Pre-production K3s are out there right now
4 hours ago
Hi there Pentaxians,
I hear there are people who have their hands on K-3s as we speak.
The specs leaked on Photorumors from Sep. 23 appear to be mostly correct: 24MP Sony sensor, new autofocus system with more AF points, no AA filter, some new RGB sensor for either metering or AF not sure which.
Some new tidbits for you to consider tonight:
-New flash system
-The AF sensors are *all* cross sensors
-Tracking AF ! !
-Some new in-camera functions not further specified
-The body is similar to the K5, but something about Ricoh doing something different with the display.
Well that this certainly sounds like Ricoh may indeed be quite serious about expanding the Pentax lineup. Hope the announcement comes beginning of October, not towards the end. There is talk it will be Oct. 8.
I also heard something very specific about FF for next year that I nearly couldn't believe and I'm trying to get confirmed. Will let you know if I do. Also something about pro-level support...wow! 2014 could be a very big year for the brand if this holds water.
Matt
Pre-production K3s are out there right now: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
We shall see, when we shall see.