Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020

**Larrymc** · 09-21-2020, 05:59 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Zygonyx

One or two more month to discuss "why this DSLR has no swivel-sceen" sounds just unreasonable to me

Yes, can't they feel our pain???

BROO · 09-21-2020, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Zygonyx

One or two more month to discuss "why this DSLR has no swivel-screen" sounds just unreasonable to me

I don't see why this discussion should end when the camera is launched? Potentially it could go on for ever...............................

rawr · 09-21-2020, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BROO

I don't see why this discussion should end when the camera is launched? Potentially it could go on for ever...............................

Maybe Pentax have taken some steps to help people deal with flippy withdrawal syndrome. Perhaps a Pentax branded 5 inch remote display is on the cards as a K-new accessory, usable via HDMI, USB or WiFi - akin to some of the nice sunlight usable displays DJI use for controlling their drones.

All will be revealed soon [hopefully].

**Larrymc** · 09-21-2020, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rawr

Maybe Pentax have taken some steps to help people deal with flippy withdrawal syndrome.

Perhaps a Pentax branded 5 inch remote display is on the cards, usable via HDMI, USB or WiFi - akin to some of the nice sunlight usable displays DJI use for controlling their drones. All will be revealed soon [hopefully].

Works for me!!

larryaustin3 · 09-21-2020, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Maybe Pentax have taken some steps to help people deal with flippy withdrawal syndrome. Perhaps a Pentax branded 5 inch remote display is on the cards as a K-new accessory, usable via HDMI, USB or WiFi - akin to some of the nice sunlight usable displays DJI use for controlling their drones.

All will be revealed soon [hopefully].

I like that idea. GoPro released a media mod with a shotgun mic and the option to buy a front facing screen and a light. Pentax could do something similar.

Wasp · 09-22-2020, 02:45 AM

Not very many days left in September...

D1N0 · 09-22-2020, 02:54 AM

Asahiman estimated October on dpreview a few months ago. If September there should be some leaks right about now.

rawr · 09-22-2020, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Asahiman estimated October on dpreview a few months ago.

The way he spelt October was interesting:

"Looks like Oktober", which suggests to me Photokina was on the cards as the launch venue.

But unfortunately it was decided that photokina 2020 will be cancelled - next date is 18 to 21 May 2022.

So CP+ was cancelled as the K-new launch venue, then 2020 photokina too. Awkward.

Mistral75 · 09-22-2020, 04:19 AM

^ asahi man once lived in Germany, which might explain the Oktober (mis)spelling.

Zygonyx · 09-22-2020, 04:43 AM

Last credible september announcement date in 2 days...

beholder3 · 09-22-2020, 04:44 AM - **1 Like**

You guys really don't value good quality sources.

Originally posted by OoKU

A little later than Oct.

I believe this for the release date.

Zygonyx · 09-22-2020, 04:48 AM

I believe when i see it

totsmuyco · 09-22-2020, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

Asahiman estimated October on dpreview a few months ago. If September there should be some leaks right about now.

Unless materials were available earlier and manpower were not quarantined or locked down then, I can say they can give us the camera on time. However if not, there will definitely be a major delay in production. Cebu was under Enhanced Community Quarantine for about 3 to 4 months.

rawr · 09-22-2020, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

Cebu was under Enhanced Community Quarantine for about 3 to 4 months.

Looks very strict, judging from this only 1 month old video from Cebu:

You Tube

Easy to imagine it's had an impact on factory operations.

Flubber · 09-22-2020, 07:44 AM

Yup. As mentioned in the other (now locked) thread, the covid situation must have had an impact on the release of the new camera - just as it has impacted most industries in the world. It's hard to imagine otherwise. I don't think the delay is entirely voluntary.

The big camera manufacturers do seem to be launching new cameras, even during this time. Whether they get them manufactured somewhere else or in the same factory, I don't know. But when resources are scarce, the big boys always get moved to the front of the waiting line. Money talks.

09-21-2020, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#663
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by BROO I don't see why this discussion should end when the camera is launched? Potentially it could go on for ever............................... Maybe Pentax have taken some steps to help people deal with flippy withdrawal syndrome. Perhaps a Pentax branded 5 inch remote display is on the cards as a K-new accessory, usable via HDMI, USB or WiFi - akin to some of the nice sunlight usable displays DJI use for controlling their drones. All will be revealed soon [hopefully]. Last edited by rawr; 09-21-2020 at 07:12 PM.

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09-21-2020, 05:59 AM - 3 Likes	#661
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Zygonyx One or two more month to discuss "why this DSLR has no swivel-sceen" sounds just unreasonable to me Yes, can't they feel our pain???

09-21-2020, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#662
BROO Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 655	Originally posted by Zygonyx One or two more month to discuss "why this DSLR has no swivel-screen" sounds just unreasonable to me I don't see why this discussion should end when the camera is launched? Potentially it could go on for ever...............................

09-21-2020, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#664
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by rawr Maybe Pentax have taken some steps to help people deal with flippy withdrawal syndrome. Perhaps a Pentax branded 5 inch remote display is on the cards, usable via HDMI, USB or WiFi - akin to some of the nice sunlight usable displays DJI use for controlling their drones. All will be revealed soon [hopefully]. Works for me!!

09-21-2020, 11:32 PM	#665
larryaustin3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 105	Originally posted by rawr Maybe Pentax have taken some steps to help people deal with flippy withdrawal syndrome. Perhaps a Pentax branded 5 inch remote display is on the cards as a K-new accessory, usable via HDMI, USB or WiFi - akin to some of the nice sunlight usable displays DJI use for controlling their drones. All will be revealed soon [hopefully]. I like that idea. GoPro released a media mod with a shotgun mic and the option to buy a front facing screen and a light. Pentax could do something similar.

09-22-2020, 02:45 AM	#666
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Not very many days left in September...

09-22-2020, 02:54 AM	#667
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Asahiman estimated October on dpreview a few months ago. If September there should be some leaks right about now.

09-22-2020, 03:24 AM	#668
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by D1N0 Asahiman estimated October on dpreview a few months ago. The way he spelt October was interesting: "Looks like Oktober", which suggests to me Photokina was on the cards as the launch venue. But unfortunately it was decided that photokina 2020 will be cancelled - next date is 18 to 21 May 2022. So CP+ was cancelled as the K-new launch venue, then 2020 photokina too. Awkward.

09-22-2020, 04:19 AM	#669
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	^ *asahi man* once lived in Germany, which might explain the Oktober (mis)spelling.

09-22-2020, 04:43 AM	#670
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Last credible september announcement date in 2 days...

09-22-2020, 04:44 AM - 1 Like	#671
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	You guys really don't value good quality sources. Originally posted by OoKU A little later than Oct. I believe this for the release date.

09-22-2020, 04:48 AM	#672
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	I believe when i see it

09-22-2020, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#673
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by D1N0 Asahiman estimated October on dpreview a few months ago. If September there should be some leaks right about now. Unless materials were available earlier and manpower were not quarantined or locked down then, I can say they can give us the camera on time. However if not, there will definitely be a major delay in production. Cebu was under Enhanced Community Quarantine for about 3 to 4 months.

09-22-2020, 07:44 AM	#675
Flubber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 150	Yup. As mentioned in the other (now locked) thread, the covid situation must have had an impact on the release of the new camera - just as it has impacted most industries in the world. It's hard to imagine otherwise. I don't think the delay is entirely voluntary. The big camera manufacturers do seem to be launching new cameras, even during this time. Whether they get them manufactured somewhere else or in the same factory, I don't know. But when resources are scarce, the big boys always get moved to the front of the waiting line. Money talks.