K-1 Mark II!

awscreo · 02-10-2018, 08:45 AM

If it's small, and looks similar to K-3, could it all be a diversion and it's actually a K-3 III?)

mtgmansf · 02-10-2018, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Behind the scenes rumours of the next camera being FF have been around for a while (even Northrup was predicting it at the end of last year) and don't go away despite being seemingly illogical with the K-1 the most recent Pentax DSLR (apart from the KP, which is on a track of its own) - which does make one wonder if they're not true. I think most Pentax users are more than happy with the K-1 and it's much too soon (financially) for many of us to upgrade, so it would have to be aimed at winning market share - which would be an interesting proposition...

All the more reason for the K2 or K3III, since the K1 people have recently purchased and upgraded to that model, but many - like me - fail to see the reason in buying the mid-level KP, especially since I have big hands and like the K3/K5 form factor. Also, many of us have been waiting forever for the new, ultra-wide, weather-sealed zoom (11-18mm).

Andrea K · 02-10-2018, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by ffking

seems a lot of trouble to go to to spot a possible problem with your camera - I can't think of any situations where the small difference I see (admittedly in a statistically insignificant sample) would matter enough but where there wasn't an easy workaround

Uh? It's only a procedure to easily see the problem not an advice about how to shot pictures....

However the k-1 is a wonderful camera, imho the best.

robjmitchell · 02-10-2018, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

I thought Asahiman was based in Germany. Maybe Berlin? Certainly he has mastered the art of the cryptic, non-English speaker, English comment that can both encourage and disappoint simultaneously.

But these sorts of images are more like Rorschach Ink Blots where what people see says more about them than about the coming camera.

I'm waiting for someone to say they see a mirrorless full frame...

Nah i only see a hybrid viewfinder, still need a mirror for that!😀

biz-engineer · 02-11-2018, 02:43 AM

So how about this Pentax K1 Mark II ? Talk to me about it.

Zygonyx · 02-11-2018, 03:06 AM - **1 Like**

Probably a tall K flagship.

sculptormic · 02-11-2018, 05:57 AM

It is really coming. I hope they got rid of the to far overhanging mirror box so I can use the 28 shift properly without cutting in the mirror box while turning the lens. Also many bigger lenses just don't fit because of this,
A design flaw I think of the K-1

kenspo · 02-11-2018, 07:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by awscreo

If it's small, and looks similar to K-3, could it all be a diversion and it's actually a K-3 III?)

Its the coming FF!

**Mikesul** · 02-11-2018, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

Its the coming FF!

Thanks, Kenspo! Hope you do not get in trouble for that

kenspo · 02-11-2018, 07:23 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Mikesul

Thanks, Kenspo! Hope you do not get in trouble for that

I can hide in my cave of snow

**monochrome** · 02-11-2018, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Thanks, Kenspo! Hope you do not get in trouble for that

Someone else already said ‘K-1 Super’. Word is on the street.

**Pål Jensen** · 02-11-2018, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Its the coming FF!

Is the picture genuine? If so, it does not utilize the K-1 body (like K3 vs K3 II). This one is smaller; the size of the K-3. It suggest a brand new camera, not a slight upgrade.

kenspo · 02-11-2018, 07:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Is the picture genuine? If so, it does not utilize the K-1 body (like K3 vs K3 II). This one is smaller; the size of the K-3. It suggest a brand new camera, not a slight upgrade.

Since I'm under NDA, I can't share details or other stuff like that

A new camera is coming soon, thats all you need to know by now!

normhead · 02-11-2018, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Since I'm under NDA, I can't share details or other stuff like that

A new camera is coming soon, thats all you need to know by now!

I'm really bad at keeping secrets, that has to be the worst part of the job. It would kill me.

**Pål Jensen** · 02-11-2018, 07:45 AM

I still wonder if there are two cameras. A small FF one with more mp than the K-1 and a updated K-1 II for higher speed.

02-10-2018, 08:50 AM	#662
mtgmansf Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321	Originally posted by ffking Behind the scenes rumours of the next camera being FF have been around for a while (even Northrup was predicting it at the end of last year) and don't go away despite being seemingly illogical with the K-1 the most recent Pentax DSLR (apart from the KP, which is on a track of its own) - which does make one wonder if they're not true. I think most Pentax users are more than happy with the K-1 and it's much too soon (financially) for many of us to upgrade, so it would have to be aimed at winning market share - which would be an interesting proposition... All the more reason for the K2 or K3III, since the K1 people have recently purchased and upgraded to that model, but many - like me - fail to see the reason in buying the mid-level KP, especially since I have big hands and like the K3/K5 form factor. Also, many of us have been waiting forever for the new, ultra-wide, weather-sealed zoom (11-18mm). Last edited by mtgmansf; 02-10-2018 at 08:51 AM. Reason: corrections

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02-10-2018, 08:45 AM	#661
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	If it's small, and looks similar to K-3, could it all be a diversion and it's actually a K-3 III?)

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Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	Originally posted by ffking seems a lot of trouble to go to to spot a possible problem with your camera - I can't think of any situations where the small difference I see (admittedly in a statistically insignificant sample) would matter enough but where there wasn't an easy workaround Uh? It's only a procedure to easily see the problem not an advice about how to shot pictures.... However the k-1 is a wonderful camera, imho the best.

02-10-2018, 07:40 PM	#664
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by Rondec I thought Asahiman was based in Germany. Maybe Berlin? Certainly he has mastered the art of the cryptic, non-English speaker, English comment that can both encourage and disappoint simultaneously. But these sorts of images are more like Rorschach Ink Blots where what people see says more about them than about the coming camera. I'm waiting for someone to say they see a mirrorless full frame... Nah i only see a hybrid viewfinder, still need a mirror for that!😀

02-11-2018, 02:43 AM	#665
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,224	So how about this Pentax K1 Mark II ? Talk to me about it.

02-11-2018, 03:06 AM - 1 Like	#666
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Probably a tall K flagship.

02-11-2018, 05:57 AM	#667
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	It is really coming. I hope they got rid of the to far overhanging mirror box so I can use the 28 shift properly without cutting in the mirror box while turning the lens. Also many bigger lenses just don't fit because of this, A design flaw I think of the K-1

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kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by awscreo If it's small, and looks similar to K-3, could it all be a diversion and it's actually a K-3 III?) Its the coming FF!

02-11-2018, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#669
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,591	Originally posted by kenspo Its the coming FF! Thanks, Kenspo! Hope you do not get in trouble for that

02-11-2018, 07:23 AM - 3 Likes	#670
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Mikesul Thanks, Kenspo! Hope you do not get in trouble for that I can hide in my cave of snow

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Mikesul Thanks, Kenspo! Hope you do not get in trouble for that Someone else already said ‘K-1 Super’. Word is on the street.

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02-11-2018, 07:31 AM	#672
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by kenspo Its the coming FF! Is the picture genuine? If so, it does not utilize the K-1 body (like K3 vs K3 II). This one is smaller; the size of the K-3. It suggest a brand new camera, not a slight upgrade.

02-11-2018, 07:37 AM - 2 Likes	#673
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Is the picture genuine? If so, it does not utilize the K-1 body (like K3 vs K3 II). This one is smaller; the size of the K-3. It suggest a brand new camera, not a slight upgrade. Since I'm under NDA, I can't share details or other stuff like that A new camera is coming soon, thats all you need to know by now!

02-11-2018, 07:41 AM	#674
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by kenspo Since I'm under NDA, I can't share details or other stuff like that A new camera is coming soon, thats all you need to know by now! I'm really bad at keeping secrets, that has to be the worst part of the job. It would kill me.

02-11-2018, 07:45 AM	#675
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	I still wonder if there are two cameras. A small FF one with more mp than the K-1 and a updated K-1 II for higher speed.