Okay, okay, time to learn what kind of DSLR camera I can use that is compatible with my existing lenses. Is the lens mount system particular to Pentax cameras? I thought advanced features are, but the basic features are compatible.
By the way, it turns out that Pentax was a first to a lot of things. Mattere of fact, Pentax was Japan’s first SLR camera brand.
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_camera
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorless_interchangeable_lens_camera
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interchangeable_lens
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K-7
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K-5_II
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K_mount
- Renote. Again, I reiterate, because this is important! I searched for this and found it, that means it’s important! Pentax K-mount.
20170716/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KAF2-2.jpg
So yes, for advanced features, Pentax uses its own lens mount that is incompatible with those used by Nikon and Canon. In particular, my lenses use the Pentax K_A mount.
Ah, and the article above just said that Pentax lenses are on the rise in popularity due to rising popularity of the corresponding DSLR. Likewise with Samsung.
Protrusions? Where? Oh, wait, yeah, they’re there, just subtle.
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonet_mount
20161120/http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/index.html
20161120/http://www.pentax.com/en/k-1/
20161120/http://www.pentax.com/en/k-1/challengers/
20161120/http://www.pentax.com/en/k-1/challengers/challengers06.html
20161120/http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/k-1/
20161120/http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/k-1/spec/
20161120/http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/qa/k-1/index.html
20161120/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K-1
20161120/http://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/k-series/k1/
20161120/http://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/k-series/k-3-ii/
So, what are the price points we are looking at for the Pentax K1? $1800 to $2000. That’s a lot better price for the same quality, and I get compatibility with my existing lenses, than was the case about 6 years earlier.