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Will Pentax make a KP II?

Started Nov 9, 2021 | Discussions thread
Phil A Martin
Phil A Martin Veteran Member • Posts: 8,363
Re: Will Pentax make a KP II?
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Adam007 wrote:

The K-1iii seems the obvious logical choice. With all the FF MILC options these days, Pentax is likely losing users in this segment, despite having captured them only 5 years ago.

I see no reason for the next K-1 to be significantly lighter. I mean, the K-3iii is more compactly built, but scaled up to FF, it still isn't a A7IV. I don't think Pentaxians care about that as much as everyone the MILC world does.

As far as as an "entry level" FF, I don't buy it. It's still going to be 2 grand, easily. I don't see the market for a stripped down version of the best Pentax can do.

The most important part of a camera is not the weight but the handling and ergonomics, and on that score the K1 is excellent. I'd rather that than some of the lighter and poorly designed MILC cameras. Besides you lose any advantage of low weight when you attach many of the huge lenses designed for these cameras. I think we know who I'm talking about.

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