Pentax KP Officially Announced, New Forum!

Kunzite · 01-27-2017, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

I don't consider the KP to be more (or less) retro-styled than the K-1.

Fully agree. The KP clearly follows the K-1's design, while one have to squint really, really hard to see the resemblance to the old Asahi Pentax.

The KP, of course, doesn't have the same controls as the old Asahi Pentax; far from it, its top dials are a variation of the K-1's.

Not a Number · 01-27-2017, 06:08 PM

I think it's from the rear that the K-1 pentaprism housing is most reminiscent of the Asahi Pentax.

**monochrome** · 01-27-2017, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

Why is this so hard?

KP design is derivative, an homage, a modern camera with a nod to the design that started it all.

I find the design cues pleasing and familiar, the grip is clever and suggests the SuperPROGRAM, but then I'm a K-mount film camera guy, especially the 50's cameras. Maybe it helps to have actually used the reference cameras to appreciate the references.

But to my mind the design is a modern interpretation, not a retro imitation; like a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Theov39 · 01-27-2017, 08:41 PM

I know it's only a minor thing but while we are talking design, I find the really thick bezel around the LCD screen really ugly and off-putting.

Like someone else said here, reminiscent of 2003 camera design.

Not a Number · 01-27-2017, 09:54 PM - **1 Like**

If there is a K-3ii replacement out in six months I can't wait for the moaning and whining.

"This isn't much of a step up from the KP for $300 more" ad nauseam

Originally posted by Theov39

I know it's only a minor thing but while we are talking design, I find the really thick bezel around the LCD screen really ugly and off-putting.

Like someone else said here, reminiscent of 2003 camera design.

Ya wants retro, ya gets retro.

mee · 01-27-2017, 10:00 PM

Then there is the moaning and the whining about the moaning and the whining. Almost like having a meeting to discuss the upcoming meeting. Potentially there is a third meeting to discuss the conclusions from the meeting.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-27-2017, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by mee

Then there is the moaning and the whining about the moaning and the whining. Almost like having a meeting to discuss the upcoming meeting. Potentially there is a third meeting to discuss the conclusions from the meeting.

That'll be a way off, I imagine...

MarkJerling · 01-27-2017, 10:42 PM - **1 Like**

Ah yes, endless meetings. How to seem busy while achieving sweet nothing.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-27-2017, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Ya wants retro, ya gets retro.

More like, "Ya wants durability, ya gets structure".

Not a Number · 01-27-2017, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

More like, "Ya wants durability, ya gets structure".

Gives you something to grab without leaving greasy thumbprints on the screen. Bad enough with the greasy noseprints.

HYS · 01-27-2017, 11:28 PM

Does anyone know what exactly is the sensor inside KP?

**Schraubstock** · 01-27-2017, 11:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

It's not exactly retro styled; it has a modern interface, and except for the hand grip there are no more design elements resembling the good old days than a K-1 (being heavily inspired from that)

Of course it is retro styled, every one can see that !

The lens is still up the front, The viefinder is at the back, the top plate has wheels and the prism housing still has that distinctive retro triangular hump.

**clackers** · 01-27-2017, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by HYS

Does anyone know what exactly is the sensor inside KP?

Pentax KP - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

altopiet · 01-28-2017, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by Floggin Rodger

This camera has my interest and the fine folks at Ricoh should really put one in my hands at major concert events! I still shoot a K5 because although the k3 has more pixels it also has more noise at high ISO therefore pretty much a lateral move for what I do. It is becoming difficult to be competative with the K5 and something needs to change this year. Would love to have a K1 but when I contacted Ricoh, the head of US sales Ken Curry sent me a form letter stating that they were " not accepting applications for Ricoh ambassedores". I thought they would at least work me a deal on a refurb. I had pretty much decided to switch to a Nikon D810 but I'll keep my eye on thisnew body for a bit before I jump.If anyone reading this knows Mr. Curry , please pass it along.

Just out of curiosity, have you contacted Nikon, and what is their answer regarding making you a Nikon ambassador?

kenspo · 01-28-2017, 01:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by altopiet

Just out of curiosity, have you contacted Nikon, and what is their answer regarding making you a Nikon ambassador?

Nikon are stopping most of their ambassador programs. Only a few big ones left. (a few more, but they have to pay up to 50% for the gear).

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01-27-2017, 05:58 PM	#316
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Mistral75 I don't consider the KP to be more (or less) retro-styled than the K-1. Fully agree. The KP clearly follows the K-1's design, while one have to squint really, really hard to see the resemblance to the old Asahi Pentax. The KP, of course, doesn't have the same controls as the old Asahi Pentax; far from it, its top dials are a variation of the K-1's.

01-27-2017, 06:08 PM	#317
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	I think it's from the rear that the K-1 pentaprism housing is most reminiscent of the Asahi Pentax.

01-27-2017, 06:20 PM - 1 Like	#318
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Why is this so hard? KP design is derivative, an homage, a modern camera with a nod to the design that started it all. I find the design cues pleasing and familiar, the grip is clever and suggests the SuperPROGRAM, but then I'm a K-mount film camera guy, especially the 50's cameras. Maybe it helps to have actually used the reference cameras to appreciate the references. But to my mind the design is a modern interpretation, not a retro imitation; like a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

01-27-2017, 08:41 PM	#319
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	I know it's only a minor thing but while we are talking design, I find the really thick bezel around the LCD screen really ugly and off-putting. Like someone else said here, reminiscent of 2003 camera design.

01-27-2017, 09:54 PM - 1 Like	#320
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	If there is a K-3ii replacement out in six months I can't wait for the moaning and whining. "This isn't much of a step up from the KP for $300 more" ad nauseam Originally posted by Theov39 I know it's only a minor thing but while we are talking design, I find the really thick bezel around the LCD screen really ugly and off-putting. Like someone else said here, reminiscent of 2003 camera design. Ya wants retro, ya gets retro.

01-27-2017, 10:00 PM	#321
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Then there is the moaning and the whining about the moaning and the whining. Almost like having a meeting to discuss the upcoming meeting. Potentially there is a third meeting to discuss the conclusions from the meeting.

01-27-2017, 10:42 PM	#322
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191	Originally posted by mee Then there is the moaning and the whining about the moaning and the whining. Almost like having a meeting to discuss the upcoming meeting. Potentially there is a third meeting to discuss the conclusions from the meeting. That'll be a way off, I imagine...

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Ah yes, endless meetings. How to seem busy while achieving sweet nothing.

01-27-2017, 10:44 PM	#324
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191	Originally posted by Not a Number Ya wants retro, ya gets retro. More like, "Ya wants durability, ya gets structure".

01-27-2017, 11:19 PM	#325
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Originally posted by RobA_Oz More like, "Ya wants durability, ya gets structure". Gives you something to grab without leaving greasy thumbprints on the screen. Bad enough with the greasy noseprints.

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01-27-2017, 11:28 PM	#326
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Does anyone know what exactly is the sensor inside KP?

01-27-2017, 11:39 PM - 1 Like	#327
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by Kunzite It's not exactly retro styled; it has a modern interface, and except for the hand grip there are no more design elements resembling the good old days than a K-1 (being heavily inspired from that) Of course it is retro styled, every one can see that ! The lens is still up the front, The viefinder is at the back, the top plate has wheels and the prism housing still has that distinctive retro triangular hump.

01-27-2017, 11:40 PM	#328
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by HYS Does anyone know what exactly is the sensor inside KP? Pentax KP - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

01-28-2017, 01:32 AM	#329
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by Floggin Rodger This camera has my interest and the fine folks at Ricoh should really put one in my hands at major concert events! I still shoot a K5 because although the k3 has more pixels it also has more noise at high ISO therefore pretty much a lateral move *for what I do*. It is becoming difficult to be competative with the K5 and something needs to change this year. Would love to have a K1 but when I contacted Ricoh, the head of US sales Ken Curry sent me a form letter stating that they were " not accepting applications for Ricoh ambassedores". I thought they would at least work me a deal on a refurb. I had pretty much decided to switch to a Nikon D810 but I'll keep my eye on thisnew body for a bit before I jump.If anyone reading this knows Mr. Curry , please pass it along. Just out of curiosity, have you contacted Nikon, and what is their answer regarding making you a Nikon ambassador?

01-28-2017, 01:38 AM - 1 Like	#330
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by altopiet Just out of curiosity, have you contacted Nikon, and what is their answer regarding making you a Nikon ambassador? Nikon are stopping most of their ambassador programs. Only a few big ones left. (a few more, but they have to pay up to 50% for the gear).