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Adam · 01-08-2015, 11:30 PM - **1 Like**

At the rate Pentax is going with this, maybe they'll manage to push out a full-frame, too!

Originally posted by Newtophotos

How can you tell?

The logo's visible in the grip.

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camerasup · 01-08-2015, 11:31 PM

The new camera looks great. Its even a bit too advance meaning this it finally caught up with modern times. I hope it will be strong and realiable as it looks.

ruggiex · 01-08-2015, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Only the flagship/Pro (magnesium alloy) models have the Mode dial on the left owing to the LCD on the top right. All other models have always have mode dial, rear buttons and 4-way on the right.

That's true. For some reason I thought entry/mid camera had more on the left side.

I wonder if Pentax is completely ditching the entry level model since margins on them is probably pretty low to begin with and people can easily buy last year's mid level model at near entry level price.

**beachgardener** · 01-08-2015, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by kooks

NO. layout is almost the same as the K50.. same buttons, but different shapes.

Ahh, righto, thanks for that

Probably an April release or announcment?

Last edited by beachgardener; 01-09-2015 at 12:05 AM. Reason: add words

**RobA_Oz** · 01-09-2015, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

The press release says the Spring dates are tentative and goes on to say:
...
Something to keep in mind as these are not even working pre-production models.

Much of the technology in this camera will be from existing models, blending pieces from the K-S1 and the K-3, the latter probably just for the Wi-Fi interface. On that basis, the time to production may not be very great, so a March release is feasible.

**geomez** · 01-09-2015, 12:09 AM

I like the subtle orange accent on the bottom of the black one. I hadn't noticed it on the front shots.

---------- Post added 01-09-15 at 12:10 AM ----------

Also, I wonder all that can be done with NFC on a dslr other than file transfer.

Steve.Ledger · 01-09-2015, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

I wonder if Pentax is completely ditching the entry level model since margins on them is probably pretty low to begin with and people can easily buy last year's mid level model at near entry level price.

Extremely doubtful.

**Digitalis** · 01-09-2015, 12:14 AM

considering the lack of buttons Id' say we have a touch screen here. Such a shame they don't work well when wet.

Steve.Ledger · 01-09-2015, 12:24 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

considering the lack of buttons Id' say we have a touch screen here. Such a shame they don't work well when wet.

There are no fewer buttons than the K-50, in fact it has one button more than the K-50 (WiFi button)

If you also count the Video section position on the Off/On switch, then there's two additional physical control features over the K-50.

drypenn · 01-09-2015, 12:36 AM

The white one is definitely an eye-catcher!

EJMzagsfan · 01-09-2015, 12:46 AM

I'm one of the probably few who doesn't care for articulating screens. They feel cheesy to me like they could snap off. I'm sure having a tilting option is useful though, ( especially someone with bad knees like myself). It looks good and it's always nice to see pentax come out with new products.

Steve.Ledger · 01-09-2015, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by EJMzagsfan

They feel cheesy to me like they could snap off.

I've never heard of or seen a vari-angle screen snapping off. They've been around a long long time in the camcorder world and a number of years on bridge cameras and DSLRs. In fact, Pentax had one on their Optio 750Z a decade ago. The tech is proven,

ogl · 01-09-2015, 12:58 AM

Ricoh reads our forums - Me and a lot users said about tilting LCD and Wi-Fi when K-S1 appeared.... If new camera will be just 100-150USD more expensive, who will buy K-S1? K-S1 market will be very narrow. I think K-S1 has short life.

New camera is real Pentax. K-S1 is misconception...

Boc · 01-09-2015, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

Interesting... I wonder what the big rectangle behind the card slot is? Just a funky grip for your thumb or something else?

It's a fingerprint detector so that noone but you can take awesome pics with your camera

EJMzagsfan · 01-09-2015, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

I've never heard of or seen a vari-angle screen snapping off. They've been around a long long time in the camcorder world and a number of years on bridge cameras and DSLRs. In fact, Pentax had one on their Optio 750Z a decade ago. The tech is proven,

I agree with you, and as you say they have been around for a long time. I guess I just don't like the feel of them.

01-09-2015, 12:24 AM	#69
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Digitalis considering the lack of buttons Id' say we have a touch screen here. Such a shame they don't work well when wet. There are no fewer buttons than the K-50, in fact it has one button more than the K-50 (WiFi button) If you also count the Video section position on the Off/On switch, then there's two additional physical control features over the K-50. Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 01-09-2015 at 12:30 AM.

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01-08-2015, 11:30 PM - 1 Like	#61
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	At the rate Pentax is going with this, maybe they'll manage to push out a full-frame, too! Originally posted by Newtophotos How can you tell? The logo's visible in the grip. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-08-2015, 11:31 PM	#62
camerasup Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bay Area - California Photos: Albums Posts: 103	The new camera looks great. Its even a bit too advance meaning this it finally caught up with modern times. I hope it will be strong and realiable as it looks.

01-08-2015, 11:48 PM	#63
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Only the flagship/Pro (magnesium alloy) models have the Mode dial on the left owing to the LCD on the top right. All other models have always have mode dial, rear buttons and 4-way on the right. That's true. For some reason I thought entry/mid camera had more on the left side. I wonder if Pentax is completely ditching the entry level model since margins on them is probably pretty low to begin with and people can easily buy last year's mid level model at near entry level price.

01-08-2015, 11:48 PM	#64
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by kooks NO. layout is almost the same as the K50.. same buttons, but different shapes. Ahh, righto, thanks for that Probably an April release or announcment? Last edited by beachgardener; 01-09-2015 at 12:05 AM. Reason: add words

01-09-2015, 12:04 AM	#65
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Not a Number The press release says the Spring dates are tentative and goes on to say: ... Something to keep in mind as these are not even working pre-production models. Much of the technology in this camera will be from existing models, blending pieces from the K-S1 and the K-3, the latter probably just for the Wi-Fi interface. On that basis, the time to production may not be very great, so a March release is feasible.

01-09-2015, 12:09 AM	#66
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I like the subtle orange accent on the bottom of the black one. I hadn't noticed it on the front shots. ---------- Post added 01-09-15 at 12:10 AM ---------- Also, I wonder all that can be done with NFC on a dslr other than file transfer.

01-09-2015, 12:12 AM	#67
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by ruggiex I wonder if Pentax is completely ditching the entry level model since margins on them is probably pretty low to begin with and people can easily buy last year's mid level model at near entry level price. Extremely doubtful.

01-09-2015, 12:14 AM	#68
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	considering the lack of buttons Id' say we have a touch screen here. Such a shame they don't work well when wet.

01-09-2015, 12:36 AM	#70
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	The white one is definitely an eye-catcher!

01-09-2015, 12:46 AM	#71
EJMzagsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Photos: Albums Posts: 241	I'm one of the probably few who doesn't care for articulating screens. They feel cheesy to me like they could snap off. I'm sure having a tilting option is useful though, ( especially someone with bad knees like myself). It looks good and it's always nice to see pentax come out with new products.

01-09-2015, 12:53 AM	#72
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by EJMzagsfan They feel cheesy to me like they could snap off. I've never heard of or seen a vari-angle screen snapping off. They've been around a long long time in the camcorder world and a number of years on bridge cameras and DSLRs. In fact, Pentax had one on their Optio 750Z a decade ago. The tech is proven,

01-09-2015, 12:58 AM	#73
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Ricoh reads our forums - Me and a lot users said about tilting LCD and Wi-Fi when K-S1 appeared.... If new camera will be just 100-150USD more expensive, who will buy K-S1? K-S1 market will be very narrow. I think K-S1 has short life. New camera is real Pentax. K-S1 is misconception...

01-09-2015, 12:59 AM	#74
Boc New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cluj Photos: Albums Posts: 22	Originally posted by Sagitta Interesting... I wonder what the big rectangle behind the card slot is? Just a funky grip for your thumb or something else? It's a fingerprint detector so that noone but you can take awesome pics with your camera

01-09-2015, 01:17 AM	#75
EJMzagsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Photos: Albums Posts: 241	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger I've never heard of or seen a vari-angle screen snapping off. They've been around a long long time in the camcorder world and a number of years on bridge cameras and DSLRs. In fact, Pentax had one on their Optio 750Z a decade ago. The tech is proven, I agree with you, and as you say they have been around for a long time. I guess I just don't like the feel of them.

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