News at CES 2015?

sinjin · 01-05-2015, 11:52 AM - **1 Like**

Articulating screen. Finally! Never wanted one until I started macro shooting.

Sinister · 01-05-2015, 11:57 AM

Looks promising. A 18-50/4-5.6 and a light body could stop me from jumping ships to M43!

Kameraten · 01-05-2015, 12:02 PM

It looks like a DSLR but I wouldn't be surprised to read it's a MILC. The button layout resembles the K-01, the hump on top is lower than the prism bulges I see on K-5 and K-3. Why, this could be the long awaited K-01 replacement with all the obvious shortcomings of that model corrected.

mrNewt · 01-05-2015, 12:05 PM

I doubt is a mirror-less camera... it definitely has some traces of the new K-S1 design features combined with some K-50/500 elements... plus some new ideas.

enoeske · 01-05-2015, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Kameraten

It looks like a DSLR but I wouldn't be surprised to read it's a MILC. The button layout resembles the K-01, the hump on top is lower than the prism bulges I see on K-5 and K-3. Why, this could be the long awaited K-01 replacement with all the obvious shortcomings of that model corrected.

Since Pentax called is DSLR, it has a mirror. I expect its the body and sensor of the K-S1, with the K-50 grip and features.

Asahiflex · 01-05-2015, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Kameraten

It looks like a DSLR but I wouldn't be surprised to read it's a MILC.

Ricoh calls it a DSLR in their press release so I think it is a.... DSLR

Kameraten · 01-05-2015, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Ricoh calls it a DSLR in their press release so I think it is a.... DSLR

Thanks. Then I can pass this one up.

VoiceOfReason · 01-05-2015, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Maybe this IS the replacement for K-3... K-S1Pro

I don't think that would be the case. No top lcd.

mrNewt · 01-05-2015, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I don't think that would be the case. No top lcd.

That was a joke...

devorama · 01-05-2015, 12:15 PM

I wonder what that button is on the top of the camera with the translucent ring around it? It's not a power button, because we can see that is the usual concentric ring around the shutter release. It reminds me of the Panasonic iAuto button that lights up when activated. Maybe a wifi toggle?

IchabodCrane · 01-05-2015, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by devorama

My guess is that this lens is like many of the other retracting zoom lenses for other systems such as Nikon's 1 series, the micro 4/3, and Sony's E mount. With those, the lens can retract into itself for compactness, but must extend before use. So the dot setting may just be for storage and the button may be for unlocking the lens from its retracted setting. This is how the Olympus 14-42mm Mk II lens works.

Agree... it sure looks like a push button release for deploying/retracting the lens.

---------- Post added 01-05-15 at 02:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by devorama

I wonder what that button is on the top of the camera with the translucent ring around it? It's not a power button, because we can see that is the usual concentric ring around the shutter release. It reminds me of the Panasonic iAuto button that lights up when activated. Maybe a wifi toggle?

Maybe a movie button?

D1N0 · 01-05-2015, 12:22 PM

I was wondering that too. It has a regular mode dial (Thank Asahi Kogaku Goshi Kaisha).

Steve.Ledger · 01-05-2015, 12:29 PM

Defo' K-60
Note the black shutter release button and hotshoe.
In recent years only the flagship APS-C had a black button, the mid-range models have a chrome button and chrome hotshoe.

mecrox · 01-05-2015, 12:33 PM - **1 Like**

From here, it looks like a very solid mid-range camera, compact and well built.

When you press one of the buttons on the side, the flash housing pops up and out jumps a miniature version of the chairman of Ricoh to offer you a cup of sake. If you press the large button on the top plate, he pours you another one.

mrNewt · 01-05-2015, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by mecrox

When you press one of the buttons on the side, the flash housing pops up and out jumps a miniature version of the chairman of Ricoh to offer you a cup of sake. If you press the large button on the top plate, he pours you another one.

I would pay serious money for that feature!!!

01-05-2015, 12:29 PM	#43
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Defo' K-60 Note the black shutter release button and hotshoe. In recent years only the flagship APS-C had a black button, the mid-range models have a chrome button and chrome hotshoe. Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 01-05-2015 at 02:29 PM.

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01-05-2015, 11:52 AM - 1 Like	#31
sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	Articulating screen. Finally! Never wanted one until I started macro shooting.

01-05-2015, 11:57 AM	#32
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Looks promising. A 18-50/4-5.6 and a light body could stop me from jumping ships to M43!

01-05-2015, 12:02 PM	#33
Kameraten Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 214	It looks like a DSLR but I wouldn't be surprised to read it's a MILC. The button layout resembles the K-01, the hump on top is lower than the prism bulges I see on K-5 and K-3. Why, this could be the long awaited K-01 replacement with all the obvious shortcomings of that model corrected.

01-05-2015, 12:05 PM	#34
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	I doubt is a mirror-less camera... it definitely has some traces of the new K-S1 design features combined with some K-50/500 elements... plus some new ideas.

01-05-2015, 12:05 PM	#35
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by Kameraten It looks like a DSLR but I wouldn't be surprised to read it's a MILC. The button layout resembles the K-01, the hump on top is lower than the prism bulges I see on K-5 and K-3. Why, this could be the long awaited K-01 replacement with all the obvious shortcomings of that model corrected. Since Pentax called is DSLR, it has a mirror. I expect its the body and sensor of the K-S1, with the K-50 grip and features.

01-05-2015, 12:06 PM	#36
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Kameraten It looks like a DSLR but I wouldn't be surprised to read it's a MILC. Ricoh calls it a DSLR in their press release so I think it is a.... DSLR

01-05-2015, 12:08 PM	#37
Kameraten Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 214	Originally posted by Asahiflex Ricoh calls it a DSLR in their press release so I think it is a.... DSLR Thanks. Then I can pass this one up.

01-05-2015, 12:10 PM	#38
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by mrNewt Maybe this IS the replacement for K-3... K-S1Pro I don't think that would be the case. No top lcd.

01-05-2015, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#39
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I don't think that would be the case. No top lcd. That was a joke...

01-05-2015, 12:15 PM	#40
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	I wonder what that button is on the top of the camera with the translucent ring around it? It's not a power button, because we can see that is the usual concentric ring around the shutter release. It reminds me of the Panasonic iAuto button that lights up when activated. Maybe a wifi toggle?

01-05-2015, 12:19 PM	#41
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by devorama My guess is that this lens is like many of the other retracting zoom lenses for other systems such as Nikon's 1 series, the micro 4/3, and Sony's E mount. With those, the lens can retract into itself for compactness, but must extend before use. So the dot setting may just be for storage and the button may be for unlocking the lens from its retracted setting. This is how the Olympus 14-42mm Mk II lens works. Agree... it sure looks like a push button release for deploying/retracting the lens. ---------- Post added 01-05-15 at 02:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by devorama I wonder what that button is on the top of the camera with the translucent ring around it? It's not a power button, because we can see that is the usual concentric ring around the shutter release. It reminds me of the Panasonic iAuto button that lights up when activated. Maybe a wifi toggle? Maybe a movie button?

01-05-2015, 12:22 PM	#42
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I was wondering that too. It has a regular mode dial (Thank Asahi Kogaku Goshi Kaisha).

01-05-2015, 12:33 PM - 1 Like	#44
mecrox Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	From here, it looks like a very solid mid-range camera, compact and well built. When you press one of the buttons on the side, the flash housing pops up and out jumps a miniature version of the chairman of Ricoh to offer you a cup of sake. If you press the large button on the top plate, he pours you another one.

01-05-2015, 12:37 PM	#45
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by mecrox When you press one of the buttons on the side, the flash housing pops up and out jumps a miniature version of the chairman of Ricoh to offer you a cup of sake. If you press the large button on the top plate, he pours you another one. I would pay serious money for that feature!!!