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**monochrome** · 01-26-2017, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

But this time Pentax product pages and at least one online shop claimed it is the successor to the K3 II, and they told the press the same thing

DPR is Fake News.*

The K-3 replacement, APSc flagship is the next K-Mount** body in line, coming between late spring and late summer.

FULL STOP.

* The USA Press Release says "Heir to the K-3 legacy." and refers to KP having many of the K-3 features. It DOES NOT SAY KP is the K-3 replacement or successor.
** Added for clarification at the suggestion of Mistral75 (see below).

Last edited by monochrome; 01-26-2017 at 11:16 AM.

gm4life · 01-26-2017, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by shiner

I'm not replacing anything with a KP. I don't need a stinkin' KP, whatsoever!! But I'm getting one anyway. This uber-cool device will be my new all-time favorite camera, no doubt... can't wait to scoop one up!

Me too, should be a neat camera despite the merited complaints and wishes. What color?

---------- Post added 01-26-17 at 10:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

Right.
I'd actually consider the KP as a sidekick to my K-3ii if they shared the same battery.

Oh, and... Hi - 8 frame RAW buffer? Is that a joke?!

I am doing just that... They can share a battery with the new battery grip, which will work for me.

Mistral75 · 01-26-2017, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

DPR is Fake News.

The K-3 replacement, APSc flagship is the next body in line, coming between late spring and late summer.

FULL STOP.

...perseverare diabolicum.

shiner · 01-26-2017, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by gm4life

Me too, should be a neat camera despite the merited complaints and wishes. What color?

---------- Post added 01-26-17 at 10:58 AM ----------

Probably the black one.

**mattb123** · 01-26-2017, 10:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gm4life

Me too, should be a neat camera despite the merited complaints and wishes. What color?

---------- Post added 01-26-17 at 10:58 AM ----------

I am doing just that... They can share a battery with the new battery grip, which will work for me.

The grip takes the larger batteries?

Mistral75 · 01-26-2017, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

The grip takes the larger batteries?

Yes, it takes both the D-LI109 and the D-LI90P.

**mattb123** · 01-26-2017, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yes, it takes both the D-LI109 and the D-LI90P.

I missed that detail. Interesting!

normhead · 01-26-2017, 12:30 PM

This is like the K-30 was, it had new stuff the current top of the line APS-c body didn't. And as a result it's till hanging around. This body being the first with Prime IV the accelerator and new focussing algorithms could be in a similar position.

Kunzite · 01-26-2017, 12:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yes, it takes both the D-LI109 and the D-LI90P.

Too bad they couldn't make a charger accepting both batteries.

cali92rs · 01-26-2017, 12:42 PM

I really do like the look of the camera.
But that front dial looks very non-ergonomic to me. I would like to be able to hold it....unfortunately there isn't a place that stocks Pentax DSLRs within 2000 miles from me (not exaggerating)

ma-ledezma · 01-26-2017, 12:52 PM

Beautiful camera, It looks like the Nikon DF.

TaoMaas · 01-26-2017, 12:59 PM - **1 Like**

I like the look of the KP, too.

RonHendriks1966 · 01-26-2017, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Alas....No GRIII, no new lenses.... But I hope.

Maybe not enough market for a GRIII with 24mp.

**monochrome** · 01-26-2017, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Alas....No GRIII, no new lenses.... But I hope.

There are three Lens lectures scheduled. IIRC GR's are typically announced in April.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-26-2017, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ma-ledezma

Beautiful camera, It looks like the Nikon DF.

Beautiful camera, even if it does look a little like the Nikon Df...

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01-26-2017, 09:51 AM	#181
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox But this time Pentax product pages and at least one online shop claimed it is the successor to the K3 II, and they told the press the same thing DPR is Fake News.* The K-3 replacement, APSc flagship is the next K-Mount** body in line, coming between late spring and late summer. FULL STOP. * The USA Press Release says "Heir to the K-3 legacy." and refers to KP having many of the K-3 features. It DOES NOT SAY KP is the K-3 replacement or successor. ** Added for clarification at the suggestion of Mistral75 (see below). Last edited by monochrome; 01-26-2017 at 11:16 AM.

01-26-2017, 09:55 AM	#182
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Originally posted by shiner I'm not replacing anything with a KP. I don't need a stinkin' KP, whatsoever!! But I'm getting one anyway. This uber-cool device will be my new all-time favorite camera, no doubt... can't wait to scoop one up! Me too, should be a neat camera despite the merited complaints and wishes. What color? ---------- Post added 01-26-17 at 10:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by UserAccessDenied Right. I'd actually consider the KP as a sidekick to my K-3ii if they shared the same battery. Oh, and... Hi - 8 frame RAW buffer? Is that a joke?! I am doing just that... They can share a battery with the new battery grip, which will work for me.

01-26-2017, 09:58 AM - 1 Like	#183
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by monochrome DPR is Fake News. The K-3 replacement, APSc flagship is the next body in line, coming between late spring and late summer. FULL STOP. ...perseverare diabolicum.

01-26-2017, 10:01 AM	#184
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by gm4life Me too, should be a neat camera despite the merited complaints and wishes. What color? ---------- Post added 01-26-17 at 10:58 AM ---------- Probably the black one.

01-26-2017, 10:43 AM - 1 Like	#185
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Originally posted by gm4life Me too, should be a neat camera despite the merited complaints and wishes. What color? ---------- Post added 01-26-17 at 10:58 AM ---------- I am doing just that... They can share a battery with the new battery grip, which will work for me. The grip takes the larger batteries?

01-26-2017, 10:50 AM	#186
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by mattb123 The grip takes the larger batteries? Yes, it takes both the D-LI109 and the D-LI90P.

01-26-2017, 11:28 AM	#187
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Originally posted by Mistral75 Yes, it takes both the D-LI109 and the D-LI90P. I missed that detail. Interesting!

01-26-2017, 12:30 PM	#188
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	This is like the K-30 was, it had new stuff the current top of the line APS-c body didn't. And as a result it's till hanging around. This body being the first with Prime IV the accelerator and new focussing algorithms could be in a similar position.

01-26-2017, 12:32 PM - 2 Likes	#189
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Mistral75 Yes, it takes both the D-LI109 and the D-LI90P. Too bad they couldn't make a charger accepting both batteries.

01-26-2017, 12:42 PM	#190
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I really do like the look of the camera. But that front dial looks very non-ergonomic to me. I would like to be able to hold it....unfortunately there isn't a place that stocks Pentax DSLRs within 2000 miles from me (not exaggerating)

01-26-2017, 12:52 PM	#191
ma-ledezma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 108	Beautiful camera, It looks like the Nikon DF.

01-26-2017, 12:59 PM - 1 Like	#192
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I like the look of the KP, too.

01-26-2017, 01:08 PM	#193
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by ogl Alas....No GRIII, no new lenses.... But I hope. Maybe not enough market for a GRIII with 24mp.

01-26-2017, 01:48 PM	#194
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ogl Alas....No GRIII, no new lenses.... But I hope. There are three Lens lectures scheduled. IIRC GR's are typically announced in April.

01-26-2017, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#195
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by ma-ledezma Beautiful camera, It looks like the Nikon DF. Beautiful camera, even if it does look a little like the Nikon Df...

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