Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020

**FozzFoster** · 09-30-2020, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

That depends on which Autumn/Fall you're talking about.

Truth. But the Astronomical Autumn is the 'official' Autumn... no?

In my line of work we have a 'Water Year' and defines an annual streamflow as between October 1st of one year and September 30th of the next.....
But I'd still call the regular year the offical year.... :P

pqberger · 09-30-2020, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by reh321

It depends on which definition of "autumn" you use. The definition of "autumn" based on astronomy is between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice - the definition given above.
The definition which I use consists of the cool months in North America between the three hot months {"summer"} and the three cold months {"winter"} - September, October, November.
In fact, Pentax management knows what they are thinking, but we do not.

Yep, I was using the regular person's view... ending 30th Nov... Spring for us in the southern hemisphere

Now I just need to quietly back out of the room....

bencoskater · 09-30-2020, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

we speculate about the possible improvement of the auto-focus system (based on a patent) here: Patents possibly linked to the APS-C flagship - Page 4 - PentaxForums.com

The SAFOX sensor should disappear and replaced by RGB sensor. It's my assumption, like for the focus joystick.

**Serkevan** · 10-01-2020, 01:02 AM - **1 Like**

The regular person's view in Europe is that fall goes on until the 21st of December, so no panicking here... yet

**PocketPixels** · 10-01-2020, 01:15 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

That depends on which Autumn/Fall you're talking about.
Astronomical Autumn ends Dec 21st. Meteorological Autumn ends November 30th.

The K-New will come out after the first week of pumpkin-spice latte season, but before the first week of peppermint-cocoa season. That's "Fall" as I define it. I'm sure Ricoh/Pentax sees it my way.

pqberger · 10-01-2020, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

The regular person's view in Europe is that fall goes on until the 21st of December, so no panicking here... yet

All good.

Conveniently still time to become a stocking stuffer. Just if Pentax wait till 21st Dec there may be trouble finding the extra $ should it be more than I'm budgeting for.

fsge · 10-01-2020, 04:05 AM

Why was this thread moved? Has something been announced ?

noelpolar · 10-01-2020, 04:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fsge

Why was this thread moved? Has something been announced ?

Yes.... in a way.... no K3II successor in September 2020.

totsmuyco · 10-01-2020, 04:37 AM

It's already October 1 and I believe that the production of the K-new has been affected by the COVID crisis. I would expect a delay in the actual delivery date. I can't blame them. Maybe that's why they're not saying when will be the actual launching date. We just have to wait.

Parallax · 10-01-2020, 05:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fsge

Why was this thread moved? Has something been announced ?

Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020 - Page 63 - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by noelpolar

Yes.... in a way.... no K3II successor in September 2020.

An announcement by omission.

Wasp · 10-01-2020, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

Mods, please change the title of this thread...

**jerryleejr** · 10-01-2020, 08:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

Mods, please change the title of this thread...

Just change the 0 to a 1 and call it good....

**Serkevan** · 10-01-2020, 09:02 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Just change the 0 to a 1 and call it good....

2120??? I don't think I can make it to the release party then

**jerryleejr** · 10-01-2020, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

2120??? I don't think I can make it to the release party then

I’m sure there’s some diehards would give it a try 😂😂😂

JJ

**jatrax** · 10-01-2020, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

I currently own a K-1 FF that many said would never happen, ever... after a while you start thinking what people say and do here doesn't really affect Pentax, kind of like "old man river", Pentax just keeps rolling along, you can't speed up, you can't slow it down. If 10 years here has taught me anything , it's that guessing what Pentax is up to is a futile and frustrating way to waste time.

+1000. Sometimes we get caught up in this forum as if it were reality. Regardless of what is said/posted/thought here, Pentax will quietly continue to do whatever it was they planned to do anyway. My memory is too poor to consider compiling a list of all the things people said Pentax would never do but happened anyway. But I suspect its a rather long list at this point.
As you say, they just keep doing what they do.

09-30-2020, 08:34 PM	#947
pqberger Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Originally posted by reh321 It depends on which definition of "autumn" you use. The definition of "autumn" based on astronomy is between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice - the definition given above. The definition which I use consists of the cool months in North America between the three hot months {"summer"} and the three cold months {"winter"} - September, October, November. In fact, Pentax management knows what they are thinking, but we do not. Yep, I was using the regular person's view... ending 30th Nov... Spring for us in the southern hemisphere Now I just need to quietly back out of the room.... Last edited by pqberger; 09-30-2020 at 08:40 PM.

09-30-2020, 08:36 PM - 1 Like	#948
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	we speculate about the possible improvement of the auto-focus system (based on a patent) here: Patents possibly linked to the APS-C flagship - Page 4 - PentaxForums.com The SAFOX sensor should disappear and replaced by RGB sensor. It's my assumption, like for the focus joystick. Last edited by bencoskater; 10-01-2020 at 03:46 AM.

10-01-2020, 02:40 AM	#951
pqberger Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Originally posted by Serkevan The regular person's view in Europe is that fall goes on until the 21st of December, so no panicking here... yet All good. Conveniently still time to become a stocking stuffer. Just if Pentax wait till 21st Dec there may be trouble finding the extra $ should it be more than I'm budgeting for. Last edited by pqberger; 10-01-2020 at 02:52 AM.

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09-30-2020, 07:27 PM	#946
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Parallax That depends on which Autumn/Fall you're talking about. Truth. But the Astronomical Autumn is the 'official' Autumn... no? In my line of work we have a 'Water Year' and defines an annual streamflow as between October 1st of one year and September 30th of the next..... But I'd still call the regular year the offical year.... :P

10-01-2020, 01:02 AM - 1 Like	#949
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	The regular person's view in Europe is that fall goes on until the 21st of December, so no panicking here... yet

10-01-2020, 01:15 AM - 6 Likes	#950
PocketPixels Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 385	Originally posted by Parallax That depends on which Autumn/Fall you're talking about. Astronomical Autumn ends Dec 21st. Meteorological Autumn ends November 30th. The K-New will come out after the first week of pumpkin-spice latte season, but before the first week of peppermint-cocoa season. That's "Fall" as I define it. I'm sure Ricoh/Pentax sees it my way.

10-01-2020, 04:05 AM	#952
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Why was this thread moved? Has something been announced ?

10-01-2020, 04:20 AM - 1 Like	#953
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by fsge Why was this thread moved? Has something been announced ? Yes.... in a way.... no K3II successor in September 2020.

10-01-2020, 04:37 AM	#954
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	It's already October 1 and I believe that the production of the K-new has been affected by the COVID crisis. I would expect a delay in the actual delivery date. I can't blame them. Maybe that's why they're not saying when will be the actual launching date. We just have to wait.

10-01-2020, 05:10 AM - 1 Like	#955
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by fsge Why was this thread moved? Has something been announced ? Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020 - Page 63 - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by noelpolar Yes.... in a way.... no K3II successor in September 2020. An announcement by omission.

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jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Originally posted by Wasp Mods, please change the title of this thread... Just change the 0 to a 1 and call it good....

10-01-2020, 09:02 AM - 3 Likes	#958
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by jerryleejr Just change the 0 to a 1 and call it good.... 2120??? I don't think I can make it to the release party then

10-01-2020, 09:17 AM - 1 Like	#959
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Originally posted by Serkevan 2120??? I don't think I can make it to the release party then I’m sure there’s some diehards would give it a try 😂😂😂 JJ

10-01-2020, 10:32 AM - 1 Like	#960
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by normhead I currently own a K-1 FF that many said would never happen, ever... after a while you start thinking what people say and do here doesn't really affect Pentax, kind of like "old man river", Pentax just keeps rolling along, you can't speed up, you can't slow it down. If 10 years here has taught me anything , it's that guessing what Pentax is up to is a futile and frustrating way to waste time. +1000. Sometimes we get caught up in this forum as if it were reality. Regardless of what is said/posted/thought here, Pentax will quietly continue to do whatever it was they planned to do anyway. My memory is too poor to consider compiling a list of all the things people said Pentax would never do but happened anyway. But I suspect its a rather long list at this point. As you say, they just keep doing what they do.