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Posted 17/09/2009 - 19:36
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Maybe silver - closer to the KX I used to own.
Hyram
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Posted 17/09/2009 - 19:49
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I don't think it's quite the same as having one limited edition diamond-encrusted model (which costs a lot more than the 'normal' model). I think it's the choice of colours that will get people excited.
Of course it doesn't mean anything unless the shops carry a decent range of colours. It's crazy that only 4 colours will make it out of Japan.
Of course it doesn't mean anything unless the shops carry a decent range of colours. It's crazy that only 4 colours will make it out of Japan.
Tim
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Posted 17/09/2009 - 19:55
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thoughton wrote:
Of course it doesn't mean anything unless the shops carry a decent range of colours. It's crazy that only 4 colours will make it out of Japan.
It's hard enough finding a retailer that carries Pentax bodies, let alone 100 different colour combo's !
Of course it doesn't mean anything unless the shops carry a decent range of colours. It's crazy that only 4 colours will make it out of Japan.
Posted 17/09/2009 - 22:18
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It's crazy that only 4 colours will make it out of Japan.
As RR say, it's hard enough to find Pentax in the shops.It's crazy that only 4 colours will make it out of Japan.
Let hope the option of 4 colours makes the dealer's WANT to sell them. After all they should be able to stock one of each colour at least.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
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K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 17/09/2009 - 22:22
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Just noticed on the Japanese site that their twin lens kit will have the 55-300 in it.
That's a kit worth buying, if the price is right!
That's a kit worth buying, if the price is right!
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 17/09/2009 - 23:13
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The 55-300 is a new lightweight version of the normal lens.
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Graham
Graham
Posted 18/09/2009 - 01:14
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Getting people to buy the brand is one thing, establishing a segment market is another. Someone started a thread as to what car Pentax would be, the general agreement was Saab I think. With the K-X, I would have to say Austin Mini.(they are owned by BMW) If you can get the Union Jack painted on the roof and a multi-colouted Pentax, you would be fit for royalty. I can just imagine H.R.H. driving around London in her painted Mini Taking pictures with her orange and purple Pentax and showing Prince Charles pictures of us commoners on her gold-plated Wii.
I think that the 20 yr old crowd would buy the K-X but I hope they make a pro camera eventually.
I think that the 20 yr old crowd would buy the K-X but I hope they make a pro camera eventually.
B. R. Foster
Posted 18/09/2009 - 06:59
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The 55-300 is a new lightweight version of the normal lens.
Even so, it's a fer better offer than any other twin kit I've seen.The 55-300 is a new lightweight version of the normal lens.
Besides, the IQ should be better than many after market offerings. It is a Pentax after all!
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 19/09/2009 - 22:45
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hefty1 wrote:
Out of the four then I suppose blue (actually anything but black - I am heartily sick of black cameras) but I might have to import one from Japan if I can't get the combo I really want here
Don't forget that you also need that you need to chose 1 of the 5 grip colours as well, so you have 100 different colour patterns.Out of the four then I suppose blue (actually anything but black - I am heartily sick of black cameras) but I might have to import one from Japan if I can't get the combo I really want here
Here are all the combos link
And a more interactive version link
BTW do you also have different colours for the battery grip?
Silver with a black grip looks very good or maybe with a brown grip to be special or else gold with a brown grip might be nice.
Stefan
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K10D, K5
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Posted 19/09/2009 - 22:57
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I am reminded of why Henry Ford was so successful.
"You can have any colour you want - so long as it's black."
G
"You can have any colour you want - so long as it's black."
G
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Posted 19/09/2009 - 23:03
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Anvh wrote:
Here are all the combos link
And a more interactive version link
BTW do you also have different colours for the battery grip?
Silver with a black grip looks very good or maybe with a brown grip to be special or else gold with a brown grip might be nice.
I know Stefan, I've already spent far too long going through the possibilities there hefty1 wrote:
Out of the four then I suppose blue (actually anything but black - I am heartily sick of black cameras) but I might have to import one from Japan if I can't get the combo I really want here
Don't forget that you also need that you need to chose 1 of the 5 grip colours as well, so you have 100 different colour patterns.Out of the four then I suppose blue (actually anything but black - I am heartily sick of black cameras) but I might have to import one from Japan if I can't get the combo I really want here
Here are all the combos link
And a more interactive version link
BTW do you also have different colours for the battery grip?
Silver with a black grip looks very good or maybe with a brown grip to be special or else gold with a brown grip might be nice.
I keep changing my mind though; right now it's either silver with brown grip to go with the 43 / 77, or white with black grip (because with a black lens attached it reminds me of an Ilford Film box - especially when the lens has the green strip around it). Probably the latter as the first one won't officially be available here.
But then I keep coming back to the blue on orange and my eyes kinda glaze over and this smile starts twitching...
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Posted 19/09/2009 - 23:14
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Any colour as long as it works
Posted 19/09/2009 - 23:29
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bforbes wrote:
Any colour as long as it works
To develop Barry's point a little, whichever colour best augments my limited talent.Any colour as long as it works
(Unless it's pink:shock
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Errrrrr, there are 20 body colours & you've chosen 4 options ?
Out of the four then I suppose blue (actually anything but black - I am heartily sick of black cameras) but I might have to import one from Japan if I can't get the combo I really want here