Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020

D1N0 · 09-22-2020, 07:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rawr

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.

There was no photokina planned in Oc(k)tober. It had already been moved to the end of may 2020 and was cancelled then.

---------- Post added 22-09-20 at 17:02 ----------

Originally posted by rawr

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

It is also easy to imagine factory works wearing masks en glasses and protective clothing already because they need to work in a dust free air conditioned environment. Don't want dust and fungus already entering during production.

rawr · 09-22-2020, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

It is also easy to imagine factory works wearing masks en glasses and protective clothing already because they need to work in a dust free air conditioned environment.

Of course. But they have to get to work first. I think at some stage in Cebu they may have imposed strict movement lockdown.

MMVIII · 09-22-2020, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Ricoh Europe posted a blog article on their (german) site

Mit der Leidenschaft für die Fotografie - das neue PENTAX APS-C Spitzenmodell wirft seine Schatten voraus.

'With a passion for photography - the new PENTAX APS-C top model is casting its shadow ahead.
We have summarized the previously known facts'.

Basically what is already known from the development stories.

**Spodeworld** · 09-22-2020, 10:10 AM - **2 Likes**

I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...)

**luftfluss** · 09-22-2020, 10:54 AM - **15 Likes**

Originally posted by Spodeworld

I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...)

Surprise twist: the LCD screen is fixed, but the body articulates.

**Serkevan** · 09-22-2020, 10:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Spodeworld

I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...)

Definitely not at this stage in development. There's no point to a redesign now, both in economic and opportunity cost.

The screen is fixed and that's what it is.

**FozzFoster** · 09-22-2020, 10:56 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Surprise twist:

Two bodies released:
1 - Fixed
2 - Flippy

But the flippy version says 'Ricoh' instead of 'Pentax' on the back.

*triggered*

Cambo · 09-22-2020, 11:02 AM

Sorry, not going to search through 48 pages for this info.

Still LOVE my K3ii

Cheers,
Cameron

**luftfluss** · 09-22-2020, 11:03 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

But the flippy version says 'Ricoh' instead of 'Pentax' on the back.

**Larrymc** · 09-22-2020, 11:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Spodeworld

I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...)

That is a "frickin" dream, my friend!!! Not humorous at all. Give it up!!

**taks** · 09-22-2020, 11:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Surprise twist: the LCD screen is fixed, but the body articulates.

Yep. That's what all of Best Selling cameras have and people don't mind at all

iphone, galaxy... except they flip

fsge · 09-22-2020, 11:57 AM

September is almost over, what is new about K3ii successor ? When is it launched ??

**jatrax** · 09-22-2020, 12:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by fsge

September is almost over, what is new about K3ii successor ?

Nothing new

Originally posted by fsge

When is it launched ??

Not yet.

Mistral75 · 09-22-2020, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Che sera, sera.

reh321 · 09-22-2020, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Surprise twist: the LCD screen is fixed, but the body articulates.

Originally posted by taks

Yep. That's what all of Best Selling cameras have and people don't mind at all

iphone, galaxy... except they flip

My iPhone just sits there, LCD always pointing opposite to the main lens.

09-22-2020, 11:02 AM	#683
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Do we know the date yet? Sorry, not going to search through 48 pages for this info. Still LOVE my K3ii Cheers, Cameron

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09-22-2020, 07:59 AM - 2 Likes	#676
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by rawr 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. There was no photokina planned in Oc(k)tober. It had already been moved to the end of may 2020 and was cancelled then. ---------- Post added 22-09-20 at 17:02 ---------- Originally posted by rawr Easy to imagine it's had an impact on factory operations. It is also easy to imagine factory works wearing masks en glasses and protective clothing already because they need to work in a dust free air conditioned environment. Don't want dust and fungus already entering during production.

09-22-2020, 09:08 AM	#677
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by D1N0 It is also easy to imagine factory works wearing masks en glasses and protective clothing already because they need to work in a dust free air conditioned environment. Of course. But they have to get to work first. I think at some stage in Cebu they may have imposed strict movement lockdown.

09-22-2020, 09:58 AM - 1 Like	#678
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Ricoh Europe posted a blog article on their (german) site Mit der Leidenschaft für die Fotografie - das neue PENTAX APS-C Spitzenmodell wirft seine Schatten voraus. 'With a passion for photography - the new PENTAX APS-C top model is casting its shadow ahead. We have summarized the previously known facts'. Basically what is already known from the development stories.

09-22-2020, 10:10 AM - 2 Likes	#679
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...)

09-22-2020, 10:54 AM - 15 Likes	#680
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by Spodeworld I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...) Surprise twist: the LCD screen is fixed, but the body articulates.

09-22-2020, 10:54 AM - 1 Like	#681
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Spodeworld I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...) Definitely not at this stage in development. There's no point to a redesign now, both in economic and opportunity cost. The screen is fixed and that's what it is.

09-22-2020, 10:56 AM - 3 Likes	#682
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by luftfluss Surprise twist: Two bodies released: 1 - Fixed 2 - Flippy But the flippy version says 'Ricoh' instead of 'Pentax' on the back. triggered

09-22-2020, 11:03 AM - 6 Likes	#684
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by FozzFoster But the flippy version says 'Ricoh' instead of 'Pentax' on the back.

09-22-2020, 11:09 AM - 1 Like	#685
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Spodeworld I wonder if they haven't made the formal announcement yet about the new flagship because they got pummeled for the fixed LCD and are back redesigning it so that everybody is satisfied? (OK, I'm sure some of you won't find any humor in that...) That is a "frickin" dream, my friend!!! Not humorous at all. Give it up!!

09-22-2020, 11:26 AM - 1 Like	#686
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,777	Originally posted by luftfluss Surprise twist: the LCD screen is fixed, but the body articulates. Yep. That's what all of Best Selling cameras have and people don't mind at all iphone, galaxy... except they flip

09-22-2020, 11:57 AM	#687
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	September is almost over, what is new about K3ii successor ? When is it launched ??

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by fsge September is almost over, what is new about K3ii successor ? Nothing new Originally posted by fsge When is it launched ?? Not yet.

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