Specs of K-3II

Stavri · 04-21-2015, 08:28 AM - **1 Like**

I'm awaiting an official unveiling, will reserve my judgment till then....

D1N0 · 04-21-2015, 08:30 AM

This is the official leak though isn't it

IchabodCrane · 04-21-2015, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by chiane

Because they skip things that are just commonplace in the market that you think would be a no brainer and then add things they may be useful to only say wildlife photographers off the grid. I mean really, an astro tracker but no wifi? Are they looking to gain market share and sell some cameras? There's no way market research came back to them and green lighted that decision. It's just the quirkiness that is Pentax I guess.

Unless this is a test-bed for the FF DSLR. They already know how to do WiFi and maybe the K-3 II will help them refine and prove out the pixel shifting technology.

Stavri · 04-21-2015, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

This is the official leak though isn't it

The official release should include more info, release date and price.

lotech · 04-21-2015, 08:34 AM

I have thought about "pixel/sensor shift super resolution" sort of things before, given the technology we've today this is absolutely possible to achieve, but I seriously doubted the 'micro movement' of the sensor module can still be maintain and accurate after heavy use of the camera. Bumps and drops of the camera are not uncommon if you are a serious photographer, I dropped and bumped both my K5 and K3 few times, the SR still works I think it requires less sensor movement accuracy, but for super high res. I think is different thing, and the K3 simulated AA filter made very little different I can't really tell it is at work, or I am completely wrong in this matter ?

FantasticMrFox · 04-21-2015, 08:35 AM

If the inbuilt GPS actually enables astrotracing without the O-GPS1 unit, that would make it a great camera for night sky photography.

Glorfindelrb · 04-21-2015, 08:37 AM

There is no contact, just a retrofitted electro magnetic field so I see no reason for it to be affected more than other electronics.

---------- Post added 04-21-15 at 05:43 PM ----------

What is the synchro terminal mentioned in the "leaked" google translated specs ?

Last edited by Glorfindelrb; 04-21-2015 at 08:45 AM.

D1N0 · 04-21-2015, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

What is the synchro terminal mentioned in the "leaked" google translated specs ?

I'd imagine a remote flash synchronisation function

chiane · 04-21-2015, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Unless this is a test-bed for the FF DSLR. They already know how to do WiFi and maybe the K-3 II will help them refine and prove out the pixel shifting technology.

Sure, but let's be real, what is a bigger money maker for them, k3 or FF? The FF market worldwide just isn't all that big. I can't imagine using their financial work horse as a guinea pig for FF, which is going to be more of a marketing tool than anything.

**monochrome** · 04-21-2015, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The leaked specifications are correct, even if somewhat incomplete.

So now you've kept me up for another entire night.

deepbluish · 04-21-2015, 08:51 AM

What happened to the rumored improved AF? Judging only by the leaked specs, this is no different than the current K3.

I was not planning on jumping the K3 bandwagon at all, at any time, but I was still hopeful of a real improvement in that area. One thing I believe would actually make a huge difference would be wider frame coverage with cross type focus points. I love taking photos with aperture wide open or close to that, and focus and recompose with central point sends the focus off when recomposing. Wider coverage would greatly help with that.

Still awaiting the FF.

Mistral75 · 04-21-2015, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

(...)

What is the synchro terminal mentioned in the "leaked" google translated specs ?

"Terminal" = connector.

---------- Post added 04-21-2015 at 05:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by deepbluish

What happened to the rumored improved AF? Judging only by the leaked specs, this is no different than the current K3.

(...)

The so-called 'leaked' specifications include:

- コンティニュアスAFの精度改善

which means "Improved accuracy of continuous autofocus."

markku55 · 04-21-2015, 08:59 AM

I will NOT buy any camera with out at least tilting display or tilting EVF. To take close up pictures close the ground is really difficult with NOT tilting display or EVF.
For sure I could use 90 degree loop, but that is not so convinient.

CRPhoto · 04-21-2015, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

If the inbuilt GPS actually enables astrotracing without the O-GPS1 unit, that would make it a great camera for night sky photography.

That would be great! The Astrotracer function is really cool, with these, more people could go stargazing!

reh321 · 04-21-2015, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

31 hours and 35 minutes to wait.

The leaked specifications are correct, even if somewhat incomplete.

The last time I believed you, I expected to see the announcement by now
(see #28 of https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/293180-k-3ii-announced-soon-2.html)

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04-21-2015, 08:28 AM - 1 Like	#31
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	I'm awaiting an official unveiling, will reserve my judgment till then....

04-21-2015, 08:30 AM	#32
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	This is the official leak though isn't it

04-21-2015, 08:30 AM	#33
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by chiane Because they skip things that are just commonplace in the market that you think would be a no brainer and then add things they may be useful to only say wildlife photographers off the grid. I mean really, an astro tracker but no wifi? Are they looking to gain market share and sell some cameras? There's no way market research came back to them and green lighted that decision. It's just the quirkiness that is Pentax I guess. Unless this is a test-bed for the FF DSLR. They already know how to do WiFi and maybe the K-3 II will help them refine and prove out the pixel shifting technology.

04-21-2015, 08:32 AM	#34
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by D1N0 This is the official leak though isn't it The official release should include more info, release date and price.

04-21-2015, 08:34 AM	#35
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312	I have thought about "pixel/sensor shift super resolution" sort of things before, given the technology we've today this is absolutely possible to achieve, but I seriously doubted the 'micro movement' of the sensor module can still be maintain and accurate after heavy use of the camera. Bumps and drops of the camera are not uncommon if you are a serious photographer, I dropped and bumped both my K5 and K3 few times, the SR still works I think it requires less sensor movement accuracy, but for super high res. I think is different thing, and the K3 simulated AA filter made very little different I can't really tell it is at work, or I am completely wrong in this matter ?

04-21-2015, 08:35 AM	#36
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	If the inbuilt GPS actually enables astrotracing without the O-GPS1 unit, that would make it a great camera for night sky photography.

04-21-2015, 08:37 AM	#37
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	There is no contact, just a retrofitted electro magnetic field so I see no reason for it to be affected more than other electronics. ---------- Post added 04-21-15 at 05:43 PM ---------- What is the synchro terminal mentioned in the "leaked" google translated specs ? Last edited by Glorfindelrb; 04-21-2015 at 08:45 AM.

04-21-2015, 08:47 AM	#38
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Glorfindelrb What is the synchro terminal mentioned in the "leaked" google translated specs ? I'd imagine a remote flash synchronisation function

04-21-2015, 08:47 AM	#39
chiane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery Posts: 170	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Unless this is a test-bed for the FF DSLR. They already know how to do WiFi and maybe the K-3 II will help them refine and prove out the pixel shifting technology. Sure, but let's be real, what is a bigger money maker for them, k3 or FF? The FF market worldwide just isn't all that big. I can't imagine using their financial work horse as a guinea pig for FF, which is going to be more of a marketing tool than anything.

04-21-2015, 08:50 AM	#40
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Mistral75 The leaked specifications are correct, even if somewhat incomplete. So now you've kept me up for another entire night.

04-21-2015, 08:51 AM	#41
deepbluish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 130	What happened to the rumored improved AF? Judging only by the leaked specs, this is no different than the current K3. I was not planning on jumping the K3 bandwagon at all, at any time, but I was still hopeful of a real improvement in that area. One thing I believe would actually make a huge difference would be wider frame coverage with cross type focus points. I love taking photos with aperture wide open or close to that, and focus and recompose with central point sends the focus off when recomposing. Wider coverage would greatly help with that. Still awaiting the FF.

04-21-2015, 08:53 AM	#42
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Glorfindelrb (...) What is the synchro terminal mentioned in the "leaked" google translated specs ? "Terminal" = connector. ---------- Post added 04-21-2015 at 05:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by deepbluish What happened to the rumored improved AF? Judging only by the leaked specs, this is no different than the current K3. (...) The so-called 'leaked' specifications include: - コンティニュアスAFの精度改善 which means "Improved accuracy of continuous autofocus."

04-21-2015, 08:59 AM	#43
markku55 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hanko, Finland Posts: 223	I will NOT buy any camera with out at least tilting display or tilting EVF. To take close up pictures close the ground is really difficult with NOT tilting display or EVF. For sure I could use 90 degree loop, but that is not so convinient.

04-21-2015, 09:14 AM	#44
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox If the inbuilt GPS actually enables astrotracing without the O-GPS1 unit, that would make it a great camera for night sky photography. That would be great! The Astrotracer function is really cool, with these, more people could go stargazing!

04-21-2015, 09:16 AM	#45
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Mistral75 31 hours and 35 minutes to wait. The leaked specifications are correct, even if somewhat incomplete. The last time I believed you, I expected to see the announcement by now (see #28 of https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/293180-k-3ii-announced-soon-2.html)