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Ishpuini · 10-02-2013, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

Button also means that you can save AF mode and AF points to user modes.

If the AF points selector would disappear (to be verified when first images of the back are leaked?) that would indeed make quickly changing AF setting much easier. Currently I have to switch to do three manipulations to switch from my normal settings to tracking AF friendly settings: select AF-C, select Auto AF points and select a dedicated USER mode (that returns AF onto the shutter release among others). If I could have all this in one USER mode I would be very happy!

Wim

Fogel70 · 10-02-2013, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

Speaking of Sony, does the new A3000/A58 sensor have built-in PDAF?

Non of these cameras use on sensor PDAF, so I doubt it has it. This sensor looks to be a bit limited In other areas too.

Frame rate went from 10 FPS in full resolution on A57 to 5 FPS on A58, which might be because of the 20MP sensor. A3000 use 3.5 FPS.
These cameras are also limited to 1080i video in 50/60 fps.

These limitation might not be because of the sensor, but why is Sony only using this sensor in low specified cameras?

froeschle · 10-02-2013, 01:57 AM

@Supernaut: Thanks for citing post 2521038.

Empty hump?

http://digicame-info.com/picture/PentaxK-3_01.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kTjekDTwk8/UkrMHmHeyfI/AAAAAAAABLI/tp8YqcG2e_Q/s1...K-3_Leaked.jpg

chrispy · 10-02-2013, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by Vylen

Geez, every time a new body is released, there's always complaints about how it looks.

Sure, if that bump somehow adversely affecting ergonomics then fine - however, if you're holding the camera on the left-side then you're doing something wrong.

In your avatar, you're holding your camera on the left side

sorry but wednesday is pedants day in France

davidsladek · 10-02-2013, 03:44 AM

just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage...
may mean two things:
1. no show
2. new banner coming

Mistral75 · 10-02-2013, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage...
may mean two things:
1. no show
2. new banner coming

It's gone from their homepage but not from their website:

Ishpuini · 10-02-2013, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage...
may mean two things:
1. no show
2. new banner coming

Perhaps the were just requested by Ricoh to remove the banner until after the press release?

Wim

davidsladek · 10-02-2013, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

Perhaps the were just requested by Ricoh to remove the banner until after the press release?

Wim

that would be purely stupid from RICOH side:
a) it's an Open Day event to promote PENTAX
b) it's generating huge interest in their new product
c) it's already an open secret that something is coming

tclausen · 10-02-2013, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

So they've adopted the printer/copier model? Give the hardware away at cost and make your money on the consumables?

Not adopted....applied. Ricoh is a printer/copier company before anything

Clavius · 10-02-2013, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

So they've adopted the printer/copier model? Give the hardware away at cost and make your money on the consumables?

Yes, the hump is where the toner cartridge goes in. You see how they keep hiding the back of the camera? There's a little printer there.

tclausen · 10-02-2013, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by chrispy

In your avatar, you're holding your camera on the left side

sorry but wednesday is pedants day in France

And, in France, every day is Wednesday ?

Belnan · 10-02-2013, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

It's gone from their homepage but not from their website:

If you bump the exposure on this silhouette you can "clearly" see the K-5 II s stamp on the camera so I would wager they are either waiting for the actual product image or they will not have the K-3 to show in time. Hopefully not the latter.

Stone G. · 10-02-2013, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage...
may mean two things:
1. no show
2. new banner coming

It is on their Facebook page with the following info:

"We are very happy to announce our latest Pentax Open Day which is on Wednesday 9th October from 10am to 4pm.

We will have something very special to play with, more news closer to the time!!"

https://www.facebook.com/SRSMicrosystems

GibbyTheMole · 10-02-2013, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

For what it's worth, I don't think it's ugly at all. I think it looks like a serious piece of gear.

You wanna camera with a big, goofy looking pentaprism? Here ya go:

I'm curious to know the specs of this new model.

I'm confident Ricoh could announce a 40MP FF titanium bodied, platinum plated wonder-DSLR for $100, and some people would still complain about it.

Clavius · 10-02-2013, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

We will have something very special to play with, more news closer to the time!!"

More news closer to the time equals more rumors and speculation!

10-02-2013, 01:57 AM	#243
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davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	banner gone from SRS Microsystems website just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage... may mean two things: 1. no show 2. new banner coming

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,386	Originally posted by davidsladek just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage... may mean two things: 1. no show 2. new banner coming It's gone from their homepage but not from their website: Last edited by Mistral75; 10-02-2013 at 04:10 AM.

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10-02-2013, 01:28 AM	#241
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Edvinas Button also means that you can save AF mode and AF points to user modes. If the AF points selector would disappear (to be verified when first images of the back are leaked?) that would indeed make quickly changing AF setting much easier. Currently I have to switch to do three manipulations to switch from my normal settings to tracking AF friendly settings: select AF-C, select Auto AF points and select a dedicated USER mode (that returns AF onto the shutter release among others). If I could have all this in one USER mode I would be very happy! Wim

10-02-2013, 01:45 AM	#242
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,043	Originally posted by Alizarine Speaking of Sony, does the new A3000/A58 sensor have built-in PDAF? Non of these cameras use on sensor PDAF, so I doubt it has it. This sensor looks to be a bit limited In other areas too. Frame rate went from 10 FPS in full resolution on A57 to 5 FPS on A58, which might be because of the 20MP sensor. A3000 use 3.5 FPS. These cameras are also limited to 1080i video in 50/60 fps. These limitation might not be because of the sensor, but why is Sony only using this sensor in low specified cameras?

10-02-2013, 02:16 AM	#244
chrispy New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: paris Posts: 8	Originally posted by Vylen Geez, every time a new body is released, there's always complaints about how it looks. Sure, if that bump somehow adversely affecting ergonomics then fine - however, if you're holding the camera on the left-side then you're doing something wrong. In your avatar, you're holding your camera on the left side sorry but wednesday is pedants day in France

10-02-2013, 04:02 AM	#247
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by davidsladek just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage... may mean two things: 1. no show 2. new banner coming Perhaps the were just requested by Ricoh to remove the banner until after the press release? Wim

10-02-2013, 04:17 AM	#248
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	Originally posted by Ishpuini Perhaps the were just requested by Ricoh to remove the banner until after the press release? Wim that would be purely stupid from RICOH side: a) it's an Open Day event to promote PENTAX b) it's generating huge interest in their new product c) it's already an open secret that something is coming

10-02-2013, 04:20 AM	#249
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by monochrome So they've adopted the printer/copier model? Give the hardware away at cost and make your money on the consumables? Not adopted....applied. Ricoh is a printer/copier company before anything

10-02-2013, 04:23 AM	#250
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,147	Originally posted by monochrome So they've adopted the printer/copier model? Give the hardware away at cost and make your money on the consumables? Yes, the hump is where the toner cartridge goes in. You see how they keep hiding the back of the camera? There's a little printer there.

10-02-2013, 04:30 AM	#251
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by chrispy In your avatar, you're holding your camera on the left side sorry but wednesday is pedants day in France And, in France, every day is Wednesday ?

10-02-2013, 04:41 AM	#252
Belnan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,077	Originally posted by Mistral75 It's gone from their homepage but not from their website: If you bump the exposure on this silhouette you can "clearly" see the K-5 II s stamp on the camera so I would wager they are either waiting for the actual product image or they will not have the K-3 to show in time. Hopefully not the latter.

10-02-2013, 05:00 AM	#253
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by davidsladek just checked and the banner for 'UK first' is gone from the homepage... may mean two things: 1. no show 2. new banner coming It is on their Facebook page with the following info: "We are very happy to announce our latest Pentax Open Day which is on Wednesday 9th October from 10am to 4pm. We will have something very special to play with, more news closer to the time!!" https://www.facebook.com/SRSMicrosystems

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10-02-2013, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#254
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	For what it's worth, I don't think it's ugly at all. I think it looks like a serious piece of gear. You wanna camera with a big, goofy looking pentaprism? Here ya go: I'm curious to know the specs of this new model. I'm confident Ricoh could announce a 40MP FF titanium bodied, platinum plated wonder-DSLR for $100, and some people would still complain about it.

10-02-2013, 05:07 AM	#255
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,147	Originally posted by Stone G. We will have something very special to play with, more news closer to the time!!" More news closer to the time equals more rumors and speculation!

another new image of K-3!?

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