another new image of K-3!?

**RuiC** · 10-05-2013, 02:40 AM

So much for my theory of that hump concealing the motor for EVF mechanism! Anyway the original patent had that motor function done by the mirror motor itself, so still open for surprises!!!

Uluru · 10-05-2013, 02:54 AM

K-3 in silver / black, and with new silver / black grip too:

**RuiC** · 10-05-2013, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

A Z-axis sensor shift is rumoured to be used by Sony on a soon-to-be-announced NEX body to help focus with manual lenses (à la Contax AX).

With autofocus lenses, it's called AF-C

.

1 - Maybe it's only a rumour

It would still be a tedious and time consuming operation, may be

2 - AF-C ??? Only with contrast detection focusing, done in the sensor! With current method of phase detection focusing it's not possible!

bwDraco · 10-05-2013, 07:23 AM - **1 Like**

Significant changes:

Revised AF switch and AF MODE button
This indicates significant changes to the AF system
USB 3.0 connector
This is a standard USB Micro-B connector, not a proprietary connector
Headphone jack
Card select button
This means we have dual SD card slots!
Live view mode switch and live view/movie recording button
Finally, Ricoh's taking movie recording seriously!
Metering mode/delete button
This replaces the standalone delete button, indicating significant changes to the metering system

In addition:

There is no AF mode selector on the back on the camera. It has probably been moved to the AF MODE button on the front of the camera. The AF button has bee moved up to the right of the E-dial. The button for selecting the AF point is the same button used to select card slots.
A diopter wheel is visible at the top right of the viewfinder eyepiece.

Now that's gorgeous. Ricoh delivered pretty much everything us Pentaxians wanted.

--DragonLord

Last edited by bwDraco; 10-05-2013 at 09:15 AM.

mamethot · 10-05-2013, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

Now that's gorgeous. Ricoh delivered pretty much everything us Pentaxians wanted.

--DragonLord

erh...did they? Maybe for you.

Don't get me wrong but we know nothing about the real specs so far. Do you see integrated wifi? Thetering?

Not saying this isn't a good sign for a giant leap forward, but I'm waiting for a spec sheet.

bwDraco · 10-05-2013, 09:38 AM

I'm a sports photographer for the College of Staten Island Dolphins. I shoot on both outdoor soccer fields and dim indoor basketball courts. While I've been able to deliver solid images with my K-5 and K-r, high burst rates, deep buffers, and fast, reliable tracking AF matter really to me.

USB 3.0 means UHS-I SDXC slots. It means that the buffer is going to be pretty deep since the data transfer to the card will be fast (and I have a SanDisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s card to take full advantage of it). The AF system is the most advanced we've ever seen in any Pentax DSLR--if the rumors are right (and they likely are), 27 points, all cross-type. The rumors also speak of 8.5 fps continuous shooting, faster than the EOS 7D, EOS 70D, and Nikon D7100.

If RIcoh did it right, the K-3 will set a new benchmark for enthusiast-class DSLR cameras. C&N have finally met their match.

--DragonLord

bass3587 · 10-05-2013, 09:45 AM

Visa or MasterCard?

Winder · 10-05-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

The AF system is the most advanced we've ever seen in any Pentax DSLR--if the rumors are right (and they likely are), 27 points, all cross-type. The rumors also speak of 8.5 fps continuous shooting, faster than the EOS 7D, EOS 70D, and Nikon D7100.

Unless Pentax is improving SDM they still wont have lightning fast AF. Part of the problem for Pentax is the speed of the AF motor.

Originally posted by DragonLord

Metering mode/delete button
This replaces the standalone delete button, indicating significant changes to the metering system

Moving buttons around doesn't indicate anything.

repaap · 10-05-2013, 10:18 AM

Cash! Now!

repaap · 10-05-2013, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Unless Pentax is improving SDM they still wont have lightning fast AF. Part of the problem for Pentax is the speed of the AF motor.

Moving buttons around doesn't indicate anything.

That's true!

how ever, if they made a button for it, then one might thinkk that it is intended for more usage

As I said before, I like buttons layout. Easy to use AF- button. For example. Most thing you use with your eye on WF are easy to find and those wich you use with menu or display are in good place too

bass3587 · 10-05-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by repaap

Cash! Now!

I like the points

Kunzite · 10-05-2013, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Unless Pentax is improving SDM they still wont have lightning fast AF. Part of the problem for Pentax is the speed of the AF motor.

But the most important part is the need of a more sophisticated/intelligent AF, not a mere increase in AF points count, and... we'll see about that, in few days

Winder · 10-05-2013, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

But the most important part is the need of a more sophisticated/intelligent AF, not a mere increase in AF points count, and... we'll see about that, in few days

I'm pretty confident that we will see a much improved AF. Faster and more accurate. If Pentax is going to put out a "pro-grade" APS-C body they will have to finally address this.

We really can't expect the 24MP to be a huge improvement over the 16MP, so it is the support technologies that need to really shine on the K-3.

Wired · 10-05-2013, 12:23 PM

AF is cool. But what about flash sync?!

Casion · 10-05-2013, 02:00 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/238387-another-new-ima...ml#post2528420

Originally posted by Clavius

None of the other brands can do that.

Someone forgot about Sony A580, huh?

10-05-2013, 07:23 AM - 1 Like	#454
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Significant changes: Revised AF switch and AF MODE button This indicates significant changes to the AF system USB 3.0 connector This is a standard USB Micro-B connector, not a proprietary connector Headphone jack Card select button This means we have dual SD card slots! Live view mode switch and live view/movie recording button Finally, Ricoh's taking movie recording seriously! Metering mode/delete button This replaces the standalone delete button, indicating significant changes to the metering system In addition: There is no AF mode selector on the back on the camera. It has probably been moved to the AF MODE button on the front of the camera. The AF button has bee moved up to the right of the E-dial. The button for selecting the AF point is the same button used to select card slots. A diopter wheel is visible at the top right of the viewfinder eyepiece. Now that's gorgeous. Ricoh delivered pretty much everything us Pentaxians wanted. --DragonLord Last edited by bwDraco; 10-05-2013 at 09:15 AM.

10-05-2013, 09:38 AM	#456
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	I'm a sports photographer for the College of Staten Island Dolphins. I shoot on both outdoor soccer fields and dim indoor basketball courts. While I've been able to deliver solid images with my K-5 and K-r, high burst rates, deep buffers, and fast, reliable tracking AF matter really to me. USB 3.0 means UHS-I SDXC slots. It means that the buffer is going to be pretty deep since the data transfer to the card will be fast (and I have a SanDisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s card to take full advantage of it). The AF system is the most advanced we've ever seen in any Pentax DSLR--if the rumors are right (and they likely are), 27 points, all cross-type. The rumors also speak of 8.5 fps continuous shooting, faster than the EOS 7D, EOS 70D, and Nikon D7100. If RIcoh did it right, the K-3 will set a new benchmark for enthusiast-class DSLR cameras. C&N have finally met their match. --DragonLord Last edited by bwDraco; 10-05-2013 at 09:45 AM.

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RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	So much for my theory of that hump concealing the motor for EVF mechanism! Anyway the original patent had that motor function done by the mirror motor itself, so still open for surprises!!!

10-05-2013, 02:54 AM	#452
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	K-3 in silver / black, and with new silver / black grip too:

10-05-2013, 02:56 AM	#453
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by Mistral75 A Z-axis sensor shift is rumoured to be used by Sony on a soon-to-be-announced NEX body to help focus with manual lenses (à la Contax AX). With autofocus lenses, it's called AF-C . 1 - Maybe it's only a rumour It would still be a tedious and time consuming operation, may be 2 - AF-C ??? Only with contrast detection focusing, done in the sensor! With current method of phase detection focusing it's not possible!

10-05-2013, 08:35 AM	#455
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Originally posted by DragonLord Now that's gorgeous. Ricoh delivered pretty much everything us Pentaxians wanted. --DragonLord erh...did they? Maybe for you. Don't get me wrong but we know nothing about the real specs so far. Do you see integrated wifi? Thetering? Not saying this isn't a good sign for a giant leap forward, but I'm waiting for a spec sheet.

10-05-2013, 09:45 AM	#457
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Visa or MasterCard?

10-05-2013, 10:17 AM	#458
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by DragonLord The AF system is the most advanced we've ever seen in any Pentax DSLR--if the rumors are right (and they likely are), 27 points, all cross-type. The rumors also speak of 8.5 fps continuous shooting, faster than the EOS 7D, EOS 70D, and Nikon D7100. Unless Pentax is improving SDM they still wont have lightning fast AF. Part of the problem for Pentax is the speed of the AF motor. Originally posted by DragonLord Metering mode/delete button This replaces the standalone delete button, indicating significant changes to the metering system Moving buttons around doesn't indicate anything.

10-05-2013, 10:18 AM	#459
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Cash! Now!

10-05-2013, 10:24 AM	#460
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Winder Unless Pentax is improving SDM they still wont have lightning fast AF. Part of the problem for Pentax is the speed of the AF motor. Moving buttons around doesn't indicate anything. That's true! how ever, if they made a button for it, then one might thinkk that it is intended for more usage As I said before, I like buttons layout. Easy to use AF- button. For example. Most thing you use with your eye on WF are easy to find and those wich you use with menu or display are in good place too

10-05-2013, 10:47 AM	#461
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Originally posted by repaap Cash! Now! I like the points

10-05-2013, 11:22 AM	#462
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Winder Unless Pentax is improving SDM they still wont have lightning fast AF. Part of the problem for Pentax is the speed of the AF motor. But the most important part is the need of a more sophisticated/intelligent AF, not a mere increase in AF points count, and... we'll see about that, in few days

10-05-2013, 12:18 PM	#463
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Kunzite But the most important part is the need of a more sophisticated/intelligent AF, not a mere increase in AF points count, and... we'll see about that, in few days I'm pretty confident that we will see a much improved AF. Faster and more accurate. If Pentax is going to put out a "pro-grade" APS-C body they will have to finally address this. We really can't expect the 24MP to be a huge improvement over the 16MP, so it is the support technologies that need to really shine on the K-3.

10-05-2013, 12:23 PM	#464
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	AF is cool. But what about flash sync?!

10-05-2013, 02:00 PM	#465
Casion Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 103	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/238387-another-new-ima...ml#post2528420 Originally posted by Clavius None of the other brands can do that. Someone forgot about Sony A580, huh?