CES Pentax K-1 Rumor or Fact?

Asahiflex · 01-15-2016, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Now this must be SR-related. I guess now finally is the time for the SR-coupled phase-detect AF module to find its way into a Pentax camera (and maybe even a SR-coupled viewfinder). :P

(A SR coupled phase detect AF module takes the SR into account, so it also moves around. This will make the camera lock focus much faster).

thibs · 01-15-2016, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Are we being set up for a big surprise or a big disappointment?

He clearly hints at a good surprise IMO.

bertwert · 01-15-2016, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

OK, now i know the details of the release, but I am not allowed to speak either.
Related to this thread, we all can be very optimistic !

If you send me a PM, I won't tell anyone...

bobell69 · 01-15-2016, 09:25 AM

What are the chances that the articulating screen is also a touch screen?

bertwert · 01-15-2016, 09:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bobell69

What are the chances that the articulating screen is also a touch screen?

Let's hope NOT.

Imagine all the settings I would change with my nose!

Glorfindelrb · 01-15-2016, 09:27 AM

Highly probable, just hope you can turn it off for bertwert nose.

apete · 01-15-2016, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Let's hope NOT.

Imagine all the settings I would change with my nose!

But on the other hand it would be okay to pinch the screen to zoom for quick sharpness verification.
There are some cameras with touchscreen already available. Do people complain about accidental nose clicks?

D1N0 · 01-15-2016, 09:36 AM - **5 Likes**

It will come with a nose mountable stylus with which you can select focus points.

Quicksand · 01-15-2016, 09:37 AM

I'm more afraid of just trying to adjust the screen position and accidentally invoking "mirror flap mode" or "delete all" or something.

starjedi · 01-15-2016, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

OK, now i know the details of the release, but I am not allowed to speak either.
Related to this thread, we all can be very optimistic !

I do not want to dig the full informations. Just a basket of questions. You can answer one bye one or as a whole:

1) are the CMOS pixel counts able to compete with market middle level FF?

2) does the AF use the Pentax patented technology to cover a large portion of frame?

3) Has FF applied pixel-shift technology used in Pentax k3ii?

DoubtingThomas · 01-15-2016, 11:00 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Let's hope NOT.

Imagine all the settings I would change with my nose!

If you look closely at the FF, there is a Dial Setting labelled "SR". That is Schnozz Relocator. For people like bertwert, it allows you to relocate sensitive areas on the camera that are prone to nasal interference. Very Handy.

aleonx3 · 01-15-2016, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

A bit taller is perfect actually

Only one half of my pinky fits onto the k-3. So add 1/4" in height, keep the same grip distance front to back, don't make it much heavier and I'm golden

.

Originally posted by btnapa

I think your wishes are answered. I felt the same way.

I think I like that... not much bigger than k-3 but a bit taller would be perfect and with high-end Pentax ergonomics of course.

---------- Post added 01-15-2016 at 01:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by btnapa

I was a fully functional unit. It powered on and I tried a few lenses on there.

Lucky you... thanks for reporting and sharing (though limited but it's ok).

Zygonyx · 01-15-2016, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by starjedi

I do not want to dig the full informations. Just a basket of questions. You can answer one bye one or as a whole:

1) are the CMOS pixel counts able to compete with market middle level FF?

2) does the AF use the Pentax patented technology to cover a large portion of frame?

3) Has FF applied pixel-shift technology used in Pentax k3ii?

I said i knew the details of release : which means end of NDA/official announcement, first availability in France for Pentax fans/embassadors presentation, and some clues re. effective market launch period ; but I do know nothing re. specifications

I would answer to your questions on a quite speculative way :
a) yes, 36 Mpix is highly probable
b) no idea about AF : this seems to be a truly hidden secret
c) yes

starjedi · 01-15-2016, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

I said i knew the details of release : which means end of NDA/official announcement, first availability in France for Pentax fans/embassadors presentation, and some clues re. effective market launch period ; but I do know nothing re. specifications

I would answer to your questions on a quite speculative way :
a) yes, 36 Mpix is highly probable
b) no idea about AF : this seems to be a truly hidden secret
c) yes

Thanks for your answer. For AF, my speculation is that the AF module will be reused in 645Zii and therefore will cover a decent portion of FF.

bobell69 · 01-15-2016, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

Highly probable, just hope you can turn it off for bertwert nose.

I'm a left eye shooter, so my nose is always on the screen. I image the technology is now sophisticated enough to deal with nose plants on touchscreens.

01-15-2016, 09:40 AM	#160
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by Zygonyx OK, now i know the details of the release, but I am not allowed to speak either. Related to this thread, we all can be very optimistic ! I do not want to dig the full informations. Just a basket of questions. You can answer one bye one or as a whole: 1) are the CMOS pixel counts able to compete with market middle level FF? 2) does the AF use the Pentax patented technology to cover a large portion of frame? 3) Has FF applied pixel-shift technology used in Pentax k3ii? Last edited by starjedi; 01-15-2016 at 09:45 AM.

01-15-2016, 11:16 AM	#162
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by jatrax A bit taller is perfect actually Only one half of my pinky fits onto the k-3. So add 1/4" in height, keep the same grip distance front to back, don't make it much heavier and I'm golden. Originally posted by btnapa I think your wishes are answered. I felt the same way. I think I like that... not much bigger than k-3 but a bit taller would be perfect and with high-end Pentax ergonomics of course. ---------- Post added 01-15-2016 at 01:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by btnapa I was a fully functional unit. It powered on and I tried a few lenses on there. Lucky you... thanks for reporting and sharing (though limited but it's ok).

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01-15-2016, 07:52 AM - 1 Like	#151
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Now this must be SR-related. I guess now finally is the time for the SR-coupled phase-detect AF module to find its way into a Pentax camera (and maybe even a SR-coupled viewfinder). :P (A SR coupled phase detect AF module takes the SR into account, so it also moves around. This will make the camera lock focus much faster).

01-15-2016, 08:23 AM	#152
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by D1N0 Are we being set up for a big surprise or a big disappointment? He clearly hints at a good surprise IMO.

01-15-2016, 08:38 AM	#153
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Zygonyx OK, now i know the details of the release, but I am not allowed to speak either. Related to this thread, we all can be very optimistic ! If you send me a PM, I won't tell anyone...

01-15-2016, 09:25 AM	#154
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	What are the chances that the articulating screen is also a touch screen?

01-15-2016, 09:26 AM - 2 Likes	#155
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by bobell69 What are the chances that the articulating screen is also a touch screen? Let's hope NOT. Imagine all the settings I would change with my nose!

01-15-2016, 09:27 AM	#156
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Highly probable, just hope you can turn it off for bertwert nose.

01-15-2016, 09:34 AM	#157
apete Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 249	Originally posted by bertwert Let's hope NOT. Imagine all the settings I would change with my nose! But on the other hand it would be okay to pinch the screen to zoom for quick sharpness verification. There are some cameras with touchscreen already available. Do people complain about accidental nose clicks?

01-15-2016, 09:36 AM - 5 Likes	#158
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	It will come with a nose mountable stylus with which you can select focus points.

01-15-2016, 09:37 AM	#159
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	I'm more afraid of just trying to adjust the screen position and accidentally invoking "mirror flap mode" or "delete all" or something.

01-15-2016, 11:00 AM - 3 Likes	#161
DoubtingThomas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 49	Originally posted by bertwert Let's hope NOT. Imagine all the settings I would change with my nose! If you look closely at the FF, there is a Dial Setting labelled "SR". That is Schnozz Relocator. For people like bertwert, it allows you to relocate sensitive areas on the camera that are prone to nasal interference. Very Handy.

01-15-2016, 11:25 AM	#163
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by starjedi I do not want to dig the full informations. Just a basket of questions. You can answer one bye one or as a whole: 1) are the CMOS pixel counts able to compete with market middle level FF? 2) does the AF use the Pentax patented technology to cover a large portion of frame? 3) Has FF applied pixel-shift technology used in Pentax k3ii? I said i knew the details of release : which means end of NDA/official announcement, first availability in France for Pentax fans/embassadors presentation, and some clues re. effective market launch period ; but I do know nothing re. specifications I would answer to your questions on a quite speculative way : a) yes, 36 Mpix is highly probable b) no idea about AF : this seems to be a truly hidden secret c) yes

01-15-2016, 11:39 AM	#164
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by Zygonyx I said i knew the details of release : which means end of NDA/official announcement, first availability in France for Pentax fans/embassadors presentation, and some clues re. effective market launch period ; but I do know nothing re. specifications I would answer to your questions on a quite speculative way : a) yes, 36 Mpix is highly probable b) no idea about AF : this seems to be a truly hidden secret c) yes Thanks for your answer. For AF, my speculation is that the AF module will be reused in 645Zii and therefore will cover a decent portion of FF.

01-15-2016, 12:18 PM	#165
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by Glorfindelrb Highly probable, just hope you can turn it off for bertwert nose. I'm a left eye shooter, so my nose is always on the screen. I image the technology is now sophisticated enough to deal with nose plants on touchscreens.