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**kwb** · 02-13-2019, 01:21 PM - **5 Likes**

This is indeed an update on the prototype that one designer was persornally working on, it's written right there in the post. The designer will come to CP+ apparently.

???? ??????Yuzu??????????????????PENTAX... - ?????? (PENTAX by RICOH IMAGING) | Facebook

My translation below. Note that Yuzu is the PENTAX facebook person and TKO is the designer.

Quote:

[Update]

Hi all, it's Yuzu. Do you remember that "Pentax KP Special Custom" post which generated so much feedback?
https://bit.ly/2taTwDC
It's one year since, and here's an update from TKO.

---(from TKO)---
February last year, I posted about the customized model KP on PENTAX Facebook and Twitter.

It started as my hand-made project based on my personal wishes about the kind of camera I'd like to own, but I was surprised and moved very much by the amount of positive feedback I got. Since then, I've been driven by the sense that I have to somehow deliver this, and I continued to slowly refine the design and specifications.

Passionate responses from you are pushing the company, I'm now backed by colleagues who share my vision, and we're studying many possibilities. More than anything, I'd like each part to be an expression of my soul and my particular love of things. I wish I can make something attractive yet different from K-30 and WG that I have worked on before.

Looking forward to seeing you at CP+.

deus ursus · 02-13-2019, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Too late, Heie switched to Nikon already.

That's too bad. :-(

**BigMackCam** · 02-13-2019, 04:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by deus ursus

That's too bad. :-(

Yes and no... One less Pentax shooter, for sure, but he found a brand he's happy with. It wasn't just down to the cameras and lenses, but his relationship with Ricoh. So he did the right thing for him, and it's all good. He drops by here on occasion, and we're always delighted to see him

Paul the Sunman · 02-13-2019, 05:43 PM - **4 Likes**

A Stealth KP?! Will we even notice when it comes?

reh321 · 02-13-2019, 05:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

A Stealth KP?! Will we even notice when it comes?

People here barely noticed when the KP arrived.

gazonk · 02-13-2019, 11:12 PM

Long time Norwegian Pentax dealer Fovi lists KP as discontinued (only APS-C camera they currently list is K-70), so I wouldn’t be surprised if an update is imminent.

biz-engineer · 02-14-2019, 12:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

People here barely noticed when the KP arrived.

Except hungry Pentaxians have grown over developed senses for any new coming Pentax product, such that furtive KP was detected by Pentaxian radar.

traderdrew · 02-17-2019, 06:21 PM - **1 Like**

The stealth body renders the wildlife photographer invisible to the subjects photographed. I’m all in with this camera.

BrianR · 02-20-2019, 06:59 AM

Why have shiny chrome features showing? This greatly limits the wildlife applications for the stealth features on this camera. Bat photographers will rejoice as it should confuse echolocation (but beware glints from a full moon), but that's about it. I guess underwater dolphin photographers might find it handy, but talk about a niche market.

**BigMackCam** · 02-20-2019, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BrianR

Why have shiny chrome features showing?

It comes with a black Sharpie marker, so you have the choice of chrome or black features

deus ursus · 02-20-2019, 08:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BrianR

Bat photographers will rejoice as it should confuse echolocation (but beware glints from a full moon), but that's about it.

It could also be a problem, with bats unknowingly crashing into the camera.

BrianR · 02-20-2019, 08:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by deus ursus

It could also be a problem, with bats unknowingly crashing into the camera.

Stick the 35mm macro on it and you can finally get that flying bat macro from 1cm away

MMVIII · 02-20-2019, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BrianR

Stick the 35mm macro on it and you can finally get that flying bat macro from 1cm away

Bats In Flight. Speaking of niche.

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02-13-2019, 01:21 PM - 5 Likes	#31
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,225	This is indeed an update on the prototype that one designer was persornally working on, it's written right there in the post. The designer will come to CP+ apparently. ???? ??????Yuzu??????????????????PENTAX... - ?????? (PENTAX by RICOH IMAGING) \| Facebook My translation below. Note that Yuzu is the PENTAX facebook person and TKO is the designer. Quote: [Update] Hi all, it's Yuzu. Do you remember that "Pentax KP Special Custom" post which generated so much feedback? https://bit.ly/2taTwDC It's one year since, and here's an update from TKO. ---(from TKO)--- February last year, I posted about the customized model KP on PENTAX Facebook and Twitter. It started as my hand-made project based on my personal wishes about the kind of camera I'd like to own, but I was surprised and moved very much by the amount of positive feedback I got. Since then, I've been driven by the sense that I have to somehow deliver this, and I continued to slowly refine the design and specifications. Passionate responses from you are pushing the company, I'm now backed by colleagues who share my vision, and we're studying many possibilities. More than anything, I'd like each part to be an expression of my soul and my particular love of things. I wish I can make something attractive yet different from K-30 and WG that I have worked on before. Looking forward to seeing you at CP+.

02-13-2019, 04:22 PM	#32
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 659	Originally posted by biz-engineer Too late, Heie switched to Nikon already. That's too bad. :-(

02-13-2019, 04:48 PM - 1 Like	#33
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by deus ursus That's too bad. :-( Yes and no... One less Pentax shooter, for sure, but he found a brand he's happy with. It wasn't just down to the cameras and lenses, but his relationship with Ricoh. So he did the right thing for him, and it's all good. He drops by here on occasion, and we're always delighted to see him

02-13-2019, 05:43 PM - 4 Likes	#34
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	A Stealth KP?! Will we even notice when it comes?

02-13-2019, 05:45 PM - 1 Like	#35
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman A Stealth KP?! Will we even notice when it comes? People here barely noticed when the KP arrived.

02-13-2019, 11:12 PM	#36
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Long time Norwegian Pentax dealer Fovi lists KP as discontinued (only APS-C camera they currently list is K-70), so I wouldn’t be surprised if an update is imminent.

02-14-2019, 12:01 AM - 1 Like	#37
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	Originally posted by reh321 People here barely noticed when the KP arrived. Except hungry Pentaxians have grown over developed senses for any new coming Pentax product, such that furtive KP was detected by Pentaxian radar.

02-17-2019, 06:21 PM - 1 Like	#38
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	The stealth body renders the wildlife photographer invisible to the subjects photographed. I’m all in with this camera.

02-20-2019, 06:59 AM	#39
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Why have shiny chrome features showing? This greatly limits the wildlife applications for the stealth features on this camera. Bat photographers will rejoice as it should confuse echolocation (but beware glints from a full moon), but that's about it. I guess underwater dolphin photographers might find it handy, but talk about a niche market.

02-20-2019, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#40
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by BrianR Why have shiny chrome features showing? It comes with a black Sharpie marker, so you have the choice of chrome or black features

02-20-2019, 08:26 AM - 2 Likes	#41
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 659	Originally posted by BrianR Bat photographers will rejoice as it should confuse echolocation (but beware glints from a full moon), but that's about it. It could also be a problem, with bats unknowingly crashing into the camera.

02-20-2019, 08:48 AM - 1 Like	#42
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by deus ursus It could also be a problem, with bats unknowingly crashing into the camera. Stick the 35mm macro on it and you can finally get that flying bat macro from 1cm away

02-20-2019, 09:56 AM - 1 Like	#43
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by BrianR Stick the 35mm macro on it and you can finally get that flying bat macro from 1cm away Bats In Flight. Speaking of niche.