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KansasHorizons.com · 10-23-2015, 01:52 AM - **1 Like**

The movies are part of the large knob... The lower part has a separate knob section with a lever..... It looks to select camera or movie mode with a quick slip of that knob.

The top of that knob has SR / HDR / Wi-FI / BAT / Grid / Bracket / Crop CH/CL / EV +/-. Maybe the unmarked knob allows a quick selection of those options via the LCD when a selection is made on the tall knob.... A very quick menu access via that set of knobs and the upper LCD

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ddamski · 10-23-2015, 01:53 AM - **1 Like**

very good news! maybe there is a chance they will release it sooner then the official announcement :-)
it sure looks like nice and i think i will be one of the early adopters.. love the tilt screen and the wifi and SR capabilities are a nice addition!
Think the iso capabilities will be slightly better then the D810.. :-)

D1N0 · 10-23-2015, 02:03 AM

too many dials on top. What is that? Dial mania? Just do it like Nikon Does:

JPT · 10-23-2015, 02:05 AM

It strikes me that that screen might be touch sensitive. A swing out screen would be difficult to use, but that one is well supported from behind to take some pressure.

It's interesting that a patent has just surfaced for using a touch screen to define a region of the image to selectively apply these low pass simulator effect to. A bit esoteric, but it does indicate that Ricoh had been working on interfaces for touch screens.

This could be a very good camera for tripod use, with the live view implementation, touch screen and multi-shot resolution enhancement.

rawr · 10-23-2015, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

There's a top lcd, but a smaller one.

Smaller top LCD's seem to be in vogue. The Nikon Df only has a tiny top LCD, and the D750 also has a top LCD that is considerably smaller/narrower than any other regular Nikon DSLR. And then there is the tiny top LCD on the Leica SL.

I reckon as long as it still displays the basics, it's all OK.

Mattox · 10-23-2015, 02:12 AM

Sorry about that guys. I have managed to reupload those images. The top view is a very good quality image that gives us a great look at the new features, apart for that mystery knob.

Class A · 10-23-2015, 02:14 AM

Wow, looks very promising!

The top rightmost dial isn't the prettiest I've seen, but I think it will be very useful.
Just yesterday I thought how convenient it would be to be able to change aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation in TAv mode without pressing any buttons.

Can't wait to learn more about this camera. Very exciting times.

N.B., thanks to everyone who posted images, in particular to Rico for the shot from the top. I agree with those that speculate that the top selection dial on the right hand side influences the function of the top rightmost dial.

D1N0 · 10-23-2015, 02:15 AM

Pics from dpreview forum

ddamski · 10-23-2015, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

too many dials on top. What is that? Dial mania? Just do it like Nikon Does:

well if they did it like Nikon, then it wouldnt be a pentax

btw, thanks for the new pics

D1N0 · 10-23-2015, 02:22 AM

So what is the big nameless button on top? A touchpad? an IR blaster? @ddamski I don't think this is very Pentax either

mecrox · 10-23-2015, 02:22 AM - **1 Like**

That right-hand dial with "grid" on it makes me wonder whether it might not be for switching overlays in the VF? Hence perhaps the smaller top-plate LCD which wouldn't be so important if much of the same info is in the VF. The "new" dial on the back right might be for controlling whatever mode the internal VF overlay is switched to.

rawr · 10-23-2015, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Dials ... Just do it like Nikon Does:

Be careful what you wish for

olypdd · 10-23-2015, 02:31 AM

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H

And a new lens to go with it.

D1N0 · 10-23-2015, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Be careful what you wish for

Yeah I meant in the D4 D800 because this Df thingy is a monstrosity

---------- Post added 23-10-15 at 11:34 ----------

Originally posted by mecrox

That right-hand dial with "grid" on it makes me wonder whether it might not be for switching overlays in the VF? Hence perhaps the smaller top-plate LCD which wouldn't be so important if much of the same info is in the VF. The "new" dial on the back right might be for controlling whatever mode the internal VF overlay is switched to.

So maybe a joystick touch button? There is a light button as well (for lighting up in bright conditions?).

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-23-2015, 02:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

Yeah I meant in the D4 D800 because this Df thingy is a monstrosity

I have the D810 and the Df. The D810 is an amazing camera, but I like the Df better: it's the only Nikon with "soul" (no Canon or Sony has a soul, in my opinion). I really like the look of the Pentax, and will be an early adopter - dials are so much better than menu diving. Perhaps then I can just run one system (though I can't really see me giving up the Df and the manual focus lenses I have).

10-23-2015, 01:52 AM - 1 Like	#166
KansasHorizons.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 183	Movies The movies are part of the large knob... The lower part has a separate knob section with a lever..... It looks to select camera or movie mode with a quick slip of that knob. The top of that knob has SR / HDR / Wi-FI / BAT / Grid / Bracket / Crop CH/CL / EV +/-. Maybe the unmarked knob allows a quick selection of those options via the LCD when a selection is made on the tall knob.... A very quick menu access via that set of knobs and the upper LCD Last edited by KansasHorizons.com; 10-23-2015 at 02:02 AM.

10-23-2015, 02:12 AM	#171
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292	Sorry about that guys. I have managed to reupload those images. The top view is a very good quality image that gives us a great look at the new features, apart for that mystery knob. Last edited by Parallax; 10-30-2015 at 11:09 AM. Reason: Link to blog removed

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10-23-2015, 01:53 AM - 1 Like	#167
ddamski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fribourg , Switzerland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 163	very good news! maybe there is a chance they will release it sooner then the official announcement :-) it sure looks like nice and i think i will be one of the early adopters.. love the tilt screen and the wifi and SR capabilities are a nice addition! Think the iso capabilities will be slightly better then the D810.. :-)

10-23-2015, 02:03 AM	#168
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	too many dials on top. What is that? Dial mania? Just do it like Nikon Does:

10-23-2015, 02:05 AM	#169
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	It strikes me that that screen might be touch sensitive. A swing out screen would be difficult to use, but that one is well supported from behind to take some pressure. It's interesting that a patent has just surfaced for using a touch screen to define a region of the image to selectively apply these low pass simulator effect to. A bit esoteric, but it does indicate that Ricoh had been working on interfaces for touch screens. This could be a very good camera for tripod use, with the live view implementation, touch screen and multi-shot resolution enhancement.

10-23-2015, 02:05 AM	#170
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by richard balonglong There's a top lcd, but a smaller one. Smaller top LCD's seem to be in vogue. The Nikon Df only has a tiny top LCD, and the D750 also has a top LCD that is considerably smaller/narrower than any other regular Nikon DSLR. And then there is the tiny top LCD on the Leica SL. I reckon as long as it still displays the basics, it's all OK.

10-23-2015, 02:14 AM	#172
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Wow, looks very promising! The top rightmost dial isn't the prettiest I've seen, but I think it will be very useful. Just yesterday I thought how convenient it would be to be able to change aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation in TAv mode without pressing any buttons. Can't wait to learn more about this camera. Very exciting times. N.B., thanks to everyone who posted images, in particular to Rico for the shot from the top. I agree with those that speculate that the top selection dial on the right hand side influences the function of the top rightmost dial.

10-23-2015, 02:15 AM	#173
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Pics from dpreview forum

10-23-2015, 02:18 AM	#174
ddamski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fribourg , Switzerland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 163	Originally posted by D1N0 too many dials on top. What is that? Dial mania? Just do it like Nikon Does: well if they did it like Nikon, then it wouldnt be a pentax btw, thanks for the new pics

10-23-2015, 02:22 AM	#175
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	So what is the big nameless button on top? A touchpad? an IR blaster? @ddamski I don't think this is very Pentax either

10-23-2015, 02:22 AM - 1 Like	#176
mecrox Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	That right-hand dial with "grid" on it makes me wonder whether it might not be for switching overlays in the VF? Hence perhaps the smaller top-plate LCD which wouldn't be so important if much of the same info is in the VF. The "new" dial on the back right might be for controlling whatever mode the internal VF overlay is switched to.

10-23-2015, 02:25 AM	#177
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by D1N0 Dials ... Just do it like Nikon Does: Be careful what you wish for

10-23-2015, 02:31 AM	#178
olypdd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H And a new lens to go with it.

10-23-2015, 02:33 AM	#179
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by rawr Be careful what you wish for Yeah I meant in the D4 D800 because this Df thingy is a monstrosity ---------- Post added 23-10-15 at 11:34 ---------- Originally posted by mecrox That right-hand dial with "grid" on it makes me wonder whether it might not be for switching overlays in the VF? Hence perhaps the smaller top-plate LCD which wouldn't be so important if much of the same info is in the VF. The "new" dial on the back right might be for controlling whatever mode the internal VF overlay is switched to. So maybe a joystick touch button? There is a light button as well (for lighting up in bright conditions?).

10-23-2015, 02:41 AM - 2 Likes	#180
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by D1N0 Yeah I meant in the D4 D800 because this Df thingy is a monstrosity I have the D810 and the Df. The D810 is an amazing camera, but I like the Df better: it's the only Nikon with "soul" (no Canon or Sony has a soul, in my opinion). I really like the look of the Pentax, and will be an early adopter - dials are so much better than menu diving. Perhaps then I can just run one system (though I can't really see me giving up the Df and the manual focus lenses I have).

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