another new image of K-3!?

Clavius · 10-01-2013, 05:50 AM

So nobody thinks it's a hybrid viewfinder, that Pentax patented a while ago, that's making the prism bump larger then expected then?

mamethot · 10-01-2013, 05:54 AM

That little bump on the right side, near the strap...part of the strap or a hinge for the LCD?

Come on Ricoh, the wait is killing me!

repaap · 10-01-2013, 06:01 AM

maybe that bump is for mirror manual lock up...making this camera also mirrorles...

Clavius · 10-01-2013, 06:07 AM

Maybe that little hump on the side is part of the lock/release system for the detachable LCD screen?

Caat · 10-01-2013, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

So nobody thinks it's a hybrid viewfinder, that Pentax patented a while ago, that's making the prism bump larger then expected then?

It's plausible but I wonder if we'll ever see that.

Ishpuini · 10-01-2013, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by mamethot

That little bump on the right side, near the strap...part of the strap or a hinge for the LCD?

Just a tab to facilitate opening the rubber door that covers the connectors?

Wim

konraDarnok · 10-01-2013, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by repaap

maybe that bump is for mirror manual lock up...making this camera also mirrorles...

The previous image clearly shows some kind of cover or flap on the bump. But it's not like other covers or flaps, so I'm wondering if it's some kind of adjustment access. If it were a headphone jack, why not make the cover similar to the mic input?

repaap · 10-01-2013, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

The previous image clearly shows some kind of cover or flap on the bump. But it's not like other covers or flaps, so I'm wondering if it's some kind of adjustment access. If it were a headphone jack, why not make the cover similar to the mic input?

It could be also haedphone jack too. I'm just wondering. Maybe it could be used for saving battery in some modes, where mirror is just on the way, like movie, or longer live view.. just a guess.

Mistral75 · 10-01-2013, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

weibo.com/ph6cn

exists, but you can't view it without registering.

I have registered.

It's a blog. The entry with the K-3 photograph only says "Fresh K-3". There is nothing of particular interest in the 13 comments that follow.

Tanzer · 10-01-2013, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

Perhaps it's rather the flash housing that has grown bigger?

Are you suggesting that the flash housing is simply larger on the outside, but the inside working parts are identical, and they did this just to make it look different? Inconceivable! Pentax would never do this ...

Edvinas · 10-01-2013, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Yep, the AF button now only has AF and MF on it, and a new button "AF MODE" above it. So they've surely done something special with the AF

Most likely it's going to be like in Nikons:
Pres and hold AF Modes button and then turn one wheel for AF mode selection (Single / Continuous / whatewer) and another wheel for AF point selection (Auto / Center / Multipoint / etc).

konraDarnok · 10-01-2013, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by repaap

It could be also haedphone jack too. I'm just wondering. Maybe it could be used for saving battery in some modes, where mirror is just on the way, like movie, or longer live view.. just a guess.

if it were a jack of some kind, wouldn't the cover look "removable" (for lack of a better word.) Rather than integrated with and stippled similar to the body rubber? Just from and ergonomic perspective it should have a thumbnail hold or something if it was meant to be used a lot.

Stone G. · 10-01-2013, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by Tanzer

Inconceivable! Pentax would never do this ...

Heh, heh...

....but no, I've just heard the same rumors as have others about a new flash system/type.

Caat · 10-01-2013, 06:24 AM

why would they have a headphone jack in a camera that's clearly not be redesigned in other ways for video?

repaap · 10-01-2013, 06:31 AM

Why would they have Mic jack if not for video? I doubt that it would be headphone jack, but like said, in other image it shows that there is a some sort of door/flap/... what for?

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10-01-2013, 05:50 AM	#76
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	So nobody thinks it's a hybrid viewfinder, that Pentax patented a while ago, that's making the prism bump larger then expected then?

10-01-2013, 05:54 AM	#77
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	That little bump on the right side, near the strap...part of the strap or a hinge for the LCD? Come on Ricoh, the wait is killing me!

10-01-2013, 06:01 AM	#78
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	maybe that bump is for mirror manual lock up...making this camera also mirrorles...

10-01-2013, 06:07 AM	#79
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Maybe that little hump on the side is part of the lock/release system for the detachable LCD screen?

10-01-2013, 06:08 AM	#80
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by Clavius So nobody thinks it's a hybrid viewfinder, that Pentax patented a while ago, that's making the prism bump larger then expected then? It's plausible but I wonder if we'll ever see that.

10-01-2013, 06:08 AM	#81
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by mamethot That little bump on the right side, near the strap...part of the strap or a hinge for the LCD? Just a tab to facilitate opening the rubber door that covers the connectors? Wim

10-01-2013, 06:11 AM	#82
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by repaap maybe that bump is for mirror manual lock up...making this camera also mirrorles... The previous image clearly shows some kind of cover or flap on the bump. But it's not like other covers or flaps, so I'm wondering if it's some kind of adjustment access. If it were a headphone jack, why not make the cover similar to the mic input?

10-01-2013, 06:15 AM	#83
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by konraDarnok The previous image clearly shows some kind of cover or flap on the bump. But it's not like other covers or flaps, so I'm wondering if it's some kind of adjustment access. If it were a headphone jack, why not make the cover similar to the mic input? It could be also haedphone jack too. I'm just wondering. Maybe it could be used for saving battery in some modes, where mirror is just on the way, like movie, or longer live view.. just a guess.

10-01-2013, 06:19 AM	#84
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by konraDarnok weibo.com/ph6cn exists, but you can't view it without registering. I have registered. It's a blog. The entry with the K-3 photograph only says "Fresh K-3". There is nothing of particular interest in the 13 comments that follow.

10-01-2013, 06:20 AM	#85
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by Stone G. Perhaps it's rather *the flash* housing that has grown bigger? Are you suggesting that the flash housing is simply larger on the outside, but the inside working parts are identical, and they did this just to make it look different? Inconceivable! Pentax would never do this ...

10-01-2013, 06:21 AM	#86
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Asahiflex Yep, the AF button now only has AF and MF on it, and a new button "AF MODE" above it. So they've surely done something special with the AF Most likely it's going to be like in Nikons: Pres and hold AF Modes button and then turn one wheel for AF mode selection (Single / Continuous / whatewer) and another wheel for AF point selection (Auto / Center / Multipoint / etc).

10-01-2013, 06:22 AM	#87
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by repaap It could be also haedphone jack too. I'm just wondering. Maybe it could be used for saving battery in some modes, where mirror is just on the way, like movie, or longer live view.. just a guess. if it were a jack of some kind, wouldn't the cover look "removable" (for lack of a better word.) Rather than integrated with and stippled similar to the body rubber? Just from and ergonomic perspective it should have a thumbnail hold or something if it was meant to be used a lot.

10-01-2013, 06:23 AM	#88
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by Tanzer Inconceivable! Pentax would never do this ... Heh, heh... ....but no, I've just heard the same rumors as have others about a new flash system/type.

10-01-2013, 06:24 AM	#89
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	why would they have a headphone jack in a camera that's clearly not be redesigned in other ways for video?

10-01-2013, 06:31 AM	#90
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Why would they have Mic jack if not for video? I doubt that it would be headphone jack, but like said, in other image it shows that there is a some sort of door/flap/... what for?