Why Pentax at all?

[dirk]

Back in the film days I used Pentax 67 I and II cameras and felt quite comfortable with them, i.e. haptic, built quality etc. A couple of years ago I purchased a 645D which I am still using for the same reasons. I really do like its handling which is second nature for me. This camera has been designed by photographers for photographers. This is at least my subjective impression.

Regards, Udo

That is true. This is why it is so dispappointing not to see any kind of "pushing" forward new innovative products from Pentax. I use for example a Ricoh GR from 2013. I love that camera because of its usability. But nothing happend since 2013. The GRII is the same camera except WIfi. No improvemenst in FW, no improved sensor (for better high ISO) etc.

It would be so easy for Pentax/Ricoh, if they just would continue this old road of excellent usability in new affordable products...

 

[kamicaz]

I have been a Pentaxian for over 20 years. What I like about this brand? First of all, an exemplary quality/price ratio, then a remarkable reliability (with a few exceptions, as in all brands: each one has its "black sheep"), and, finally, the remarkable quality of the lenses, even old ones, which can always be mounted on modern Pentax cameras, without an adaptor ring. Let's also add a very high level of image quality.
I currently own a K-1 mark II (full frame) and a K-3 mark III (APS-C) and some lenses from 17 to 300 mm.
Have a nice day!