New Cameras....What are Your Plans?

Rupert · 02-09-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

I assume you're keeping your K-5 for all your long lenses.

Yes. I toyed with the idea of selling out the K5 and Pentax gear, at Mrs Rupert's insistence I that limit my camera gear to one system, but I'm still running this show (at least until she reads this

), and I love my K5 too much to part with it. You can't really "replace" it...just add something different to compliment it.

Regards!

Jools · 02-09-2012, 10:50 AM

I am saving up for a used K-5
But of the recent announcements, the new Olympus E-M5 has caught my attention.
Never thought I would consider a micro four thirds camera but this one looks interesting.

stanleyk · 02-09-2012, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by Jools

I am saving up for a used K-5
But of the recent announcements, the new Olympus E-M5 has caught my attention.
Never thought I would consider a micro four thirds camera but this one looks interesting.

If you are really interested in MFT I have a very lightly used G3 I'm willing to part with at a very favorable price. It's the same sensor as the new Olympus uses.

Urkeldaedalus · 02-09-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Yes. I toyed with the idea of selling out the K5 and Pentax gear, at Mrs Rupert's insistence I that limit my camera gear to one system, but I'm still running this show (at least until she reads this

), and I love my K5 too much to part with it. You can't really "replace" it...just add something different to compliment it.

Regards!

The K-5 is the first camera I've bought since I got into digital SLRs where I intend to keep it until it wears out on me. I'll add other cameras, of course, but the K-5 is such a great workhorse for so many different things I think it will last me quite some time.

Urkeldaedalus · 02-09-2012, 11:23 AM

Oh and Rupert, I hope you're planning on getting that Pentax 560 mm. I want some extreme Festus action to fully test out that lens.

violini · 02-09-2012, 11:34 AM

I want Fuji x-pro1 when it is well reviewed. Right now I am happy with x-10, K-x, K-7, and the full-frame film cameras.

**rparmar** · 02-09-2012, 11:41 AM

If I had any money I'd snap up the Olympus E-M5. Everything the K-01 should have been, plus more.

JHD · 02-09-2012, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

I've pre ordered a Lytro. Apart from that I have no plans to acquire anything else for the time being.

kenafein · 02-09-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

If I had any money I'd snap up the Olympus E-M5. Everything the K-01 should have been, plus more.

That really is a beautiful camera packed with features. I am interested in the 5 axis image stabilization. I wish the NEX bodies had gone with something like that.

kenafein · 02-09-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by JHD

I've pre ordered a Lytro. Apart from that I have no plans to acquire anything else for the time being.

Hey this is interesting, still looking through it.

JHD · 02-09-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

Hey this is interesting, still looking through it.

I think this technology is the way forward and that in five years it will be standard fair.

Jasvox · 02-09-2012, 12:58 PM

Ipad 3. I want a large body and small lens.

Jason

jsherman999 · 02-09-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Also pre-ordered K-01 for earliest possible delivery (I think I am about 10th in line at B&H). Very uncharacteristic for me. I don't even have a K-5 yet. This is an experiment to see if all my digital needs can be met by a great sensor and LV and a (still very good for ISO 100-400) sensor and VF (K10D). I an of course trying to optimize compatibility of (mostly) MF lenses. I think this will work - and I'll upgrade the dSLR after Ricoh cleans up manufacturing control processes.

I actually think that's going to be a good complimentary kit. And that K10D sensor is very good at ISO 100 - exceptionally sharp, colorful images all over the place from that sensor.

jsherman999 · 02-09-2012, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Ipad 3. I want a large body and small lens.

Jason

On a related note, I think I quelled my 'gotta buy camera stuff!' urge for a while with the iphone 4s. It will tide me over for a while even if it's not the hard stuff.

.

(I'm looking hard at the D800, but really want to see what Pentax and Sony come up with in 2012.)

.

Nesster · 02-09-2012, 02:10 PM

I just got me a hot new camera, the Moskva-2 from 1950, a Super Ikonta C clone it is. I'm looking to splurge maybe on a Plaubel Makina old style

02-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#16
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenafein I assume you're keeping your K-5 for all your long lenses. Yes. I toyed with the idea of selling out the K5 and Pentax gear, at Mrs Rupert's insistence I that limit my camera gear to one system, but I'm still running this show (at least until she reads this), and I love my K5 too much to part with it. You can't really "replace" it...just add something different to compliment it. Regards!

02-09-2012, 11:01 AM	#19
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Rupert Yes. I toyed with the idea of selling out the K5 and Pentax gear, at Mrs Rupert's insistence I that limit my camera gear to one system, but I'm still running this show (at least until she reads this), and I love my K5 too much to part with it. You can't really "replace" it...just add something different to compliment it. Regards! The K-5 is the first camera I've bought since I got into digital SLRs where I intend to keep it until it wears out on me. I'll add other cameras, of course, but the K-5 is such a great workhorse for so many different things I think it will last me quite some time.

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02-09-2012, 10:50 AM	#17
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	I am saving up for a used K-5 But of the recent announcements, the new Olympus E-M5 has caught my attention. Never thought I would consider a micro four thirds camera but this one looks interesting.

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stanleyk Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Taylor, Texas Posts: 1,018	Originally posted by Jools I am saving up for a used K-5 But of the recent announcements, the new Olympus E-M5 has caught my attention. Never thought I would consider a micro four thirds camera but this one looks interesting. If you are really interested in MFT I have a very lightly used G3 I'm willing to part with at a very favorable price. It's the same sensor as the new Olympus uses.

02-09-2012, 11:23 AM	#20
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Oh and Rupert, I hope you're planning on getting that Pentax 560 mm. I want some extreme Festus action to fully test out that lens.

02-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#21
violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	I want Fuji x-pro1 when it is well reviewed. Right now I am happy with x-10, K-x, K-7, and the full-frame film cameras.

02-09-2012, 11:41 AM	#22
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	If I had any money I'd snap up the Olympus E-M5. Everything the K-01 should have been, plus more.

02-09-2012, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#23
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	I've pre ordered a Lytro. Apart from that I have no plans to acquire anything else for the time being.

02-09-2012, 12:00 PM	#24
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by rparmar If I had any money I'd snap up the Olympus E-M5. Everything the K-01 should have been, plus more. That really is a beautiful camera packed with features. I am interested in the 5 axis image stabilization. I wish the NEX bodies had gone with something like that.

02-09-2012, 12:07 PM	#25
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by JHD I've pre ordered a Lytro. Apart from that I have no plans to acquire anything else for the time being. Hey this is interesting, still looking through it.

02-09-2012, 12:51 PM	#26
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by kenafein Hey this is interesting, still looking through it. I think this technology is the way forward and that in five years it will be standard fair.

02-09-2012, 12:58 PM	#27
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Ipad 3. I want a large body and small lens. Jason

02-09-2012, 01:58 PM	#28
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by monochrome Also pre-ordered K-01 for earliest possible delivery (I think I am about 10th in line at B&H). Very uncharacteristic for me. I don't even have a K-5 yet. This is an experiment to see if all my digital needs can be met by a great sensor and LV and a (still very good for ISO 100-400) sensor and VF (K10D). I an of course trying to optimize compatibility of (mostly) MF lenses. I think this will work - and I'll upgrade the dSLR after Ricoh cleans up manufacturing control processes. I actually think that's going to be a good complimentary kit. And that K10D sensor is very good at ISO 100 - exceptionally sharp, colorful images all over the place from that sensor.

02-09-2012, 02:06 PM	#29
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Jasvox Ipad 3. I want a large body and small lens. Jason On a related note, I think I quelled my 'gotta buy camera stuff!' urge for a while with the iphone 4s. It will tide me over for a while even if it's not the hard stuff. . (I'm looking hard at the D800, but really want to see what Pentax and Sony come up with in 2012.) .

02-09-2012, 02:10 PM	#30
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I just got me a hot new camera, the Moskva-2 from 1950, a Super Ikonta C clone it is. I'm looking to splurge maybe on a Plaubel Makina old style