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Comment by cabstar posted on Will K5 price be driven down by new mirrorless? at 03/02/2012 - 01:50
Tyr wrote:
I still want a DA* 28 to 36 F1.4 Then again I could save for a 31 f1.8 but it is somewhat expensive and I am rather fond of SDM/DC
Plus a DA* 11-16 F2.8
yes thats a gap that definitely needs fillingI still want a DA* 28 to 36 F1.4 Then again I could save for a 31 f1.8 but it is somewhat expensive and I am rather fond of SDM/DC
Plus a DA* 11-16 F2.8
Comment by cabstar posted on New Pentax lens roadmap at 02/02/2012 - 22:21
Pentaxophile wrote:
That just sounded like Jonathan Martin desperately trying to 'excuse' the oddness of the K-01.
I would have preferred him to say something like 'we appreciate this camera isn't as small as other mirrorless cameras, but our customers have expressed a wish for a relatively compact back-up or video body, with a low cost, simple operation, support for existing lenses and outstanding IQ. We also think this body would be an excellent value entry for new users into the Pentax K-mount system'.
its easy isnt it. i wonder how much the job pays???That just sounded like Jonathan Martin desperately trying to 'excuse' the oddness of the K-01.
I would have preferred him to say something like 'we appreciate this camera isn't as small as other mirrorless cameras, but our customers have expressed a wish for a relatively compact back-up or video body, with a low cost, simple operation, support for existing lenses and outstanding IQ. We also think this body would be an excellent value entry for new users into the Pentax K-mount system'.
As for the Apple thing. apple make products people dont know they have a use for buy soon see thebenefits of that product, along with clever marketing and pr, name any other brand that gets it lproduct launches on BBC news?? Theyre an event and this is where pentax repeatedly gets it wrong. leaking product specs and photos to tech sites come on thats child play. where is the sophistication of a strategic product launch with proper press conferences etc its not expensive to do... some times pentax feels like its run by some guy in his shed...
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 18:10
John I am not criticaL of product development, I can see myself buying and using th k-01, but once again the press & media department at Pentax are once again showing to be lacking in commercial nouse...
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 17:40
The problem now is they cannot reduce the price of the k-5 as that would make it cheaper than the entry level camera, they have put themselves in a right pickle there...
Comment by cabstar posted on Will K5 price be driven down by new mirrorless? at 02/02/2012 - 17:00
It really is dreadful, its as though he has had no preparation what so ever, I bet he hasnt even handled one yet...
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 16:58
I really really do sometimes wonder what is going on with Pentax, do they not have any PR company on hand at all, this interview with Pentax UK's general manager Johnathon Martin is just woeful...
link
No PR person would allow this to happen...
BJP: But for a compact interchangeable lens camera, don't you think it's too big?
Jonathan Martin: No I don't think so. I think the size of the product is outweighted by the range of lensesthat you can use on the product.
BJP: But how are you going to convince people that have a DSLR camera to go with something that is almost similar in size to a DSLR?
Jonathan Martin: Well, it's whether they want to go with mirrorless features rather than a traditional DSLR.
BJP: What are these mirrorless features that you don't find in a DSLR?
Jonathan Martin: ... design, really. Design.
BJP: So you're basicaly banking on design?
Jonathan Martin: We're banking on design, and on the fact that they are - we know because we've done market research - a lot of Pentax users that have been waiting for a K-mount mirrorless product.
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No PR person would allow this to happen...
BJP: But for a compact interchangeable lens camera, don't you think it's too big?
Jonathan Martin: No I don't think so. I think the size of the product is outweighted by the range of lensesthat you can use on the product.
BJP: But how are you going to convince people that have a DSLR camera to go with something that is almost similar in size to a DSLR?
Jonathan Martin: Well, it's whether they want to go with mirrorless features rather than a traditional DSLR.
BJP: What are these mirrorless features that you don't find in a DSLR?
Jonathan Martin: ... design, really. Design.
BJP: So you're basicaly banking on design?
Jonathan Martin: We're banking on design, and on the fact that they are - we know because we've done market research - a lot of Pentax users that have been waiting for a K-mount mirrorless product.
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 16:48
that 40mm seems a bargain, £50 extra...
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 and Open Day! at 02/02/2012 - 14:20
That review says the sensor has been improved upon the k-5 sensor
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 and Open Day! at 02/02/2012 - 12:58
I was looking to get a second k-5 but this would suit my needs better. if it has weather proofing then its a definite buy for travelling etc...
Comment by cabstar posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 09:20
In order for the k-5 price to drop the k-01 will need to drop in price first & that wont be for a few months yet.
As for lens prices I am guessing until the new lens road map goes into production then lens prices on the used market will continue increasing, particularly long fast glass & SDM / HSM compatible teleconverters..