Pentax K-3 and 3s scheduled to appear in April

JohnBee · 03-13-2013, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

The K-3 will be Pentax's newest flagship prosumer camera weighing-in at 24mp.
It is slated to replace the latest generation K-5 units and reestablish Pentax's reputation as the best APS-C camera on the market.

There is also be a new 645D II and other lower entry level DSLR's aimed at replacing the K-30 etc.

SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000416049/SortID=15794099/
and
SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/-/SortID=15883682/

And so, it looks like the new lineup that is rumored to consist of 5 DSLR's is looking something along the lines of: K3, K3s, 645D II, K30 replacement thus far.

Last edited by JohnBee; 03-13-2013 at 11:36 AM.

JinDesu · 03-13-2013, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

The K-3 will be Pentax's newest flagship proconsumer camera weighing-in at 24mp. It is slated to replace the latest generation K-5 units and reestablish Pentax's reputation as the best APS-C camera on the market.

There will also be a new 645D II. There will also be other lower entry level DSLR's replacing the K-30 etc.

SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000416049/SortID=15794099/
and
SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/-/SortID=15883682/

Replacing the k-30? Or taking place below the k-30 as the cheapest/lowest Pentax DSLR product?

Take take "best APS-C", it's gonna need better AF than the D7100, and probably better than the upcoming Canon 7D2.

**Ron Boggs** · 03-13-2013, 11:27 AM

Excellent! I've been waiting for that new APS-C camera for a year now...

Adam · 03-13-2013, 11:29 AM - **4 Likes**

Could have sworn I saw mention of the K-3 last April as well...hmm.....

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Kunzite · 03-13-2013, 11:31 AM

Is this about that Japanese magazine who made predictions about several brands, including Pentax?

Caat · 03-13-2013, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

It would seem odd to actually replace the K-5II and K-5IIs given that they released so recently.

**jpzk** · 03-13-2013, 11:37 AM

Fishy!

As Adam mentioned: reminiscent of April 2012.

JP

**Ron Boggs** · 03-13-2013, 11:41 AM

Recycled rumor?

pxpaulx · 03-13-2013, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Caat

It would seem odd to actually replace the K-5II and K-5IIs given that they released so recently.

These are mid-stream models with incremental updates, a true update is most definitely due!

cali92rs · 03-13-2013, 11:50 AM

"Replace" implies a discontinuation of the K-30...
That would be pretty odd. It is a new camera and I think pretty kick butt for it's price range

**jatrax** · 03-13-2013, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Could have sworn I saw mention of the K-3 last April as well...hmm.....

I think that was the FF version of the rumor. This is the new APS-C version of the rumor....

Caat · 03-13-2013, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

These are mid-stream models with incremental updates, a true update is most definitely due!

Well incremental in that they didn't get a sensor upgrade but they both had overhauled AF systems. I would expect them to move down a tier or the K-3 to slot in above rather than that they would be replaced.

This doesn't bode well for the K-3 being all that interesting. It looks like we'll probably be getting basically a K-5II with a 24mp sensor, maybe a new body, but nothing radical if it's going to replace the K-5II.

repaap · 03-13-2013, 11:52 AM

I'd hope that this 'update' will be better than that. K-5 II(s) is update, and a good one, but now new things should be delivered...by the end of this year minimun

if not, I'll just get k-5IIs.

Adam · 03-13-2013, 11:55 AM

If Pentax expects to stay in the race, so to speak, then the K-5 to K-3 upgrade had better be as big as the jump from the D7000 to the D7100. And that's going to be very hard for Pentax due to the D7100's excellent video, buffer, and AF specs, though I'm certain Pentax can come ahead in terms of image quality, as with the K-5. They need something more, though. They really do...and it's going to be even harder now that APS-C cameras are all priced in the low $1000's. It'll be interesting to see what their next move will be!

Caat · 03-13-2013, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Adam

If Pentax expects to stay in the race, so to speak, then the K-5 to K-3 upgrade had better be as big as the jump from the D7000 to the D7100. And that's going to be very hard for Pentax due to the D7100's excellent video, buffer, and AF specs, though I'm certain Pentax can come ahead in terms of image quality, as with the K-5. They need something more, though. They really do...and it's going to be even harder now that APS-C cameras are all priced in the low $1000's. It'll be interesting to see what their next move will be!

Something like that hybrid EVF/OVF that they patented would be an excellent way to do that - Nikon went a little way there with the 7100. You're right they need something.

A useful photographic feature.

03-13-2013, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#1
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Pentax K-3 and 3s scheduled to appear in April The K-3 will be Pentax's newest flagship prosumer camera weighing-in at 24mp. It is slated to replace the latest generation K-5 units and reestablish Pentax's reputation as the best APS-C camera on the market. There is also be a new 645D II and other lower entry level DSLR's aimed at replacing the K-30 etc. SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000416049/SortID=15794099/ and SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/-/SortID=15883682/ And so, it looks like the new lineup that is rumored to consist of 5 DSLR's is looking something along the lines of: K3, K3s, 645D II, K30 replacement thus far. Last edited by JohnBee; 03-13-2013 at 11:36 AM.

03-13-2013, 11:55 AM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	If Pentax expects to stay in the race, so to speak, then the K-5 to K-3 upgrade had better be as big as the jump from the D7000 to the D7100. And that's going to be very hard for Pentax due to the D7100's excellent video, buffer, and AF specs, though I'm certain Pentax can come ahead in terms of image quality, as with the K-5. They need something more, though. They really do...and it's going to be even harder now that APS-C cameras are all priced in the low $1000's. It'll be interesting to see what their next move will be! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-13-2013, 11:26 AM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by JohnBee The K-3 will be Pentax's newest flagship proconsumer camera weighing-in at 24mp. It is slated to replace the latest generation K-5 units and reestablish Pentax's reputation as the best APS-C camera on the market. There will also be a new 645D II. There will also be other lower entry level DSLR's replacing the K-30 etc. SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000416049/SortID=15794099/ and SOURCE: http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/-/SortID=15883682/ Replacing the k-30? Or taking place below the k-30 as the cheapest/lowest Pentax DSLR product? Take take "best APS-C", it's gonna need better AF than the D7100, and probably better than the upcoming Canon 7D2.

03-13-2013, 11:27 AM	#3
Ron Boggs Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MT Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,349	Excellent! I've been waiting for that new APS-C camera for a year now...

03-13-2013, 11:29 AM - 4 Likes	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Could have sworn I saw mention of the K-3 last April as well...hmm..... Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-13-2013, 11:31 AM	#5
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Is this about that Japanese magazine who made predictions about several brands, including Pentax?

03-13-2013, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#6
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	It would seem odd to actually replace the K-5II and K-5IIs given that they released so recently.

03-13-2013, 11:37 AM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Fishy! As Adam mentioned: reminiscent of April 2012. JP

03-13-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
Ron Boggs Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MT Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,349	Recycled rumor?

03-13-2013, 11:48 AM	#9
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by Caat It would seem odd to actually replace the K-5II and K-5IIs given that they released so recently. These are mid-stream models with incremental updates, a true update is most definitely due!

03-13-2013, 11:50 AM	#10
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	"Replace" implies a discontinuation of the K-30... That would be pretty odd. It is a new camera and I think pretty kick butt for it's price range

03-13-2013, 11:51 AM	#11
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Adam Could have sworn I saw mention of the K-3 last April as well...hmm..... I think that was the FF version of the rumor. This is the new APS-C version of the rumor....

03-13-2013, 11:51 AM	#12
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by pxpaulx These are mid-stream models with incremental updates, a true update is most definitely due! Well incremental in that they didn't get a sensor upgrade but they both had overhauled AF systems. I would expect them to move down a tier or the K-3 to slot in above rather than that they would be replaced. This doesn't bode well for the K-3 being all that interesting. It looks like we'll probably be getting basically a K-5II with a 24mp sensor, maybe a new body, but nothing radical if it's going to replace the K-5II.

03-13-2013, 11:52 AM	#13
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I'd hope that this 'update' will be better than that. K-5 II(s) is update, and a good one, but now new things should be delivered...by the end of this year minimun if not, I'll just get k-5IIs.

03-13-2013, 12:00 PM	#15
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by Adam If Pentax expects to stay in the race, so to speak, then the K-5 to K-3 upgrade had better be as big as the jump from the D7000 to the D7100. And that's going to be very hard for Pentax due to the D7100's excellent video, buffer, and AF specs, though I'm certain Pentax can come ahead in terms of image quality, as with the K-5. They need something more, though. They really do...and it's going to be even harder now that APS-C cameras are all priced in the low $1000's. It'll be interesting to see what their next move will be! Something like that hybrid EVF/OVF that they patented would be an excellent way to do that - Nikon went a little way there with the 7100. You're right they need something. A useful photographic feature.