K-3II to be announced soon

kooks · 04-15-2015, 09:31 PM

This camera will compete with the D7200 so.. my guess is that it will have

- Improved 24MP sensor
- WiFi and NFC
- New Image processor
- AF C improvement
- Movie mode improvement
- 1.2M dot Screen
- More AF points

And who knows.. maybe some of the future FF features..

ruggiex · 04-15-2015, 09:54 PM

I'm surprising they are bothering with a II update. Just wait another year and release a new flag-ship. FF is coming this year. This will just be a small blip on the media outlets.

Jonathan Mac · 04-15-2015, 09:56 PM

Add wifi, add a new sensor, fix the poor quality mode knob, not much else major that needs to be done to the K3.

Stavri · 04-15-2015, 10:33 PM

The greater hump on the flash hints to a change in the pentaprism housing, which means the body of the K3 is redesigned. This is a big departure from the K5/ii/s update strategy. Exciting times....

ogunturkay · 04-15-2015, 10:38 PM

Looks like without head flash! Probably bigger pentaprism for more OVF coverage!

---------- Post added 16th Apr 2015 at 07:46 ----------

Maybe APC-H?

**RobA_Oz** · 04-15-2015, 10:56 PM

I suspect the higher peak on top of the pentaprism housing is just a revised on-board flash unit, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The rest of the body looks to be much the same as the K-3's: the two photos are from slightly different elevations, and the lenses fitted are different, so it's easy to get misled about change.

Given the recent appearance of the revised Nikon rival, I would reckon this body has to incorporate some more features, such as built-in WiFi and a faster processor, and maybe (but not necessarily) a tilt LCD screen. I think a fully articulating screen would be visible at the angle the photo was taken at. Given all that and the age of the current K-3, June/July delivery would be both achievable and timely.

robjmitchell · 04-15-2015, 11:24 PM

Ricoh have stated some sort of improved IBIS for the upcoming FF, so maybe something there.
Then there is the Hybrid OLF patent, which could tie into the bigger prisms housing.
People keep saying they should pre test their new tech before launching it in a FF.
How about some wireless flash control? Or an electronic shutter that allows HSS (if that is possible)

JimC1101 · 04-15-2015, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by ruggiex

I'm surprising they are bothering with a II update. Just wait another year and release a new flag-ship. FF is coming this year. This will just be a small blip on the media outlets.

Exposure.

Ricoh seems to have a plan of becoming a bigger player in the market. I think they want to have multiple options for the user and a II will keep Pentax in the mix. I had heard 3 new models this year....all at the same time. When was the last time Pentax had 3 new models all at the same time for new customers to check out and buy ?

Stavri · 04-15-2015, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by JimC1101

Exposure.

Ricoh seems to have a plan of becoming a bigger player in the market. I think they want to have multiple options for the user and a II will keep Pentax in the mix. I had heard 3 new models this year....all at the same time. When was the last time Pentax had 3 new models all at the same time for new customers to check out and buy ?

like having Spielberg release three movies in the same year....I just hope no shortcuts were taken to achieve such a monumental task..

**vcollerp** · 04-15-2015, 11:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I suspect the higher peak on top of the pentaprism housing is just a revised on-board flash unit, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The rest of the body looks to be much the same as the K-3's: the two photos are from slightly different elevations, and the lenses fitted are different, so it's easy to get misled about change.

Given the recent appearance of the revised Nikon rival, I would reckon this body has to incorporate some more features, such as built-in WiFi and a faster processor, and maybe (but not necessarily) a tilt LCD screen. I think a fully articulating screen would be visible at the angle the photo was taken at. Given all that and the age of the current K-3, June/July delivery would be both achievable and timely.

Or space for a GPS unit?

Stavri · 04-15-2015, 11:48 PM

Taking a closer look at the hump, I'm of the opinion that the pop-up flash is still there, just redesigned somewhat.

kenspo · 04-15-2015, 11:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Many of you will be surprised and happy.,A few will be dissapointed. Cant win please them all

Mistral75 · 04-16-2015, 12:03 AM

All questions should be answered on or before Tuesday (Monday night in the Americas).

robjmitchell · 04-16-2015, 12:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

Many of you will be surprised and happy.,A few will be dissapointed. Cant win please them all

So no mirrorless mount and no antique aperture coupling! Also doesn't come with free FF

JimC1101 · 04-16-2015, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Many of you will be surprised and happy.,A few will be dissapointed. Cant win please them all

Ok, forget about the surprised and happy.....what will be the disappointment be ?

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04-15-2015, 09:31 PM	#16
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	This camera will compete with the D7200 so.. my guess is that it will have - Improved 24MP sensor - WiFi and NFC - New Image processor - AF C improvement - Movie mode improvement - 1.2M dot Screen - More AF points And who knows.. maybe some of the future FF features..

04-15-2015, 09:54 PM	#17
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	I'm surprising they are bothering with a II update. Just wait another year and release a new flag-ship. FF is coming this year. This will just be a small blip on the media outlets.

04-15-2015, 09:56 PM	#18
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Add wifi, add a new sensor, fix the poor quality mode knob, not much else major that needs to be done to the K3.

04-15-2015, 10:33 PM	#19
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	The greater hump on the flash hints to a change in the pentaprism housing, which means the body of the K3 is redesigned. This is a big departure from the K5/ii/s update strategy. Exciting times....

04-15-2015, 10:38 PM	#20
ogunturkay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Östergötland, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 217	Looks like without head flash! Probably bigger pentaprism for more OVF coverage! ---------- Post added 16th Apr 2015 at 07:46 ---------- Maybe APC-H?

04-15-2015, 10:56 PM	#21
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	I suspect the higher peak on top of the pentaprism housing is just a revised on-board flash unit, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The rest of the body looks to be much the same as the K-3's: the two photos are from slightly different elevations, and the lenses fitted are different, so it's easy to get misled about change. Given the recent appearance of the revised Nikon rival, I would reckon this body has to incorporate some more features, such as built-in WiFi and a faster processor, and maybe (but not necessarily) a tilt LCD screen. I think a fully articulating screen would be visible at the angle the photo was taken at. Given all that and the age of the current K-3, June/July delivery would be both achievable and timely.

04-15-2015, 11:24 PM	#22
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Ricoh have stated some sort of improved IBIS for the upcoming FF, so maybe something there. Then there is the Hybrid OLF patent, which could tie into the bigger prisms housing. People keep saying they should pre test their new tech before launching it in a FF. How about some wireless flash control? Or an electronic shutter that allows HSS (if that is possible)

04-15-2015, 11:29 PM	#23
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395 Original Poster	Originally posted by ruggiex I'm surprising they are bothering with a II update. Just wait another year and release a new flag-ship. FF is coming this year. This will just be a small blip on the media outlets. Exposure. Ricoh seems to have a plan of becoming a bigger player in the market. I think they want to have multiple options for the user and a II will keep Pentax in the mix. I had heard 3 new models this year....all at the same time. When was the last time Pentax had 3 new models all at the same time for new customers to check out and buy ?

04-15-2015, 11:35 PM	#24
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by JimC1101 Exposure. Ricoh seems to have a plan of becoming a bigger player in the market. I think they want to have multiple options for the user and a II will keep Pentax in the mix. I had heard 3 new models this year....all at the same time. When was the last time Pentax had 3 new models all at the same time for new customers to check out and buy ? like having Spielberg release three movies in the same year....I just hope no shortcuts were taken to achieve such a monumental task..

04-15-2015, 11:44 PM - 1 Like	#25
vcollerp Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vereeniging South Africa Posts: 208	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I suspect the higher peak on top of the pentaprism housing is just a revised on-board flash unit, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The rest of the body looks to be much the same as the K-3's: the two photos are from slightly different elevations, and the lenses fitted are different, so it's easy to get misled about change. Given the recent appearance of the revised Nikon rival, I would reckon this body has to incorporate some more features, such as built-in WiFi and a faster processor, and maybe (but not necessarily) a tilt LCD screen. I think a fully articulating screen would be visible at the angle the photo was taken at. Given all that and the age of the current K-3, June/July delivery would be both achievable and timely. Or space for a GPS unit?

04-15-2015, 11:48 PM	#26
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Taking a closer look at the hump, I'm of the opinion that the pop-up flash is still there, just redesigned somewhat.

04-15-2015, 11:54 PM - 2 Likes	#27
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Many of you will be surprised and happy.,A few will be dissapointed. Cant win please them all

04-16-2015, 12:03 AM	#28
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	All questions should be answered on or before Tuesday (Monday night in the Americas).

04-16-2015, 12:15 AM - 1 Like	#29
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by kenspo Many of you will be surprised and happy.,A few will be dissapointed. Cant win please them all So no mirrorless mount and no antique aperture coupling! Also doesn't come with free FF

04-16-2015, 12:16 AM	#30
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenspo Many of you will be surprised and happy.,A few will be dissapointed. Cant win please them all Ok, forget about the surprised and happy.....what will be the disappointment be ?