another new image of K-3!?

repaap · 10-01-2013, 11:33 AM

Yea, I think that there is always someone, who takes these things as real and will be disapointed... I'm all in for fun for now. Would be great to actually guess right some things thou.

Big Dave · 10-01-2013, 11:39 AM

Here is a site with more rumored information.

Pentax K-3 « NEW CAMERA

**cheekygeek** · 10-01-2013, 11:44 AM

I'm guessing that the O-GPS1 will not work with the 24MP sensor and so that the lump is the functionality of the O-GPS1 *built-in" to the K-3.

Zygonyx · 10-01-2013, 11:47 AM

Are you sure this wouldn't rather be the 40 Mpix sensor-shift motion mechanism ?

I personally doubt they would include GPS in a "pro targetted " body... remember that accessories are margin-upgrading products.

repaap · 10-01-2013, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Big Dave

Here is a site with more rumored information.

Pentax K-3 « NEW CAMERA

Yea, I think that this has been seen(tech.) could end up to be true...and seems like question for hump is solved at there, but! It is not near as exiciting as WiFi, or other suggestions

Never the less, lot of things that have been wished for can be delivered(don't count FF at here, this is a great step to that direction thou.).

If tethering will be there too, it will be plus.

cali92rs · 10-01-2013, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Wait a second...how is this picture on the 9th page of this thread?!
was this pic introduced on another thread?

Ooops...i see that this is indeed another thread, the pic with the frontal view was the other.
Wow, people are really worked about these pics.

I am really interested in the new standard zoom lens shown on the roadmap...where are the leaked pics for that :'(

redrockcoulee · 10-01-2013, 12:04 PM

In regards to the comment of the K3 being the same size as the maybe coming FF it would make sense for Pentax to make two sizes of dslr cameras, the 50/500 series and the K3/FF to save on costs. The K50 is smaller and still packed with features. Saves on costs and gives purchasers more options. If grips etc was the same for K3 and FF that would be practical for wedding photographers for example.

The slightly larger K3 and a small FF being the same size would make a lot of people happy and until Pentax's volume of sales is larger they should get maximum value of all platforms and accessorites. More sales not less if one thing fits more than one camera model as people are more likely to buy a genuine Pentax product at a higher price if they know it is useful for more than one model

6BQ5 · 10-01-2013, 12:08 PM

I still think it looks like a polished engineering prototype: designed by engineers, built by engineers, to be used by engineers... for testing and validation of the system. Size and final packaging is not important as functionality. The actual product design is probably hiding somewhere.

I want to know the bit depth for the photosites. Still 14-bit RAW?

Quicksand · 10-01-2013, 12:20 PM

The hump is for the new and proprietary Pentax PDIS, the Pixie Dust Injection System. The cover on the end allows it to be refilled.

If you think Limited lens prices are high, wait 'til you find out how much a pixie dust refill is!

Clavius · 10-01-2013, 12:24 PM - **1 Like**

I really think the camera looks quite OK... The lens seems way to small in comparison though. We should get clip-on black pipes to shove over our limiteds so they look bigger.

hooverfocus · 10-01-2013, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

Could be ergonomics as well. I do sometimes hold my camera on the left side, esp with a pancake lens, and this bulbl may enhance the grip holding the camera that way?

That's what I thought, too.
Still ugly-ish, but I can see a reason for it.

(Hiiiii btw, looooong time no see!)

konraDarnok · 10-01-2013, 12:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Quicksand

The hump is for the new and proprietary Pentax PDIS, the Pixie Dust Injection System. The cover on the end allows it to be refilled.

If you think Limited lens prices are high, wait 'til you find out how much a pixie dust refill is!

Oh, the dust seals are to keep the pixie goodness in.

repaap · 10-01-2013, 01:16 PM

Funny, to my eyes it is not ugly...and with that new PDIS it is gonna be even better. BTW, that robust look gives me feel of durability and function, which is not bad in my book.

Ole · 10-01-2013, 01:40 PM

Size of the prism could be because it is FF-ready?!

Or perhaps making room for a new type of information overlay?

richard balonglong · 10-01-2013, 01:42 PM - **2 Likes**

This K-3 looks like a serious pro camera... I like it...

By the way, that bulge over there is the camera's boner..! XD

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10-01-2013, 11:33 AM	#166
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Yea, I think that there is always someone, who takes these things as real and will be disapointed... I'm all in for fun for now. Would be great to actually guess right some things thou.

10-01-2013, 11:39 AM	#167
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Here is a site with more rumored information. Pentax K-3 « NEW CAMERA

10-01-2013, 11:44 AM	#168
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	I'm guessing that the O-GPS1 will not work with the 24MP sensor and so that the lump is the functionality of the O-GPS1 *built-in" to the K-3.

10-01-2013, 11:47 AM	#169
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Are you sure this wouldn't rather be the 40 Mpix sensor-shift motion mechanism ? I personally doubt they would include GPS in a "pro targetted " body... remember that accessories are margin-upgrading products.

10-01-2013, 12:00 PM	#170
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Big Dave Here is a site with more rumored information. Pentax K-3 « NEW CAMERA Yea, I think that this has been seen(tech.) could end up to be true...and seems like question for hump is solved at there, but! It is not near as exiciting as WiFi, or other suggestions Never the less, lot of things that have been wished for can be delivered(don't count FF at here, this is a great step to that direction thou.). If tethering will be there too, it will be plus.

10-01-2013, 12:01 PM	#171
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by cali92rs Wait a second...how is this picture on the 9th page of this thread?! was this pic introduced on another thread? Ooops...i see that this is indeed another thread, the pic with the frontal view was the other. Wow, people are really worked about these pics. I am really interested in the new standard zoom lens shown on the roadmap...where are the leaked pics for that :'(

10-01-2013, 12:04 PM	#172
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	In regards to the comment of the K3 being the same size as the maybe coming FF it would make sense for Pentax to make two sizes of dslr cameras, the 50/500 series and the K3/FF to save on costs. The K50 is smaller and still packed with features. Saves on costs and gives purchasers more options. If grips etc was the same for K3 and FF that would be practical for wedding photographers for example. The slightly larger K3 and a small FF being the same size would make a lot of people happy and until Pentax's volume of sales is larger they should get maximum value of all platforms and accessorites. More sales not less if one thing fits more than one camera model as people are more likely to buy a genuine Pentax product at a higher price if they know it is useful for more than one model

10-01-2013, 12:08 PM	#173
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I still think it looks like a polished engineering prototype: designed by engineers, built by engineers, to be used by engineers... for testing and validation of the system. Size and final packaging is not important as functionality. The actual product design is probably hiding somewhere. I want to know the bit depth for the photosites. Still 14-bit RAW?

10-01-2013, 12:20 PM	#174
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	The hump is for the new and proprietary Pentax PDIS, the Pixie Dust Injection System. The cover on the end allows it to be refilled. If you think Limited lens prices are high, wait 'til you find out how much a pixie dust refill is!

10-01-2013, 12:24 PM - 1 Like	#175
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	I really think the camera looks quite OK... The lens seems way to small in comparison though. We should get clip-on black pipes to shove over our limiteds so they look bigger.

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10-01-2013, 12:24 PM	#176
hooverfocus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 210	Originally posted by Ishpuini Could be ergonomics as well. I do sometimes hold my camera on the left side, esp with a pancake lens, and this bulbl may enhance the grip holding the camera that way? That's what I thought, too. Still ugly-ish, but I can see a reason for it. (Hiiiii btw, looooong time no see!)

10-01-2013, 12:27 PM - 1 Like	#177
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by Quicksand The hump is for the new and proprietary Pentax PDIS, the Pixie Dust Injection System. The cover on the end allows it to be refilled. If you think Limited lens prices are high, wait 'til you find out how much a pixie dust refill is! Oh, the dust seals are to keep the pixie goodness in.

10-01-2013, 01:16 PM	#178
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Funny, to my eyes it is not ugly...and with that new PDIS it is gonna be even better. BTW, that robust look gives me feel of durability and function, which is not bad in my book.

10-01-2013, 01:40 PM	#179
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Size of the prism could be because it is FF-ready?! Or perhaps making room for a new type of information overlay?

10-01-2013, 01:42 PM - 2 Likes	#180
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	This K-3 looks like a serious pro camera... I like it... By the way, that bulge over there is the camera's boner..! XD