Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020

Zygonyx · 05-10-2020, 02:32 PM

The world is full of illusionists.

**Merv-O** · 05-10-2020, 05:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aitrus3

No one has yet told me ONE dslr model that allows you to externally clock the camera with the proper synchronization. Buy proper video cameras if you're that serious about videography.

I have a Samsung video camera that is the size of a SIGMA telephoto lens and provides high def video. I carry that in my camera kit case and when the need arises, I take perfectly clean video....I have never used my Pentax kits nor my Leica kits for video. In fact, i am glad that Leica has removed video from some of its cameras because it adds weight and unnecessary complications...cheers.

MJKoski · 05-11-2020, 03:55 AM

Is this new K-New thread? The other just got closed. Anyway, any word about the rear screen? Is it still fixed or properly made?

Kunzite · 05-11-2020, 04:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MJKoski

Anyway, any word about the rear screen? Is it still fixed or properly made?

The question is malicious, so instead of giving a suitable response I'll just suggest you to open a "why I won't buy the K-new" thread.

fsge · 05-11-2020, 04:42 AM

Could we have a proper K-new thread ?

MJKoski · 05-11-2020, 04:53 AM

Nah, not a malicious question but a real issue. Any camera without a usable articulated rear screen does not behave in extreme positions. Surely new prototypes have been made after the previous images were shared.

**Serkevan** · 05-11-2020, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by MJKoski

Is this new K-New thread? The other just got closed. Anyway, any word about the rear screen? Is it still fixed or properly made?

It's probably properly made as in "it will work fine and won't break with looking at it"

Honestly I don't think I would go back to a fixed-screen camera because, for *my* needs, going from fixed to cross-tilt has helped in a lot of shots. I also think that in this day and age a movable screen can be as much of an expected feature as any other, from a marketing point of view. But then again, I am emphatically not the intended audience for the K-new... I'm mostly into architecture, travel and landscape so AF and FPS aren't main draws.

Kunzite · 05-11-2020, 05:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MJKoski

Nah, not a malicious question but a real issue.

It is, as long as you declare fixed screens "improper".

Your point would be more valid - not less - if you'd say "less convenient".

MJKoski · 05-11-2020, 05:33 AM - **1 Like**

When your neck snaps it will not be merely inconvenient but a showstopper :/

Zygonyx · 05-11-2020, 06:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Please, don't make this thread closed too early

Mistral75 · 05-11-2020, 07:05 AM - **3 Likes**

^ I have no problem in seeing the mods closing a thread, the title of which is 'Pentax K-3 II on September 2020'

(The K-3 II was announced on the 23rd of April, 2015)

**c.a.m** · 05-11-2020, 07:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mistral75

I have no problem in seeing the mods closing a thread, the title of which is 'Pentax K-3 II on September 2020'

The title appears to be strange, owing to a missing word or two. On the other hand, I expect to still be using my K-3 II in September 2020, so maybe I'll post a picture from the camera if this thread is still active at that time.

But, the intent of the original post is obvious from its content.

- Craig

**TwoUptons** · 05-11-2020, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

The title is indeed strange, owing to a missing word or two. On the other hand, I expect to still be using my K-3 II in September 2020, so maybe I'll post a picture from the camera if this thread is still active at that time.

- Craig

Coming next is the thread "Pentax K-01 on September 2020"... and I might even do a "Pentax K10 on September 2020"

Maybe we should do a thread about that time of photos taken with cameras that are not the K-New...

-Eric

**c.a.m** · 05-11-2020, 02:57 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Maybe we should do a thread about that time of photos taken with cameras that are not the K-New...

Not a bad idea. One photo from each poster, covering Pentax cameras from the 1950s to the K-1 II. The "Not K-new Club".

- Craig

reh321 · 05-11-2020, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by MJKoski

Nah, not a malicious question but a real issue. Any camera without a usable articulated rear screen does not behave in extreme positions. Surely new prototypes have been made after the previous images were shared.

That sounds like the viewpoint of a videographer.
Most {still} photographers prefect a tilty screen because it stays behind the camera in all positions.
I know I really like the one on my KP.

05-11-2020, 05:10 AM - 2 Likes	#53
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by MJKoski Nah, not a malicious question but a real issue. It is, as long as you declare fixed screens "improper". Your point would be more valid - not less - if you'd say "less convenient". Last edited by Kunzite; 05-11-2020 at 05:22 AM.

05-11-2020, 07:27 AM - 2 Likes	#57
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by Mistral75 I have no problem in seeing the mods closing a thread, the title of which is 'Pentax K-3 II on September 2020' The title appears to be strange, owing to a missing word or two. On the other hand, I expect to still be using my K-3 II in September 2020, so maybe I'll post a picture from the camera if this thread is still active at that time. But, the intent of the original post is obvious from its content. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 05-11-2020 at 02:54 PM.

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05-10-2020, 02:32 PM	#46
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	The world is full of illusionists.

05-10-2020, 05:50 PM - 1 Like	#47
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 2,098	Originally posted by aitrus3 No one has yet told me ONE dslr model that allows you to externally clock the camera with the proper synchronization. Buy proper video cameras if you're that serious about videography. I have a Samsung video camera that is the size of a SIGMA telephoto lens and provides high def video. I carry that in my camera kit case and when the need arises, I take perfectly clean video....I have never used my Pentax kits nor my Leica kits for video. In fact, i am glad that Leica has removed video from some of its cameras because it adds weight and unnecessary complications...cheers.

05-11-2020, 03:55 AM	#48
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	Is this new K-New thread? The other just got closed. Anyway, any word about the rear screen? Is it still fixed or properly made?

05-11-2020, 04:25 AM - 2 Likes	#49
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by MJKoski Anyway, any word about the rear screen? Is it still fixed or properly made? The question is malicious, so instead of giving a suitable response I'll just suggest you to open a "why I won't buy the K-new" thread.

05-11-2020, 04:42 AM	#50
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Could we have a proper K-new thread ?

05-11-2020, 04:53 AM	#51
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	Nah, not a malicious question but a real issue. Any camera without a usable articulated rear screen does not behave in extreme positions. Surely new prototypes have been made after the previous images were shared.

05-11-2020, 04:58 AM	#52
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by MJKoski Is this new K-New thread? The other just got closed. Anyway, any word about the rear screen? Is it still fixed or properly made? It's probably properly made as in "it will work fine and won't break with looking at it" Honestly I don't think I would go back to a fixed-screen camera because, for my needs, going from fixed to cross-tilt has helped in a lot of shots. I also think that in this day and age a movable screen can be as much of an expected feature as any other, from a marketing point of view. But then again, I am emphatically not the intended audience for the K-new... I'm mostly into architecture, travel and landscape so AF and FPS aren't main draws.

05-11-2020, 05:33 AM - 1 Like	#54
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	When your neck snaps it will not be merely inconvenient but a showstopper :/

05-11-2020, 06:04 AM - 2 Likes	#55
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Please, don't make this thread closed too early

05-11-2020, 07:05 AM - 3 Likes	#56
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	^ I have no problem in seeing the mods closing a thread, the title of which is 'Pentax K-3 II on September 2020' (The K-3 II was announced on the 23rd of April, 2015)

05-11-2020, 02:40 PM - 1 Like	#58
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,210	Originally posted by c.a.m The title is indeed strange, owing to a missing word or two. On the other hand, I expect to still be using my K-3 II in September 2020, so maybe I'll post a picture from the camera if this thread is still active at that time. - Craig Coming next is the thread "Pentax K-01 on September 2020"... and I might even do a "Pentax K10 on September 2020" Maybe we should do a thread about that time of photos taken with cameras that are not the K-New... -Eric

05-11-2020, 02:57 PM - 3 Likes	#59
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by TwoUptons Maybe we should do a thread about that time of photos taken with cameras that are not the K-New... Not a bad idea. One photo from each poster, covering Pentax cameras from the 1950s to the K-1 II. The "Not K-new Club". - Craig

05-11-2020, 06:03 PM	#60
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by MJKoski Nah, not a malicious question but a real issue. Any camera without a usable articulated rear screen does not behave in extreme positions. Surely new prototypes have been made after the previous images were shared. That sounds like the viewpoint of a videographer. Most {still} photographers prefect a tilty screen because it stays behind the camera in all positions. I know I really like the one on my KP.

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