Well we've already passed 5 for "this year" IF you count the WG-3, WG-3 GPS, WG-10, MX-1, and now these three new models (Q-7, K-50, K-500). I heard that a 645D II was in the works many moons ago, but it hasn't shown up yet. I'm not sure what classification(s) of camera the "5 new models" was supposed to represent. Given that they released a new lens for the 645D at Photokina last year (the macro, right?) I don't think they are finished with the 645 YET.
I still have to believe that a 24MP K-3 and K-3s are in the works before the year is over. How long can you continue to release 16MP sensor cameras? Sure, they seem to be a sweet spot, but even I'm having trouble differentiating the models - what is a new shopper going to think? On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM, P.J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote: > We're up to three. But the differences between the K-30, K-50 and K-500 > once you look past the body shell are subtle to say the least. I guess > Pentax is actually making money on the Q system. > > Any guesses at what comes next? 645D K-3 Full frame? or APS-C 24mp. > > I'm not going to say I'm underwhelmed. Pentax needed to differentiate an > actual entry level camera and the K-500 really looks like it's an incredible > bargain compared to the it's competition, but while I don't think I need a > 24mp DSLR, if everyone else has one Pentax needs to have one too. > > -- > There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive > failure, and those that will. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- "Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art" - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
