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Imp · 01-24-2017, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

unless 60p instead of 30p

that's not happening

Wonderful looking camera ricoh, but... not considering it. Because likely, although not confirmed, video is the same. If I'm wrong, then I'm all on board! But otherwise... there is always the next model! My K-30 still works for now.

Last edited by Imp; 01-24-2017 at 07:31 PM.

Scintilla · 01-24-2017, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MattCard

On the back, what is the sign on the top left button ? The triangle with 2 Lines...

~~No one's yet put forth a definite answer for this. Could be electronic level, could be horizon correction, could be something else we haven't thought of.~~

Edit: I spoke too soon. According to Pely, it's electronic level.

Not a Number · 01-24-2017, 07:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MattCard

On the back, what is the sign on the top left button ? The triangle with 2 Lines...

In the KP specs thread according to the KP first look video posted it's for the electronic level.

johnmflores · 01-24-2017, 07:55 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by rawr

There is also a 'Fx3' button on the top of the K-P. They are just for assigning custom functions. K-1 has 2 of them.

I'm more curious about this mystery lump on the front of the body. Why does it need to be there?

Obviously an homage to the K-01 chimney

If the hotshoe fits. by John Flores, on Flickr

**luftfluss** · 01-24-2017, 07:59 PM - **1 Like**

That is a fantastic photo.

wed7 · 01-24-2017, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by shakereduced

There's another thread with specs, which says you'll be able to get 1/24000 shutter speed with electronic shutter. That electronic shutter should allow silent or near silent shooting if you're willing to deal with the tradeoffs of using it (ie, shooting in live view, etc).

I would love to use the Live View.

Very welcome for me.

anu l · 01-24-2017, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by xmeda

Pentax KP - první setkání - YouTube

does anybody know what the guy is saying... what is the language?? no YouTube translation either.

thanks...

---------- Post added 01-24-17 at 10:59 PM ----------

Originally posted by ogl

Originally posted by thibs
Maximum shutter speed 1/24,000 s (electronic shutter)

New generation 24.33 Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor
- 'PRIME IV' image processing engine with image accelerator unit
- 5-axis 'SR II' in-body image stabilisation (5-stop correction)

Ouch
We can see the accelerator unit in K-70.
Prime IV and 5-axis SR in K-1.

any confirmation as to weather it will have any GPS/compass unit... or is it just a speculation??

**NZ_Ross** · 01-24-2017, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by anu l

does anybody know what the guy is saying... what is the language?? no YouTube translation either.

thanks...

Czech (apparently). There have been comments already from those who speak the language outlining what was said

shiner · 01-24-2017, 11:17 PM - **1 Like**

So it has 3 different grips. Hmm. That sensor must be pretty awesome. If they threw in that 20-40Ltd with it, I'd buy it.

thibs · 01-24-2017, 11:21 PM

Not considering price for a minute but design/size etc.... If that one had an FF sensor (it would be taller I know) of any sort I would rush and preorder right now.

Very nice little cam. How they will keep one like this and update it

Racer X 69 · 01-24-2017, 11:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by anu l

does anybody know what the guy is saying... what is the language??

Go back a page or two, someone who speaks the language gave a blow by blow.

Wasn't much.

anu l · 01-25-2017, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

We westerners may not be the target of this camera. I would think a market would be the growing Asian middle-class who can afford to travel now - China, India, Thai, Vietnam etc. Those are massive untapped markets.

Also those of us who still want a DSLR for travel - but want it small, light and capable enough - which the KP seems to be.

Couple that with the small Limited primes and/or the DA 20-40 zoom, and you have a very small, light, capable camera package.

India ????.... the K-70 is hard to get here, & lens availability is an issue.... price is way higher than Canon/Nikon counterpart

People want Pentax, but they must get their business right.

Seen people who wanted Pentax but went to Nikon Canon due to lens availability, service and high price, often unreasonable.

ogl · 01-25-2017, 12:23 AM - **1 Like**

If it will be K-3II's replacement soon, KP is not bad move. It means 4 lines of cameras. K-70, KP, K-3III, K-1.

surfar · 01-25-2017, 12:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ogl

If it will be K-3II's replacement

Its not, been stated by Ashai Man and KenSpo....

Its a celebration model of 50years of pentaprism...only my guess but we'll get a better idea very soon.

redpit · 01-25-2017, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Its not, been stated by Ashai Man and KenSpo....

Did @kenspo stated that the KP is not a K-3II replacement?

01-24-2017, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#1127
Scintilla Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 347	Originally posted by MattCard On the back, what is the sign on the top left button ? The triangle with 2 Lines... ~~No one's yet put forth a definite answer for this. Could be electronic level, could be horizon correction, could be something else we haven't thought of.~~ Edit: I spoke too soon. According to Pely, it's electronic level. Last edited by Scintilla; 01-24-2017 at 07:32 PM. Reason: I was wrong, missed a development in the other thread

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01-24-2017, 07:24 PM	#1126
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox unless 60p instead of 30p that's not happening Wonderful looking camera ricoh, but... not considering it. Because likely, although not confirmed, video is the same. If I'm wrong, then I'm all on board! But otherwise... there is always the next model! My K-30 still works for now. Last edited by Imp; 01-24-2017 at 07:31 PM.

01-24-2017, 07:31 PM - 1 Like	#1128
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by MattCard On the back, what is the sign on the top left button ? The triangle with 2 Lines... In the KP specs thread according to the KP first look video posted it's for the electronic level.

01-24-2017, 07:55 PM - 4 Likes	#1129
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by rawr There is also a 'Fx3' button on the top of the K-P. They are just for assigning custom functions. K-1 has 2 of them. I'm more curious about this mystery lump on the front of the body. Why does it need to be there? Obviously an homage to the K-01 chimney If the hotshoe fits. by John Flores, on Flickr

01-24-2017, 07:59 PM - 1 Like	#1130
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	That is a fantastic photo.

01-24-2017, 08:45 PM	#1131
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Originally posted by shakereduced There's another thread with specs, which says you'll be able to get 1/24000 shutter speed with electronic shutter. That electronic shutter should allow silent or near silent shooting if you're willing to deal with the tradeoffs of using it (ie, shooting in live view, etc). I would love to use the Live View. Very welcome for me.

01-24-2017, 10:53 PM	#1132
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	Originally posted by xmeda Pentax KP - první setkání - YouTube does anybody know what the guy is saying... what is the language?? no YouTube translation either. thanks... ---------- Post added 01-24-17 at 10:59 PM ---------- Originally posted by ogl Originally posted by thibs Maximum shutter speed 1/24,000 s (electronic shutter) New generation 24.33 Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor - 'PRIME IV' image processing engine with image accelerator unit - 5-axis 'SR II' in-body image stabilisation (5-stop correction) Ouch We can see the accelerator unit in K-70. Prime IV and 5-axis SR in K-1. any confirmation as to weather it will have any GPS/compass unit... or is it just a speculation??

01-24-2017, 11:05 PM	#1133
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by anu l does anybody know what the guy is saying... what is the language?? no YouTube translation either. thanks... Czech (apparently). There have been comments already from those who speak the language outlining what was said

01-24-2017, 11:17 PM - 1 Like	#1134
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	So it has 3 different grips. Hmm. That sensor must be pretty awesome. If they threw in that 20-40Ltd with it, I'd buy it.

01-24-2017, 11:21 PM	#1135
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Not considering price for a minute but design/size etc.... If that one had an FF sensor (it would be taller I know) of any sort I would rush and preorder right now. Very nice little cam. How they will keep one like this and update it

01-24-2017, 11:23 PM - 1 Like	#1136
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by anu l does anybody know what the guy is saying... what is the language?? Go back a page or two, someone who speaks the language gave a blow by blow. Wasn't much.

01-25-2017, 12:16 AM	#1137
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	Originally posted by NZ_Ross We westerners may not be the target of this camera. I would think a market would be the growing Asian middle-class who can afford to travel now - China, India, Thai, Vietnam etc. Those are massive untapped markets. Also those of us who still want a DSLR for travel - but want it small, light and capable enough - which the KP seems to be. Couple that with the small Limited primes and/or the DA 20-40 zoom, and you have a very small, light, capable camera package. India ????.... the K-70 is hard to get here, & lens availability is an issue.... price is way higher than Canon/Nikon counterpart People want Pentax, but they must get their business right. Seen people who wanted Pentax but went to Nikon Canon due to lens availability, service and high price, often unreasonable.

01-25-2017, 12:23 AM - 1 Like	#1138
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	If it will be K-3II's replacement soon, KP is not bad move. It means 4 lines of cameras. K-70, KP, K-3III, K-1.

01-25-2017, 12:41 AM - 1 Like	#1139
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Originally posted by ogl If it will be K-3II's replacement Its not, been stated by Ashai Man and KenSpo.... Its a celebration model of 50years of pentaprism...only my guess but we'll get a better idea very soon.

01-25-2017, 12:57 AM	#1140
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,858	Originally posted by surfar Its not, been stated by Ashai Man and KenSpo.... Did @kenspo stated that the KP is not a K-3II replacement?

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