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JPT · 06-07-2016, 07:32 AM - **1 Like**

June 9th seems to be the release date for the camera, according to digicame-info now.

Mistral75 · 06-07-2016, 07:39 AM - **3 Likes**

Pentax K-70 will be announced the day after tomorrow in Japan (Thursday the 9th), which means on the 8th at 6pm EST (USA, East Coast) / on the 9th at 0:00am (midnight) CEST (continental Europe).

reh321 · 06-07-2016, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by mee

You can keep trying to ram your opinion down my throat, but I'm holding my ground because I know you're one who can't stand other, differing opinions.

You need to work on reading for comprehension.
Please re-read the last words of the post you were allegedly responding to.

Originally posted by reh321

... but of course you can hold yours any way you want to.

I was simply expressing an opinion, which is usually OK at a discussion forum.
I have nothing more to say on the subject.

Edgar_in_Indy · 06-07-2016, 08:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

My honest belief is that cradling with two hands provides superior stability to basically waving it around with one.

For me, the one-handed grip is mostly for the time between shots...when I'm just holding the camera or walking around. I don't like using a neckstrap, so having a firm, solid, comfortable grip on the camera that doesn't require squeezing hard, while still having a free hand, is a big deal. But when I'm actually taking the shot, then the second hand comes up and cradles the lens.

Although it is occasionally useful to be able to take one-handed shot without having to worry about dropping the camera, it's not the normal thing.

**Eric Auer** · 06-07-2016, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Pentax K-70 will be announced the day after tomorrow in Japan (Thursday the 9th), which means on the 8th at 6pm EST (USA, East Coast) / on the 9th at 0:00am (midnight) CEST (continental Europe).

Nice!

I was contemplating adding a K-S2 to go with my K-5 SII, But now I will wait

Eric

D1N0 · 06-07-2016, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Pentax K-70 will be announced the day after tomorrow in Japan (Thursday the 9th), which means on the 8th at 6pm EST (USA, East Coast) / on the 9th at 0:00am (midnight) CEST (continental Europe).

But no pic leak yet, well maybe tomorrow. It better come out in a gazillion different colours.

surfar · 06-07-2016, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by davidsladek

new lenses brought forward because the cash flow is good?

Yes, this will definitely happen,(DFA primes) but the way Kenspo replies to some speculation i'll guess the "exciting stuff" will involve a camera.

Originally posted by Chocobo

I'm still hunting for a k-01 though

Its a great companion for a K1,firstly as a back up battery holder and for the situations where you don't want the size and weight of a dslr.Of course its a great place to carry a pancake as well.(da 40mm works on K1)

Originally posted by Simen1

A K-02 would make more sense, but with a very different design then K-01. In short: EVF, larger indent between the "mirror house" and grip, classic styling, modern features, lower weight.

Yes!

kenspo · 06-07-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

But no pic leak yet, well maybe tomorrow. It better come out in a gazillion different colours.

Well, i see only black on my pics

But i think many put too much into this release.

Imp · 06-07-2016, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

But i think many put too much into this release.

Kunzite · 06-07-2016, 02:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Should I say again that we're still in the first half of the year? And too soon after the K-1's launch?

Glorfindelrb · 06-07-2016, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

Well, i see only black on my pics

But i think many put too much into this release.

This is the case with any release here, even for an entry level camera when people just bought a K-1.

surfar · 06-07-2016, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

This is the case with any release here, even for an entry level camera when people just bought a K-1.

Definitely, but itll still be interesting...except for the fact its BLACK!

Imp · 06-07-2016, 03:31 PM

Ready for a Gold K-1 version?

reh321 · 06-07-2016, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

This is the case with any release here, even for an entry level camera when people just bought a K-1.

Originally posted by surfar

Definitely, but itll still be interesting...except for the fact its BLACK!

I bought my K-30 just a year ago because my Canon Rebel died at a time when our bankbook was unfortunately low. Normally I would use a camera for four or more years before I would even start thinking about a new one. After a just a few minutes of thought, I decided that the K-1 just isn't the right camera for me, but I could be enticed by an APS-C camera if it has a flippy LCD, wifi, a reasonably small body, and {of course} a reasonable price.

richandfleur · 06-07-2016, 03:37 PM

One simple question: Does the SR work in video mode?

(Last seen in the wild on the K-5 models)

I see the burst rate (around 6fps) and buffer (for about 10 shots max) and max shutter speed of 1/6000 and no grip or top LCD as being a major difference between these consumer models and the 'pro' K-5/K-3 line.

The power of the K-30 range is that it drops these add on things that I don't value, in favour of the IQ and features that I do like.
If they fix the video, they'll get a new customer from me. If they don't (currently still offering their 2012 video offering even in the K-1) they won't get my money.

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06-07-2016, 07:32 AM - 1 Like	#136
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	June 9th seems to be the release date for the camera, according to digicame-info now.

06-07-2016, 07:39 AM - 3 Likes	#137
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Pentax K-70 will be announced the day after tomorrow in Japan (Thursday the 9th), which means on the 8th at 6pm EST (USA, East Coast) / on the 9th at 0:00am (midnight) CEST (continental Europe).

06-07-2016, 07:42 AM	#138
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by mee You can keep trying to ram your opinion down my throat, but I'm holding my ground because I know you're one who can't stand other, differing opinions. You need to work on reading for comprehension. Please re-read the last words of the post you were allegedly responding to. Originally posted by reh321 ... but of course you can hold yours any way you want to. I was simply expressing an opinion, which is usually OK at a discussion forum. I have nothing more to say on the subject.

06-07-2016, 08:12 AM - 1 Like	#139
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by reh321 My honest belief is that cradling with two hands provides superior stability to basically waving it around with one. For me, the one-handed grip is mostly for the time between shots...when I'm just holding the camera or walking around. I don't like using a neckstrap, so having a firm, solid, comfortable grip on the camera that doesn't require squeezing hard, while still having a free hand, is a big deal. But when I'm actually taking the shot, then the second hand comes up and cradles the lens. Although it is occasionally useful to be able to take one-handed shot without having to worry about dropping the camera, it's not the normal thing.

06-07-2016, 09:08 AM	#140
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Mistral75 Pentax K-70 will be announced the day after tomorrow in Japan (Thursday the 9th), which means on the 8th at 6pm EST (USA, East Coast) / on the 9th at 0:00am (midnight) CEST (continental Europe). Nice! I was contemplating adding a K-S2 to go with my K-5 SII, But now I will wait Eric

06-07-2016, 01:06 PM	#141
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Mistral75 Pentax K-70 will be announced the day after tomorrow in Japan (Thursday the 9th), which means on the 8th at 6pm EST (USA, East Coast) / on the 9th at 0:00am (midnight) CEST (continental Europe). But no pic leak yet, well maybe tomorrow. It better come out in a gazillion different colours.

06-07-2016, 01:08 PM	#142
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Originally posted by davidsladek new lenses brought forward because the cash flow is good? Yes, this will definitely happen,(DFA primes) but the way Kenspo replies to some speculation i'll guess the "exciting stuff" will involve a camera. Originally posted by Chocobo I'm still hunting for a k-01 though Its a great companion for a K1,firstly as a back up battery holder and for the situations where you don't want the size and weight of a dslr.Of course its a great place to carry a pancake as well.(da 40mm works on K1) Originally posted by Simen1 A K-02 would make more sense, but with a very different design then K-01. In short: EVF, larger indent between the "mirror house" and grip, classic styling, modern features, lower weight. Yes!

06-07-2016, 01:26 PM	#143
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by D1N0 But no pic leak yet, well maybe tomorrow. It better come out in a gazillion different colours. Well, i see only black on my pics But i think many put too much into this release.

06-07-2016, 02:05 PM	#144
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by kenspo But i think many put too much into this release.

06-07-2016, 03:19 PM	#146
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Originally posted by kenspo Well, i see only black on my pics But i think many put too much into this release. This is the case with any release here, even for an entry level camera when people just bought a K-1.

06-07-2016, 03:25 PM	#147
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Originally posted by Glorfindelrb This is the case with any release here, even for an entry level camera when people just bought a K-1. Definitely, but itll still be interesting...except for the fact its BLACK!

06-07-2016, 03:31 PM	#148
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Ready for a Gold K-1 version?

06-07-2016, 03:33 PM	#149
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Glorfindelrb This is the case with any release here, even for an entry level camera when people just bought a K-1. Originally posted by surfar Definitely, but itll still be interesting...except for the fact its BLACK! I bought my K-30 just a year ago because my Canon Rebel died at a time when our bankbook was unfortunately low. Normally I would use a camera for four or more years before I would even start thinking about a new one. After a just a few minutes of thought, I decided that the K-1 just isn't the right camera for me, but I could be enticed by an APS-C camera if it has a flippy LCD, wifi, a reasonably small body, and {of course} a reasonable price.

06-07-2016, 03:37 PM	#150
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	One simple question: Does the SR work in video mode? (Last seen in the wild on the K-5 models) I see the burst rate (around 6fps) and buffer (for about 10 shots max) and max shutter speed of 1/6000 and no grip or top LCD as being a major difference between these consumer models and the 'pro' K-5/K-3 line. The power of the K-30 range is that it drops these add on things that I don't value, in favour of the IQ and features that I do like. If they fix the video, they'll get a new customer from me. If they don't (currently still offering their 2012 video offering even in the K-1) they won't get my money.

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