2018 camera predictions!

surfar · 12-22-2017, 02:12 PM

This is a Northrup production,look away when he gets to Pentax(around the 9/10 minute mark) because he got it WRONG!

Youtu.be

**Tas** · 12-22-2017, 03:53 PM

I watched this yesterday and left straight after his Pentax content. I don't think he got it right either.

I'm not one for getting too focused on gear, but for some reason he (and no doubt many online entities) seem focused on FF yet fail to consider the age of the K3 or the 645Z. Yet these are the two areas that are most in need of a new release and would logically receive one to stay relevant in those 'systems'. To me this seems most logical when you consider the APSC focus Pentax had for many years, and the credibility the Z gave them among many pro/serious photographers in medium format.

But to quote Doris Day: 'what will be will be'.

Tas

**jpzk** · 12-22-2017, 05:04 PM

He's got this aloof, tired, flat face when he "discusses" Pentax ... time for a snooze.

**BigMackCam** · 12-22-2017, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I like Tony Northrup. I don't agree with everything he says, and he occasionally gets some things just plain wrong. So do most of us ("to err is human"

), but since he's broadcasting YouTube videos to a wide audience, he's (quite understandably) open to a lot of criticism. In the main, though, I think he's literate, informative (if slightly opinionated) and very entertaining - and far better than some of his peers. I don't know whether he's right or wrong about Pentax (or any of the other brands)... I don't even care, actually. I take this video at face value for what it is - just one man's well-presented opinions (and nothing more) of the year ahead

**Rondec** · 12-22-2017, 05:47 PM

Tony Northrup definitely doesn't have a pulse on things Pentax. Then again, probably none of us really do either. Other than the DFA 50 and DFA 85, who knows what next year holds?

**monochrome** · 12-22-2017, 05:49 PM

Tony needs a K-1ll.

KiloHotelphoto · 12-23-2017, 01:52 AM

I saw that yesterday and was surprised he mentioned a K1 II and not a replacement for the K3II. Only time will tell about any of these Youtube predictions, I'm sure in December of 18 we will hear from the ones who got it right patting themselves on the back.

**ffking** · 12-23-2017, 03:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I like Tony Northrup. I don't agree with everything he says, and he occasionally gets some things just plain wrong. So do most of us ("to err is human" ), but since he's broadcasting YouTube videos to a wide audience, he's (quite understandably) open to a lot of criticism. In the main, though, I think he's literate, informative (if slightly opinionated) and very entertaining - and far better than some of his peers. I don't know whether he's right or wrong about Pentax (or any of the other brands)... I don't even care, actually. I take this video at face value for what it is - just one man's well-presented opinions (and nothing more) of the year ahead

I agree - but I did leave a comment of his video to tell him he was wrong in this instance, a couple of days ago

reh321 · 12-23-2017, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by surfar

This is a Northrup production,look away when he gets to Pentax(around the 9/10 minute mark) because he got it WRONG!

2018 ?: Canon 7D Mk III, Sony a7 III & a7S III, Fuji X-H1, Pentax K-1 II, Panasonic GH5s - YouTube

l'm not convinced that he is totally wrong. Their release of new full-frame Pentax lenses is very slow - perhaps they believed all the complaining here and had viewed long-term Pentax owners as primary source of potential K-1 owners; in any case, I don't expect a K-1ii quite yet ... but I'm also starting to question whether we will ever see another "flagship" APS-C camera. With the K-1's ability to do crop, they may expect the K-1 to be the "flagship", period. I'm still expecting something unexpected around CP+ time, but it may be a total surprise.

surfar · 12-23-2017, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by reh321

he is totally wrong

ha ha, no 2nd version until the Primes are available...and yes something unexpected will show up next year.Maybe the 35 dfa or a 20 or 24?

KiloHotelphoto · 02-06-2018, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by surfar

This is a Northrup production,look away when he gets to Pentax(around the 9/10 minute mark) because he got it WRONG!

2018 ?: Canon 7D Mk III, Sony a7 III & a7S III, Fuji X-H1, Pentax K-1 II, Panasonic GH5s - YouTube

Maybe he got it right.

surfar · 02-06-2018, 07:22 PM

Definitely!...maybe?

---------- Post added 02-07-18 at 01:27 PM ----------

i woner how "right" this one is?

Youtu.be

KiloHotelphoto · 02-07-2018, 11:01 AM

Who is that guy? I've see some other videos of his and he just rabbles on. Is he a photographer or just some guy with a youtube channel that reports on things he reads online?

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12-22-2017, 03:53 PM	#2
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	I watched this yesterday and left straight after his Pentax content. I don't think he got it right either. I'm not one for getting too focused on gear, but for some reason he (and no doubt many online entities) seem focused on FF yet fail to consider the age of the K3 or the 645Z. Yet these are the two areas that are most in need of a new release and would logically receive one to stay relevant in those 'systems'. To me this seems most logical when you consider the APSC focus Pentax had for many years, and the credibility the Z gave them among many pro/serious photographers in medium format. But to quote Doris Day: 'what will be will be'. Tas

12-22-2017, 05:04 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	He's got this aloof, tired, flat face when he "discusses" Pentax ... time for a snooze.

12-22-2017, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,669	I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I like Tony Northrup. I don't agree with everything he says, and he occasionally gets some things just plain wrong. So do most of us ("to err is human" ), but since he's broadcasting YouTube videos to a wide audience, he's (quite understandably) open to a lot of criticism. In the main, though, I think he's literate, informative (if slightly opinionated) and very entertaining - and far better than some of his peers. I don't know whether he's right or wrong about Pentax (or any of the other brands)... I don't even care, actually. I take this video at face value for what it is - just one man's well-presented opinions (and nothing more) of the year ahead

12-22-2017, 05:47 PM	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Tony Northrup definitely doesn't have a pulse on things Pentax. Then again, probably none of us really do either. Other than the DFA 50 and DFA 85, who knows what next year holds?

12-22-2017, 05:49 PM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Tony needs a K-1ll.

12-23-2017, 01:52 AM	#7
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	I saw that yesterday and was surprised he mentioned a K1 II and not a replacement for the K3II. Only time will tell about any of these Youtube predictions, I'm sure in December of 18 we will hear from the ones who got it right patting themselves on the back.

12-23-2017, 03:00 AM - 1 Like	#8
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by BigMackCam I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I like Tony Northrup. I don't agree with everything he says, and he occasionally gets some things just plain wrong. So do most of us ("to err is human" ), but since he's broadcasting YouTube videos to a wide audience, he's (quite understandably) open to a lot of criticism. In the main, though, I think he's literate, informative (if slightly opinionated) and very entertaining - and far better than some of his peers. I don't know whether he's right or wrong about Pentax (or any of the other brands)... I don't even care, actually. I take this video at face value for what it is - just one man's well-presented opinions (and nothing more) of the year ahead I agree - but I did leave a comment of his video to tell him he was wrong in this instance, a couple of days ago

12-23-2017, 10:45 AM	#9
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by surfar This is a Northrup production,look away when he gets to Pentax(around the 9/10 minute mark) because he got it WRONG! 2018 ?: Canon 7D Mk III, Sony a7 III & a7S III, Fuji X-H1, Pentax K-1 II, Panasonic GH5s - YouTube l'm not convinced that he is totally wrong. Their release of new full-frame Pentax lenses is very slow - perhaps they believed all the complaining here and had viewed long-term Pentax owners as primary source of potential K-1 owners; in any case, I don't expect a K-1ii quite yet ... but I'm also starting to question whether we will ever see another "flagship" APS-C camera. With the K-1's ability to do crop, they may expect the K-1 to be the "flagship", period. I'm still expecting something unexpected around CP+ time, but it may be a total surprise.

12-23-2017, 10:54 AM	#10
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,139 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 he is totally wrong ha ha, no 2nd version until the Primes are available...and yes something unexpected will show up next year.Maybe the 35 dfa or a 20 or 24?

02-06-2018, 05:15 PM	#11
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	Originally posted by surfar This is a Northrup production,look away when he gets to Pentax(around the 9/10 minute mark) because he got it WRONG! 2018 ?: Canon 7D Mk III, Sony a7 III & a7S III, Fuji X-H1, Pentax K-1 II, Panasonic GH5s - YouTube Maybe he got it right.

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02-07-2018, 11:01 AM	#13
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	Who is that guy? I've see some other videos of his and he just rabbles on. Is he a photographer or just some guy with a youtube channel that reports on things he reads online?