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Tanzer · 10-01-2013, 02:40 PM

The hump serves the same purpose as the fins on the K-30.

mamethot · 10-01-2013, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

The hump serves the same purpose as the fins on the K-30.

Cooling?

I say it's an internal cold fusion reactor to power the camera

Smeggypants · 10-01-2013, 02:47 PM

Looks like they employed Marc Newson again

Vylen · 10-01-2013, 02:51 PM

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.

Kunzite · 10-01-2013, 03:06 PM

Every new Pentax camera looks worst when announced, then, when it's about to be replaced, it starts looking good

Uluru · 10-01-2013, 04:04 PM

I wonder what will people say about looks when K-3 comes out in silver&black combo

digital029art · 10-01-2013, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Every new Pentax camera looks worst when announced, then, when it's about to be replaced, it starts looking good

actually when finally on sale for 1/3 price .. she's got the look!

calculator01 · 10-01-2013, 06:28 PM

I think the camera looks awesome. It looks like it is packed full of all kinds of goodies. I have not been excited about a Pentax body ever since the K5 came out, so I find this photo to be amazing.

drypenn · 10-01-2013, 06:36 PM

I can't imagine how this place will react if this "k-3" remains formally unannounced post-October. hahaha!

Wired · 10-01-2013, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by calculator01

I think the camera looks awesome. It looks like it is packed full of all kinds of goodies. I have not been excited about a Pentax body ever since the K5 came out, so I find this photo to be amazing.

agreed. Even then, the K5 didn't really excite me until a few months after its release. This is the first camera I'm waiting with bated breath for the official announcement!

I'm trying to figure out how to make both my Xbox One preorder and this camera work... and if the Xboxone needs to wait until the new year, so be it!

I already got a "deposit" on one.... odd as that sounds. :P

**Ex Finn.** · 10-01-2013, 06:47 PM

That hump is loaded with "eye tracking" focus hardware. Damm... She looks HOT.

jake14mw · 10-01-2013, 07:23 PM

I think it's a little awkward looking. If the specs and performance are good though, I won't care.

JimmyDranox · 10-01-2013, 07:36 PM

******************* say that October 7th is the day of announcement.

rawr · 10-01-2013, 08:04 PM

Well, we now have a K-3 area here:
Pentax K-3 - PentaxForums.com

So it must be real and due soon...

But then again, we also have a FF area on this forum too, so I don't know what's real and what's not anymore

curlednoodles · 10-01-2013, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by Clavius

Oh no! Lets all hope that hump on the side isn't caused by the re-introduction of the aperture leaver coupling thing that some seem to miss so badly.

I think its an ergonomic design. When holding the camera with 2 hands, it lets your thumb sit comfortably whilst contributing in supporting the cameras weight. This should help with stability.

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10-01-2013, 02:40 PM	#196
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	The hump serves the same purpose as the fins on the K-30.

10-01-2013, 02:46 PM	#197
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Originally posted by Tanzer The hump serves the same purpose as the fins on the K-30. Cooling? I say it's an internal cold fusion reactor to power the camera

10-01-2013, 02:47 PM	#198
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Looks like they employed Marc Newson again

10-01-2013, 02:51 PM	#199
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	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.

10-01-2013, 03:06 PM	#200
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Every new Pentax camera looks worst when announced, then, when it's about to be replaced, it starts looking good

10-01-2013, 04:04 PM	#201
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	I wonder what will people say about looks when K-3 comes out in silver&black combo

10-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#202
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Originally posted by Kunzite Every new Pentax camera looks worst when announced, then, when it's about to be replaced, it starts looking good actually when finally on sale for 1/3 price .. she's got the look!

10-01-2013, 06:28 PM	#203
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I think the camera looks awesome. It looks like it is packed full of all kinds of goodies. I have not been excited about a Pentax body ever since the K5 came out, so I find this photo to be amazing.

10-01-2013, 06:36 PM	#204
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	I can't imagine how this place will react if this "k-3" remains formally unannounced post-October. hahaha!

10-01-2013, 06:36 PM	#205
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by calculator01 I think the camera looks awesome. It looks like it is packed full of all kinds of goodies. I have not been excited about a Pentax body ever since the K5 came out, so I find this photo to be amazing. agreed. Even then, the K5 didn't really excite me until a few months after its release. This is the first camera I'm waiting with bated breath for the official announcement! I'm trying to figure out how to make both my Xbox One preorder and this camera work... and if the Xboxone needs to wait until the new year, so be it! I already got a "deposit" on one.... odd as that sounds. :P

10-01-2013, 06:47 PM	#206
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	That hump is loaded with "eye tracking" focus hardware. Damm... She looks HOT.

10-01-2013, 07:23 PM	#207
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	I think it's a little awkward looking. If the specs and performance are good though, I won't care.

10-01-2013, 07:36 PM	#208
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	******************* say that October 7th is the day of announcement.

10-01-2013, 08:04 PM	#209
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Well, we now have a K-3 area here: Pentax K-3 - PentaxForums.com So it must be real and due soon... But then again, we also have a FF area on this forum too, so I don't know what's real and what's not anymore

10-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#210
curlednoodles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 184	Originally posted by Clavius Oh no! Lets all hope that hump on the side isn't caused by the re-introduction of the aperture leaver coupling thing that some seem to miss so badly. I think its an ergonomic design. When holding the camera with 2 hands, it lets your thumb sit comfortably whilst contributing in supporting the cameras weight. This should help with stability.

another new image of K-3!?

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