K-3II to be announced soon

thibs · 04-20-2015, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by JimC1101

I hear you on that. The perception is, amongst other camera users such is Canon or Nikon users, is that if you don't have a lot of AF points, you are not good enough. I actually use single point a majority of the time because I want to be in control of where my AF will occur.

We might take it upside/down and say to those guys (not that it is really true but just for the fun) that if they need more points it is to mask their own incompetence. They might also learn how to focus.

This a lot more complex of course but stupid bragging rights statements are so full of it.

**RobA_Oz** · 04-20-2015, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by JimC1101

I hear you on that. The perception is, amongst other camera users such is Canon or Nikon users, is that if you don't have a lot of AF points, you are not good enough. I actually use single point a majority of the time because I want to be in control of where my AF will occur.

I do, too, but if I was shooting anything fast moving, I'd be using either multi-point AF or CIF. I keep threatening to take my K-3 and FA*80-200 or F*300 to a race track to shoot a friend and his mates racing motorbikes, so perhaps I'll develop a little more of a view on this subject.

Tom777 · 04-20-2015, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by JimC1101

Actually I heard it will be announced Tuesday so we will see.

Well I hope your 100% correct can't wait
Tom G

Stavri · 04-20-2015, 03:38 AM

Tuesday through Thursday it seems for the unveiling of specs. I wonder when it will be available for purchase?!

Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:26 AM.

Tom777 · 04-20-2015, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by Stavri

Tuesday or Thursday it seems for the unveiling of specs. I wonder when it will be available for purchase?!

Thanks Stavri
For the information as I said I can't wait
Tom G

Kunzite · 04-20-2015, 03:56 AM

Within a month?

Stavri · 04-20-2015, 04:02 AM

Asahi man said the leaked K3ii pic was legit, from the looks of it the camera might not have a built in flash. I don't know if this is an issue for most, last time I checked the Pentax AF 200 FG was $45 on Amazon
If true, it's going to look very similar to the FF, foreshadowing some of its features. Too bad my used k3 doesn't fetch as much as it used too ( its value will dip further in the months to come) I was really planing to retire with it, maybe a ff in a couple of years. Ricoh really caught me off guard, springing the K3ii ( if it had been a canon release we'd heard of it last fall)

Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:28 AM.

**monochrome** · 04-20-2015, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by Stavri

might not have a built in flash.

I thought the same thing.

D1N0 · 04-20-2015, 04:05 AM

Originally posted by Stavri

Asahi man said the leaked K3ii pic was legit, from the looks of it the camera might not have a built in flash. I don't know if this is an issue for most, last time I checked the Pentax AF 200 FG was $45 on Amazon

May be the reason for the AF 201 FG

Caat · 04-20-2015, 04:05 AM

Damn it, I am supposed to be buying a house. I don't need the extra temptation of the K-3II!

Glorfindelrb · 04-20-2015, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

May be the reason for the AF 201 FG

Ohhh no, it's so logical that you just destroyed my hopes for a build-in radio trigger.

Stavri · 04-20-2015, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Caat

Damn it, I am supposed to be buying a house. I don't need the extra temptation of the K-3II!

You can always put ur Pentax legacy gear as collateral, two new dfas + K3ii, FF as down payment. You might have to rent a little longer but those shots would look glorious.

I'm hearing rumors on a summer holiday release, April -June. I'm sure Ricoh will make some date official when the specs are released in a day or two.

Note to myself: best time for an Aps-c upgrade, right before the release/update of a FF model.

jaad75 · 04-20-2015, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

May be the reason for the AF 201 FG

It doesn't control external flashes, as far as I know.
And it seems like there is a pop-up flash, looking at the picture.

Glorfindelrb · 04-20-2015, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

It doesn't control external flashes, as far as I know.
And it seems like there is a pop-up flash, looking at the picture.

It can be used as a controller.

Stavri · 04-20-2015, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

It doesn't control external flashes, as far as I know.
And it seems like there is a pop-up flash, looking at the picture.

The consensus is there isn't a pop up flash pictured, a few more days and we'll know for certain.

04-20-2015, 04:41 AM	#387
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Caat Damn it, I am supposed to be buying a house. I don't need the extra temptation of the K-3II! You can always put ur Pentax legacy gear as collateral, two new dfas + K3ii, FF as down payment. You might have to rent a little longer but those shots would look glorious. I'm hearing rumors on a summer holiday release, April -June. I'm sure Ricoh will make some date official when the specs are released in a day or two. Note to myself: best time for an Aps-c upgrade, right before the release/update of a FF model. Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:47 AM.

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04-20-2015, 02:55 AM	#376
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by JimC1101 I hear you on that. The perception is, amongst other camera users such is Canon or Nikon users, is that if you don't have a lot of AF points, you are not good enough. I actually use single point a majority of the time because I want to be in control of where my AF will occur. We might take it upside/down and say to those guys (not that it is really true but just for the fun) that if they need more points it is to mask their own incompetence. They might also learn how to focus. This a lot more complex of course but stupid bragging rights statements are so full of it.

04-20-2015, 02:58 AM	#377
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by JimC1101 I hear you on that. The perception is, amongst other camera users such is Canon or Nikon users, is that if you don't have a lot of AF points, you are not good enough. I actually use single point a majority of the time because I want to be in control of where my AF will occur. I do, too, but if I was shooting anything fast moving, I'd be using either multi-point AF or CIF. I keep threatening to take my K-3 and FA80-200 or F300 to a race track to shoot a friend and his mates racing motorbikes, so perhaps I'll develop a little more of a view on this subject.

04-20-2015, 03:36 AM	#378
Tom777 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	Originally posted by JimC1101 Actually I heard it will be announced Tuesday so we will see. Well I hope your 100% correct can't wait Tom G

04-20-2015, 03:38 AM	#379
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Tuesday through Thursday it seems for the unveiling of specs. I wonder when it will be available for purchase?! Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:26 AM.

04-20-2015, 03:56 AM	#380
Tom777 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	Originally posted by Stavri Tuesday or Thursday it seems for the unveiling of specs. I wonder when it will be available for purchase?! Thanks Stavri For the information as I said I can't wait Tom G

04-20-2015, 03:56 AM	#381
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Within a month?

04-20-2015, 04:02 AM	#382
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Asahi man said the leaked K3ii pic was legit, from the looks of it the camera might not have a built in flash. I don't know if this is an issue for most, last time I checked the Pentax AF 200 FG was $45 on Amazon If true, it's going to look very similar to the FF, foreshadowing some of its features. Too bad my used k3 doesn't fetch as much as it used too ( its value will dip further in the months to come) I was really planing to retire with it, maybe a ff in a couple of years. Ricoh really caught me off guard, springing the K3ii ( if it had been a canon release we'd heard of it last fall) Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:28 AM.

04-20-2015, 04:03 AM	#383
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Stavri might not have a built in flash. I thought the same thing.

04-20-2015, 04:05 AM	#384
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Stavri Asahi man said the leaked K3ii pic was legit, from the looks of it the camera might not have a built in flash. I don't know if this is an issue for most, last time I checked the Pentax AF 200 FG was $45 on Amazon May be the reason for the AF 201 FG

04-20-2015, 04:05 AM	#385
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Damn it, I am supposed to be buying a house. I don't need the extra temptation of the K-3II!

04-20-2015, 04:30 AM	#386
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Originally posted by D1N0 May be the reason for the AF 201 FG Ohhh no, it's so logical that you just destroyed my hopes for a build-in radio trigger.

04-20-2015, 04:48 AM	#388
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by D1N0 May be the reason for the AF 201 FG It doesn't control external flashes, as far as I know. And it seems like there is a pop-up flash, looking at the picture.

04-20-2015, 04:52 AM	#389
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Originally posted by jaad75 It doesn't control external flashes, as far as I know. And it seems like there is a pop-up flash, looking at the picture. It can be used as a controller.

04-20-2015, 04:54 AM	#390
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by jaad75 It doesn't control external flashes, as far as I know. And it seems like there is a pop-up flash, looking at the picture. The consensus is there isn't a pop up flash pictured, a few more days and we'll know for certain.