Pentax K-S1!

rawr · 08-18-2014, 09:35 PM

First for 'Pentax is doomed!!!'.

You guys are getting slow.

i83N · 08-18-2014, 09:36 PM

LEDs is timer indicator for selfies ((((:

JPT · 08-18-2014, 09:39 PM

I think this looks quite promising for those who think that Pentax DSLRs have got too big. I want the smallest, lightest possible body to use my limiteds, so I'm quite excited by this. I don't much like the look of the lights though.

What do you think it weighs?

ElJamoquio · 08-18-2014, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by JPT

I think this looks quite promising for those who think that Pentax DSLRs have got too big. I want the smallest, lightest possible body to use my limiteds, so I'm quite excited by this. I don't much like the look of the lights though.

What do you think it weighs?

It's digits on the internetz only.

cali92rs · 08-18-2014, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by rawr

First for 'Pentax is doomed!!!'.

You guys are getting slow.

I didnt say Pentax was doomed.. .they will continue to be a low single digit market share camera company for many years to come.

Ayoh · 08-18-2014, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

The K-S1 is actually a FF model, we're seeing it in "Crop Mode".

I think we are seeing it more in "Crap Mode". This is one tasteless looking camera

http://deal4yourwheels.com/news/wp-content/uploads/homer21.jpg

**LaurenOE** · 08-18-2014, 10:00 PM

LOL. It has been my "thing" to bash cameras that I don't get/understand from Pentax.
Then when the prices come down, I invariably go ahead and buy one.
Sometimes it's fun to try something different.
Since this camera takes Pentax glass, who knows?

I ended up with a K-01, K-30, a few Q, and an MX-1.
It says Pentax, takes K mount glass, is ugly, what's not to "like"?
If it comes in under $300 - awesome.

It probably will since it looks so cheap and cheesy.

Fogel70 · 08-18-2014, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by JPT

What do you think it weighs?

If it has SR and pentaprism it going to weight at least 600g. Probably close to what K500 weight.

I like that Ricoh is trying to make a new bold futuristic design, and not jumping on the retro band wagon as everyone else.

But they might need a few more attempts before they find a successful design.

A clean design where form and function are united.

pinholecam · 08-18-2014, 10:06 PM

What a rubbish design.
Led lights in a row? What the hell were they thinking.

It might have worked on a prosumer type camera, but this thing is such a Frakencamera, looking cobbled together from a DSLR and the new 'hi tech stylish' portion of the body.

Ricoh/Pentax really needs to wake up.
There are plenty of nice looking MILC designs out there and this one isn't it.

ruggiex · 08-18-2014, 10:23 PM

interesting way to make a DSLR to visually appears small by shaping it like a MILC... might work?

banep · 08-18-2014, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by JPT

I think this looks quite promising for those who think that Pentax DSLRs have got too big. I want the smallest, lightest possible body to use my limiteds, so I'm quite excited by this. I don't much like the look of the lights though.

What do you think it weighs?

Based on Q-S1 it will be plastic fantastic cheap entry level model, so it could be very light.

JPT · 08-18-2014, 10:35 PM

I think I owe everyone an apology. This is probably not a mirrorless camera at all. There's no mention of mirrorless in the original story and there is a button on the back with "LV", which would not make sense if it were mirror less. Sorry!

Cynog Ap Brychan · 08-18-2014, 10:39 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm not a member of the "Pentax-must-make-cameras-only-for-me" brigade. I'm all for waiting to see the real thing, and seeing how the market judges it. Pentax is still very much a Japan-centric company, and gizmos and gimmicks seem to go down well there. They may not even release it in the USA. It's different, anyway .

ogl · 08-18-2014, 10:41 PM - **1 Like**

the work of heavy drug addicted man

**RobA_Oz** · 08-18-2014, 10:43 PM

If you look closely at the front elevation, what might appear to be a mirror in the locked up position seems to me to be the screen-changing tag, which is an interesting feature in what otherwise appears to be an entry-level camera.

The only aspect of the styling that I can't really come to grips with is the retention of the prism/flash housing, at least at that size. Maybe it's a cost-saving measure, but it does make me wonder about the authenticity of the imagery, as it doesn't seem to be totally in keeping with the rest of the styling.

If it's true, I'd expect this to be officially announced in a few days, like the Q-S1, but I hope this isn't the only thing to be released for Photokina. However, the design does appear to address a number of the more strident criticisms of the K-01, so maybe that's a good thing.

08-18-2014, 10:00 PM	#38
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by JPT What do you think it weighs? If it has SR and pentaprism it going to weight at least 600g. Probably close to what K500 weight. I like that Ricoh is trying to make a new bold futuristic design, and not jumping on the retro band wagon as everyone else. But they might need a few more attempts before they find a successful design. A clean design where form and function are united. Last edited by Fogel70; 08-18-2014 at 10:08 PM.

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08-18-2014, 09:39 PM	#33
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821 Original Poster	I think this looks quite promising for those who think that Pentax DSLRs have got too big. I want the smallest, lightest possible body to use my limiteds, so I'm quite excited by this. I don't much like the look of the lights though. What do you think it weighs?

08-18-2014, 09:41 PM	#34
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by JPT I think this looks quite promising for those who think that Pentax DSLRs have got too big. I want the smallest, lightest possible body to use my limiteds, so I'm quite excited by this. I don't much like the look of the lights though. What do you think it weighs? It's digits on the internetz only.

08-18-2014, 09:44 PM	#35
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by rawr First for 'Pentax is doomed!!!'. You guys are getting slow. I didnt say Pentax was doomed.. .they will continue to be a low single digit market share camera company for many years to come.

08-18-2014, 09:55 PM	#36
Ayoh Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 341	Originally posted by luftfluss The K-S1 is actually a FF model, we're seeing it in "Crop Mode". I think we are seeing it more in "Crap Mode". This is one tasteless looking camera http://deal4yourwheels.com/news/wp-content/uploads/homer21.jpg

08-18-2014, 10:00 PM	#37
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	LOL. It has been my "thing" to bash cameras that I don't get/understand from Pentax. Then when the prices come down, I invariably go ahead and buy one. Sometimes it's fun to try something different. Since this camera takes Pentax glass, who knows? I ended up with a K-01, K-30, a few Q, and an MX-1. It says Pentax, takes K mount glass, is ugly, what's not to "like"? If it comes in under $300 - awesome. It probably will since it looks so cheap and cheesy.

08-18-2014, 10:06 PM	#39
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	What a rubbish design. Led lights in a row? What the hell were they thinking. It might have worked on a prosumer type camera, but this thing is such a Frakencamera, looking cobbled together from a DSLR and the new 'hi tech stylish' portion of the body. Ricoh/Pentax really needs to wake up. There are plenty of nice looking MILC designs out there and this one isn't it.

08-18-2014, 10:23 PM	#40
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	interesting way to make a DSLR to visually appears small by shaping it like a MILC... might work?

08-18-2014, 10:30 PM	#41
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by JPT I think this looks quite promising for those who think that Pentax DSLRs have got too big. I want the smallest, lightest possible body to use my limiteds, so I'm quite excited by this. I don't much like the look of the lights though. What do you think it weighs? Based on Q-S1 it will be plastic fantastic cheap entry level model, so it could be very light.

08-18-2014, 10:35 PM	#42
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821 Original Poster	I think I owe everyone an apology. This is probably not a mirrorless camera at all. There's no mention of mirrorless in the original story and there is a button on the back with "LV", which would not make sense if it were mirror less. Sorry!

08-18-2014, 10:39 PM - 2 Likes	#43
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	I'm not a member of the "Pentax-must-make-cameras-only-for-me" brigade. I'm all for waiting to see the real thing, and seeing how the market judges it. Pentax is still very much a Japan-centric company, and gizmos and gimmicks seem to go down well there. They may not even release it in the USA. It's different, anyway .

08-18-2014, 10:41 PM - 1 Like	#44
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	the work of heavy drug addicted man

08-18-2014, 10:43 PM	#45
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	If you look closely at the front elevation, what might appear to be a mirror in the locked up position seems to me to be the screen-changing tag, which is an interesting feature in what otherwise appears to be an entry-level camera. The only aspect of the styling that I can't really come to grips with is the retention of the prism/flash housing, at least at that size. Maybe it's a cost-saving measure, but it does make me wonder about the authenticity of the imagery, as it doesn't seem to be totally in keeping with the rest of the styling. If it's true, I'd expect this to be officially announced in a few days, like the Q-S1, but I hope this isn't the only thing to be released for Photokina. However, the design does appear to address a number of the more strident criticisms of the K-01, so maybe that's a good thing.