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Not a Number · 01-06-2015, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

CES pic:

Scott Burnham on the CES

It's WIFI and the lens is WR DC and RE (rectractable?) But not HD so pentax is still bringing out new smc lenses.

I was thinking the button was either video or WI-FI. Could Ricoh be putting on-board WI-FI? Time will tell.

Originally posted by Kunzite

Perhaps smc is somewhat cheaper than HD?

Still a prototype. The production model could possibly be HD.

i83N · 01-06-2015, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

CES pic:

Scott Burnham on the CES

It's WIFI and the lens is WR DC and RE (rectractable?) But not HD so pentax is still bringing out new smc lenses.

I think this camera not an entry level one, mid level. Look at mode dial it’s way to advance for an entry level DSLR.

**beachgardener** · 01-06-2015, 03:15 PM

I'm not a wifi fan, don't need it and I would rather the improvements on existing features, but, I wonder if they will provide phone/tablet software, or will the new tethering software work with it or the K-3 replacement?

EarlVonTapia · 01-06-2015, 03:16 PM - **1 Like**

Built in Wifi?

See you later, Eye-Fi company.

I'm pretty stoked about this camera actually. The K30 is getting a little long in the tooth.

I wonder if it will share the AA adapter capability, as well as the same battery. It would make upgrading a no-brainer!

**THoog** · 01-06-2015, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

I wonder if it will share the AA adapter capability, as well as the same battery.

I'm going to guess that it uses the same Li-109 as the K-r/30/50/500/S1. Not sure on the AA adapter - it looks like it's big enough, though (it originated with the K-r).

**beachgardener** · 01-06-2015, 03:33 PM

my guess is a high capacity battery for the wifi use.

D1N0 · 01-06-2015, 03:40 PM

bigger pic (it's on flickr as well) so you can see dust and flakes better, as well as the filter thread, which is 58mm.

movie button is on the on off switch, so no aperture preview there.

**filoxophy** · 01-06-2015, 03:40 PM

Yeah, def looks like it'll slot in above the K-S1, maybe at $750-800 or so. (New Nikon D5500 is $900). Then people will complain that it is too expensive vis a vis the K-3, right up until the K-3II is announced at CP+, lol.

Mistral75 · 01-06-2015, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

CES pic:

Scott Burnham on the CES

It's WIFI and the lens is WR DC and RE (rectractable?) But not HD so pentax is still bringing out new smc lenses.

So the lens's name is smc Pentax-DA L 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE.

shhh · 01-06-2015, 03:41 PM

This is starting too look very tasty, love to have seen the back and know if the screen Is touch sensative.

**beachgardener** · 01-06-2015, 03:44 PM

What is that black gaffer tape on the right? Hiding the name

**filoxophy** · 01-06-2015, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

bigger pic (it's on flickr as well) so you can see dust and flakes better, as well as the filter thread, which is 58mm.

Ah, now I see the gaffer's tape over the name. These definitely look like they're just about production ready.

6BQ5 · 01-06-2015, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by shhh

This is starting too look very tasty, love to have seen the back and know if the screen Is touch sensative.

Ditto on wanting to see the back. Hopefully there would be real interactive buttons and switches back there!

Mistral75 · 01-06-2015, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

What is that black gaffer tape on the right? Hiding the name

Indeed!

**beachgardener** · 01-06-2015, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Indeed!

wondering if there will be a gaffer tape removal ceremony?

two white bits at the top, looking like a K something.

If KS-1 is entry level, drop the Kxx line, this replaces the K-3 and makes room for FF K-1 (with dx equivalent feature) below the 645Z

01-06-2015, 04:11 PM	#165
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Mistral75 Indeed! wondering if there will be a gaffer tape removal ceremony? two white bits at the top, looking like a K something. If KS-1 is entry level, drop the Kxx line, this replaces the K-3 and makes room for FF K-1 (with dx equivalent feature) below the 645Z Last edited by beachgardener; 01-06-2015 at 04:18 PM. Reason: add words

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01-06-2015, 03:12 PM	#151
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by D1N0 CES pic: Scott Burnham on the CES It's WIFI and the lens is WR DC and RE (rectractable?) But not HD so pentax is still bringing out new smc lenses. I was thinking the button was either video or WI-FI. Could Ricoh be putting on-board WI-FI? Time will tell. Originally posted by Kunzite Perhaps smc is somewhat cheaper than HD? Still a prototype. The production model could possibly be HD.

01-06-2015, 03:15 PM	#152
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Originally posted by D1N0 CES pic: Scott Burnham on the CES It's WIFI and the lens is WR DC and RE (rectractable?) But not HD so pentax is still bringing out new smc lenses. I think this camera not an entry level one, mid level. Look at mode dial it’s way to advance for an entry level DSLR.

01-06-2015, 03:15 PM	#153
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	I'm not a wifi fan, don't need it and I would rather the improvements on existing features, but, I wonder if they will provide phone/tablet software, or will the new tethering software work with it or the K-3 replacement?

01-06-2015, 03:16 PM - 1 Like	#154
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Built in Wifi? See you later, Eye-Fi company. I'm pretty stoked about this camera actually. The K30 is getting a little long in the tooth. I wonder if it will share the AA adapter capability, as well as the same battery. It would make upgrading a no-brainer!

01-06-2015, 03:27 PM	#155
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia I wonder if it will share the AA adapter capability, as well as the same battery. I'm going to guess that it uses the same Li-109 as the K-r/30/50/500/S1. Not sure on the AA adapter - it looks like it's big enough, though (it originated with the K-r).

01-06-2015, 03:33 PM	#156
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	my guess is a high capacity battery for the wifi use.

01-06-2015, 03:40 PM	#157
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	bigger pic (it's on flickr as well) so you can see dust and flakes better, as well as the filter thread, which is 58mm. movie button is on the on off switch, so no aperture preview there.

01-06-2015, 03:40 PM	#158
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Yeah, def looks like it'll slot in above the K-S1, maybe at $750-800 or so. (New Nikon D5500 is $900). Then people will complain that it is too expensive vis a vis the K-3, right up until the K-3II is announced at CP+, lol.

01-06-2015, 03:40 PM	#159
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by D1N0 CES pic: Scott Burnham on the CES It's WIFI and the lens is WR DC and RE (rectractable?) But not HD so pentax is still bringing out new smc lenses. So the lens's name is smc Pentax-DA L 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE.

01-06-2015, 03:41 PM	#160
shhh Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 66	This is starting too look very tasty, love to have seen the back and know if the screen Is touch sensative.

01-06-2015, 03:44 PM	#161
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	What is that black gaffer tape on the right? Hiding the name

01-06-2015, 03:57 PM	#162
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by D1N0 bigger pic (it's on flickr as well) so you can see dust and flakes better, as well as the filter thread, which is 58mm. Ah, now I see the gaffer's tape over the name. These definitely look like they're just about production ready.

01-06-2015, 03:58 PM	#163
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by shhh This is starting too look very tasty, love to have seen the back and know if the screen Is touch sensative. Ditto on wanting to see the back. Hopefully there would be real interactive buttons and switches back there!

01-06-2015, 04:00 PM	#164
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by beachgardener What is that black gaffer tape on the right? Hiding the name Indeed!

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