Pentax "KP" DSLR registered in Indonesia

x4rd · 01-24-2017, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by xmeda

Seems to have one memory card slot also..

Second SD card slot is in DBG-7

surfar · 01-24-2017, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by xmeda

certainly not a serious hi-end APS-C camera.

A mid range....especially when the KS2 finishes and k70 becomes entry level.

**bobbotron** · 01-24-2017, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Some people are complaining for the sake of complaining; the best is to ignore them.

Awful lot of belly aching going on. :P

Mistral75 · 01-24-2017, 05:56 AM

@xmeda

In your list you forgot:

- no UHS-II, still UHS-I
- no metering mode selector (multi / center-weighted / spot)
- GPS???

Kunzite · 01-24-2017, 05:56 AM - **1 Like**

It's typical for every Pentax camera launch. "OMG it's ugly!" - subjective, so one can't really argue against that. "OMG the AF is still not the best!". "OMG is too large, and too small at the same time!". "OMG it's not mirrorless!".
There are valid points to discuss - positive and negative - but not everyone is willing to discuss. Some will just bash the camera.

anu l · 01-24-2017, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by surfar

A mid range....especially when the KS2 finishes and k70 becomes entry level.

The K-70 with 11 AF points is entry level, maybe better than most others but still. It's name is misleading. Maybe the K-50 wasnt entry level back then with those standards.

surfar · 01-24-2017, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by x4rd

Second SD card slot is in DBG-7

That slots probably just for a spare card....the camera probably wont record to it.

Mistral75 · 01-24-2017, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by x4rd

Second SD card slot is in DBG-7

Indeed. Active? Passive (storage)?

Kunzite · 01-24-2017, 05:59 AM

On the past BGs it was "passive".

anu l · 01-24-2017, 05:59 AM

To be honest, on the very first glance, with the front facing KP pic, it looked to me like the K-1 replacement.

mee · 01-24-2017, 05:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Remember you read it here first, guys; eight days ago:

I guess the other pieces of information are valid too: "24 Mpix, more compact and lighter than K-3 II thanks to further integration of the electronic components, articulated rear LCD, retro look inspired by ME/MX."

From the looks of it, your 'source' was rather correct.

This doesn't appear to be a K-3 II successor though. I must say, while I appreciate the effort on design, I'm not pleased. The ergonomics look horrible. Look where the shutter release button is at and the large grip looks too angular.

But, worst of all, is they removed the top LCD panel!!?? WHAT were you thinking, Ricoh????

I probably would have overlooked the awful ergo just to get that rear tilt screen, had KP retained the top LCD panel. But they removed the one panel that I use every single time I turn on my K-5 II. I turn off the big screen on the back and just use that.

But with this KP body, that is impossible to do.

So now I have a dilemma, to get a K-3 II while I can find one, or wait longer to see when/if Ricoh offer a true K-3 II replacement (and hope they retain a similar K-3 II form).

**Clarkey** · 01-24-2017, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

It's just us not being able to make up our minds - asking both large, comfortable grips and ultra-small cameras

Just like with the locking mode dial, when we wanted it both ways. Well, we got that...

Yep, we did. I'm very happy with the vendor approach.

This has the appearance to me of the MZ series, and hopefully the weight to match.

ogl · 01-24-2017, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by rrstuff

It's going to be a premium camera. The finish on dials (two materials) and price point (~$1350) suggest they are aiming for something equivalent to K-3, but a bit more quirky and stylish.

Premium camera with weak battery?

surfar · 01-24-2017, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by anu l

it looked to me like the K-1 replacement

Yes, for people who don't want the bigger sensor and price!

ogl · 01-24-2017, 06:03 AM

Even K-S2 has better tiltable LCD

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01-24-2017, 05:52 AM	#811
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Originally posted by xmeda Seems to have one memory card slot also.. Second SD card slot is in DBG-7

01-24-2017, 05:52 AM - 1 Like	#812
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by xmeda certainly not a serious hi-end APS-C camera. A mid range....especially when the KS2 finishes and k70 becomes entry level.

01-24-2017, 05:52 AM	#813
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Kunzite Some people are complaining for the sake of complaining; the best is to ignore them. Awful lot of belly aching going on. :P

01-24-2017, 05:56 AM	#814
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	@*xmeda* In your list you forgot: - no UHS-II, still UHS-I - no metering mode selector (multi / center-weighted / spot) - GPS???

01-24-2017, 05:56 AM - 1 Like	#815
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	It's typical for every Pentax camera launch. "OMG it's ugly!" - subjective, so one can't really argue against that. "OMG the AF is still not the best!". "OMG is too large, and too small at the same time!". "OMG it's not mirrorless!". There are valid points to discuss - positive and negative - but not everyone is willing to discuss. Some will just bash the camera.

01-24-2017, 05:57 AM	#816
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	Originally posted by surfar A mid range....especially when the KS2 finishes and k70 becomes entry level. The K-70 with 11 AF points is entry level, maybe better than most others but still. It's name is misleading. Maybe the K-50 wasnt entry level back then with those standards.

01-24-2017, 05:57 AM	#817
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by x4rd Second SD card slot is in DBG-7 That slots probably just for a spare card....the camera probably wont record to it.

01-24-2017, 05:57 AM	#818
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by x4rd Second SD card slot is in DBG-7 Indeed. Active? Passive (storage)?

01-24-2017, 05:59 AM	#819
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	On the past BGs it was "passive".

01-24-2017, 05:59 AM	#820
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	To be honest, on the very first glance, with the front facing KP pic, it looked to me like the K-1 replacement.

01-24-2017, 05:59 AM - 1 Like	#821
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Mistral75 Remember you read it here first, guys; eight days ago: I guess the other pieces of information are valid too: "24 Mpix, more compact and lighter than K-3 II thanks to further integration of the electronic components, articulated rear LCD, retro look inspired by ME/MX." From the looks of it, your 'source' was rather correct. This doesn't appear to be a K-3 II successor though. I must say, while I appreciate the effort on design, I'm not pleased. The ergonomics look horrible. Look where the shutter release button is at and the large grip looks too angular. But, worst of all, is they removed the top LCD panel!!?? WHAT were you thinking, Ricoh???? I probably would have overlooked the awful ergo just to get that rear tilt screen, had KP retained the top LCD panel. But they removed the one panel that I use every single time I turn on my K-5 II. I turn off the big screen on the back and just use that. But with this KP body, that is impossible to do. So now I have a dilemma, to get a K-3 II while I can find one, or wait longer to see when/if Ricoh offer a true K-3 II replacement (and hope they retain a similar K-3 II form).

01-24-2017, 06:00 AM	#822
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by Kunzite It's just us not being able to make up our minds - asking both large, comfortable grips and ultra-small cameras Just like with the locking mode dial, when we wanted it both ways. Well, we got that... Yep, we did. I'm very happy with the vendor approach. This has the appearance to me of the MZ series, and hopefully the weight to match.

01-24-2017, 06:00 AM	#823
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by rrstuff It's going to be a premium camera. The finish on dials (two materials) and price point (~$1350) suggest they are aiming for something equivalent to K-3, but a bit more quirky and stylish. Premium camera with weak battery?

01-24-2017, 06:02 AM	#824
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by anu l it looked to me like the K-1 replacement Yes, for people who don't want the bigger sensor and price!

01-24-2017, 06:03 AM	#825
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Even K-S2 has better tiltable LCD