another new image of K-3!?

robjmitchell · 10-01-2013, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Its a gyroscope housing, now the camera will hold itself steady!

SideRaptor · 10-01-2013, 01:52 PM

I feel like one of the only ones who DOESN'T want an EVF. Better electronic overlay in a larger viewfinder (100% in a 1.00x viewfinder?) and a better flash system (in body wireless control and 1/250th sync please?) however, that would be great.

As for the "hump", I would like the to be GPS, and under the flap is just the on/off button, with the flap there so it can't be pressed accidentally. Wifi capability would be very nice for tethering. I think the AF mode button is going to be good, especially if you can cycle through the AF point modes, and AF-S and different tracking modes. Hopefully the tracking AF is much improved too!

K David · 10-01-2013, 01:53 PM

I really like the look from that angle, actually. I would rather have a simple AF/MF switch with a button to cycle AF modes. That would be a nice improvement. It is, however, sad to see a DA lens on it. I was hoping that if this were a crop sensor it would be a smaller factor than APS-C. I'de be totally happy with a 1.1 or 1.2 factor in lieu of ever having a FF.

chiane · 10-01-2013, 01:58 PM

The hump holds bird food. It's the perfect new feature for the Pentax shooter. There is an additional hump in the new grip for the 'senior sets' medication.

Apapukas · 10-01-2013, 02:08 PM

The design looks very masculine to me. Like a pro bodybuilder

johnmflores · 10-01-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

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

Great, now I don't want to fondle the K-3.

LukeOB · 10-01-2013, 02:08 PM

It would be a pretty neat trick if the GPS (including astrotracer function) is incorporated into the body. Ive enjoyed using that, but hate the bright blue light on the O-GPS1 unit.

dankoBanana · 10-01-2013, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Great, now I don't want to fondle the K-3.

you dont like boners?

K5_Ltd_User · 10-01-2013, 02:11 PM

So I guess the DA Lens is a clear sign of the fact that it' s going to be a crop camera. I do not know what the big deal would be with the lenses, cause you can release 2- 3 the first half year, 3 more by the end of the year, and so on- build a line- up in time. But unfortunately, I guess it isn' t a FF.

Apapukas · 10-01-2013, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by urssu

So I guess the DA Lens is a clear sign of the fact that it' s going to be a crop camera. I do not know what the big deal would be with the lenses, cause you can release 2- 3 the first half year, 3 more by the end of the year, and so on- build a line- up in time. But unfortunately, I guess it isn' t a FF.

I believe 70mm Ltd is FF compatible (as well as 40mm Ltd), but yes, I'd agree, that it is a pretty strong sign that it isn't FF.

Uluru · 10-01-2013, 02:17 PM

The little bulge on the left is the tachyon eddy arva node.
It has a dual purpose, as you will soon read all about it.

**monochrome** · 10-01-2013, 02:19 PM

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!

Originally posted by konraDarnok

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

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

IchabodCrane · 10-01-2013, 02:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Apapukas

I believe 70mm Ltd is FF compatible (as well as 40mm Ltd), but yes, I'd agree, that it is a pretty strong sign that it isn't FF.

Though I'm only speculating, I'm almost certain any FF camera Pentax may develop would function in some type of crop mode. I guess that's my way of saying the lens attached doesn't define the sensor size.

**beachgardener** · 10-01-2013, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

The little bulge on the left is the tachyon eddy arva node.
It has a dual purpose, as you will soon read all about it.

"tachyon eddy arva node" this sounds like something a Trekkie would come out with

konraDarnok · 10-01-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

some type of crop mode.

Just out of curiosity, does Nikon offer square crops for DX lenses that cover the entire APS-C image circle? I ain't into 135, but that kind of option on DA glass would be pretty neat really.

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10-01-2013, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#181
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Its a gyroscope housing, now the camera will hold itself steady!

10-01-2013, 01:52 PM	#182
SideRaptor Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 37	I feel like one of the only ones who DOESN'T want an EVF. Better electronic overlay in a larger viewfinder (100% in a 1.00x viewfinder?) and a better flash system (in body wireless control and 1/250th sync please?) however, that would be great. As for the "hump", I would like the to be GPS, and under the flap is just the on/off button, with the flap there so it can't be pressed accidentally. Wifi capability would be very nice for tethering. I think the AF mode button is going to be good, especially if you can cycle through the AF point modes, and AF-S and different tracking modes. Hopefully the tracking AF is much improved too!

10-01-2013, 01:53 PM	#183
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	I really like the look from that angle, actually. I would rather have a simple AF/MF switch with a button to cycle AF modes. That would be a nice improvement. It is, however, sad to see a DA lens on it. I was hoping that if this were a crop sensor it would be a smaller factor than APS-C. I'de be totally happy with a 1.1 or 1.2 factor in lieu of ever having a FF.

10-01-2013, 01:58 PM	#184
chiane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery Posts: 170	The hump holds bird food. It's the perfect new feature for the Pentax shooter. There is an additional hump in the new grip for the 'senior sets' medication.

10-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#185
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	The design looks very masculine to me. Like a pro bodybuilder

10-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#186
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by richard balonglong 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 Great, now I don't want to fondle the K-3.

10-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#187
LukeOB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	It would be a pretty neat trick if the GPS (including astrotracer function) is incorporated into the body. Ive enjoyed using that, but hate the bright blue light on the O-GPS1 unit.

10-01-2013, 02:09 PM	#188
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by johnmflores Great, now I don't want to fondle the K-3. you dont like boners?

10-01-2013, 02:11 PM	#189
K5_Ltd_User Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 273	So I guess the DA Lens is a clear sign of the fact that it' s going to be a crop camera. I do not know what the big deal would be with the lenses, cause you can release 2- 3 the first half year, 3 more by the end of the year, and so on- build a line- up in time. But unfortunately, I guess it isn' t a FF.

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Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	Originally posted by urssu So I guess the DA Lens is a clear sign of the fact that it' s going to be a crop camera. I do not know what the big deal would be with the lenses, cause you can release 2- 3 the first half year, 3 more by the end of the year, and so on- build a line- up in time. But unfortunately, I guess it isn' t a FF. I believe 70mm Ltd is FF compatible (as well as 40mm Ltd), but yes, I'd agree, that it is a pretty strong sign that it isn't FF.

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10-01-2013, 02:17 PM	#191
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	The little bulge on the left is the tachyon eddy arva node. It has a dual purpose, as you will soon read all about it.

10-01-2013, 02:19 PM	#192
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	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! Originally posted by konraDarnok Oh, the dust seals are to keep the pixie goodness in. So they've adopted the printer/copier model? Give the hardware away at cost and make your money on the consumables?

10-01-2013, 02:20 PM - 2 Likes	#193
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Apapukas I believe 70mm Ltd is FF compatible (as well as 40mm Ltd), but yes, I'd agree, that it is a pretty strong sign that it isn't FF. Though I'm only speculating, I'm almost certain any FF camera Pentax may develop would function in some type of crop mode. I guess that's my way of saying the lens attached doesn't define the sensor size.

10-01-2013, 02:23 PM	#194
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Uluru The little bulge on the left is the tachyon eddy arva node. It has a dual purpose, as you will soon read all about it. "tachyon eddy arva node" this sounds like something a Trekkie would come out with

10-01-2013, 02:38 PM	#195
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by IchabodCrane some type of crop mode. Just out of curiosity, does Nikon offer square crops for DX lenses that cover the entire APS-C image circle? I ain't into 135, but that kind of option on DA glass would be pretty neat really.