K-3 II First Look

**Belnan** · 04-22-2015, 03:43 AM

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Dlanor Sekao · 04-22-2015, 03:53 AM

What I want to know is the sensor the same ? When can I see results of the pixel shift on image quality ? Thank God the flash is gone.
Im waiting for Real World Release price too.....In the USA !

Timd · 04-22-2015, 03:55 AM

Written in marvelous marketing speak!

**Belnan** · 04-22-2015, 04:07 AM

A real preview surely wont be far away, it would be nice if IR or PF will put the results of the high resolution pixel shifting up quickly. I wonder if Adorama jumped the gun a day early intentionally? Alas more info should be coming very soon.

redcat · 04-22-2015, 04:21 AM

Interesting, the pixel shift is already in place; so excited to see the difference in image quality !

**boriscleto** · 04-22-2015, 04:26 AM

When will the firmware update be out for the K-3? That's what really matters...

davidsladek · 04-22-2015, 04:29 AM

I think this is a great update, the new sensor + superresolution should give amazing picture quality, I hate my on-board flash and GPS and Astrotracker are things I always dreamed off.
TBH, the only thing that was stopping me from upgrading K-5II to K-3 was the sensor and the AF... well, both are now answered and I can move on
It is important to understand the K-3II as a test model for the superresolution technology and perhaps the AF-C tweaks for the FF, they needed to test these with the smallest possible expenses and have it perfected for the FF body.

Adam · 04-22-2015, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by Belnan

Pentax Unveils the K-3 II: First Look | Expert photography blogs, tip, techniques, camera reviews - Adorama Learning Center

Ooh, I think they "accidentally" let that go live early.

Mistral75 · 04-22-2015, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Ooh, I think they "accidentally" let that go live early.

...and they 'accidentally' forgot to pull it back and Ricoh 'accidentally' forgot to demand them to do so

.

Adam · 04-22-2015, 04:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

...and they 'accidentally' forgot to pull it back and Ricoh 'accidentally' forgot to demand them to do so

.

Will be a while before they wake up, hehe.

Caat · 04-22-2015, 04:53 AM

So this basically confirms the spec list leak, but without any real additional information

Dlanor Sekao · 04-22-2015, 05:08 AM

Like a Cat Box....without any Kitty Litter ! We know its coming , yet we just cant wait ........."Splat" !
Trying to dig a good hole without any substrate !

Mistral75 · 04-22-2015, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Caat

So this basically confirms the spec list leak, but without any real additional information

Actually, there are two additional pieces of information:

- the explicit indication of a new algorithm for continuous autofocus (and none of a modified AF hardware) instead of a mere "improved continuous autofocus"

- the new panning detection feature that detects the moving direction of the camera and controls the SR unit.

Caat · 04-22-2015, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Actually, there are two additional pieces of information:

- the explicit indication of a new algorithm for continuous autofocus (and none of a modified AF hardware) instead of a mere "improved continuous autofocus"

- the new panning detection feature that detects the moving direction of the camera and controls the SR unit.

I kind of took the first point as meaning the same thing. The second bit about panning had been mentioned in the thread on the leaked specs, although wasn't technically in that leaked list.

I presume panning detection could be added to the K-3 with firmware? As indeed could the continuous AF if it's just an algorithm? Bundle it together as an upgrade pack and charge a few £s for it.

**monochrome** · 04-22-2015, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by Caat

Bundle it together as an upgrade pack and charge a few £s for it.

Ricoh's brand history has been to give loyal customers FW upgrades to the limit of the old hardware as technology is introduced. The feeling is it binds the customer to the brand, so they'll buy the next hardware upgrade, plus accessories - and they'll serve as soft brand ambassadors.

We'll see what Ricoh does with the Pentax brand.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Belnan Pentax Unveils the K-3 II: First Look \| Expert photography blogs, tip, techniques, camera reviews - Adorama Learning Center Ooh, I think they "accidentally" let that go live early. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Mistral75 ...and they 'accidentally' forgot to pull it back and Ricoh 'accidentally' forgot to demand them to do so . Will be a while before they wake up, hehe. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Like a Cat Box....without any Kitty Litter ! We know its coming , yet we just cant wait ........."Splat" ! Trying to dig a good hole without any substrate ! Last edited by Dlanor Sekao; 04-22-2015 at 05:16 AM.

04-22-2015, 03:55 AM	#3
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	Written in marvelous marketing speak!

04-22-2015, 04:07 AM	#4
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090 Original Poster	A real preview surely wont be far away, it would be nice if IR or PF will put the results of the high resolution pixel shifting up quickly. I wonder if Adorama jumped the gun a day early intentionally? Alas more info should be coming very soon.

04-22-2015, 04:21 AM	#5
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Interesting, the pixel shift is already in place; so excited to see the difference in image quality !

04-22-2015, 04:26 AM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	When will the firmware update be out for the K-3? That's what really matters...

04-22-2015, 04:29 AM	#7
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	I think this is a great update, the new sensor + superresolution should give amazing picture quality, I hate my on-board flash and GPS and Astrotracker are things I always dreamed off. TBH, the only thing that was stopping me from upgrading K-5II to K-3 was the sensor and the AF... well, both are now answered and I can move on It is important to understand the K-3II as a test model for the superresolution technology and perhaps the AF-C tweaks for the FF, they needed to test these with the smallest possible expenses and have it perfected for the FF body.

04-22-2015, 04:36 AM	#9
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Adam Ooh, I think they "accidentally" let that go live early. ...and they 'accidentally' forgot to pull it back and Ricoh 'accidentally' forgot to demand them to do so .

04-22-2015, 04:53 AM	#11
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	So this basically confirms the spec list leak, but without any real additional information

04-22-2015, 05:22 AM	#13
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Caat So this basically confirms the spec list leak, but without any real additional information Actually, there are two additional pieces of information: - the explicit indication of a new algorithm for continuous autofocus (and none of a modified AF hardware) instead of a mere "improved continuous autofocus" - the new panning detection feature that detects the moving direction of the camera and controls the SR unit.

04-22-2015, 05:29 AM	#14
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by Mistral75 Actually, there are two additional pieces of information: - the explicit indication of a new algorithm for continuous autofocus (and none of a modified AF hardware) instead of a mere "improved continuous autofocus" - the new panning detection feature that detects the moving direction of the camera and controls the SR unit. I kind of took the first point as meaning the same thing. The second bit about panning had been mentioned in the thread on the leaked specs, although wasn't technically in that leaked list. I presume panning detection could be added to the K-3 with firmware? As indeed could the continuous AF if it's just an algorithm? Bundle it together as an upgrade pack and charge a few £s for it.

04-22-2015, 06:05 AM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Caat Bundle it together as an upgrade pack and charge a few £s for it. Ricoh's brand history has been to give loyal customers FW upgrades to the limit of the old hardware as technology is introduced. The feeling is it binds the customer to the brand, so they'll buy the next hardware upgrade, plus accessories - and they'll serve as soft brand ambassadors. We'll see what Ricoh does with the Pentax brand.

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