New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

reh321 · 10-01-2019, 08:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Kobie

It better take the K-3 grip too! Lol

The D-BG4 was used by K-7 and K-5 cameras.
The D-BG5 was used by K-3 cameras.

If there is any change in the camera body, a new grip will be needed.

If I understood correctly, Pentax hinted that this body would be changed from K-3 bodies, in which case a new battery grip would clearly be called for.

Sandy Hancock · 10-01-2019, 08:15 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by alfa75ts

I'd take bets that it won't.

The grip will probably have a joystick too, so yes: no chance it will take the K-3 grip.

**Kobie** · 10-01-2019, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The grip will probably have a joystick too, so yes: no chance it will take the K-3 grip.

Good point

---------- Post added 10-01-19 at 11:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by reh321

The D-BG4 was used by K-7 and K-5 cameras.
The D-BG5 was used by K-3 cameras.

If there is any change in the camera body, a new grip will be needed.

If I understood correctly, Pentax hinted that this body would be changed from K-3 bodies, in which case a new battery grip would clearly be called for.

Fair enough

MikeyBugs95 · 10-01-2019, 08:26 PM

I wonder if the new camera will have a new grip but maybe it could also be backwards compatible with the DBG-5? One can hope I guess.

**Kobie** · 10-01-2019, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

I'd take bets that it won't.

Well, I agree (hence the lol), I can't bet on myself so, all bets are off from me.

**alfa75ts** · 10-01-2019, 08:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Kobie

all bets are off from me.

Well, there goes any chance of making a few bucks to help buy a new camera.

shiner · 10-01-2019, 09:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Pretty certain I'll just be plopping my money on the table regardless of what the final configuration looks like or does

garywakeling · 10-01-2019, 09:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by shiner

Pretty certain I'll just be plopping my money on the table regardless of what the final configuration looks like or does

Me too, and for the grip as well

**alfa75ts** · 10-01-2019, 09:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by shiner

Pretty certain I'll just be plopping my money on the table regardless of what the final configuration looks like or does

Originally posted by garywakeling

Me too, and for the grip as well

Still depends on price and I don't want a grip but, yeah me too.

**bkpix** · 10-01-2019, 09:13 PM - **3 Likes**

As long as it feels as good in the hand as a K-5 and has image quality as good or better than the KP, I'm in. Well, improved autofocus would also be keen.

Not a Number · 10-01-2019, 09:22 PM - **1 Like**

When this camera is release it will be, for me, a quandary between APS-C or FF. Not that I actually need FF but just used to the format from growing up on 35mm film cameras.

edri · 10-01-2019, 09:36 PM

I am convinced that it will be the best DSLR ever made by Pentax. But I'm not convinced it will have the sales they want.

repaap · 10-01-2019, 09:54 PM - **4 Likes**

I think that they already know how many will propably buy it. Flagships are needed, even if they do not sell in huge numbers. Those evolved tech can be used in future models and upgraded still, and that is what matters. Flagships sells lower models too. You see something nice, but decide to buy something cheaper, almost as good

**Serkevan** · 10-01-2019, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

I'd take bets that it won't.

Bottom part looks fairly similar to the K-7/5/3, so unless the WS™ sticker is too thick we might get lucky and it will use it.

---------- Post added 10-01-19 at 11:17 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The grip will probably have a joystick too, so yes: no chance it will take the K-3 grip.

Actually this makes a lot of sense, forgot the joystick.

M.B.Yates · 10-01-2019, 11:20 PM

All I want from a new Pentax is something with better auto focus to replace my K3 should ever stop working. Oh and killer dinamic range too.

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garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,757	money down Originally posted by shiner Pretty certain I'll just be plopping my money on the table regardless of what the final configuration looks like or does Me too, and for the grip as well

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10-01-2019, 08:06 PM - 3 Likes	#1531
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Kobie It better take the K-3 grip too! Lol The D-BG4 was used by K-7 and K-5 cameras. The D-BG5 was used by K-3 cameras. If there is any change in the camera body, a new grip will be needed. If I understood correctly, Pentax hinted that this body would be changed from K-3 bodies, in which case a new battery grip would clearly be called for.

10-01-2019, 08:15 PM - 5 Likes	#1532
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by alfa75ts I'd take bets that it won't. The grip will probably have a joystick too, so yes: no chance it will take the K-3 grip.

10-01-2019, 08:25 PM	#1533
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The grip will probably have a joystick too, so yes: no chance it will take the K-3 grip. Good point ---------- Post added 10-01-19 at 11:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by reh321 The D-BG4 was used by K-7 and K-5 cameras. The D-BG5 was used by K-3 cameras. If there is any change in the camera body, a new grip will be needed. If I understood correctly, Pentax hinted that this body would be changed from K-3 bodies, in which case a new battery grip would clearly be called for. Fair enough

10-01-2019, 08:26 PM	#1534
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	I wonder if the new camera will have a new grip but maybe it could also be backwards compatible with the DBG-5? One can hope I guess.

10-01-2019, 08:27 PM	#1535
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by alfa75ts I'd take bets that it won't. Well, I agree (hence the lol), I can't bet on myself so, all bets are off from me.

10-01-2019, 08:41 PM - 2 Likes	#1536
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Kobie all bets are off from me. Well, there goes any chance of making a few bucks to help buy a new camera.

10-01-2019, 09:01 PM - 2 Likes	#1537
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Pretty certain I'll just be plopping my money on the table regardless of what the final configuration looks like or does

10-01-2019, 09:11 PM - 1 Like	#1539
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by shiner Pretty certain I'll just be plopping my money on the table regardless of what the final configuration looks like or does Originally posted by garywakeling Me too, and for the grip as well Still depends on price and I don't want a grip but, yeah me too.

10-01-2019, 09:13 PM - 3 Likes	#1540
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 568	As long as it feels as good in the hand as a K-5 and has image quality as good or better than the KP, I'm in. Well, improved autofocus would also be keen.

10-01-2019, 09:22 PM - 1 Like	#1541
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	When this camera is release it will be, for me, a quandary between APS-C or FF. Not that I actually need FF but just used to the format from growing up on 35mm film cameras.

10-01-2019, 09:36 PM	#1542
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	I am convinced that it will be the best DSLR ever made by Pentax. But I'm not convinced it will have the sales they want.

10-01-2019, 09:54 PM - 4 Likes	#1543
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I think that they already know how many will propably buy it. Flagships are needed, even if they do not sell in huge numbers. Those evolved tech can be used in future models and upgraded still, and that is what matters. Flagships sells lower models too. You see something nice, but decide to buy something cheaper, almost as good

10-01-2019, 11:16 PM	#1544
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by alfa75ts I'd take bets that it won't. Bottom part looks fairly similar to the K-7/5/3, so unless the WS™ sticker is too thick we might get lucky and it will use it. ---------- Post added 10-01-19 at 11:17 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The grip will probably have a joystick too, so yes: no chance it will take the K-3 grip. Actually this makes a lot of sense, forgot the joystick.

10-01-2019, 11:20 PM	#1545
M.B.Yates Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 52	All I want from a new Pentax is something with better auto focus to replace my K3 should ever stop working. Oh and killer dinamic range too.

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