Connect the Dots

mee · 12-26-2014, 02:50 PM

From that screenshot, it is clear that we will see a new representative at Pentax.

anthony mazzeri · 12-26-2014, 03:17 PM - **1 Like**

I just did a rough overlay of a K-3 with the Pentax logo on the front of the prism housing the same dimension as in the teaser image. So it appears this new FF model is larger than the K-3.

anthony mazzeri · 12-26-2014, 03:36 PM

And if I use the dot/line as a guide to match the sensor/mirror on the D750, the Pentax FF prism logo is slightly higher so the camera is probably between D750 and D800 in size.

davidsladek · 12-26-2014, 04:15 PM

old hoax teaser, I am afraid

i83N · 12-26-2014, 06:39 PM - **1 Like**

pentax is doomed!

6BQ5 · 12-26-2014, 08:36 PM

I thought this was the old(er) 645Z teaser.

mee · 12-26-2014, 09:00 PM - **1 Like**

It probably is but that isn't going to stop this community from wasting hours of time speculating otherwise.

K David · 12-27-2014, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

I thought this was the old(er) 645Z teaser.

Similar, but not the same. Here's a screen cap from the PF 645 announcement:
Countdown to the Pentax 645z - Pentax Announcements | PentaxForums.com

The 645 has different typography on the text. This new one looks like a K-3 or other K-mount DSLR.

I'm coming around on the hoax idea for this. The OP never answered on FB when asked where the image came from.

**Deimos** · 12-27-2014, 01:24 AM

From what I have seen in the past several years, Ricoh only does teasers/leaks shortly before an announcement (if at all).

ZoeB · 12-27-2014, 01:26 AM

Somebody did recently post it on the norwegian pentax facebook page, so clearly, it's going around.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-27-2014, 02:22 AM

Just stop with all these conspiracy theories, I just wish they would make one and get it into production... no in fact make at least two (both are for me mind).

anthony mazzeri · 12-27-2014, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by K David

Similar, but not the same. Here's a screen cap from the PF 645 announcement:
Countdown to the Pentax 645z - Pentax Announcements | PentaxForums.com

The 645 has different typography on the text. This new one looks like a K-3 or other K-mount DSLR.

I'm coming around on the hoax idea for this. The OP never answered on FB when asked where the image came from.

Yep, the Pentax logo on the 645 is completely different. This is definitely a more typical DSLR instead.

This new teaser/reveal also having a similar look and feel to their previous successful Z one but with a new different 'join the dots' idea actually tells me it is from the same marketing/PR people and is genuine.

---------- Post added 2014-12-27 at 09:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by Deimos

From what I have seen in the past several years, Ricoh only does teasers/leaks shortly before an announcement (if at all).

CP+ is 12-15 Feb. Like other makers with big announcements at previous shows they will be wanting to launch it BEFORE the show opens to hog all the pre-show publicity and press and build anticipation to come and see it, so I'd say in about four weeks or so by end of January.

So after all these years, just a month or less now.

Kunzite · 12-27-2014, 03:13 AM

Sorry, but... what new teaser? And I hope you don't think it's Ricoh Imaging's doing...

Look what I found: Just connect the dots: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Uluru, do you know anything about that?

anthony mazzeri · 12-27-2014, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Sorry, but... what new teaser? And I hope you don't think it's Ricoh Imaging's doing...

I see. That's from 5 months ago?

Edit - Was that actually his last ever post on DPR?

Supernaut · 12-27-2014, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by anthony mazzeri

I just did a rough overlay of a K-3 with the Pentax logo on the front of the prism housing the same dimension as in the teaser image. So it appears this new FF model is larger than the K-3.

In this bright image it seems to be a feature on each side of the logo surface. I dont recognize this from any Pentax camera.

12-26-2014, 03:17 PM - 1 Like	#17
anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	I just did a rough overlay of a K-3 with the Pentax logo on the front of the prism housing the same dimension as in the teaser image. So it appears this new FF model is larger than the K-3. Attached Images Last edited by anthony mazzeri; 12-27-2014 at 03:10 AM.

12-26-2014, 03:36 PM	#18
anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	And if I use the dot/line as a guide to match the sensor/mirror on the D750, the Pentax FF prism logo is slightly higher so the camera is probably between D750 and D800 in size. Attached Images Last edited by anthony mazzeri; 12-27-2014 at 03:09 AM.

12-27-2014, 02:22 AM	#26
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Just stop with all these conspiracy theories, I just wish they would make one and get it into production... no in fact make at least two (both are for me mind). Last edited by Kerrowdown; 12-27-2014 at 06:09 AM.

12-27-2014, 02:56 AM	#27
anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	Originally posted by K David Similar, but not the same. Here's a screen cap from the PF 645 announcement: Countdown to the Pentax 645z - Pentax Announcements \| PentaxForums.com The 645 has different typography on the text. This new one looks like a K-3 or other K-mount DSLR. I'm coming around on the hoax idea for this. The OP never answered on FB when asked where the image came from. Yep, the Pentax logo on the 645 is completely different. This is definitely a more typical DSLR instead. This new teaser/reveal also having a similar look and feel to their previous successful Z one but with a new different 'join the dots' idea actually tells me it is from the same marketing/PR people and is genuine. ---------- Post added 2014-12-27 at 09:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by Deimos From what I have seen in the past several years, Ricoh only does teasers/leaks shortly before an announcement (if at all). CP+ is 12-15 Feb. Like other makers with big announcements at previous shows they will be wanting to launch it BEFORE the show opens to hog all the pre-show publicity and press and build anticipation to come and see it, so I'd say in about four weeks or so by end of January. So after all these years, just a month or less now. Last edited by anthony mazzeri; 12-27-2014 at 03:08 AM.

12-27-2014, 03:13 AM	#28
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Sorry, but... what new teaser? And I hope you don't think it's Ricoh Imaging's doing... Look what I found: Just connect the dots: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Uluru, do you know anything about that? Last edited by Kunzite; 12-27-2014 at 03:18 AM.

12-26-2014, 02:50 PM	#16
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	From that screenshot, it is clear that we will see a new representative at Pentax.

12-26-2014, 04:15 PM	#19
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	old hoax teaser, I am afraid

12-26-2014, 06:39 PM - 1 Like	#20
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	pentax is doomed!

12-26-2014, 08:36 PM	#21
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I thought this was the old(er) 645Z teaser.

12-26-2014, 09:00 PM - 1 Like	#22
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	It probably is but that isn't going to stop this community from wasting hours of time speculating otherwise.

12-27-2014, 01:07 AM	#23
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437 Original Poster	Originally posted by 6BQ5 I thought this was the old(er) 645Z teaser. Similar, but not the same. Here's a screen cap from the PF 645 announcement: Countdown to the Pentax 645z - Pentax Announcements \| PentaxForums.com The 645 has different typography on the text. This new one looks like a K-3 or other K-mount DSLR. I'm coming around on the hoax idea for this. The OP never answered on FB when asked where the image came from.

12-27-2014, 01:24 AM	#24
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	From what I have seen in the past several years, Ricoh only does teasers/leaks shortly before an announcement (if at all).

12-27-2014, 01:26 AM	#25
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Somebody did recently post it on the norwegian pentax facebook page, so clearly, it's going around.

12-27-2014, 03:22 AM	#29
anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	Originally posted by Kunzite Sorry, but... what new teaser? And I hope you don't think it's Ricoh Imaging's doing... I see. That's from 5 months ago? Edit - Was that actually his last ever post on DPR? Last edited by anthony mazzeri; 12-27-2014 at 03:33 AM.

12-27-2014, 03:34 AM	#30
Supernaut Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Coast , Sweden Posts: 467	Originally posted by anthony mazzeri I just did a rough overlay of a K-3 with the Pentax logo on the front of the prism housing the same dimension as in the teaser image. So it appears this new FF model is larger than the K-3. In this bright image it seems to be a feature on each side of the logo surface. I dont recognize this from any Pentax camera.

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