New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

Mistral75 · 10-04-2019, 06:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

What confusion? The camera has been announced. It simply has yet to launch.

I'm afraid it has not. It being under development was known since CP+ 2018. The latest press release from Ricoh Imaging was about 'the K series digital SLR camera currently under development being exhibited at Pentax fan events."

Next there will be a proper announcement, including the camera's specifications and possibly its RRP and availability date. Then the availability itself.

Besides, the press release from Ricoh Imaging Japan was issued on the 20th of September and the Facebook message from Ricoh Imaging France (which includes the same official pictures) on the 24th. Yet they use the future tense 'Notre nouveau DSLR APS-C sera annoncé', therefore they obviously make reference to an event which is still to come.

Vmax911 · 10-04-2019, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

The K70's call quality sucks too, and not that much better on the KP. By the way does anyone know how to un-mount my *55 from an iPhone XR?

Exactly, I would say a cell phone is much more complex than a dslr, and they certainly have the volume available for wireless charging.

And don't blame the camera, it's probably your wireless provider.

tvdtvdtvd · 10-04-2019, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

If it's really possible to put one's hands on the camera, French people on this forum will report on the mysterious label on the bottom and, of course, the unlabelled button and its use.

M-a-y-be. Ricoh could continue to leave the button unlabeled and deactivate it. Jes' sayin'.

Mistral75 · 10-04-2019, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

We'll also bring a goat and some coarse salt.

tvdtvdtvd · 10-04-2019, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

I'm afraid it has not. It being under development was known since CP+ 2018. The latest press release from Ricoh Imaging was about 'the K series digital SLR camera currently under development being exhibited at Pentax fan events."

Next there will be a proper announcement, including the camera's specifications and possibly its RRP and availability date. Then the availability itself.

Besides, the press release from Ricoh Imaging Japan was issued on the 20th of September and the Facebook message from Ricoh Imaging France (which includes the same official pictures) on the 24th. Yet they use the future tense 'Notre nouveau DSLR APS-C sera annoncé', therefore they obviously make reference to an event which is still to come.

Semantics. I'd say the unveiling two weeks ago constitutes an 'announcement', though I do realize announcement as you suggest
is understood to mean a formal declaration of (eventual) availability.

Martin KP · 10-04-2019, 07:43 AM

I tripped and fell smashed 55-300 plm, am in ae reading this thread. It cheered me up. Thanks guys.

**sbh** · 10-04-2019, 07:48 AM

The new camera doesn't seem to have the blue WIFI light. I find it very useful to see that WIFI is (still) on and sucking battery.

I wonder whether it will have only one card slot. I'm missing the card switch label. OTOH there is also no trash label.

D1N0 · 10-04-2019, 07:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sbh

The new camera doesn't seem to have the blue WIFI light.

nor a red GPS light or any marking Wi-Fi or GPS. This is probably visible on the top lcd or the camera has neither.

Mistral75 · 10-04-2019, 07:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by sbh

(...)

I wonder whether it will have only one card slot. I'm missing the card switch label. OTOH there is also no trash label.

Wide enough for two card slots.

Trash label on the upper left.

Source of the pictures above (©Albert Siegel): Close-up Photos: New Pentax APS-C Flagship - Pentax Announcements | PentaxForums.com

**ffking** · 10-04-2019, 08:15 AM

Sorry if this has been discussed, but any thoughts about the small pits on either side of the prism housing (from above) - indicator lights? (and I don't mean flashers

)

PS - I see the K-1 has similar towards the front of the prism housing

Kunzite · 10-04-2019, 08:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

Sorry if this has been discussed, but any thoughts about the small pits on either side of the prism housing (from above) - indicator lights? (and I don't mean flashers

)

Stereo microphone?

**Photos-by-Chas** · 10-04-2019, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Wide enough for two card slots.

Trash label on the upper left.

Source of the pictures above (©Albert Siegel): Close-up Photos: New Pentax APS-C Flagship - Pentax Announcements | PentaxForums.com

That card door doesn’t look much wider than the card door on my Kx and it only hold one card, not enough room for two.

**Larrymc** · 10-04-2019, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas

That card door doesn’t look much wider than the card door on my Kx and it only hold one card, not enough room for two.

The card door looks almost exactly like the one on my K-3 and it has two slots. The width of the raised area where the seal covers at its narrow end is about 12mm so yes it should hold two SD cards easily.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 10-04-2019, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

The card door looks almost exactly like the one on my K-3 and it has two slots. The width of the raised area where the seal covers at its narrow end is about 12mm so yes it should hold two SD cards easily.

Did you measure the new prototype or are the dimensions available somewhere on line.

**TwoUptons** · 10-04-2019, 09:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by GordonZA

I always vowed I would not buy another camera until my K10D died, this morning put my battery in and the camera will not turn on!

Just in time for this new beast! (OK maybe a few months)

Now dreaming of a price point around US$1850.00

Mine did that. It was the battery

But I won’t tell if you don’t...

-Eric

10-04-2019, 07:59 AM - 2 Likes	#1929
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by sbh (...) I wonder whether it will have only one card slot. I'm missing the card switch label. OTOH there is also no trash label. Wide enough for two card slots. Trash label on the upper left. Source of the pictures above (©Albert Siegel): Close-up Photos: New Pentax APS-C Flagship - Pentax Announcements \| PentaxForums.com Last edited by Mistral75; 10-04-2019 at 08:24 AM. Reason: Typo

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10-04-2019, 06:51 AM - 1 Like	#1921
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd What confusion? The camera has been announced. It simply has yet to launch. I'm afraid it has not. It being under development was known since CP+ 2018. The latest press release from Ricoh Imaging was about 'the K series digital SLR camera currently under development being exhibited at Pentax fan events." Next there will be a proper announcement, including the camera's specifications and possibly its RRP and availability date. Then the availability itself. Besides, the press release from Ricoh Imaging Japan was issued on the 20th of September and the Facebook message from Ricoh Imaging France (which includes the same official pictures) on the 24th. Yet they use the future tense 'Notre nouveau DSLR APS-C sera annoncé', therefore they obviously make reference to an event which is still to come.

10-04-2019, 06:56 AM	#1922
Vmax911 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Photos: Gallery Posts: 826	Originally posted by gatorguy The K70's call quality sucks too, and not that much better on the KP. By the way does anyone know how to un-mount my *55 from an iPhone XR? Exactly, I would say a cell phone is much more complex than a dslr, and they certainly have the volume available for wireless charging. And don't blame the camera, it's probably your wireless provider.

10-04-2019, 07:16 AM	#1923
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by Mistral75 If it's really possible to put one's hands on the camera, French people on this forum will report on the mysterious label on the bottom and, of course, the unlabelled button and its use. M-a-y-be. Ricoh could continue to leave the button unlabeled and deactivate it. Jes' sayin'.

10-04-2019, 07:20 AM - 1 Like	#1924
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	We'll also bring a goat and some coarse salt.

10-04-2019, 07:34 AM	#1925
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by Mistral75 I'm afraid it has not. It being under development was known since CP+ 2018. The latest press release from Ricoh Imaging was about 'the K series digital SLR camera currently under development being exhibited at Pentax fan events." Next there will be a proper announcement, including the camera's specifications and possibly its RRP and availability date. Then the availability itself. Besides, the press release from Ricoh Imaging Japan was issued on the 20th of September and the Facebook message from Ricoh Imaging France (which includes the same official pictures) on the 24th. Yet they use the future tense 'Notre nouveau DSLR APS-C sera annoncé', therefore they obviously make reference to an event which is still to come. Semantics. I'd say the unveiling two weeks ago constitutes an 'announcement', though I do realize announcement as you suggest is understood to mean a formal declaration of (eventual) availability.

10-04-2019, 07:43 AM	#1926
Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	I tripped and fell smashed 55-300 plm, am in ae reading this thread. It cheered me up. Thanks guys.

10-04-2019, 07:48 AM	#1927
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 849	The new camera doesn't seem to have the blue WIFI light. I find it very useful to see that WIFI is (still) on and sucking battery. I wonder whether it will have only one card slot. I'm missing the card switch label. OTOH there is also no trash label.

10-04-2019, 07:56 AM - 1 Like	#1928
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by sbh The new camera doesn't seem to have the blue WIFI light. nor a red GPS light or any marking Wi-Fi or GPS. This is probably visible on the top lcd or the camera has neither.

10-04-2019, 08:15 AM	#1930
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Sorry if this has been discussed, but any thoughts about the small pits on either side of the prism housing (from above) - indicator lights? (and I don't mean flashers ) PS - I see the K-1 has similar towards the front of the prism housing

10-04-2019, 08:19 AM - 1 Like	#1931
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by ffking Sorry if this has been discussed, but any thoughts about the small pits on either side of the prism housing (from above) - indicator lights? (and I don't mean flashers ) Stereo microphone?

10-04-2019, 08:49 AM	#1932
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Mistral75 Wide enough for two card slots. Trash label on the upper left. Source of the pictures above (©Albert Siegel): Close-up Photos: New Pentax APS-C Flagship - Pentax Announcements \| PentaxForums.com That card door doesn’t look much wider than the card door on my Kx and it only hold one card, not enough room for two.

10-04-2019, 08:57 AM	#1933
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas That card door doesn’t look much wider than the card door on my Kx and it only hold one card, not enough room for two. The card door looks almost exactly like the one on my K-3 and it has two slots. The width of the raised area where the seal covers at its narrow end is about 12mm so yes it should hold two SD cards easily.

10-04-2019, 09:00 AM	#1934
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Larrymc The card door looks almost exactly like the one on my K-3 and it has two slots. The width of the raised area where the seal covers at its narrow end is about 12mm so yes it should hold two SD cards easily. Did you measure the new prototype or are the dimensions available somewhere on line.

10-04-2019, 09:03 AM - 1 Like	#1935
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	Originally posted by GordonZA I always vowed I would not buy another camera until my K10D died, this morning put my battery in and the camera will not turn on! Just in time for this new beast! (OK maybe a few months) Now dreaming of a price point around US$1850.00 Mine did that. It was the battery But I won’t tell if you don’t... -Eric