There will be no K30

JCPentax · 05-27-2009, 03:53 PM

The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number.

As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

RawheaD · 05-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by JCPentax

The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number.

As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

Hey, if you're really from Pentax Imaging, thanks for this unofficial official comment :-) Nice to be able to put to rest this silly notion that, for some reason, there's going to be a K30D.

Andrew Faires · 05-27-2009, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the info, John. And thanks for preventing a "k-9"!

Cheers.

**Rondec** · 05-27-2009, 04:33 PM

Maybe starting with the K7, Pentax can go with naming all of their cameras "prime" numbers: K3, K5, K13, etc.

stevebrot · 05-27-2009, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by JCPentax

The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number.

As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

Ah, shucks! I thought that K-7 was LX upside down and reversed. I had all kinds of pictures in my mind of an ad campaign of the K-7 with an LX reflection...

Steve

jk333 · 05-27-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by JCPentax

The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number.

As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

I, for one, LOVE the specs on the new camera. Thanks for making it! To me, this is a nearly perfect crop sensor camera. The people asking for an upgrade, to me, are crazy. This camera is 1299 MSRP, a camera above this K7 would be, what, 1599? 1699? What would this extra 400 dollars buy people? I can't think of anything significant. And nothing that I would want to pay more money for. (assuming the AF is a bit quicker/accurate)

Unless this imaginary new camera was full frame, who cares. And for me, full frame itself is one giant who cares. FF is something the canon and nikon have... if you need it, well... there you go.

For me, this K-7 is perfect. I think for most it is. Its the PERFECT answer to the Nikon D90. Great camera, everything you could want, mostly.

Reportage · 05-27-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by RawheaD

Hey, if you're really from Pentax Imaging, thanks for this unofficial official comment :-) Nice to be able to put to rest this silly notion that, for some reason, there's going to be a K30D.

well he never did say there wasnt going to be K20d replacement...merely the original design for K30 is renamed K7.

Always a chance a newer design for K20D replacement is in the works.

At $1299, the K7 is up against stiff competition so hopefully lens prices might come down a tad to help in marketing it to people who may have never heard of Pentax or at least a value added lens lineup. At the current price range, the K20D is now probably walking to the tune "Hail to the Chief"

mrt10x · 05-27-2009, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Reportage

well he never did say there wasnt going to be K20d replacement...merely the original design for K30 is renamed K7.

Always a chance a newer design for K20D replacement is in the works.

At $1299, the K7 is up against stiff competition so hopefully lens prices might come down a tad to help in marketing it to people who may have never heard of Pentax or at least a value added lens lineup. At the current price range, the K20D is now probably walking to the tune "Hail to the Chief"

Did you read the thread title??

**monochrome** · 05-27-2009, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Reportage

well he never did say there wasnt going to be K20d replacement...merely the original design for K30 is renamed K7.

Always a chance a newer design for K20D replacement is in the works.

645D
K-7
KM/K2000
Optio W Line

Reportage · 05-27-2009, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by mrt10x

Did you read the thread title??

yes i did.

No K30...could be K50, K60 or even K25...

With Hoya managing Pentax now...really hard to guess but compared to whats available at K20D`s price range, K20D pretty much at the top now.

Would be perfect if Tokina would launch the no frills 50-135mm f2.8 for pentax mount. not everyone needs/can afford the SDM or weatherprooofing or the DA* badge.

xjjohnno · 05-27-2009, 06:34 PM

Pity you didn't go with K9, me being an old Doctor Who fan Iwould have ached to own one just for the name.

snofox · 05-27-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by xjjohnno

Pity you didn't go with K9, me being an old Doctor Who fan Iwould have ached to own one just for the name.

Yes K-9 would have been cool. Then, they could introduce a FF and call it "The Master".

ddhytz · 05-27-2009, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by JCPentax

....but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

What's wrong with number "9"? Why is it better than "7"?

Samsungian · 05-27-2009, 07:06 PM

I was hoping a K30D would be bigger like K20D and have articulated viewscreen too. Sounds like K-7 is it for new aps-c dslrs this year then? Being a big guy. 6'4" 250 or as I like to say 1/8th of a ton I am not a fan of ever smaller camera bodies.

K-7 looks like a winner. Wish it had articulated viewscreen though.

As you know about K-7 can you confirm it does autofocus in HD mode or manual focus only in HD?

If no af during HD mode, why not?

Also does K-7 come with any software for HD editing, ect?

Thanks &

Congrats on K-7. Very well deserved.

Originally posted by JCPentax

The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number.

As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

HawaiianOnline · 05-27-2009, 07:22 PM

While I like K-7, K-9 would have been interesting from a marketing standpoint.

"The Pentax K-9, a photographer's best friend."

05-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
JCPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 146	There will be no K30 The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number. As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea.

05-27-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Reportage well he never did say there wasnt going to be K20d replacement...merely the original design for K30 is renamed K7. Always a chance a newer design for K20D replacement is in the works. 645D K-7 KM/K2000 Optio W Line

05-27-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	Originally posted by mrt10x Did you read the thread title?? yes i did. No K30...could be K50, K60 or even K25... With Hoya managing Pentax now...really hard to guess but compared to whats available at K20D`s price range, K20D pretty much at the top now. Would be perfect if Tokina would launch the no frills 50-135mm f2.8 for pentax mount. not everyone needs/can afford the SDM or weatherprooofing or the DA* badge. Last edited by Reportage; 05-27-2009 at 06:09 PM.

05-27-2009, 07:06 PM	#14
Samsungian Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 1,337	Thank you for the insight I was hoping a K30D would be bigger like K20D and have articulated viewscreen too. Sounds like K-7 is it for new aps-c dslrs this year then? Being a big guy. 6'4" 250 or as I like to say 1/8th of a ton I am not a fan of ever smaller camera bodies. K-7 looks like a winner. Wish it had articulated viewscreen though. As you know about K-7 can you confirm it does autofocus in HD mode or manual focus only in HD? If no af during HD mode, why not? Also does K-7 come with any software for HD editing, ect? Thanks & Congrats on K-7. Very well deserved. Originally posted by JCPentax The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number. As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea. Last edited by Samsungian; 05-27-2009 at 07:18 PM. Reason: misspelled word

05-27-2009, 04:28 PM	#2
RawheaD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 831	Originally posted by JCPentax The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number. As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea. Hey, if you're really from Pentax Imaging, thanks for this unofficial official comment :-) Nice to be able to put to rest this silly notion that, for some reason, there's going to be a K30D.

05-27-2009, 04:32 PM	#3
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Thanks for the info, John. And thanks for preventing a "k-9"! Cheers.

05-27-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Maybe starting with the K7, Pentax can go with naming all of their cameras "prime" numbers: K3, K5, K13, etc.

05-27-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by JCPentax The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number. As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea. Ah, shucks! I thought that K-7 was LX upside down and reversed. I had all kinds of pictures in my mind of an ad campaign of the K-7 with an LX reflection... Steve

05-27-2009, 04:41 PM	#6
jk333 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bev Posts: 181	Originally posted by JCPentax The original name for the K-7 was the K30. However, as developement rolled on, we realized that this camera was much more than a replacement to the K20D. Therefore, we decided to move to a different number. As far as where that number came from, it is hard to say. I probably shouldn't share this, but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea. I, for one, LOVE the specs on the new camera. Thanks for making it! To me, this is a nearly perfect crop sensor camera. The people asking for an upgrade, to me, are crazy. This camera is 1299 MSRP, a camera above this K7 would be, what, 1599? 1699? What would this extra 400 dollars buy people? I can't think of anything significant. And nothing that I would want to pay more money for. (assuming the AF is a bit quicker/accurate) Unless this imaginary new camera was full frame, who cares. And for me, full frame itself is one giant who cares. FF is something the canon and nikon have... if you need it, well... there you go. For me, this K-7 is perfect. I think for most it is. Its the PERFECT answer to the Nikon D90. Great camera, everything you could want, mostly.

05-27-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	Originally posted by RawheaD Hey, if you're really from Pentax Imaging, thanks for this unofficial official comment :-) Nice to be able to put to rest this silly notion that, for some reason, there's going to be a K30D. well he never did say there wasnt going to be K20d replacement...merely the original design for K30 is renamed K7. Always a chance a newer design for K20D replacement is in the works. At $1299, the K7 is up against stiff competition so hopefully lens prices might come down a tad to help in marketing it to people who may have never heard of Pentax or at least a value added lens lineup. At the current price range, the K20D is now probably walking to the tune "Hail to the Chief"

05-27-2009, 05:07 PM	#8
mrt10x Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Woodland Park CO Posts: 102	Originally posted by Reportage well he never did say there wasnt going to be K20d replacement...merely the original design for K30 is renamed K7. Always a chance a newer design for K20D replacement is in the works. At $1299, the K7 is up against stiff competition so hopefully lens prices might come down a tad to help in marketing it to people who may have never heard of Pentax or at least a value added lens lineup. At the current price range, the K20D is now probably walking to the tune "Hail to the Chief" Did you read the thread title??

05-27-2009, 06:34 PM	#11
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Pity you didn't go with K9, me being an old Doctor Who fan Iwould have ached to own one just for the name.

05-27-2009, 06:39 PM	#12
snofox Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by xjjohnno Pity you didn't go with K9, me being an old Doctor Who fan Iwould have ached to own one just for the name. Yes K-9 would have been cool. Then, they could introduce a FF and call it "The Master".

05-27-2009, 06:59 PM	#13
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	Originally posted by JCPentax ....but the original suggestion was K-9. For obvious reasons we here in the US and our European counterparts vetoed this idea. What's wrong with number "9"? Why is it better than "7"?

05-27-2009, 07:22 PM	#15
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	While I like K-7, K-9 would have been interesting from a marketing standpoint. "The Pentax K-9, a photographer's best friend."