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bertwert · 02-12-2016, 08:58 PM

Looks sexy!

Originally posted by Imp

Interesting pattern on the mirror...

First thing I saw...

Look at the top (of the three) tabs on the mount it doesn't look right, it's got chips out of it...

jonlg · 02-12-2016, 09:00 PM

It looks the bloody business!! Would like more focus points though - unless there are indeed more outside the selectable area... or some other kind of revolutionary focus mechanism. Really glad they seem to have kept so much of the K3 ergonomics which are darned near perfect.

Beautiful to see that lovely big viewfinder and utterly Pentax shaped pentaprism though!! The rear screen looks big doesn't it? A very lustworthy and sexy camera for sure and my wallet is going to suffer for that this year I think...

J

Alizarine · 02-12-2016, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by robbiec

Wired remote under memory cards.The other side has DC-In, HDMI, USB, Headphone, MIC and PC-Sync. Wonder if same grip as the K-3 series? Looks the business.

Most likely not. This camera should be a bit bigger. I doubt the K-3 grip will fit.

Not a Number · 02-12-2016, 09:02 PM

Well I don't see an aperture linkage lever so I'd say the mount is still "crippled". And if light is passing through the viewfinder I guess that might shoot down the hopeful fantasies of some sort of hybrid OVF- pass-through LCD. How this would work with polarizing filters in the first place is beyond me.

Of course the photos could be fakes or a still a prototype/mockup.

**LaurenOE** · 02-12-2016, 09:06 PM - **2 Likes**

I wish we had some video specs.
If the specs are close to the D810, I should be happy.
Please give us 1080p/60/120 at the very minimum with at least 30mbit.
Clean HDMI out, maybe 4K with an external recorder.
If that happens...I will buy two the day the K1 is released.

johnmflores · 02-12-2016, 09:08 PM

What is that button to the right of the AF button on the rear?

**Deimos** · 02-12-2016, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

What is that button to the right of the AF button on the rear?

AE-L..

gfurm · 02-12-2016, 09:12 PM - **1 Like**

Apart from guide lines on focus screen do I see microprism circle in there?

Daikokuya · 02-12-2016, 09:16 PM

I've noticed "Fx2" in the second picture and "Raw Fx1" in the third picture. I'm wondering what those are...

**grahame** · 02-12-2016, 09:17 PM

we can guess the coverage of AF points on sensor from the pattern on mirror. pretty good cover area...

bertwert · 02-12-2016, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Daikokuya

I've noticed "Fx2" in the second picture and "Raw Fx1" in the third picture. I'm wondering what those are...

Function buttons...

But what I really want to know is what those chips are in the top mount tab.

Alizarine · 02-12-2016, 09:21 PM

What's with the "lock" symbol above the Fx button on the left side?

bertwert · 02-12-2016, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

What's with the "lock" symbol above the Fx button on the left side?

Lock all buttons except the shutter button?
So you don't change your settings and continue taking photos without accidentally nudging settings.

**jbinpg** · 02-12-2016, 09:43 PM

Agree, Bert. I believe the 645z has a similar lock feature.

totsmuyco · 02-12-2016, 10:20 PM

Great looking machine. It would be nice to see the specs.

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02-12-2016, 08:58 PM	#31
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Looks sexy! Originally posted by Imp Interesting pattern on the mirror... First thing I saw... Look at the top (of the three) tabs on the mount it doesn't look right, it's got chips out of it...

02-12-2016, 09:00 PM	#32
jonlg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 128	It looks the bloody business!! Would like more focus points though - unless there are indeed more outside the selectable area... or some other kind of revolutionary focus mechanism. Really glad they seem to have kept so much of the K3 ergonomics which are darned near perfect. Beautiful to see that lovely big viewfinder and utterly Pentax shaped pentaprism though!! The rear screen looks big doesn't it? A very lustworthy and sexy camera for sure and my wallet is going to suffer for that this year I think... J

02-12-2016, 09:00 PM	#33
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by robbiec Wired remote under memory cards.The other side has DC-In, HDMI, USB, Headphone, MIC and PC-Sync. Wonder if same grip as the K-3 series? Looks the business. Most likely not. This camera should be a bit bigger. I doubt the K-3 grip will fit.

02-12-2016, 09:02 PM	#34
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Well I don't see an aperture linkage lever so I'd say the mount is still "crippled". And if light is passing through the viewfinder I guess that might shoot down the hopeful fantasies of some sort of hybrid OVF- pass-through LCD. How this would work with polarizing filters in the first place is beyond me. Of course the photos could be fakes or a still a prototype/mockup.

02-12-2016, 09:06 PM - 2 Likes	#35
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	I wish we had some video specs. If the specs are close to the D810, I should be happy. Please give us 1080p/60/120 at the very minimum with at least 30mbit. Clean HDMI out, maybe 4K with an external recorder. If that happens...I will buy two the day the K1 is released.

02-12-2016, 09:08 PM	#36
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	What is that button to the right of the AF button on the rear?

02-12-2016, 09:11 PM	#37
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by johnmflores What is that button to the right of the AF button on the rear? AE-L..

02-12-2016, 09:12 PM - 1 Like	#38
gfurm Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 53	Apart from guide lines on focus screen do I see microprism circle in there?

02-12-2016, 09:16 PM	#39
Daikokuya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 210 Original Poster	I've noticed "Fx2" in the second picture and "Raw Fx1" in the third picture. I'm wondering what those are...

02-12-2016, 09:17 PM	#40
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	we can guess the coverage of AF points on sensor from the pattern on mirror. pretty good cover area...

02-12-2016, 09:18 PM	#41
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Daikokuya I've noticed "Fx2" in the second picture and "Raw Fx1" in the third picture. I'm wondering what those are... Function buttons... But what I really want to know is what those chips are in the top mount tab.

02-12-2016, 09:21 PM	#42
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	What's with the "lock" symbol above the Fx button on the left side?

02-12-2016, 09:22 PM	#43
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Alizarine What's with the "lock" symbol above the Fx button on the left side? Lock all buttons except the shutter button? So you don't change your settings and continue taking photos without accidentally nudging settings.

02-12-2016, 09:43 PM	#44
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Agree, Bert. I believe the 645z has a similar lock feature.

02-12-2016, 10:20 PM	#45
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Great looking machine. It would be nice to see the specs.

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