Pentax "KP" DSLR registered in Indonesia

zmohie · 01-24-2017, 06:54 AM

KP as some one mentioned it's referring to personalized.
The successor to k3ii will be IMO a retro design with top LCD and k1 af system.

ogl · 01-24-2017, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

£1,099 according to Nokishita Camera, which is €1,279 and US$1,145.

(remember, EU prices include ca. 20% VAT)

rather high price

UserAccessDenied · 01-24-2017, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by zmohie

KP as some one mentioned it's referring to personalized.
The successor to k3ii will be IMO a retro design with top LCD and k1 af system.

It could be a buzz-light-year design!
top LCD, K-1 AF system (or better), viewfinder sensor to turn off rear screen, quieter shutter, faster/higher fps/buffer.

Please

ogl · 01-24-2017, 07:03 AM - **1 Like**

KP is not K-3II's replacement IMO
If it's K-3II's replacement, it means Ricoh leaves the top APS-C camera's market.

UserAccessDenied · 01-24-2017, 07:04 AM

I think this is the fastest moving thread I've ever seen!
ever since the photos released 3 hours ago; 12 pages of comments!

**Pål Jensen** · 01-24-2017, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pathdoc

I suspect the answer to that will simply be not to fit any of the grips, though if this camera is as small as I think it's going to be, anyone who wants to use a lens much larger than the limited primes would be well advised to go for the largest grip that's comfortable to them.

in the film days, particularly before AF, we managed to use cameras without grip with no problem....

UserAccessDenied · 01-24-2017, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

in the film days, particularly before AF, we managed to use cameras without grip with no problem....

We also used to drive cars without power-steering...
People are just used to convenience now.

anu l · 01-24-2017, 07:12 AM

saw a 1000$+ figure on the page. Is that a rough estimation?

with no bump in AF points, no top LCD, I'm expecting it to be <1000$ body only without the grip.

ogl · 01-24-2017, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

It's typical for every Pentax camera launch. "OMG it's ugly!" - subjective.

Be honest - do you like ALL Pentax cameras?
Don't you really see the weakness in KP's design and controls?

KP is really strange camera in terms of controls and design.

tom1803 · 01-24-2017, 07:15 AM

Noticing that IR sensor for remote release is missing, so I guess it will be all done using your smartphone via WiFi. It would be nice if they include an extension in the app to use your smartwatch to trigger the shutter at least.

ogl · 01-24-2017, 07:17 AM

Foxbat · 01-24-2017, 07:18 AM

I don't think this is a K3 successor, but rather an homage to 1957 Asahi Pentax, that plays well with current trends of compact - retro styled ILCs

Edit: And I want silver one, with silver DA 20 - 40 :P

Kunzite · 01-24-2017, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Be honest - do you like ALL Pentax cameras?
Don't you really see the weakness in KP's design and controls?

KP is really strange camera in terms of controls and design.

I'm always honest. How about you?

No, I don't like all Pentax cameras. The KP looks nice, though.

I will not judge the camera's interface based on mere pictures. I have my doubts, but I must hold the camera with my own hands to see how it really works.

FantasticMrFox · 01-24-2017, 07:18 AM - **2 Likes**

I am afraid this will be the K3 II successor

Simply because:

1) Looking back at the K5/K5 II/K3/K3 II release cycle, it's time.

2) The rumoured price of £1099 is exactly the price the K3 was released at.

3) I doubt Pentax will release three new APS-C cameras this year (K3 II successor, plus this KP, plus the rumoured ME mirrorless). They are too small a company to support that many different camera lines, with the K70, K-S2, K-1, 645Z ...

I sincerely hope there is a more conservative K3 II successor in the pipelines, but I doubt it.

**Pål Jensen** · 01-24-2017, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Be honest - do you like ALL Pentax cameras?
Don't you really see the weakness in KP's design and controls?

KP is really strange camera in terms of controls and design.

Not really. The camera has the rear wheel just like the K3. The front wheel has steeper angle than on the K3 but I don't think it is more awkward in use.
The lack of a top LCD display is more problematic....

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01-24-2017, 06:54 AM	#856
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	KP as some one mentioned it's referring to personalized. The successor to k3ii will be IMO a retro design with top LCD and k1 af system.

01-24-2017, 06:58 AM	#857
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Mistral75 £1,099 according to Nokishita Camera, which is €1,279 and US$1,145. (remember, EU prices include ca. 20% VAT) rather high price

01-24-2017, 07:02 AM	#858
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by zmohie KP as some one mentioned it's referring to personalized. The successor to k3ii will be IMO a retro design with top LCD and k1 af system. It could be a buzz-light-year design! top LCD, K-1 AF system (or better), viewfinder sensor to turn off rear screen, quieter shutter, faster/higher fps/buffer. Please

01-24-2017, 07:03 AM - 1 Like	#859
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	KP is not K-3II's replacement IMO If it's K-3II's replacement, it means Ricoh leaves the top APS-C camera's market.

01-24-2017, 07:04 AM	#860
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	I think this is the fastest moving thread I've ever seen! ever since the photos released 3 hours ago; 12 pages of comments!

01-24-2017, 07:04 AM - 1 Like	#861
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by pathdoc I suspect the answer to that will simply be not to fit any of the grips, though if this camera is as small as I think it's going to be, anyone who wants to use a lens much larger than the limited primes would be well advised to go for the largest grip that's comfortable to them. in the film days, particularly before AF, we managed to use cameras without grip with no problem....

01-24-2017, 07:11 AM	#862
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by Pål Jensen in the film days, particularly before AF, we managed to use cameras without grip with no problem.... We also used to drive cars without power-steering... People are just used to convenience now.

01-24-2017, 07:12 AM	#863
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	saw a 1000$+ figure on the page. Is that a rough estimation? with no bump in AF points, no top LCD, I'm expecting it to be <1000$ body only without the grip.

01-24-2017, 07:12 AM	#864
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Kunzite It's typical for every Pentax camera launch. "OMG it's ugly!" - subjective. Be honest - do you like ALL Pentax cameras? Don't you really see the weakness in KP's design and controls? KP is really strange camera in terms of controls and design.

01-24-2017, 07:15 AM	#865
tom1803 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kokubunji, Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 465	Noticing that IR sensor for remote release is missing, so I guess it will be all done using your smartphone via WiFi. It would be nice if they include an extension in the app to use your smartwatch to trigger the shutter at least.

01-24-2017, 07:17 AM	#866
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382

01-24-2017, 07:18 AM	#867
Foxbat Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 66	I don't think this is a K3 successor, but rather an homage to 1957 Asahi Pentax, that plays well with current trends of compact - retro styled ILCs Edit: And I want silver one, with silver DA 20 - 40 :P

01-24-2017, 07:18 AM	#868
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by ogl Be honest - do you like ALL Pentax cameras? Don't you really see the weakness in KP's design and controls? KP is really strange camera in terms of controls and design. I'm always honest. How about you? No, I don't like all Pentax cameras. The KP looks nice, though. I will not judge the camera's interface based on mere pictures. I have my doubts, but I must hold the camera with my own hands to see how it really works.

01-24-2017, 07:18 AM - 2 Likes	#869
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	I am afraid this will be the K3 II successor Simply because: 1) Looking back at the K5/K5 II/K3/K3 II release cycle, it's time. 2) The rumoured price of £1099 is exactly the price the K3 was released at. 3) I doubt Pentax will release three new APS-C cameras this year (K3 II successor, plus this KP, plus the rumoured ME mirrorless). They are too small a company to support that many different camera lines, with the K70, K-S2, K-1, 645Z ... I sincerely hope there is a more conservative K3 II successor in the pipelines, but I doubt it.

01-24-2017, 07:19 AM	#870
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by ogl Be honest - do you like ALL Pentax cameras? Don't you really see the weakness in KP's design and controls? KP is really strange camera in terms of controls and design. Not really. The camera has the rear wheel just like the K3. The front wheel has steeper angle than on the K3 but I don't think it is more awkward in use. The lack of a top LCD display is more problematic....