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Cynog Ap Brychan · 01-09-2015, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

I like what I see. I'd like it even more if it were mirrorless, but this looks like a step in the right direction.

I'm glad it's not mirrorless. I don't mind EVFs, but I much prefer OVFs, Each to his/her own.

zhanlq · 01-09-2015, 07:41 PM

the coms is what？is that k3 coms?

Asahiflex · 01-10-2015, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by bobell69

It's a trick, when you turn on the lcd screen, it will start with a big RICOH Logo

Just keep the screen with the "Pentax" side on the outside when you turn the camera on.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-10-2015, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by zhanlq

the coms is what？is that k3 coms?

All we know so far is that it has Wi-Fi with NFC. I imagine it has USB3, and it may have HDMI, but that may be reserved for the top model.

JPT · 01-10-2015, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

All we know so far is that it has Wi-Fi with NFC. I imagine it has USB3, and it may have HDMI, but that may be reserved for the top model.

There's a flap on the grip side of the camera that shows the HDMI logo on it. Look at the white camera in the first post of this thread.

ChrisJowett · 01-10-2015, 06:41 AM

HDMI may be simply an output for playback and not the ability to connect an HDMI monitor for recording (would be better for that latter purpose on the other side.)
USB3 would be great and should be standard for every camera released since the standard.

reh321 · 01-10-2015, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Pretty clearly this is a mid-level dSLR and not the K-3 replacement. I expect that we will see another dSLR at CP+ in February for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that CP+ is held on the Home Islands.

I can't tell from the pictures, so a question for those who have seen the actual thing: does it appear to be Weather-Resistant??

Alizarine · 01-10-2015, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I can't tell from the pictures, so a question for those who have seen the actual thing: does it appear to be Weather-Resistant??

I doubt it's easy to tell from the pictures. The K-50 (specially when colored in rainbow hues) doesn't look like it's WR, but it is.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-10-2015, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by JPT

There's a flap on the grip side of the camera that shows the HDMI logo on it. Look at the white camera in the first post of this thread.

So it does. I obviously overlooked that image. It shows the USB symbol as well.

Originally posted by ChrisJowett

HDMI may be simply an output for playback and not the ability to connect an HDMI monitor for recording (would be better for that latter purpose on the other side.)
USB3 would be great and should be standard for every camera released since the standard.

Ever since the K-5, HDMI has been available to connect a monitor in place of the LCD screen, so I'm not sure what you mean by that.

jeff knight · 01-10-2015, 01:41 PM

With the large Pentax logo on the back of the new camera and the green stripe on the the new collapsible lens I think Ricoh is saying," Hey Pentax dorks, don't run away!"

I won't.

mee · 01-10-2015, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by jeff knight

With the large Pentax logo on the back of the new camera and the green stripe on the the new collapsible lens I think Ricoh is saying," Hey Pentax dorks, don't run away!"

I won't.

Switching threads with your comment?

severalsnakes · 01-10-2015, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by jeff knight

I won't.

Neither will I. I'm seriously buying one. I wish I could pre-order it right now. :-)

Can't wait for more specs to come out!

jcdoss · 01-10-2015, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

It is a sharp little thing. I hope it comes in green. I kinda want a green camera. Or maybe purple.

severalsnakes · 01-10-2015, 02:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jcdoss

It is a sharp little thing. I hope it comes in green. I kinda want a green camera. Or maybe purple.

I've had white... so I might like blue. Especially if it has a fun color on the bottom, like that gray one in the display. It's just vanity, and it's the features and functions I want... but why not get something "pretty", too?

I strive to be both attractive and intelligent, so why shouldn't my camera?

**Rondec** · 01-10-2015, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Features look VERY reminiscent of the D5XXX...not that it's a bad thing, it is a very fine camera and feature rich.
But a lot of folks claimed WiFi and the tilt-swivel screen were gimmicky. Slap a Pentax on it and all of a sudden it is a winner.

They are fine features, whether for Nikon or, for Pentax. The problem I see overall, is that camera companies don't have much place to go at this point to improve image quality. The only thing to do is to release cameras with more connectivity or, swivel screens. I'm sure I would use a swivel screen occasionally if there was one on my camera -- particularly when I am shooting on a tripod -- but if Pentax releases a K3 II with the only difference being wi fi and a swivel screen, it wouldn't be enough of a difference for me to want to upgrade from a K3.

The problem that Nikon runs into is that they release a new camera and there are still tons of old cameras still available on the market. It has to be tough to sell a D5300, when there are still bunches of D5200s still around and selling for discounted prices.

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01-09-2015, 07:32 PM	#121
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by kadajawi I like what I see. I'd like it even more if it were mirrorless, but this looks like a step in the right direction. I'm glad it's not mirrorless. I don't mind EVFs, but I much prefer OVFs, Each to his/her own.

01-09-2015, 07:41 PM	#122
zhanlq New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nanan,Chongqing .China Posts: 4	the coms is what？is that k3 coms?

01-10-2015, 05:39 AM	#123
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by bobell69 It's a trick, when you turn on the lcd screen, it will start with a big RICOH Logo Just keep the screen with the "Pentax" side on the outside when you turn the camera on.

01-10-2015, 05:48 AM	#124
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by zhanlq the coms is what？is that k3 coms? All we know so far is that it has Wi-Fi with NFC. I imagine it has USB3, and it may have HDMI, but that may be reserved for the top model.

01-10-2015, 05:54 AM	#125
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by RobA_Oz All we know so far is that it has Wi-Fi with NFC. I imagine it has USB3, and it may have HDMI, but that may be reserved for the top model. There's a flap on the grip side of the camera that shows the HDMI logo on it. Look at the white camera in the first post of this thread.

01-10-2015, 06:41 AM	#126
ChrisJowett Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 79	HDMI may be simply an output for playback and not the ability to connect an HDMI monitor for recording (would be better for that latter purpose on the other side.) USB3 would be great and should be standard for every camera released since the standard.

01-10-2015, 10:02 AM	#127
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by Docrwm Pretty clearly this is a mid-level dSLR and not the K-3 replacement. I expect that we will see another dSLR at CP+ in February for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that CP+ is held on the Home Islands. I can't tell from the pictures, so a question for those who have seen the actual thing: does it appear to be Weather-Resistant??

01-10-2015, 10:08 AM	#128
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by reh321 I can't tell from the pictures, so a question for those who have seen the actual thing: does it appear to be Weather-Resistant?? I doubt it's easy to tell from the pictures. The K-50 (specially when colored in rainbow hues) doesn't look like it's WR, but it is.

01-10-2015, 12:18 PM	#129
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by JPT There's a flap on the grip side of the camera that shows the HDMI logo on it. Look at the white camera in the first post of this thread. So it does. I obviously overlooked that image. It shows the USB symbol as well. Originally posted by ChrisJowett HDMI may be simply an output for playback and not the ability to connect an HDMI monitor for recording (would be better for that latter purpose on the other side.) USB3 would be great and should be standard for every camera released since the standard. Ever since the K-5, HDMI has been available to connect a monitor in place of the LCD screen, so I'm not sure what you mean by that.

01-10-2015, 01:41 PM	#130
jeff knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 261	With the large Pentax logo on the back of the new camera and the green stripe on the the new collapsible lens I think Ricoh is saying," Hey Pentax dorks, don't run away!" I won't.

01-10-2015, 01:45 PM	#131
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by jeff knight With the large Pentax logo on the back of the new camera and the green stripe on the the new collapsible lens I think Ricoh is saying," Hey Pentax dorks, don't run away!" I won't. Switching threads with your comment?

01-10-2015, 01:45 PM	#132
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by jeff knight I won't. Neither will I. I'm seriously buying one. I wish I could pre-order it right now. :-) Can't wait for more specs to come out!

01-10-2015, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#133
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,802	It is a sharp little thing. I hope it comes in green. I kinda want a green camera. Or maybe purple.

01-10-2015, 02:21 PM - 2 Likes	#134
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by jcdoss It is a sharp little thing. I hope it comes in green. I kinda want a green camera. Or maybe purple. I've had white... so I might like blue. Especially if it has a fun color on the bottom, like that gray one in the display. It's just vanity, and it's the features and functions I want... but why not get something "pretty", too? I strive to be both attractive and intelligent, so why shouldn't my camera?

01-10-2015, 02:26 PM	#135
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,668	Originally posted by cali92rs Features look VERY reminiscent of the D5XXX...not that it's a bad thing, it is a very fine camera and feature rich. But a lot of folks claimed WiFi and the tilt-swivel screen were gimmicky. Slap a Pentax on it and all of a sudden it is a winner. They are fine features, whether for Nikon or, for Pentax. The problem I see overall, is that camera companies don't have much place to go at this point to improve image quality. The only thing to do is to release cameras with more connectivity or, swivel screens. I'm sure I would use a swivel screen occasionally if there was one on my camera -- particularly when I am shooting on a tripod -- but if Pentax releases a K3 II with the only difference being wi fi and a swivel screen, it wouldn't be enough of a difference for me to want to upgrade from a K3. The problem that Nikon runs into is that they release a new camera and there are still tons of old cameras still available on the market. It has to be tough to sell a D5300, when there are still bunches of D5200s still around and selling for discounted prices.

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