[reh321]

The release is still expected soon.

and that {plus a few lenses} may have to pass for 'excitement' in the Pentax world also for awhile - and I will be disappointed whatever they release, not because I expect to be disappointed, but because I cannot believe how long it is taking Pentax to get new bodies close to the door, let alone out the door.

[OoKU]

???? GReat ????????

[victormeldrew]

???? GReat ????????

I wonder if this is another exciting announcement of an upcoming announcement of something happening at some unspecified time in the future?

Or maybe.......

No, at best a release date, at worst a few more specs or a prototype hands-on.

[Mistral75]

???? GReat ????????

If I understand correctly, this is about a (touch & try?) GR III event in Shanghai on Friday 22 February at 10 am and a second one in Beijing on Sunday 24 February at 1:30 pm.

[victormeldrew]

If I understand correctly, this is about a (touch & try?) GR III event in Shanghai on Friday 22 February at 10 am and a second one in Beijing on Sunday 24 February at 1:30 pm.

Meh....how much longer is it until the end of 'Early 2019' ? Surely a date must come soon?

[Chris Mak]

and that {plus a few lenses} may have to pass for 'excitement' in the Pentax world also for awhile - and I will be disappointed whatever they release, not because I expect to be disappointed, but because I cannot believe how long it is taking Pentax to get new bodies close to the door, let alone out the door.

For those who aren't too sensitive to release schedules and cycles, Pentax can be a value for money proposition. But I would not expect new bodies at this stage. The GRIII will keep Pentaxians busy at CP+. And after CP+ the holidays will come near, and perhaps in september, Pentax may pre-announce a new body.

If a new APS body with 26mp Sony BSI sensor, and a new 55 or more point AF module should see the light before the end of the year, I would buy it, and willingly be totally surprised....

Chris

[reh321]

For those who aren't too sensitive to release schedules and cycles, Pentax can be a value for money proposition. But I would not expect new bodies at this stage. The GRIII will keep Pentaxians busy at CP+. And after CP+ the holidays will come near, and perhaps in september, Pentax may pre-announce a new body.

If a new APS body with 26mp Sony BSI sensor, and a new 55 or more point AF module should see the light before the end of the year, I would buy it, and willingly be totally surprised....

Chris

Since I joined here, Pentax releases have been

2/2015 K-S2

4/2015 K-3ii

2/2016 K-1

6/2016 K-70

1/2017 KP

2/2018 K-1ii

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[Mistral75]

At last Nokishita Camera are leaking information concerning the Ricoh GR III!

ricoh - Google Drive (17 pictures of the camera)

via Twitter

[Pentaxians]

Looking forward for the launch of this GR III

[Andrea K]

I doubt that the GR III release is near.
CP+ 2019 Exhibition Guide on the RICOH IMAGING site:
"Latest GR Touch & Try
We have prepared a Touch & Try section for the latest model of the GR-series (prototype) currently under development. For the first time in Japan, you can experience the evolved "GR" camera. "

[x4rd]

If a new APS body with 26mp Sony BSI sensor, and a new 55 or more point AF module

Is this Your speculations or something that You have heard of? I personally have not heard about the new 55...

[Chris Mak]

Is this Your speculations or something that You have heard of? I personally have not heard about the new 55...

The new Sony Sensor for APS: IMX571, is a fact, a 26mp BSI sensor. But there is also the new Sony IMX271, which is a similar sensor to the KP and K# sensor: 24mp FI (front illuminated). I have used the Sony A7rII for a few years now, and have become a great fan of BSI sensors, although I am not sure the benefits (better color separation and color detail, better IQ at moderately high iso 800-1600) on APS will be as noticeable as they are on FF. The IMX571 is undoubtedly a more expensive sensor though, so not at all sure that a possible new Pentax APS body would have this sensor.
About the AF: I would say that appr. 55 AF points on APS crop would be needed to solve issues with not being able to single out small targets well enough, but it will take more processing power from the camera, and so Pentax would need a new processor for this to be possible. I have no idea whatsoever if this is realistic with the current Ricoh Pentax.


Chris

[Mistral75]

Scheduled availability date: late March 2019.

Source: デジカメ噂メモ|軒下デジカメ情報局

[Mistral75]

Nokishita Camera just published additional details on the GR III and its accessories.

【噂】リコーが間もなく発表する商品リスト|軒下デジカメ情報局

- new image processor GR Engine 6
- 3-axis image stabilisation; efficiency is 4 stops
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Accessories:

- wide-angle converter GW-4
- lens adapter GA-1
- ring cap GN-1; two versions: black / dark grey
- battery DB-110
- charger BJ-11
- soft case GC-9
- soft case GC-10
- metal hot shoe cover GK-1
- AC adapter kit K-AC166J
- protector jacket O-CC173
- protector jacket O-CC174
- soft case SC-900.

Available in March or late March, they aren't completely sure which.

[victormeldrew]

- ring cap GN-1; two versions: black / dark grey.

Ha ha...so two shades of black then. Shame the red is not going to be available.


Just in time for my birthday in April then maybe...maybe not.