The 9 Things that Pentax is to be Announced (Updated!)

frankfanrui · 09-06-2012, 02:17 AM

1. K-300
16MP old CMOS sensor used in K-01 and K-30, re-using the K-r body, i.e., penta-mirror at 0.85X and 96% coverage.
RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%!

2. K-5N
16MP new CMOS sensor technology, new image processor, APS-C of course, 100% penta-prism finder at 0.92X, articulated screen, new 21-point SAFOX X AF system (central 9-crossed, surrounding 12 points linear), improved continuous tracking and zone focusing, 8 fps, improved video functions (with manual control and continuous AF option during video recording, very possibly).
RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%!

3. K-3/K-3S*
*Name Tentative
24MP APS-C flagship, Sony IMX096 CMOS sensor, new image processor, newly designed 100% coverage 1X magnification penta-prism (equivalent to 0.65X at 50mm for 135), articulated screen, 21-point SAFOX X AF system, 6 fps, enhanced white balance detection, enhanced video functions, stereo microphone built-in. Version without AA filter to be marketed later in early 2013, targeted/suggested price set at 1,400 Euros. The K-3 Super will be the highest resolution APS-C camera body ever on Earth and would put almost all the existing Pentax lenses to death! ;-p
RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%!

4. 645DII*/645DN*
*Name Tentative
New top-of-the-line Trusense (formally Kodak) KAF-50100 51.6MP CCD sensor in 49.1 x 36.8mm (active pixels 50.1M), 645 film equivalent crop factor 1.1X (old 645D sensor was in 1.3X), improved image processing, SAFOX X, increased 60,000 shutter actuations/life (rated), other minor improvements, no video function, of course! :->
RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%!

5. DA 18-200/3.5-5.6 WR DC
Product is self-explanatory for its name, kit lens option with the K-3.
RH's Certainty Percentage 90%+

6. DA560/5.6
3 sections dividable, simplified weather resistant, new-type in-lens motor with quick-shift manual focus overriding capability, built-in astro-tracking, set price at US$3,800, manufactured only upon special ordering.
RH's Certainty Percentage 90%+

7. DFA645 90/2.8
Its name is self-explanatory, for portraiture.
RH's Certainty Percentage 90%+

8. O-GPS2
Updated/improved version of the O-GPS1
RH's Certainty Percentage 75%

9. AF1?0FGZ and AF600FGZ
New external compact flashgun and new flagship flashgun, finally!
RH's Certainty Percentage 75%

original address for above info
http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-9-things-that-pentax-is-to-be.html

Caat · 09-06-2012, 02:21 AM - **1 Like**

This is already in one of the other threads - do we really need another one? Especially as this is all just a rumour as well - not an actual leak. Especially not coming from RiceHigh.

rawr · 09-06-2012, 02:21 AM

Pls - more speculation upon speculation upon speculation.

timcatn · 09-06-2012, 02:31 AM

If there is a K3 with thoose specs comming out, ill buy it next year.

GabrielFFontes · 09-06-2012, 02:41 AM

Who needs 21 slow-af points?
The AF might not be bothering most of us, but it certainly bothers a wildlife / sport / something professional. To have a bigger market, they should start by speeding up the low light AF.
Not trying to troll.

Malsi · 09-06-2012, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by GabrielFFontes

Who needs 21 slow-af points?
The AF might not be bothering most of us, but it certainly bothers a wildlife / sport / something professional. To have a bigger market, they should start by speeding up the low light AF.
Not trying to troll.

+1

. For me, it should be a priority.

ogl · 09-06-2012, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by frankfanrui

RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: The 9 Things that Pentax is to be Announced (Updated!)

No new LIMITED, no new fast primes

VictorDA · 09-06-2012, 03:01 AM

10. None of the above.
Its name is self-explanatory.
Certainty Percentage 90%+

11. Disappointment & new round of rumors.
Appearing on forums online, available immediately.
Certainty Percentage 110%

Just kidding

Clavius · 09-06-2012, 03:04 AM

12. More of the userbase disappearing to other brands.
Certainty percentage: 100%

mickey · 09-06-2012, 03:20 AM

Following from RH's speculations, my own hunches with 0% certainty, just gut feelings.

- A new 645D
- The 560mm
- A new Q
- K-3 (flagship)
- updated K-5 (strong rumors for this)
- A flash
- A new mirrorless in the shape of an MX
- Some Limited Edition body caps by Marc Newson
- Some PENTAX branded shoe laces

**Fontan** · 09-06-2012, 03:28 AM

We need more threads like this.

DSims · 09-06-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by ogl

No new LIMITED, no new fast primes

If you read RiceHigh's original post on his site, he says they definitely will have something like this - just not until next year (likely 2H) when they release a FF DSLR. He doesn't say primes specifically, but he says they're reworking some FA and FA* designs, and I'd have to think some of them would be primes. My guess would be for the FA*24 and/or FA20. Maybe, if we're lucky, also the FA*200/4 Macro and FA*300/2.8!

But Primarily (as he also hinted) I think they'd have to be working on the equivalents of the FA*28-70, FA*80-200, and a kit zoom.

I'm not a big fan of RiceHigh (in fact I don't think I've even visited his site more than once or twice in the last year), but I have to say this scenario sounds quite plausible.

**Fontan** · 09-06-2012, 03:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DSims

If you read RiceHigh's original post on his site, he says they definitely will have something like this - just not until next year (likely 2H) when they release a FF DSLR. He doesn't say primes specifically, but he says they're reworking some FA and FA* designs, and I'd have to think some of them would be primes. My guess would be for the FA*24 and/or FA20. Maybe, if we're lucky, also the FA*200/4 Macro and FA*300/2.8!

But Primarily (as he also hinted) I think they'd have to be working on the equivalents of the FA*28-70, FA*80-200, and a kit zoom.

I'm not a big fan of RiceHigh (in fact I don't think I've even visited his site more than once or twice in the last year), but I have to say this scenario sounds quite plausible.

There is a rumor that RH and Adam are the same person.

JohnBee · 09-06-2012, 03:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fontan

There is a rumor that RH and Adam are the same person.

Now that would be a shocker

snake · 09-06-2012, 03:50 AM

If true, I don't care about more AF points. I'd rather have smaller AF points. Especially on the K-5, the center one is just too big.

09-06-2012, 02:17 AM	#1
frankfanrui Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 43	The 9 Things that Pentax is to be Announced (Updated!) 1. K-300 16MP old CMOS sensor used in K-01 and K-30, re-using the K-r body, i.e., penta-mirror at 0.85X and 96% coverage. RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%! 2. K-5N 16MP new CMOS sensor technology, new image processor, APS-C of course, 100% penta-prism finder at 0.92X, articulated screen, new 21-point SAFOX X AF system (central 9-crossed, surrounding 12 points linear), improved continuous tracking and zone focusing, 8 fps, improved video functions (with manual control and continuous AF option during video recording, very possibly). RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%! 3. K-3/K-3S* Name Tentative 24MP APS-C flagship, Sony IMX096 CMOS sensor, new image processor, newly designed 100% coverage 1X magnification penta-prism (equivalent to 0.65X at 50mm for 135), articulated screen, 21-point SAFOX X AF system, 6 fps, enhanced white balance detection, enhanced video functions, stereo microphone built-in. Version without AA filter to be marketed later in early 2013, targeted/suggested price set at 1,400 Euros. The K-3 Super will be the highest resolution APS-C camera body ever on Earth and would put almost all the existing Pentax lenses to death! ;-p RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%! 4. 645DII/645DN* *Name Tentative New top-of-the-line Trusense (formally Kodak) KAF-50100 51.6MP CCD sensor in 49.1 x 36.8mm (active pixels 50.1M), 645 film equivalent crop factor 1.1X (old 645D sensor was in 1.3X), improved image processing, SAFOX X, increased 60,000 shutter actuations/life (rated), other minor improvements, no video function, of course! :-> RH's Certainty Percentage Close to 100%! 5. DA 18-200/3.5-5.6 WR DC Product is self-explanatory for its name, kit lens option with the K-3. RH's Certainty Percentage 90%+ 6. DA560/5.6 3 sections dividable, simplified weather resistant, new-type in-lens motor with quick-shift manual focus overriding capability, built-in astro-tracking, set price at US$3,800, manufactured only upon special ordering. RH's Certainty Percentage 90%+ 7. DFA645 90/2.8 Its name is self-explanatory, for portraiture. RH's Certainty Percentage 90%+ 8. O-GPS2 Updated/improved version of the O-GPS1 RH's Certainty Percentage 75% 9. AF1?0FGZ and AF600FGZ New external compact flashgun and new flagship flashgun, finally! RH's Certainty Percentage 75% original address for above info http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-9-things-that-pentax-is-to-be.html

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09-06-2012, 02:21 AM - 1 Like	#2
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	This is already in one of the other threads - do we really need another one? Especially as this is all just a rumour as well - not an actual leak. Especially not coming from RiceHigh.

09-06-2012, 02:21 AM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Pls - more speculation upon speculation upon speculation.

09-06-2012, 02:31 AM	#4
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	If there is a K3 with thoose specs comming out, ill buy it next year.

09-06-2012, 02:41 AM	#5
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Who needs 21 slow-af points? The AF might not be bothering most of us, but it certainly bothers a wildlife / sport / something professional. To have a bigger market, they should start by speeding up the low light AF. Not trying to troll.

09-06-2012, 02:51 AM	#6
Malsi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Versailles Posts: 298	Originally posted by GabrielFFontes Who needs 21 slow-af points? The AF might not be bothering most of us, but it certainly bothers a wildlife / sport / something professional. To have a bigger market, they should start by speeding up the low light AF. Not trying to troll. +1 . For me, it should be a priority.

09-06-2012, 02:55 AM	#7
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by frankfanrui RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: The 9 Things that Pentax is to be Announced (Updated!) No new LIMITED, no new fast primes

09-06-2012, 03:01 AM	#8
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	10. None of the above. Its name is self-explanatory. Certainty Percentage 90%+ 11. Disappointment & new round of rumors. Appearing on forums online, available immediately. Certainty Percentage 110% Just kidding

09-06-2012, 03:04 AM	#9
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	12. More of the userbase disappearing to other brands. Certainty percentage: 100%

09-06-2012, 03:20 AM	#10
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Following from RH's speculations, my own hunches with 0% certainty, just gut feelings. - A new 645D - The 560mm - A new Q - K-3 (flagship) - updated K-5 (strong rumors for this) - A flash - A new mirrorless in the shape of an MX - Some Limited Edition body caps by Marc Newson - Some PENTAX branded shoe laces

09-06-2012, 03:28 AM	#11
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	We need more threads like this.

09-06-2012, 03:40 AM	#12
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by ogl No new LIMITED, no new fast primes If you read RiceHigh's original post on his site, he says they definitely will have something like this - just not until next year (likely 2H) when they release a FF DSLR. He doesn't say primes specifically, but he says they're reworking some FA and FA* designs, and I'd have to think some of them would be primes. My guess would be for the FA24 and/or FA20. Maybe, if we're lucky, also the FA200/4 Macro and FA300/2.8! But Primarily (as he also hinted) I think they'd have to be working on the equivalents of the FA28-70, FA*80-200, and a kit zoom. I'm not a big fan of RiceHigh (in fact I don't think I've even visited his site more than once or twice in the last year), but I have to say this scenario sounds quite plausible.

09-06-2012, 03:43 AM - 1 Like	#13
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by DSims If you read RiceHigh's original post on his site, he says they definitely will have something like this - just not until next year (likely 2H) when they release a FF DSLR. He doesn't say primes specifically, but he says they're reworking some FA and FA* designs, and I'd have to think some of them would be primes. My guess would be for the FA24 and/or FA20. Maybe, if we're lucky, also the FA200/4 Macro and FA300/2.8! But Primarily (as he also hinted) I think they'd have to be working on the equivalents of the FA28-70, FA*80-200, and a kit zoom. I'm not a big fan of RiceHigh (in fact I don't think I've even visited his site more than once or twice in the last year), but I have to say this scenario sounds quite plausible. There is a rumor that RH and Adam are the same person.

09-06-2012, 03:44 AM - 1 Like	#14
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Fontan There is a rumor that RH and Adam are the same person. Now that would be a shocker

09-06-2012, 03:50 AM	#15
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	If true, I don't care about more AF points. I'd rather have smaller AF points. Especially on the K-5, the center one is just too big.