Pentax Enthusiasts (Page 5): I don’t agree, but this isn’t worth further discussion. Ricoh said at 2019 CP+ interviews that the next DSLR out the door would be the long-awaited K-3ii...

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Chris T wrote:

I don't think the K-70 REPLACED the KS-2, RE … like I said, the KS series was a different line - at a different price point than the K-30/K-50 series. Obviously, the K-70 was the upgrade from the K-50.

I don’t agree, but this isn’t worth further discussion.

Chris T wrote:

On the K-3 II - that, was clearly an upgrade from the K3. The KP - you got - like it or not - looks to be the upgrade to the K3 series. I really don't expect Ricoh to introduce another Crop.

Ricoh said at 2019 CP+ interviews that the next DSLR out the door would be the long-awaited K-3ii replacement.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

rehess wrote:

Ricoh said at 2019 CP+ interviews that the next DSLR out the door would be the long-awaited K-3ii replacement.

Ahhhhhhh … okay, RE … then, I shall be the first on the Waiting List … I hope …

Hope they keep the Dual SD Card Slots, the 3.2" screen - and make it a fully-articulating one - as they have now on the K-70, and had - on the K-S2 … and make it Touch, also. AND, keep the GPS of the K-3 II … AND - put back the Built-In Flash they had on the K-3 … and - on your KP - right, RE?

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Chris T wrote:

Ahhhhhhh … okay, RE … then, I shall be the first on the Waiting List … I hope …

Hope they keep the Dual SD Card Slots, the 3.2" screen - and make it a fully-articulating one - as they have now on the K-70, and had - on the K-S2 … and make it Touch, also. AND, keep the GPS of the K-3 II … AND - put back the Built-In Flash they had on the K-3 … and - on your KP - right, RE?

I never used my K-30's OnBoard Flash and I never will use the OBF of the KP. I had some kind of accident {no, I don't know how} and cracked the plastic top of the KP. It still works fine, but when I used Gorilla Glue to stabilize the pieces, I accidentally permanently attached the OBF to the body in the downward position. No big loss - high ISO performance of the KP is tremendous, and the few times I need flash I have several small flashes dating back to the Film Age.

haltom

I always come back to Pentax for basic Photography (stills). They are rugged, resist weather and reliable. I currently use a K-1 mark II. I have owned most of the digital Pentax and back to the K1000 film. I do shoot with other brands for their features but Pentax is a stable. I have been at this as a hobby and profession for 68 years and currently judge in local photography contests. Long live Pentax!

Gallopingphotog

Count me in! I started with a Spotmatic, graduated to a k1000, then a k100, 10, and D 3-II. Gave the 10 to a niece, still have the rest plus a second 1000 body. My fave lens is my Pentax 18-270. I’m sure part of my fondness is because I’m used to that system. Also when I bought the first digital, I could use my manual focus lenses. But a huge selling point is they are doggone tough. I’ve dropped them in beach sand and from a horse and fallen down a mountain trail and other things we won’t discuss and the worst I ever did was slightly dent the rim of one of their kit lenses so the cap doesn’t fit.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

rehess wrote:

I never used my K-30's OnBoard Flash and I never will use the OBF of the KP. I had some kind of accident {no, I don't know how} and cracked the plastic top of the KP. It still works fine, but when I used Gorilla Glue to stabilize the pieces, I accidentally permanently attached the OBF to the body in the downward position. No big loss - high ISO performance of the KP is tremendous, and the few times I need flash I have several small flashes dating back to the Film Age.

Oh, noooooooooooooo!!! … Sorry to hear that, RE … I suppose you could send it to Ricoh for a repair - but they have a standing fee of $179 in order to even LOOK at a Pentax DSLR, now …

Glad that KP seems to be working out for you, in the Low Light Department …

I have a Vivitar 5600 with a Pentax base, as well as a Canon base, and a Nikon base … works out, neat!!!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Gallopingphotog wrote:

Count me in! I started with a Spotmatic, graduated... (show quote)

They ARE pretty robust, aren't they, Gal? … The K-50, of course - has a steel frame - which can absorb a lot of abuse. It also contributes to an uncompromising sense of heft. Whenever I pick it up, I am constantly assured by its feel in my hand. I don't get that same kind of assurance from most of my other DSLRs.

LESTAHL Loc: Colorado

I had a Pentax 35mm in the 80's and 90's, can't remember the long lens size. Mostly I use the 50mm lens. In 2006 I bought a Pentax DSLR, I forget the model number - it was a 6 mb camera. I later bought a k-20 and am now using a K-5 and K-5II. One with a 150-450 lens the other with a Sigma 18-250. I have been pleased with all of the Pentax cameras I've owned. In fact, I tripped on some sharp rocks with the K-5 and it went flying into the rocks. I thought all was lost, but low and behold, the lens (Sigma) and camera were both working fine. A couple of years later I sent it in for cleaning and checking and am still using it.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

LESTAHL wrote:

I had a Pentax 35mm in the 80's and 90's, can't re... (show quote)

They are quite sturdy cameras, aren't they, Les? … I also have that Sigma 18-250 OS HSM. How do you use it - with the OS feature, PLUS the IBIS in the K-5 series, Les?

n3eg Loc: West coast USA

My first SLR was the Pentax Auto 110, which led to using a similar format (micro four thirds) with digital.
I now have a K1000 and a ME in my collection along with some PK / M42 lenses and adapters.
I also have the Q10 for using with C mount lenses.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

n3eg wrote:

My first SLR was the Pentax Auto 110, which led to using a similar format (micro four thirds) with digital.
I now have a K1000 and a ME in my collection along with some PK / M42 lenses and adapters.
I also have the Q10 for using with C mount lenses.

Do you also have an adapter allowing you to use the 'Auto 110' lenses on your Q-10?

keen.eye Loc: Coral Springs FL

Yes, Chris. I meant K-70.
Planning to use it on my trip to Europe in September.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Incidentally, Ricoh is preparing to celebrate in November the 100th anniversary of Asahi Optical Company, the company which eventually became Pentax.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

keen.eye wrote:

Yes, Chris. I meant K-70.
Planning to use it on my trip to Europe in September.

I thought about getting the K-70, Keen - after my beloved K-50 fell to the floor (in its bag) and has since gone screwy. … How's that one working out for you? … Do you USE the Pixel-Shift feature in it, Keen?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

rehess wrote:

Incidentally, Ricoh is preparing to celebrate in November the 100th anniversary of Asahi Optical Company, the company which eventually became Pentax.

Are the outside ones both KPs, RE - as well as the top one? … If not - which models are they? Do you know?