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Forum: Pentax KP
07-05-2021, 04:47 PM
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This idea that the KP has been somewhat of a failure is simply not true. The fact is, there is no such thing as a camera design that pleases everyone and anyone completely. Some people are only comfortable with a camera of a certain size and holding only a certain way, etc. Obviously, those whose shooting encompasses need for dual card slots, and fast FPS burst shooting with a deep buffer, were not targeted with the KP's design. But this is also true of the K-1. Obviously there is a need for a flagship APS-C and a flagship FF design, as the two have distinct advantages, though they overlap. It is very common for a new model's sales to go slowly for a time until the price comes down. Though some are happy to jump on a new model right away, paying the full intro price, most people do not.
To further emphasize the attractiveness of the KP, the remaining stock disappeared in record time after the K-3 III came. This caused the price to increase- something I have never seen happen with an outgoing model, over many decades!!
What is and has been the main trend with the camera market? A big swing to mirrorless, is what. Yeah, there's the "smart" phones, but that kind of general photo taking need has always been there as in compact P/S cameras, which is what the phones actually do replace, not comparable to what mirrorless cameras can offer for serious and challenging photography. One of the major aspects of the KP's design and appeal has been as a DSLR alternative option to upscale APS-C mirrorless offerings. Close in size, with a little more weight due to the OVF, but having a wealth of features and superior control systems. The choice of grip sizes was another factor in its command over those mirrorless models.
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No doubt you are not alone. Many would have been otherwise drawn over into the mirrorless options. I have also seen many postings appear over the last 3 years or so expressing great interest in the KP after having shopped the APS-C mirrorless field. The KP has the tiltable rear EVF, which is useful when shooting on tripod from a lower angle to avoid having to bend over, as well as the OVF. It has its many other advantages in a still compact but very well built design.
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Forum: Pentax KP
07-05-2021, 01:55 PM
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KP made me stay with Pentax.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
06-29-2021, 08:59 AM
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I have had the new Pentax K-3 iii for about a month. So far I love it! I haven't had time to delve into all of the intricacies yet, but as a professional action sports photographer, I love the higher write speed, much better autofocus and having a battery grip for the first time. (I got the premium unit from B&H) I would love to have a video made of someone going through the use of each feature, how to use all of the menu options and button allocation, etc. The manual is not as easy for me to use as a video tutorial would be. I found that with each of my K-20D, K-5 and K-3...tutorials would be of great help, not trying to get it from a manual that doesn't truly explain it all very well.
And yes, when I am on the sidelines or on the edge of the track, I get lots of guff for being the "woman with the Pentax" and "why do you shoot Pentax?". I need Pentax to sponsor me, so when I am on the national stage at national sporting events, I can rep their gear and get their name out in this venue. Pentax is and can be a sports' photographer's go to camera system!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-03-2021, 09:43 AM
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As you can see by what I have in my signature, I am in total agreement ;)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-02-2021, 10:12 PM
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Yea for the OVF! And for Pentax, whose entire DSLR line, even a relatively inexpensive entry-level model, now offers an advanced OVF costing much more with other brands. Nice explanation here regarding the intricacies of brain processing. Fascinating that photography is so stimulating for the brain.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-02-2021, 05:30 PM
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You just painted a very visual picture in my imagination! Thanks for the post and explanation. I much prefer the optical viewfinder.
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Forum: General Photography
10-08-2018, 05:28 PM
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I would not be surprised if most of the people "considering" buying a camera don't end up buying one at all, and instead just upgrade their iPhone.
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