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**Stavri** · 04-16-2015, 08:07 AM

Yo Kenspo........where're we at? It's been 30min since your last post...

Caat · 04-16-2015, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

Sounds like this is turning into a camera version of Game of Thrones

Then does this mean that Pentax is House Arryn? Now ready to ride out of it's isolation after it's recent takeover?

**Stavri** · 04-16-2015, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Caat

Then does this mean that Pentax is House Arryn? Now ready to ride out of it's isolation after it's recent takeover?

Pentax/Ricoh is definitely house Targaryan, exiled for decades but never forgotten. We have three (dragons) bodies being released this year, coincidence? I don't think so.

aoeu · 04-16-2015, 08:21 AM

My list in no particular order:
Pixel shift
Focus peaking
Touch screen for focus point selection.
Better AF
Better SR
Better sensor.
Tilt screen
GPS

Last edited by aoeu; 04-16-2015 at 08:34 AM. Reason: Adding GPS

kenspo · 04-16-2015, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by Stavri

Yo Kenspo........where're we at? It's been 30min since your last post...

I got to work too

I can't tell more yet anyway

Zygonyx · 04-16-2015, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by LFLee

no significant body shape change for this K3II, I suspect, as those who bought the grip for K3 won't be happy about having to buy another grip.

C'mon, this would really be annoying because unjustified.

bxf · 04-16-2015, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Kenspo, just a simple question. Will the viewfinder be "better" than that of the current K-3? I don't need no details, just tell me if the viewfinder will be better

Originally posted by kenspo

What do you find the most logical?

Very well played.

---------- Post added 16-04-15 at 16:28 ----------

Originally posted by D1N0

Maybe they ditched the flash for GPS-WIFI

I don't really need the GPS. Most of the time I know where I am

bobell69 · 04-16-2015, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

I think the big feature with this new body will be an improved focus system that will be able to take advantage of the new lenses coming out.

**Rorschach** · 04-16-2015, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by bxf

Very well played.

---------- Post added 16-04-15 at 16:28 ----------

I don't really need the GPS. Most of the time I know where I am

For me GPS would be very useful, visiting a lot of field sites with pics taken, it becomes a real chore to geotag them without GPS. And without geotagging, there is no way in hell I will remember all those locations and their pics correctly after some time. WIFI would be useful too, as it would be much easier to transfer photos out of the camera and maybe also remote control it sometimes. So yes, I hope these are there even at the expense of the built-in flash. And yes, I understand some people like the flash for triggering but it does not fulfill it's original role anymore (sensors so good for low light), it's obsolete, so it shouldn't be blocking new things from being implemented. Just implement some other equally good way to trigger the external flashes.

.

kenspo · 04-16-2015, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by bobell69

I think the big feature with this new body will be an improved focus system that will be able to take advantage of the new lenses coming out.

It will be better AF system, but no.

Joshua A · 04-16-2015, 09:07 AM

Obviously the new camera has a user replaceable/customisable viewfinder, aka Pentax LX-esque.

**jatrax** · 04-16-2015, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Rorschach

For me GPS would be very useful, visiting a lot of field sites with pics taken,

+1. Would love to have the GPS built in rather than external. GPS is critical for me when in the field. Lightroom makes it so easy to map geotagged images. WiFi not so much but I'm sure it would be useful somehow. The on board flash can go the way of the dodo, please add on board radio control. That cannot be hard when there are numerous third party solutions in little boxes no bigger than the Astro-tracer.

WillWeaverRVA · 04-16-2015, 09:41 AM

I'll be happy if the low light/high ISO performance is better. The original K-3 was a bit of a step back from the K-5 IIs in terms of low light performance. I wouldn't mind 4K video (to beat the D7200) and wifi/NFC (from the K-S2), and maybe better AF (improvement on SAFOX 11?).

**Stavri** · 04-16-2015, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

I got to work too

I can't tell more yet anyway

You're a paid photographer by Ricoh, don't be greedy. How about we open a crowdfunding link for you sir to ease you workday less and divulge more info...

Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA

I'll be happy if the low light/high ISO performance is better. The original K-3 was a bit of a step back from the K-5 IIs in terms of low light performance. I wouldn't mind 4K video (to beat the D7200) and wifi/NFC (from the K-S2), and maybe better AF (improvement on SAFOX 11?).

The K3 is a specialized, Macro, Action, Wildlife camera. Improving AF should be their top priority.

Cambo · 04-16-2015, 09:45 AM

Pentax is doomed...DOOMED!!!

But I'll bet the camera is going to be great!

And my hope for the FF...

Cheers,
Cameron

04-16-2015, 09:42 AM	#119
Stavri Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by kenspo I got to work too I can't tell more yet anyway You're a paid photographer by Ricoh, don't be greedy. How about we open a crowdfunding link for you sir to ease you workday less and divulge more info... Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA I'll be happy if the low light/high ISO performance is better. The original K-3 was a bit of a step back from the K-5 IIs in terms of low light performance. I wouldn't mind 4K video (to beat the D7200) and wifi/NFC (from the K-S2), and maybe better AF (improvement on SAFOX 11?). The K3 is a specialized, Macro, Action, Wildlife camera. Improving AF should be their top priority. Last edited by Stavri; 04-16-2015 at 09:53 AM.

04-16-2015, 09:45 AM	#120
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Well, you know; someone had to say it... Pentax is doomed...DOOMED!!! But I'll bet the camera is going to be great! And my hope for the FF... Cheers, Cameron Attached Images

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Stavri Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Yo Kenspo........where're we at? It's been 30min since your last post...

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Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by Alizarine Sounds like this is turning into a camera version of Game of Thrones Then does this mean that Pentax is House Arryn? Now ready to ride out of it's isolation after it's recent takeover?

04-16-2015, 08:15 AM	#108
Stavri Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Caat Then does this mean that Pentax is House Arryn? Now ready to ride out of it's isolation after it's recent takeover? Pentax/Ricoh is definitely house Targaryan, exiled for decades but never forgotten. We have three (dragons) bodies being released this year, coincidence? I don't think so.

04-16-2015, 08:21 AM	#109
aoeu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 496	My list in no particular order: Pixel shift Focus peaking Touch screen for focus point selection. Better AF Better SR Better sensor. Tilt screen GPS Last edited by aoeu; 04-16-2015 at 08:34 AM. Reason: Adding GPS

04-16-2015, 08:23 AM	#110
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Stavri Yo Kenspo........where're we at? It's been 30min since your last post... I got to work too I can't tell more yet anyway

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Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,023	Originally posted by LFLee no significant body shape change for this K3II, I suspect, as those who bought the grip for K3 won't be happy about having to buy another grip. C'mon, this would really be annoying because unjustified.

04-16-2015, 08:24 AM	#112
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Asahiflex Kenspo, just a simple question. Will the viewfinder be "better" than that of the current K-3? I don't need no details, just tell me if the viewfinder will be better Originally posted by kenspo What do you find the most logical? Very well played. ---------- Post added 16-04-15 at 16:28 ---------- Originally posted by D1N0 Maybe they ditched the flash for GPS-WIFI I don't really need the GPS. Most of the time I know where I am

04-16-2015, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#113
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	I think the big feature with this new body will be an improved focus system that will be able to take advantage of the new lenses coming out.

04-16-2015, 08:41 AM	#114
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by bxf Very well played. ---------- Post added 16-04-15 at 16:28 ---------- I don't really need the GPS. Most of the time I know where I am For me GPS would be very useful, visiting a lot of field sites with pics taken, it becomes a real chore to geotag them without GPS. And without geotagging, there is no way in hell I will remember all those locations and their pics correctly after some time. WIFI would be useful too, as it would be much easier to transfer photos out of the camera and maybe also remote control it sometimes. So yes, I hope these are there even at the expense of the built-in flash. And yes, I understand some people like the flash for triggering but it does not fulfill it's original role anymore (sensors so good for low light), it's obsolete, so it shouldn't be blocking new things from being implemented. Just implement some other equally good way to trigger the external flashes. .

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kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by bobell69 I think the big feature with this new body will be an improved focus system that will be able to take advantage of the new lenses coming out. It will be better AF system, but no.

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04-16-2015, 09:07 AM	#116
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273	Obviously the new camera has a user replaceable/customisable viewfinder, aka Pentax LX-esque.

04-16-2015, 09:23 AM	#117
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Rorschach For me GPS would be very useful, visiting a lot of field sites with pics taken, +1. Would love to have the GPS built in rather than external. GPS is critical for me when in the field. Lightroom makes it so easy to map geotagged images. WiFi not so much but I'm sure it would be useful somehow. The on board flash can go the way of the dodo, please add on board radio control. That cannot be hard when there are numerous third party solutions in little boxes no bigger than the Astro-tracer.

04-16-2015, 09:41 AM	#118
WillWeaverRVA Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,068	I'll be happy if the low light/high ISO performance is better. The original K-3 was a bit of a step back from the K-5 IIs in terms of low light performance. I wouldn't mind 4K video (to beat the D7200) and wifi/NFC (from the K-S2), and maybe better AF (improvement on SAFOX 11?).

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