News at CES 2015?

jake14mw · 01-05-2015, 12:43 PM

Well, not too much information yet, but I like the look of both the lens and the camera!

IchabodCrane · 01-05-2015, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by thibs

At CES it may be too much, yes.
It'd almost be as relevant as a new Barbie (OK, I made that up but you get the point).

Consumer -> camera for everybody. Nothing else. Not now... CP+ though...

Bold prediction dis-proved in less than 12 hours.

6BQ5 · 01-05-2015, 12:57 PM

Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon.

Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh...

IchabodCrane · 01-05-2015, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon.

Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh...

Don't worry... looks to be the same switch that the K-3 has.

enoeske · 01-05-2015, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon.

Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh...

The K-3 doesn't have that on the switch either.

D1N0 · 01-05-2015, 01:11 PM

There must be a af-mode toggle button on the back.

zzeitg · 01-05-2015, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by RonakG

3. Interchangeable lens for K mount digital cameras
Model name: to be announced later
・High magnification super-telephoto zoom lens
・Market launch: Not decided

4. Interchangeable lens for K mount digital cameras
Model name: to be announced later
・Large diameter telephoto zoom lens
・Market launch: Not decided

Hmm, I'm not excited...

There's DA* 60-250 - who needs #4?
If only it's vice versa and the golden ring can be found on #3... If there's a real gap in the Pentax lens line-up, then it's the big hole between DA*300 and DA560.

enoeske · 01-05-2015, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

There must be a af-mode toggle button on the back.

Or it brings up the choice on the LCD, which seems like a feature more fitting a low/midrange camera vs physical switches on pro/enthusiast.

---------- Post added 01-05-2015 at 02:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by zzeitg

Hmm, I'm not excited...

There's DA* 60-250 - who needs #4?
If only it's vice versa and the golden ring can be found on #3... If there's a real gap in the Pentax lens line-up, then it's the big hole between DA*300 and DA560.

70-200 f/2.8 sounds good to me.

**boriscleto** · 01-05-2015, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon.

Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh...

Why guess specs? We'll probably know for sure next month.

6BQ5 · 01-05-2015, 01:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

Why guess specs? We'll probably know for sure next month.

Next month? Who can wait that long? Guessing is like a tradition here. Then we have to be disappointed when the released specs don't match the guess. Of course, when the product is released everyone will fall in love with it and we'll all say how great the specs are!

JinDesu · 01-05-2015, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Hmm, I'm not excited...

There's DA* 60-250 - who needs #4?
If only it's vice versa and the golden ring can be found on #3... If there's a real gap in the Pentax lens line-up, then it's the big hole between DA*300 and DA560.

It's supposed to be a 70-200 F2.8 that's FF compatible.

Also, 4 pages in and no one has said Pentax is doomed yet?

**THoog** · 01-05-2015, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Next month? Who can wait that long? Guessing is like a tradition here. Then we have to be disappointed when the released specs don't match the guess. Of course, when the product is released everyone will fall in love with it and we'll all say how great the specs are!

Is it too soon to say the launch prices are much too high, and the lens isn't as good as the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8?

mrNewt · 01-05-2015, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Is it too soon to say the launch prices are much too high, and the lens isn't as good as the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8?

Well you know for sure the lenses will not be better than that Sigma

. Pentax is doomed...

JinDesu · 01-05-2015, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Well you know for sure the lenses will not be better than that Sigma

. Pentax is doomed...

There we go! Order has been restored to the universe!

IchabodCrane · 01-05-2015, 01:44 PM

This collapsible lens would have been perfect kitted with the K-01. Oh well.

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01-05-2015, 12:43 PM	#46
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	Well, not too much information yet, but I like the look of both the lens and the camera!

01-05-2015, 12:53 PM	#47
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by thibs At CES it may be too much, yes. It'd almost be as relevant as a new Barbie (OK, I made that up but you get the point). Consumer -> camera for everybody. Nothing else. Not now... CP+ though... Bold prediction dis-proved in less than 12 hours.

01-05-2015, 12:57 PM	#48
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon. Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh...

01-05-2015, 01:03 PM	#49
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon. Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh... Don't worry... looks to be the same switch that the K-3 has.

01-05-2015, 01:04 PM	#50
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon. Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh... The K-3 doesn't have that on the switch either.

01-05-2015, 01:11 PM	#51
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	There must be a af-mode toggle button on the back.

01-05-2015, 01:12 PM	#52
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by RonakG 3. Interchangeable lens for K mount digital cameras Model name: to be announced later ・High magnification super-telephoto zoom lens ・Market launch: Not decided 4. Interchangeable lens for K mount digital cameras Model name: to be announced later ・Large diameter telephoto zoom lens ・Market launch: Not decided Hmm, I'm not excited... There's DA* 60-250 - who needs #4? If only it's vice versa and the golden ring can be found on #3... If there's a real gap in the Pentax lens line-up, then it's the big hole between DA*300 and DA560.

01-05-2015, 01:14 PM	#53
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by D1N0 There must be a af-mode toggle button on the back. Or it brings up the choice on the LCD, which seems like a feature more fitting a low/midrange camera vs physical switches on pro/enthusiast. ---------- Post added 01-05-2015 at 02:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by zzeitg Hmm, I'm not excited... There's DA* 60-250 - who needs #4? If only it's vice versa and the golden ring can be found on #3... If there's a real gap in the Pentax lens line-up, then it's the big hole between DA*300 and DA560. 70-200 f/2.8 sounds good to me.

01-05-2015, 01:18 PM - 1 Like	#54
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Very nice indeed! This could very well be Ricoh's mid-tier Pentax APS offering. Has anyone started guessing the specs? Will it have a 24 MP sensor with 12-bit RAW output? Maybe 14-bit here and 16-bit for some kind of pro level system? As a K-30 owner I may be tempted with this offering. Let's hope we get to see the back of the body soon. Oh ... just noticed the AF switch doesnt include AF-C? Uh-oh... Why guess specs? We'll probably know for sure next month.

01-05-2015, 01:23 PM - 2 Likes	#55
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by boriscleto Why guess specs? We'll probably know for sure next month. Next month? Who can wait that long? Guessing is like a tradition here. Then we have to be disappointed when the released specs don't match the guess. Of course, when the product is released everyone will fall in love with it and we'll all say how great the specs are!

01-05-2015, 01:27 PM	#56
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by zzeitg Hmm, I'm not excited... There's DA* 60-250 - who needs #4? If only it's vice versa and the golden ring can be found on #3... If there's a real gap in the Pentax lens line-up, then it's the big hole between DA*300 and DA560. It's supposed to be a 70-200 F2.8 that's FF compatible. Also, 4 pages in and no one has said Pentax is doomed yet?

01-05-2015, 01:29 PM	#57
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Next month? Who can wait that long? Guessing is like a tradition here. Then we have to be disappointed when the released specs don't match the guess. Of course, when the product is released everyone will fall in love with it and we'll all say how great the specs are! Is it too soon to say the launch prices are much too high, and the lens isn't as good as the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8?

01-05-2015, 01:30 PM	#58
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by THoog Is it too soon to say the launch prices are much too high, and the lens isn't as good as the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8? Well you know for sure the lenses will not be better than that Sigma . Pentax is doomed...

01-05-2015, 01:33 PM	#59
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by mrNewt Well you know for sure the lenses will not be better than that Sigma . Pentax is doomed... There we go! Order has been restored to the universe!

01-05-2015, 01:44 PM	#60
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	This collapsible lens would have been perfect kitted with the K-01. Oh well.