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soalle · 08-27-2014, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

But an entry level with a selectable AA filter? That's what has me wondering...

Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial.

I would say this is a K-500 replacement.

It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet.

That's IF they do not plan to launch a second camera soon (unlikely imo)
That's IF you consider the 16MP sensor K-30/K-50 good enough for you... if not then the K-S1 could be of value for you...

ChristianRock · 08-27-2014, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by soalle

Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial.

I would say this is a K-500 replacement.

It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet.

I think the K-50 is still selling, while the K-500 wasn't, so it was discontinued early and Ricoh saw they needed something more user-friendly for the entry level (that's my guess anyway).

And I agree that this is probably the K-500 replacement, 5.4fps is entry level...

Kenntak · 08-27-2014, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by soalle

Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial.

I would say this is a K-500 replacement.

It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet.

That's IF they do not plan to launch a second camera soon (unlikely imo)
That's IF you consider the 16MP sensor K-30/K-50 good enough for you... if not then the K-S1 could be of value for you...

But with two new cameras with a "s1" designation, it just seems like there will be higher end cameras using the numbering system.

ChristianRock · 08-27-2014, 12:30 PM

Unless there's a K-S1 (Starter? Simplified?) and something like a K-E1 (Enthusiast)? Then the K-3 would be replaced by a K-P1 (Advanced?)

Or would that be too complex? Maybe for some, but probably not for the company that gave us the *istDL

**boriscleto** · 08-27-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Or would that be too complex? Maybe for some, but probably not for the company that gave us the *istDL

Not to mention *ist, *istD, & *istDS.

Vantage-Point · 08-27-2014, 12:46 PM

After watching the official video from Ricoh on you tube about the Pentax K-S1 narrated by John Carlson here are some official stats of the camera. It has a 20.12 Megapixels CMOS sensor. It has no AA filter and has the AA filter simulator like the K-3. The K-s1 has a glass penta prism with 100% field of view. The control dial has led lighting for low light use. The shutter release is green when taking still pictures and is red when shooting video. The led lights in the front are for face detection and for a self timer. The led lights can be turned off. The highest iso for the K-S1 is 51200.

**luftfluss** · 08-27-2014, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by soalle

Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial.

I would say this is a K-500 replacement.

It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet.

That's IF they do not plan to launch a second camera soon (unlikely imo)
That's IF you consider the 16MP sensor K-30/K-50 good enough for you... if not then the K-S1 could be of value for you...

The K-5 IIs is the mid-level camera, a step up from the K-30/50.

jimr-pdx · 08-27-2014, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The research is already paid for. Might as well use it.

Hope that means f/2.8 AF sensor(s) too, though the IX+ SAFOX might not be up for that.
Really this camera meets my needs & would allow me to dump the 1J1 and other small cams that only exist because I like 'em small some times. I fear one of these (white?) is in my near future, and maybe two after my wife sees it (and the color palette)?

Na Horuk · 08-27-2014, 01:01 PM

Flu card compatibility is nice. But does this mean it has two SD card slots?
And Im surprised it has AA simulation. I thought that would be only for higher end models. Good to see even this model has no AA filter and such advanced features

Jamey777 · 08-27-2014, 01:11 PM

good lord it is tinier than my K-01....

spinach · 08-27-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Flu card compatibility is nice. But does this mean it has two SD card slots?

whether it does or doesn't have a second card slot has nothing to do with flu card compatibility

Na Horuk · 08-27-2014, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by spinach

whether it does or doesn't have a second card slot has nothing to do with flu card compatibility

Ah. I just thought if the flu card takes a card slot, it is much more convenient to have one extra slot for a regular SD card

**boriscleto** · 08-27-2014, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Ah. I just thought if the flu card takes a card slot, it is much more convenient to have one extra slot for a regular SD card

And that is why you would pay more for a K-3.

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johnmflores · 08-27-2014, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by Jamey777

good lord it is tinier than my K-01....

That's the first time I've ever seen the words "K-01" and "tiny" used in the same sentence LOL!

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08-27-2014, 12:03 PM	#856
soalle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy -> Canada -> Belgium -> Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 233	Originally posted by ChristianRock But an entry level with a selectable AA filter? That's what has me wondering... Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial. I would say this is a K-500 replacement. It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet. That's IF they do not plan to launch a second camera soon (unlikely imo) That's IF you consider the 16MP sensor K-30/K-50 good enough for you... if not then the K-S1 could be of value for you...

08-27-2014, 12:11 PM	#857
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by soalle Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial. I would say this is a K-500 replacement. It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet. I think the K-50 is still selling, while the K-500 wasn't, so it was discontinued early and Ricoh saw they needed something more user-friendly for the entry level (that's my guess anyway). And I agree that this is probably the K-500 replacement, 5.4fps is entry level...

08-27-2014, 12:23 PM	#858
Kenntak Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 198	Originally posted by soalle Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial. I would say this is a K-500 replacement. It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet. That's IF they do not plan to launch a second camera soon (unlikely imo) That's IF you consider the 16MP sensor K-30/K-50 good enough for you... if not then the K-S1 could be of value for you... But with two new cameras with a "s1" designation, it just seems like there will be higher end cameras using the numbering system.

08-27-2014, 12:30 PM	#859
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Unless there's a K-S1 (Starter? Simplified?) and something like a K-E1 (Enthusiast)? Then the K-3 would be replaced by a K-P1 (Advanced?) Or would that be too complex? Maybe for some, but probably not for the company that gave us the *istDL

08-27-2014, 12:40 PM	#860
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by ChristianRock Or would that be too complex? Maybe for some, but probably not for the company that gave us the istDL Not to mention ist, istD, & istDS.

08-27-2014, 12:46 PM	#861
Vantage-Point Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516	After watching the official video from Ricoh on you tube about the Pentax K-S1 narrated by John Carlson here are some official stats of the camera. It has a 20.12 Megapixels CMOS sensor. It has no AA filter and has the AA filter simulator like the K-3. The K-s1 has a glass penta prism with 100% field of view. The control dial has led lighting for low light use. The shutter release is green when taking still pictures and is red when shooting video. The led lights in the front are for face detection and for a self timer. The led lights can be turned off. The highest iso for the K-S1 is 51200.

08-27-2014, 12:53 PM	#862
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Originally posted by soalle Apparently, no weather sealing and one control dial. I would say this is a K-500 replacement. It is a bit sad that since the K30 (launched in 2012-07) there has not been a notable upgrade to the mid-level camera yet. That's IF they do not plan to launch a second camera soon (unlikely imo) That's IF you consider the 16MP sensor K-30/K-50 good enough for you... if not then the K-S1 could be of value for you... The K-5 IIs is the mid-level camera, a step up from the K-30/50.

08-27-2014, 12:59 PM	#863
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by boriscleto The research is already paid for. Might as well use it. Hope that means f/2.8 AF sensor(s) too, though the IX+ SAFOX might not be up for that. Really this camera meets my needs & would allow me to dump the 1J1 and other small cams that only exist because I like 'em small some times. I fear one of these (white?) is in my near future, and maybe two after my wife sees it (and the color palette)?

08-27-2014, 01:01 PM	#864
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Flu card compatibility is nice. But does this mean it has two SD card slots? And Im surprised it has AA simulation. I thought that would be only for higher end models. Good to see even this model has no AA filter and such advanced features

08-27-2014, 01:11 PM	#865
Jamey777 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 426	good lord it is tinier than my K-01....

08-27-2014, 01:43 PM	#866
spinach Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 114	Originally posted by Na Horuk Flu card compatibility is nice. But does this mean it has two SD card slots? whether it does or doesn't have a second card slot has nothing to do with flu card compatibility

08-27-2014, 01:45 PM	#867
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by spinach whether it does or doesn't have a second card slot has nothing to do with flu card compatibility Ah. I just thought if the flu card takes a card slot, it is much more convenient to have one extra slot for a regular SD card

08-27-2014, 01:50 PM	#868
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Na Horuk Ah. I just thought if the flu card takes a card slot, it is much more convenient to have one extra slot for a regular SD card And that is why you would pay more for a K-3.

08-27-2014, 02:10 PM	#870
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Jamey777 good lord it is tinier than my K-01.... That's the first time I've ever seen the words "K-01" and "tiny" used in the same sentence LOL!

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