K-3II to be announced soon

**Rorschach** · 04-16-2015, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I guess we'll see. I'm currently saving my shekels for the full frame camera coming out in the fall. This would have to be awfully good to make me jump in quicker, although I guess I could always upgrade my K5 II to a K3 II and use the K3 as a back up.

I might go and get this one immediately as I won't have the money for the FF anyways. And I recently got a trio of SDM malfunctions at a reasonable total cost (DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135 and DA* 55) ;-)

---------- Post added 16th Apr 2015 at 16:11 ----------

Originally posted by Caat

So basically a refinement of the K-3, which is what the name suggests that it would be.

I think that was Winder's wish list, not actual info. Although some of those probably will be there.

D1N0 · 04-16-2015, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Remember...

On September 7th, 2012 we got this from Digital Camera Info:

??????K-5 II ? K-5 IIs ???????????????? - ????info

People were claiming it was a bad Photoshop job and on the 11th K-5 II and K-5 IIs were announced.

On September 27th, 2013 we got this from Digital Camera Info:

??????K-3?????? - ????info

People were claiming it was a bad Photoshop job and on October 7th K-3 was announced.

"History is a perpetual recommencement" (Θουκυδίδης / Thucydides, c. 460 BC - c. 411 BC)

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Ron_Man

I literally bought the K-3 Prestige Edition yesterday.....

I feel your pain, I've been eying a Prestige for some time and almost pulled the trigger a week ago but reconsidered after some reflection. My K3 has been flawless so far, I didn't want to let it go.

I think someone in the know confirmed there's going to be an improved AF module on the new K3ii, and "differences" on the OVF between the models. Expect a improved sensor, with the same mpx and better dynamic range ala Nikon D7200, more FPS. From the prism housing I expect the new APS-c camera to have somewhat of an upgraded OVF and AF (improved LV features, which would require a flippy screen somewhat), and perhaps that "extra something" (pixel shift) that Ricoh has been touting on interviews about the new FF. That would mean new Engine, higher FPS, more video modes (maybe 4K).

kenspo · 04-16-2015, 06:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Caat

So basically a refinement of the K-3, which is what the name suggests that it would be.

No. So much more.

jaad75 · 04-16-2015, 07:00 AM - **1 Like**

If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else?

Kunzite · 04-16-2015, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

Because there are only 9 digits from 1 to 9?

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else?

That's a good question. Although it seems some physical changes are prominent between the models, Adam and few others are ruling out a flippy screen. It might be a top panel redesign only, keeping everything else the same From the rumors it seems that the K5/ii/s days of small incremental improvements are gone. Ricoh seems more aggressive with its model updates, features and pricing. They're trying to seriously challenge the competition its seems.

The K series has only the K1 left down the road. The FF is probably going to get a KZ or MZ or something of that sort.

Last edited by Stavri; 04-16-2015 at 07:14 AM.

Mistral75 · 04-16-2015, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Because there are only 9 digits from 1 to 9?

...of which only 5 are odd?

---------- Post added 04-16-2015 at 04:09 PM ----------

Originally posted by jaad75

If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else?

Why are there Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Mark III and soon Mark IV? Sony Alpha 77 II and Alpha 7 II ?

kenspo · 04-16-2015, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else?

I haven't said anything about the name being only K-3II.

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

I haven't said anything about the name being only K-3II.

Hmmm..that would imply a "doctored" photo then, would it not?

**Rorschach** · 04-16-2015, 07:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

I haven't said anything about the name being only K-3II.

Hmm, a conundrum wrapped in an enigma, it seems :-)

kenspo · 04-16-2015, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Stavri

Hmmm..that would imply a "doctored" photo then, would it not?

I can't tell for shure. Not even Ricoh Norway have seen it yet. I know what features it has, but never seen it

We all know soon!

Alizarine · 04-16-2015, 07:19 AM

Seems a lot of people are expecting a lot of updates to the K-3 II... While I'd like it to have a ton, it prolly would only have built-in WiFi/NFC and the new stacking tech from Ricoh.

It would be nice to have an updated processor and sensor, (the latter is more possible) as well as a new (again!) AF module, but that's a tough call to say.

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

I can't tell for shure. Not even Ricoh Norway have seen it yet. I know what features it has, but never seen it

We all know soon!

How much of a body redesign are we estimating given what you know from the specs, 25%, 40%, 70% ..?

**RuiC** · 04-16-2015, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by Imp

I cannot see any difference between that pic and the k-3.
I doubt it

The flash sign on top of the flash release button is now above it, on the body! (Or any other sign whatsoever)

04-16-2015, 06:42 AM	#78
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Ron_Man I literally bought the K-3 Prestige Edition yesterday..... I feel your pain, I've been eying a Prestige for some time and almost pulled the trigger a week ago but reconsidered after some reflection. My K3 has been flawless so far, I didn't want to let it go. I think someone in the know confirmed there's going to be an improved AF module on the new K3ii, and "differences" on the OVF between the models. Expect a improved sensor, with the same mpx and better dynamic range ala Nikon D7200, more FPS. From the prism housing I expect the new APS-c camera to have somewhat of an upgraded OVF and AF (improved LV features, which would require a flippy screen somewhat), and perhaps that "extra something" (pixel shift) that Ricoh has been touting on interviews about the new FF. That would mean new Engine, higher FPS, more video modes (maybe 4K). Last edited by Stavri; 04-16-2015 at 07:12 AM.

04-16-2015, 07:21 AM	#89
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by kenspo I can't tell for shure. Not even Ricoh Norway have seen it yet. I know what features it has, but never seen it We all know soon! How much of a body redesign are we estimating given what you know from the specs, 25%, 40%, 70% ..? Last edited by Stavri; 04-16-2015 at 07:34 AM.

04-16-2015, 07:21 AM	#90
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by Imp I cannot see any difference between that pic and the k-3. I doubt it The flash sign on top of the flash release button is now above it, on the body! (Or any other sign whatsoever) Last edited by RuiC; 04-16-2015 at 07:29 AM. Reason: added flash to release button.

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04-16-2015, 06:04 AM	#76
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by Rondec I guess we'll see. I'm currently saving my shekels for the full frame camera coming out in the fall. This would have to be awfully good to make me jump in quicker, although I guess I could always upgrade my K5 II to a K3 II and use the K3 as a back up. I might go and get this one immediately as I won't have the money for the FF anyways. And I recently got a trio of SDM malfunctions at a reasonable total cost (DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135 and DA* 55) ;-) ---------- Post added 16th Apr 2015 at 16:11 ---------- Originally posted by Caat So basically a refinement of the K-3, which is what the name suggests that it would be. I think that was Winder's wish list, not actual info. Although some of those probably will be there.

04-16-2015, 06:23 AM	#77
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Mistral75 Remember... On September 7th, 2012 we got this from Digital Camera Info: ??????K-5 II ? K-5 IIs ???????????????? - ????info People were claiming it was a bad Photoshop job and on the 11th K-5 II and K-5 IIs were announced. On September 27th, 2013 we got this from Digital Camera Info: ??????K-3?????? - ????info People were claiming it was a bad Photoshop job and on October 7th K-3 was announced. "History is a perpetual recommencement" (Θουκυδίδης / Thucydides, c. 460 BC - c. 411 BC)

04-16-2015, 06:47 AM - 1 Like	#79
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Caat So basically a refinement of the K-3, which is what the name suggests that it would be. No. So much more.

04-16-2015, 07:00 AM - 1 Like	#80
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else?

04-16-2015, 07:04 AM - 1 Like	#81
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Because there are only 9 digits from 1 to 9?

04-16-2015, 07:06 AM	#82
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by jaad75 If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else? That's a good question. Although it seems some physical changes are prominent between the models, Adam and few others are ruling out a flippy screen. It might be a top panel redesign only, keeping everything else the same From the rumors it seems that the K5/ii/s days of small incremental improvements are gone. Ricoh seems more aggressive with its model updates, features and pricing. They're trying to seriously challenge the competition its seems. The K series has only the K1 left down the road. The FF is probably going to get a KZ or MZ or something of that sort. Last edited by Stavri; 04-16-2015 at 07:14 AM.

04-16-2015, 07:07 AM	#83
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Kunzite Because there are only 9 digits from 1 to 9? ...of which only 5 are odd? ---------- Post added 04-16-2015 at 04:09 PM ---------- Originally posted by jaad75 If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else? Why are there Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Mark III and soon Mark IV? Sony Alpha 77 II and Alpha 7 II ?

04-16-2015, 07:12 AM	#84
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by jaad75 If it is so much more, then why they'll call it K-3II, not something else? I haven't said anything about the name being only K-3II.

04-16-2015, 07:17 AM	#85
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by kenspo I haven't said anything about the name being only K-3II. Hmmm..that would imply a "doctored" photo then, would it not?

04-16-2015, 07:18 AM - 1 Like	#86
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by kenspo I haven't said anything about the name being only K-3II. Hmm, a conundrum wrapped in an enigma, it seems :-)

04-16-2015, 07:19 AM	#87
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Stavri Hmmm..that would imply a "doctored" photo then, would it not? I can't tell for shure. Not even Ricoh Norway have seen it yet. I know what features it has, but never seen it We all know soon!

04-16-2015, 07:19 AM	#88
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Seems a lot of people are expecting a lot of updates to the K-3 II... While I'd like it to have a ton, it prolly would only have built-in WiFi/NFC and the new stacking tech from Ricoh. It would be nice to have an updated processor and sensor, (the latter is more possible) as well as a new (again!) AF module, but that's a tough call to say.