Specs of K-3II

jaad75 · 04-22-2015, 10:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I asked you about it Kenneth ;-)

But he answered with a question...

kenspo · 04-22-2015, 10:44 AM

I might got asked about it, but dont remember answering it

We're so close anyway now..So nothing to get excited about..eh

Solaire · 04-22-2015, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

Leaked specs of the OVF are the same as before...

Kenspo also said we shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously.

Originally posted by kenspo

I did say something about the OVF?

Yes you did. Here it is:

Originally posted by kenspo

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

What do you find the most logical?

kadajawi · 04-22-2015, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Now that kenspo had to dash out, somebody else has to take care of the teasing

.

Yes I did; that and something else too (I'm not speaking about the compass).

Well, the hump is clearly bigger than before. Bigger prism, or some additional optics in there?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/content/uploads/files/77/p617/120917_72j_abcx1024.jpg
Now this is the K-5, but I suppose the K-3 will be close enough (couldn't find a cross section for the K-3). There was plenty of space in there even before the flash was removed, I mean, look at all that space over the prism. They couldn't fit a GPS module IN THERE?

I almost want to believe that they did something to the viewfinder. Maybe they DID fit a screen in there? You can find the AF confirmation display by looking underneath the Pentax writing... it bounces of a mirror that is just opposite the flash. Then it goes through a lens, a small prism and into the big pentaprism and into our eyes. Somehow they would have to find a way to fit a bigger display in there, with a bigger lens and bigger little prism. Or the screen is sitting on the side facing the microphone. The hump doesn't go all the way though...

It was me who speculated about the OVF... well, I wasn't alone I suppose.

The most logical... is that Pentax hasn't changed that much? :P

kenspo · 04-22-2015, 10:59 AM

@Solaire That is correct. I forgot that answer

Its also true that you shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Some of it is correct etc, but i can't say anything else then this

You need to see the whole picture before making up a feeling about the upgrade. The leaked stuff was just small part of it.

kadajawi · 04-22-2015, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

@Solaire That is correct. I forgot that answer

Its also true that you shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Some of it is correct etc, but i can't say anything else then this

You need to see the whole picture before making up a feeling about the upgrade. The leaked stuff was just small part of it.

You are promising a lot, sir.

Dare I say it... video SR? I thought that day would never come...

kenspo · 04-22-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

You are promising a lot, sir.

Dare I say it... video SR? I thought that day would never come...

I still won't tell details..beside that this is a noticeable upgrade

I can't wait to get it in my hands. Not everyone will be all happy, but thats the way it is.

Solaire · 04-22-2015, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

@Solaire That is correct. I forgot that answer

Its also true that you shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Some of it is correct etc, but i can't say anything else then this

You need to see the whole picture before making up a feeling about the upgrade. The leaked stuff was just small part of it.

You already helped a lot by hinting stuff here and there. I'm looking forward to the official announcement. I think we all do. Waiting for that picture, especially for the one that was taken with the K3II

vboy · 04-22-2015, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by semaca

I have the K-3 for only a month and a half because everybody said that a K3II will not be launched this year

i bought mine 2 days before the announcement! i could have the k3 instead of the ks2...sigh! sayang,pare! prices of K3 could go down.had i not read somewhere saying that there will be no apsc this year,i could have waited....sigh sigh.....

kenspo · 04-22-2015, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Solaire

You already helped a lot by hinting stuff here and there. I'm looking forward to the official announcement. I think we all do. Waiting for that picture, especially for the one that was taken with the K3II

I try..without step over the line..and always will

I just want to put more enthusiasm in here

---------- Post added 04-22-15 at 08:07 PM ----------

Originally posted by semaca

I have the K-3 for only a month and a half because everybody said that a K3II will not be launched this year

next time listen to/ask those who really knows

Solaire · 04-22-2015, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

You are promising a lot, sir.

Dare I say it... video SR? I thought that day would never come...

With panning supported, it would be foolish to leave it out.

---------- Post added 04-22-15 at 08:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by kenspo

I try..without step over the line..and always will

I just want to put more enthusiasm in here

Well, you got me hyped, that's for sure.

---------- Post added 04-22-15 at 08:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by vboy

i bought mine 2 days before the announcement! i could have the k3 instead of the ks2...sigh! sayang,pare! prices of K3 could go down.had i not read somewhere saying that there will be no apsc this year,i could have waited....sigh sigh.....

2 Days? EU – Refund rights when cancelling online orders - Your Europe

Update: I'm not sure about that 'warning', in Hungary you can return goods after buying them.
Update 2: Nevermind, just check your local law about the 14 days refund, makes more sense, than reading EU stuff

kadajawi · 04-22-2015, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Solaire

With panning supported, it would be foolish to leave it out.[COLOR="Silver"]

It has been foolish to remove it in the first place, on any camera. Even if they have to put a "it's very noisy" warning (in the case of the K-x) in the menu before users activate it.

12 hours... I'll be sleeping then.

kenspo · 04-22-2015, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Solaire

Well, you got me hyped, that's for sure.

Hope you still are happy with me tomorrow then

**boriscleto** · 04-22-2015, 11:17 AM

What's the frequency Kenneth?

**jpzk** · 04-22-2015, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

Well, the hump is clearly bigger than before. Bigger prism, or some additional optics in there?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/content/uploads/files/77/p617/120917_72j_abcx1024.jpg
Now this is the K-5, but I suppose the K-3 will be close enough (couldn't find a cross section for the K-3). There was plenty of space in there even before the flash was removed, I mean, look at all that space over the prism. They couldn't fit a GPS module IN THERE?

I almost want to believe that they did something to the viewfinder. Maybe they DID fit a screen in there? You can find the AF confirmation display by looking underneath the Pentax writing... it bounces of a mirror that is just opposite the flash. Then it goes through a lens, a small prism and into the big pentaprism and into our eyes. Somehow they would have to find a way to fit a bigger display in there, with a bigger lens and bigger little prism. Or the screen is sitting on the side facing the microphone. The hump doesn't go all the way though...

It was me who speculated about the OVF... well, I wasn't alone I suppose.

The most logical... is that Pentax hasn't changed that much? :P

A bigger, brighter OVF would be quite a welcome improvement for my increasingly deteriorating eyesight. ...

JP

04-22-2015, 11:06 AM	#369
vboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 46	too late Originally posted by semaca I have the K-3 for only a month and a half because everybody said that a K3II will not be launched this year i bought mine 2 days before the announcement! i could have the k3 instead of the ks2...sigh! sayang,pare! prices of K3 could go down.had i not read somewhere saying that there will be no apsc this year,i could have waited....sigh sigh..... Last edited by vboy; 04-22-2015 at 11:09 AM. Reason: added some thoughts

04-22-2015, 11:07 AM	#371
Solaire Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 32	Originally posted by kadajawi You are promising a lot, sir. Dare I say it... video SR? I thought that day would never come... With panning supported, it would be foolish to leave it out. ---------- Post added 04-22-15 at 08:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by kenspo I try..without step over the line..and always will I just want to put more enthusiasm in here Well, you got me hyped, that's for sure. ---------- Post added 04-22-15 at 08:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by vboy i bought mine 2 days before the announcement! i could have the k3 instead of the ks2...sigh! sayang,pare! prices of K3 could go down.had i not read somewhere saying that there will be no apsc this year,i could have waited....sigh sigh..... 2 Days? EU – Refund rights when cancelling online orders - Your Europe Update: I'm not sure about that 'warning', in Hungary you can return goods after buying them. Update 2: Nevermind, just check your local law about the 14 days refund, makes more sense, than reading EU stuff Last edited by Solaire; 04-22-2015 at 11:20 AM.

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04-22-2015, 10:43 AM - 1 Like	#361
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by Asahiflex I asked you about it Kenneth ;-) But he answered with a question...

04-22-2015, 10:44 AM	#362
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	I might got asked about it, but dont remember answering it We're so close anyway now..So nothing to get excited about..eh

04-22-2015, 10:54 AM	#363
Solaire Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 32	Originally posted by jaad75 Leaked specs of the OVF are the same as before... Kenspo also said we shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Originally posted by kenspo I did say something about the OVF? Yes you did. Here it is: Originally posted by kenspo 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 What do you find the most logical?

04-22-2015, 10:57 AM	#364
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Mistral75 Now that *kenspo* had to dash out, somebody else has to take care of the teasing . Yes I did; that and something else too (I'm not speaking about the compass). Well, the hump is clearly bigger than before. Bigger prism, or some additional optics in there? https://www.pentaxforums.com/content/uploads/files/77/p617/120917_72j_abcx1024.jpg Now this is the K-5, but I suppose the K-3 will be close enough (couldn't find a cross section for the K-3). There was plenty of space in there even before the flash was removed, I mean, look at all that space over the prism. They couldn't fit a GPS module IN THERE? I almost want to believe that they did something to the viewfinder. Maybe they DID fit a screen in there? You can find the AF confirmation display by looking underneath the Pentax writing... it bounces of a mirror that is just opposite the flash. Then it goes through a lens, a small prism and into the big pentaprism and into our eyes. Somehow they would have to find a way to fit a bigger display in there, with a bigger lens and bigger little prism. Or the screen is sitting on the side facing the microphone. The hump doesn't go all the way though... It was me who speculated about the OVF... well, I wasn't alone I suppose. The most logical... is that Pentax hasn't changed that much? :P

04-22-2015, 10:59 AM	#365
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	@Solaire That is correct. I forgot that answer Its also true that you shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Some of it is correct etc, but i can't say anything else then this You need to see the whole picture before making up a feeling about the upgrade. The leaked stuff was just small part of it.

04-22-2015, 11:03 AM	#366
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by kenspo @Solaire That is correct. I forgot that answer Its also true that you shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Some of it is correct etc, but i can't say anything else then this You need to see the whole picture before making up a feeling about the upgrade. The leaked stuff was just small part of it. You are promising a lot, sir. Dare I say it... video SR? I thought that day would never come...

04-22-2015, 11:04 AM	#367
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by kadajawi You are promising a lot, sir. Dare I say it... video SR? I thought that day would never come... I still won't tell details..beside that this is a noticeable upgrade I can't wait to get it in my hands. Not everyone will be all happy, but thats the way it is.

04-22-2015, 11:05 AM	#368
Solaire Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 32	Originally posted by kenspo @Solaire That is correct. I forgot that answer Its also true that you shouldn't take leaked stuff so seriously. Some of it is correct etc, but i can't say anything else then this You need to see the whole picture before making up a feeling about the upgrade. The leaked stuff was just small part of it. You already helped a lot by hinting stuff here and there. I'm looking forward to the official announcement. I think we all do. Waiting for that picture, especially for the one that was taken with the K3II

04-22-2015, 11:06 AM	#370
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Solaire You already helped a lot by hinting stuff here and there. I'm looking forward to the official announcement. I think we all do. Waiting for that picture, especially for the one that was taken with the K3II I try..without step over the line..and always will I just want to put more enthusiasm in here ---------- Post added 04-22-15 at 08:07 PM ---------- Originally posted by semaca I have the K-3 for only a month and a half because everybody said that a K3II will not be launched this year next time listen to/ask those who really knows

04-22-2015, 11:13 AM	#372
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Solaire With panning supported, it would be foolish to leave it out.[COLOR="Silver"] It has been foolish to remove it in the first place, on any camera. Even if they have to put a "it's very noisy" warning (in the case of the K-x) in the menu before users activate it. 12 hours... I'll be sleeping then.

04-22-2015, 11:17 AM	#374
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	What's the frequency Kenneth?

04-22-2015, 11:15 AM	#373
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Solaire Well, you got me hyped, that's for sure. Hope you still are happy with me tomorrow then

04-22-2015, 11:17 AM	#375
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by kadajawi Well, the hump is clearly bigger than before. Bigger prism, or some additional optics in there? https://www.pentaxforums.com/content/uploads/files/77/p617/120917_72j_abcx1024.jpg Now this is the K-5, but I suppose the K-3 will be close enough (couldn't find a cross section for the K-3). There was plenty of space in there even before the flash was removed, I mean, look at all that space over the prism. They couldn't fit a GPS module IN THERE? I almost want to believe that they did something to the viewfinder. Maybe they DID fit a screen in there? You can find the AF confirmation display by looking underneath the Pentax writing... it bounces of a mirror that is just opposite the flash. Then it goes through a lens, a small prism and into the big pentaprism and into our eyes. Somehow they would have to find a way to fit a bigger display in there, with a bigger lens and bigger little prism. Or the screen is sitting on the side facing the microphone. The hump doesn't go all the way though... It was me who speculated about the OVF... well, I wasn't alone I suppose. The most logical... is that Pentax hasn't changed that much? :P A bigger, brighter OVF would be quite a welcome improvement for my increasingly deteriorating eyesight. ... JP