Pentax "KP" DSLR registered in Indonesia

D1N0 · 01-16-2017, 05:10 AM

The 26th will tell us more. A new body also means new AF. SAFOX XIII (or skip that and call it SAFOX XIV. Let's see how it performs. Now that there is a K-1 the APS-C top model needs to be even more competitive. So much faster and better AF than the K-1. It needs to be able to draw in new customers.

Snappertim · 01-16-2017, 05:15 AM

I have included a couple of interesting pictures, the quick release grip looks very much like the bg10 grip from the Pentax mz-s, this had a moving lug and pin arrangement to grip on the body, I had a couple of these and the system worked well, a button had to be pressed before the sliding lever could be moved to release the grip. and if the information is correct the new KP might be like the conservative looking k1 that lost out to the mz-s and of course the both of those and the mz5n and mz3 shared the same internal body.

Joshua A · 01-16-2017, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by Snappertim

I have included a couple of interesting pictures, the quick release grip looks very much like the bg10 grip from the Pentax mz-s, this had a moving lug and pin arrangement to grip on the body, I had a couple of these and the system worked well, a button had to be pressed before the sliding lever could be moved to release the grip. and if the information is correct the new KP might be like the conservative looking k1 that lost out to the mz-s and of course the both of those and the mz5n and mz3 shared the same internal body.

DAAAAAMMMMNNNNN, that's one hell of a sexy body!

Cynog Ap Brychan · 01-16-2017, 06:12 AM

Wow - I'd buy one that looked like that!

Mistral75 · 01-16-2017, 06:41 AM

For those interested in Pentax MZ-1:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/22338-pentax-mz-1-a.html

**monochrome** · 01-16-2017, 07:35 AM

What else do you suppose Ricoh Imaging has filed away in the Abandoned Projects drawer?

wed7 · 01-16-2017, 07:36 AM

Can't wait till 26th. I hope this retro camera looks very appealing.

Mistral75 · 01-16-2017, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

What else do you suppose Ricoh Imaging has filed away in the Abandoned Projects drawer?

Among others:

- the first K-1 (MR-52)
- the first K-3, ditched by Ricoh and replaced by K-5 II(s) as stopgap
- most of the work around the A(ce) mount prototypes
- the successor to Q-S1

and many more projects and/or prototypes I presume.

Reed · 01-16-2017, 07:57 AM

Roadmaped DA 30/1.4 lens, but this was dropped by Hoya I presume.

**ben-pentax** · 01-16-2017, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Cutting on "non-essential" features development is (un)surprisingly similar to what Hoya did to Pentax... we all know how it worked, and the reasoning behind that

In essence, your strategy would kill Pentax without providing you with the (much) better AF system.

Not "my strategy". I do hope there is more than just a better AF in ANY upcoming pentax. But if I had to choose between those 2, I will go with AF.

---------- Post added 01-16-2017 at 05:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mistral75

No, it is not and I have got another rumour concerning the grip: that the camera grip itself would be interchangeable, i.e. that the user could choose among several grips, some bigger, some smaller, some deeper, some flatter; a few of them would be provided in the box, others could be purchased separately.

Take it with a grain of salt for the time being.

A changable/customizable grip for the camera will be very welcomed, and packing a few different ones with the camera should not be too expensive.

Kunzite · 01-16-2017, 08:28 AM

As I said, you cannot choose between those two as they're nowhere near equivalent. And you have a choice of a better AF yet you don't take it. You're not acting on your claims.

**monochrome** · 01-16-2017, 08:55 AM

Perhaps the success of 645z and K-1 have emboldened Ricoh Imaging. The consumer economy certainly looks better - synchronized global expansion in the offing for the next 18+ months.

**ben-pentax** · 01-16-2017, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

As I said, you cannot choose between those two as they're nowhere near equivalent. And you have a choice of a better AF yet you don't take it. You're not acting on your claims.

Pentax in Israel

As it seems that the most advanced Pentax sold here is the K-5, you can understand why I'm in no hurry.

mee · 01-16-2017, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by ben-pentax

Pentax in Israel

As it seems that the most advanced Pentax sold here is the K-5, you can understand why I'm in no hurry.

Can you not import from another region with more updated offerings? That camera is 7 years old!!

Kunzite · 01-16-2017, 09:57 AM

That's not good - a real problem, and I wouldn't blame you if you'd jump ship for this reason alone

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Snappertim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 88	I have included a couple of interesting pictures, the quick release grip looks very much like the bg10 grip from the Pentax mz-s, this had a moving lug and pin arrangement to grip on the body, I had a couple of these and the system worked well, a button had to be pressed before the sliding lever could be moved to release the grip. and if the information is correct the new KP might be like the conservative looking k1 that lost out to the mz-s and of course the both of those and the mz5n and mz3 shared the same internal body. Attached Images

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01-16-2017, 05:10 AM	#211
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The 26th will tell us more. A new body also means new AF. SAFOX XIII (or skip that and call it SAFOX XIV. Let's see how it performs. Now that there is a K-1 the APS-C top model needs to be even more competitive. So much faster and better AF than the K-1. It needs to be able to draw in new customers.

01-16-2017, 05:34 AM	#213
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273	Originally posted by Snappertim I have included a couple of interesting pictures, the quick release grip looks very much like the bg10 grip from the Pentax mz-s, this had a moving lug and pin arrangement to grip on the body, I had a couple of these and the system worked well, a button had to be pressed before the sliding lever could be moved to release the grip. and if the information is correct the new KP might be like the conservative looking k1 that lost out to the mz-s and of course the both of those and the mz5n and mz3 shared the same internal body. DAAAAAMMMMNNNNN, that's one hell of a sexy body!

01-16-2017, 06:12 AM	#214
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Wow - I'd buy one that looked like that!

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	For those interested in Pentax MZ-1: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/22338-pentax-mz-1-a.html

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	What else do you suppose Ricoh Imaging has filed away in the Abandoned Projects drawer?

01-16-2017, 07:36 AM	#217
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Can't wait till 26th. I hope this retro camera looks very appealing.

01-16-2017, 07:46 AM	#218
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by monochrome What else do you suppose Ricoh Imaging has filed away in the Abandoned Projects drawer? Among others: - the first K-1 (MR-52) - the first K-3, ditched by Ricoh and replaced by K-5 II(s) as stopgap - most of the work around the A(ce) mount prototypes - the successor to Q-S1 and many more projects and/or prototypes I presume.

01-16-2017, 07:57 AM	#219
Reed Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 638	Roadmaped DA 30/1.4 lens, but this was dropped by Hoya I presume.

01-16-2017, 08:16 AM	#220
ben-pentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	Originally posted by Kunzite Cutting on "non-essential" features development is (un)surprisingly similar to what Hoya did to Pentax... we all know how it worked, and the reasoning behind that In essence, your strategy would kill Pentax without providing you with the (much) better AF system. Not "my strategy". I do hope there is more than just a better AF in ANY upcoming pentax. But if I had to choose between those 2, I will go with AF. ---------- Post added 01-16-2017 at 05:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mistral75 No, it is not and I have got another rumour concerning the grip: that the camera grip itself would be interchangeable, i.e. that the user could choose among several grips, some bigger, some smaller, some deeper, some flatter; a few of them would be provided in the box, others could be purchased separately. Take it with a grain of salt for the time being. A changable/customizable grip for the camera will be very welcomed, and packing a few different ones with the camera should not be too expensive.

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	As I said, you cannot choose between those two as they're nowhere near equivalent. And you have a choice of a better AF yet you don't take it. You're not acting on your claims.

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01-16-2017, 08:55 AM	#222
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Perhaps the success of 645z and K-1 have emboldened Ricoh Imaging. The consumer economy certainly looks better - synchronized global expansion in the offing for the next 18+ months.

01-16-2017, 09:45 AM	#223
ben-pentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	Originally posted by Kunzite As I said, you cannot choose between those two as they're nowhere near equivalent. And you have a choice of a better AF yet you don't take it. You're not acting on your claims. Pentax in Israel As it seems that the most advanced Pentax sold here is the K-5, you can understand why I'm in no hurry.

01-16-2017, 09:56 AM	#224
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by ben-pentax Pentax in Israel As it seems that the most advanced Pentax sold here is the K-5, you can understand why I'm in no hurry. Can you not import from another region with more updated offerings? That camera is 7 years old!!

01-16-2017, 09:57 AM	#225
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	That's not good - a real problem, and I wouldn't blame you if you'd jump ship for this reason alone