.

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12-23-2020, 12:15 PM	#31
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by RobA_Oz You left out the EVF, or was that deliberate to keep the cost down? The K-02 definitely needs an EVF. I'd love it if the k-mount aperture ring coupler came back and made the k-mount complete again but I know to keep from over-dreaming these things.

12-23-2020, 03:55 PM	#32
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Why does Pentax have to do anything nikon-ish That is not what has sustained them to this point I only meant that as a reference. However it isn't an apple orange comparison. Btw I have likly owned more pentax dslr's then most on this forum. I am quite aware of what Pentax cameras are about.

12-23-2020, 09:23 PM	#33
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	I believe they they are headed toward just 3 DSLR lines. K1*,K3, and the K70**. The KP may be dropped once the K3iii is released. After all a Pentax rep in Europe admitted they developed the KP to be a flagship camera, but the customers didn't see it that way, so they developed the K3iii.

12-24-2020, 04:04 AM	#34
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	I imagine there will be a K-1 III towards then end of 2021. Higher price, faster frame rate, 4K video, and auto focus algorithms from the K-3 III. I don't imagine they'll use the K2 name though.

12-24-2020, 05:19 AM - 1 Like	#35
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by DWS1 I believe they they are headed toward just 3 DSLR lines. K1*,K3, and the K70**. The KP may be dropped once the K3iii is released. After all a Pentax rep in Europe admitted they developed the KP to be a flagship camera, but the customers didn't see it that way, so they developed the K3iii. The Pentax rep was wrong...

12-24-2020, 06:24 AM	#36
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	I think there was some rumor of a video oriented camera. I think this will be an APS-C can rather than FF. But who knows? I might be wrong.

12-24-2020, 10:44 AM	#37
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'd love to see a 645Ω with a full frame sensor I would wait for a true 645 FF... Steve

12-24-2020, 10:49 AM	#38
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Belnan I was speculating of course All speculation must include a hybrid viewfinder and some form of flippy/articulated screen and also a touch screen and at least two UHS-II slots, preferably three. Steve

12-24-2020, 10:49 AM	#39
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by DWS1 The is a Pentax K2. Made in the 70's. Well, they could call the new one a K2D MD. Wait, that wouldn't work either...

02-27-2021, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#40
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090 Original Poster	Just thought this was interesting, posted from kwb on the new and rumours page. Tanaka: "Were'nt you planning to name it K-2?" Wakashiro (laughter): "One of the candidates, yes." Tanaka: "Ah, you had to reserve that for something else, the next one?" Wakashiro (still laughing/smiling, but watch his face when the video is released): "Well, no comment." Tanaka san - Wakashiro san online seminar about K-3 III (CP+ 2021) - PentaxForums.com

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02-27-2021, 02:04 PM	#41
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	It's complicated and Pentax, releasing so few models, need to be strategic. I do think that the K-2 Tanaka hints at would do well as a tight somewhat feature stripped camera. They've just re-released the limiteds and there's no body for those lenses and the vintage lineup is also a bit misplaced on a K-1. Sure the K-1 works but a improved even tighter FF KP type camera but with fixed screen, new super-ovf and perhaps 24mp would look very attractive to quite a few people. The HDFA limiteds seems to produce quite some drool over at dpreview. People, in the vein of the those switching to film, are looking for a simpler more enjoyable way to photograph and Pentax is extremely well placed to pick those people up.

02-27-2021, 02:29 PM	#42
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,659	There seems to be room in the lineup for a K2 with a 24MP full frame sensor, selling at around the USD1200 mark.

02-27-2021, 03:37 PM	#43
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Got a great idea- Pentax should go all the way forward but backward with a new 50mp bsi sensor FF DSLR with accelerator featuring record-setting high ISO performance, more advanced AF speed and accuracy with very good burst performance and tracking, top-performing video, ultra-quiet shutter and mirror, ultra-magifified bright VF, while having a fixed rear touch-screen, the mode dial with just a standard setting of Manual, Tv, and Av only, with all other spots being user programmable. None of this new-fangled nonsense like tilting screens, HS flash, built-in flash, GPS, hand-held anti-motion pixel shift, etc. etc. Maybe the K-1n. The "n" being for "no-nonesense". Then there would only be 3 Pentax DSLR models. The two no-nonsense K-1n, K-3 III, and the K-70 with the vulnerable solenoid if you want some of that new-fangled nonsense but don't need a battery grip. Can't wait to sell off my KP and K-1 II bodies!

02-27-2021, 04:03 PM	#44
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Originally posted by mikesbike Can't wait to sell off my KP What a great idea!

02-27-2021, 04:20 PM	#45
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090 Original Poster	Originally posted by house It's complicated and Pentax, releasing so few models, need to be strategic. I do think that the K-2 Tanaka hints at would do well as a tight somewhat feature stripped camera. They've just re-released the limiteds and there's no body for those lenses and the vintage lineup is also a bit misplaced on a K-1. Sure the K-1 works but a improved even tighter FF KP type camera but with fixed screen, new super-ovf and perhaps 24mp would look very attractive to quite a few people. The HDFA limiteds seems to produce quite some drool over at dpreview. People, in the vein of the those switching to film, are looking for a simpler more enjoyable way to photograph and Pentax is extremely well placed to pick those people up. I like your thinking.