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PiDicus Rex · 02-05-2015, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Reminiscent of the HK Holden Monaro Racing Stripe from the early 70's.

Nah mate, it's the stripe on the E49 Charger,... no wimpy Holdens allowed,....

(VC HyperPak Driver here,...)

As for the KS-2,... well it does look like the 'stills' dept have been listening with that screen and the toning down of the bling LEDs,.... Let's just hope the Video dept has been listening too.

DSims · 02-06-2015, 12:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Pentax should have skipped the K-S1 and just launched this instead.

The new naming convention makes sense, though.

It may also be a hint that we will see something like K-2, K-F2, K-L2, or a similar name on a new FF.

---------- Post added 02-05-15 at 11:08 PM ----------

Look how DSLR cameras are becoming - very tied in to the legacy. People have decided they like a conventional grip, which originally was almost created by accident - or at least had as much to do with the need to put a roll of film in there as anything else. To retain such a grip they have to put something in the large space of the grip - so they stuff a battery in there. Then they have to leave some space between the grip and the lens so one can get his fingers in there to hold it - thus making the camera wider. And they need to have a great amount of thickness front-to-back in order to maintain the registration distance for the lenses, as well as giving the mirror space to move within. On the left side virtually nothing's left, because no legacy requirement forces them to even have a "left side!"

It's no wonder mirrorless ILCs have become prevalent in the market. I think they should design a smaller, mirror-like part that doesn't have to flip and take up so much volume or front-to-back space.

kooks · 02-06-2015, 12:09 AM

Judging by the first image ( the one of the LCD screen ).. this camera looks like is touch screen... if is like this, is a really nice move from Pentax

everything is looking really nice..

THANK YOU RICOH!!

Cynog Ap Brychan · 02-06-2015, 01:10 AM

Save me from the mirrorless evangelists! I'm not a big guy, and I have small hands. I love the size of my K-3, and its superb ergonomics. Heck, I even like the size of my D810, especially with whopping great lenses attached. I don't mind the weight, as I'm no wimp. And before anyone asks, I have two M4/3 cameras and while they are OK as far as they go, they are too small and fiddly for me. I can't think of a single mirrorless I'd swap my DSLRs for. Not a one!

**LaurenOE** · 02-06-2015, 01:31 AM

Very nice they fixed all the little niggles.
Good job!!!

kenspo · 02-06-2015, 01:34 AM

Best thing with this camera, is that it will have body armour as optional gear.

**LaurenOE** · 02-06-2015, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Best thing with this camera, is that it will have body armour as optional gear.

Interesting!

kenspo · 02-06-2015, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Interesting!

I havent paid too much attention to this camera..sorry

But i remember they said something about that + build in wifi etc too...

**NZ_Ross** · 02-06-2015, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

I havent paid too much attention to this camera..sorry But i remember they said something about that + build in wifi etc too...

I have been reading your comments on other threads too - you are certainly a bundle of information

kenspo · 02-06-2015, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

I have been reading your comments on other threads too - you are certainly a bundle of information

I try to share as much as i can, without saying too much and risk my good relationship with Pentax

**NZ_Ross** · 02-06-2015, 01:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

I try to share as much as i can, without saying too much and risk my good relationship with Pentax

That is very kind of you

AtitG · 02-06-2015, 01:52 AM

Does this mean that we wont have a k-3 mark II this year?ü

Lage · 02-06-2015, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Very nice they fixed all the little niggles.
Good job!!!

And no RICOH logo on the back

**LaurenOE** · 02-06-2015, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lage

And no RICOH logo on the back

With the FF announced, I have to be on my best behavior!
No Ricoh bashing for a while - and they have not given me much to bash about - recently.

But folks know me...no slack until I am holding my FF in my hands.
If the FF has Pentax front and back, I may have to give in and surrender to Ricoh.

kenspo · 02-06-2015, 01:56 AM - **1 Like**

I think this camera is much appealing to younger people who wants to get into photography, especially if you compare it with Nikons boring 3300 and 5300

And at the same time, it has good enough quality's to attract more experienced ones too. Brilliant

---------- Post added 02-06-15 at 09:57 AM ----------

Originally posted by Lage

And no RICOH logo on the back

Ricoh has clearly stated, that the dslr division will continue as Pentax only, and everything else will be branded Ricoh.

02-06-2015, 12:00 AM - 1 Like	#47
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by Adam Pentax should have skipped the K-S1 and just launched this instead. The new naming convention makes sense, though. It may also be a hint that we will see something like K-2, K-F2, K-L2, or a similar name on a new FF. ---------- Post added 02-05-15 at 11:08 PM ---------- Look how DSLR cameras are becoming - very tied in to the legacy. People have decided they like a conventional grip, which originally was almost created by accident - or at least had as much to do with the need to put a roll of film in there as anything else. To retain such a grip they have to put something in the large space of the grip - so they stuff a battery in there. Then they have to leave some space between the grip and the lens so one can get his fingers in there to hold it - thus making the camera wider. And they need to have a great amount of thickness front-to-back in order to maintain the registration distance for the lenses, as well as giving the mirror space to move within. On the left side virtually nothing's left, because no legacy requirement forces them to even have a "left side!" It's no wonder mirrorless ILCs have become prevalent in the market. I think they should design a smaller, mirror-like part that doesn't have to flip and take up so much volume or front-to-back space. Last edited by DSims; 02-06-2015 at 12:21 AM.

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02-05-2015, 11:33 PM	#46
PiDicus Rex Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,378	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Reminiscent of the HK Holden Monaro Racing Stripe from the early 70's. Nah mate, it's the stripe on the E49 Charger,... no wimpy Holdens allowed,.... (VC HyperPak Driver here,...) As for the KS-2,... well it does look like the 'stills' dept have been listening with that screen and the toning down of the bling LEDs,.... Let's just hope the Video dept has been listening too.

02-06-2015, 12:09 AM	#48
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Judging by the first image ( the one of the LCD screen ).. this camera looks like is touch screen... if is like this, is a really nice move from Pentax everything is looking really nice.. THANK YOU RICOH!!

02-06-2015, 01:10 AM	#49
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Save me from the mirrorless evangelists! I'm not a big guy, and I have small hands. I love the size of my K-3, and its superb ergonomics. Heck, I even like the size of my D810, especially with whopping great lenses attached. I don't mind the weight, as I'm no wimp. And before anyone asks, I have two M4/3 cameras and while they are OK as far as they go, they are too small and fiddly for me. I can't think of a single mirrorless I'd swap my DSLRs for. Not a one!

02-06-2015, 01:31 AM	#50
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Very nice they fixed all the little niggles. Good job!!!

02-06-2015, 01:34 AM	#51
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Best thing with this camera, is that it will have body armour as optional gear.

02-06-2015, 01:39 AM	#52
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by kenspo Best thing with this camera, is that it will have body armour as optional gear. Interesting!

02-06-2015, 01:42 AM	#53
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by LaurenOE Interesting! I havent paid too much attention to this camera..sorry But i remember they said something about that + build in wifi etc too...

02-06-2015, 01:45 AM	#54
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by kenspo I havent paid too much attention to this camera..sorry But i remember they said something about that + build in wifi etc too... I have been reading your comments on other threads too - you are certainly a bundle of information

02-06-2015, 01:47 AM	#55
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by NZ_Ross I have been reading your comments on other threads too - you are certainly a bundle of information I try to share as much as i can, without saying too much and risk my good relationship with Pentax

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NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by kenspo I try to share as much as i can, without saying too much and risk my good relationship with Pentax That is very kind of you

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AtitG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 269	Does this mean that we wont have a k-3 mark II this year?ü

02-06-2015, 01:52 AM	#58
Lage Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 63	Originally posted by LaurenOE Very nice they fixed all the little niggles. Good job!!! And no RICOH logo on the back

02-06-2015, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#59
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by Lage And no RICOH logo on the back With the FF announced, I have to be on my best behavior! No Ricoh bashing for a while - and they have not given me much to bash about - recently. But folks know me...no slack until I am holding my FF in my hands. If the FF has Pentax front and back, I may have to give in and surrender to Ricoh.

02-06-2015, 01:56 AM - 1 Like	#60
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	I think this camera is much appealing to younger people who wants to get into photography, especially if you compare it with Nikons boring 3300 and 5300 And at the same time, it has good enough quality's to attract more experienced ones too. Brilliant ---------- Post added 02-06-15 at 09:57 AM ---------- Originally posted by Lage And no RICOH logo on the back Ricoh has clearly stated, that the dslr division will continue as Pentax only, and everything else will be branded Ricoh.

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