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bxf · 10-07-2013, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by Franc

K3: Sensitivity range: EV -3 to 20 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)
K5ii/s: Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)

nice when it gets dark

Originally posted by WerTicus

You got the K-52 numbers wrong there... it does -3 also.

Originally posted by Franc

not according to the specs on the pentax us site

I'm not bothering to check, but is there some confusion here between AF sensitivity and metering sensitivity?

Urkeldaedalus · 10-07-2013, 05:20 AM

These specs should hold up well even when the Canon 7d Mark II come out next year.

Ironically it's Safox 11 that finally pushes us above 11-AF points.

Fun times Pentax users. Looking forward to see how this guy performs. I do have a birthday coming up and I have a lot of love for myself

konraDarnok · 10-07-2013, 05:21 AM

With highspeed sync, I don't see why people care about flash sync anymore.. If the K-3 has it on-board, so much the better.

IchabodCrane · 10-07-2013, 05:21 AM

Specifications seem to be incomplete (maybe intentionally until later today or tomorrow). For example, the interfaces are identical to the K-5 II and s except for the change from USB 2 to USB 3. I don't see any mention of this additional port which is rumored to be for headphones. Also, unless I missed it, I don't even see anything about Live View.

konraDarnok · 10-07-2013, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Specifications seem to be incomplete (maybe intentionally until later today or tomorrow). For example, the interfaces are identical to the K-5 II and s except for the change from USB 2 to USB 3. I don't see any mention of this additional port which is rumored to be for headphones. Also, unless I missed it, I don't even see anything about Live View.

And the "Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation" says: 'TBD'

IchabodCrane · 10-07-2013, 05:25 AM

More power hungry, too. About 20% drop in shot life from the K-5 IIs.

Franc · 10-07-2013, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by bxf

I'm not bothering to check, but is there some confusion here between AF sensitivity and metering sensitivity?

its what they give for the Metering System

Tanzer · 10-07-2013, 05:30 AM

Interesting, while the specs are up, they haven't actually posted a press release. So this hasn't been officially announced yet, which is probably why Adam and DPR haven't posted announcements either. Still under NDA. Poor Adam, he must be bursting at the seams! Scooped by Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp themselves!

Fototim · 10-07-2013, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

With highspeed sync, I don't see why people care about flash sync anymore.. If the K-3 has it on-board, so much the better.

HSS is yber cool on paper, but has some serious limitations.
When using HSS you loose a lot of flash power. I think you are down to 1/8 of full power, maybe even less. This makes it near useless when it comes to killing ambient sun light.

Alizarine · 10-07-2013, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

With highspeed sync, I don't see why people care about flash sync anymore.. If the K-3 has it on-board, so much the better.

Like the Q's HSS? It would be.. near-useless in itself, but using on-board HSS to trigger another flash in that short duration on optical slave mode... (which I tried, and it works!) is cool.

Quote:

Professional H.264 video

Enhance your video recording experience with full HD movie capture in the H.264 format (60p/50p/30p/24p), also including the ability to switch from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch. Equipped with a headphone terminal and stereo microphone terminal for external microphone connection. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and monitor sound levels during recording.

Now I wonder... do we get manual video controls like the K-01 this time around?

D1N0 · 10-07-2013, 05:48 AM

Pentax K5II/s light metering 0-22EV AF metering -3-18EV.

Franc · 10-07-2013, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Pentax K5II/s light metering 0-22EV AF metering -3-18EV.

K3 light metering -3 - 20EV Af meterng -3 - 18EV
there is a difference

Alizarine · 10-07-2013, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder for 100% FOV and .95 magnification

Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor. Treated with a new coating, its glass prism improves reflectance resulting in a brighter viewfinder image.

Does this mean HD coating on the pentaprism?

Tanzer · 10-07-2013, 05:58 AM

Looks like they've brought back support for PEF, in addition to DNG.

TenZ.NL · 10-07-2013, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

Does this mean HD coating on the pentaprism?

I don`t think so, the HDcoating is transparent while the coating on a prism has to be reflective in order to bounce the availeble light as much as possible (at least, that is how I understand it, anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct it)

10-07-2013, 05:37 AM	#85
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by konraDarnok With highspeed sync, I don't see why people care about flash sync anymore.. If the K-3 has it on-board, so much the better. Like the Q's HSS? It would be.. near-useless in itself, but using on-board HSS to trigger another flash in that short duration on optical slave mode... (which I tried, and it works!) is cool. Quote: Professional H.264 video Enhance your video recording experience with full HD movie capture in the H.264 format (60p/50p/30p/24p), also including the ability to switch from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch. Equipped with a headphone terminal and stereo microphone terminal for external microphone connection. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and monitor sound levels during recording. Now I wonder... do we get manual video controls like the K-01 this time around? Last edited by Alizarine; 10-07-2013 at 05:44 AM.

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10-07-2013, 05:15 AM	#76
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Franc K3: Sensitivity range: EV -3 to 20 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) K5ii/s: Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) nice when it gets dark Originally posted by WerTicus You got the K-52 numbers wrong there... it does -3 also. Originally posted by Franc not according to the specs on the pentax us site I'm not bothering to check, but is there some confusion here between AF sensitivity and metering sensitivity?

10-07-2013, 05:20 AM	#77
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	These specs should hold up well even when the Canon 7d Mark II come out next year. Ironically it's Safox 11 that finally pushes us above 11-AF points. Fun times Pentax users. Looking forward to see how this guy performs. I do have a birthday coming up and I have a lot of love for myself

10-07-2013, 05:21 AM	#78
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	With highspeed sync, I don't see why people care about flash sync anymore.. If the K-3 has it on-board, so much the better.

10-07-2013, 05:21 AM	#79
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Specifications seem to be incomplete (maybe intentionally until later today or tomorrow). For example, the interfaces are identical to the K-5 II and s except for the change from USB 2 to USB 3. I don't see any mention of this additional port which is rumored to be for headphones. Also, unless I missed it, I don't even see anything about Live View.

10-07-2013, 05:23 AM	#80
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Specifications seem to be incomplete (maybe intentionally until later today or tomorrow). For example, the interfaces are identical to the K-5 II and s except for the change from USB 2 to USB 3. I don't see any mention of this additional port which is rumored to be for headphones. Also, unless I missed it, I don't even see anything about Live View. And the "Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation" says: 'TBD'

10-07-2013, 05:25 AM	#81
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	More power hungry, too. About 20% drop in shot life from the K-5 IIs.

10-07-2013, 05:25 AM	#82
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	Originally posted by bxf I'm not bothering to check, but is there some confusion here between AF sensitivity and metering sensitivity? its what they give for the Metering System

10-07-2013, 05:30 AM	#83
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Interesting, while the specs are up, they haven't actually posted a press release. So this hasn't been officially announced yet, which is probably why Adam and DPR haven't posted announcements either. Still under NDA. Poor Adam, he must be bursting at the seams! Scooped by Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp themselves!

10-07-2013, 05:31 AM	#84
Fototim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 268	Originally posted by konraDarnok With highspeed sync, I don't see why people care about flash sync anymore.. If the K-3 has it on-board, so much the better. HSS is yber cool on paper, but has some serious limitations. When using HSS you loose a lot of flash power. I think you are down to 1/8 of full power, maybe even less. This makes it near useless when it comes to killing ambient sun light.

10-07-2013, 05:48 AM	#86
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Pentax K5II/s light metering 0-22EV AF metering -3-18EV.

10-07-2013, 05:51 AM	#87
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	Originally posted by D1N0 Pentax K5II/s light metering 0-22EV AF metering -3-18EV. K3 light metering -3 - 20EV Af meterng -3 - 18EV there is a difference

10-07-2013, 05:55 AM	#88
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Quote: Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder for 100% FOV and .95 magnification Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor. Treated with a new coating, its glass prism improves reflectance resulting in a brighter viewfinder image. Does this mean HD coating on the pentaprism?

10-07-2013, 05:58 AM	#89
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Looks like they've brought back support for PEF, in addition to DNG.

10-07-2013, 05:59 AM	#90
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Originally posted by Alizarine Does this mean HD coating on the pentaprism? I don`t think so, the HDcoating is transparent while the coating on a prism has to be reflective in order to bounce the availeble light as much as possible (at least, that is how I understand it, anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct it)

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