New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

-JW- · 09-20-2019, 09:26 AM - **1 Like**

My guess for the sensor beneath the viewfinder:
With the top dial next to prism set to LV, you will either use the screen or the hybrid viewfinder once you bring it up to your eye.

Did anyone notice the black bar on the left side of the screen is much bigger?
The screen is placed of center, what's up with that? Touchbar?

**BigMackCam** · 09-20-2019, 09:32 AM - **3 Likes**

My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen...

**Larrymc** · 09-20-2019, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

If you zoom in on the top and bottom right corner of the LCD you can see that the back is curved so the LCD is more recessed on the far right side. So it is quite the opposite of a cavity.

It looks like a bad match between LCD cover and back design.

How about posting what you see because I see on the bottom right corner of the LCD screen a small triangle shaped indention with a matching line on the camera's bottom plate. In any case we will find out in due time what that is but its clearly not a defect of some sort.

**Larrymc** · 09-20-2019, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen...

I agree, mike!!

heinamj · 09-20-2019, 09:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen...

And what about the unmarked button in the upper left of the back? Could that be a streamlined tilt screen release?

Fogel70 · 09-20-2019, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

How about posting what you see because I see on the bottom right corner of the LCD screen a small triangle shaped indention with a matching line on the camera's bottom plate. In any case we will find out in due time what that is but its clearly not a defect of some sort.

I'm on a phone right now so it is a little difficult to post images. But look at the area above right top corner of the LCD, below the left side of the rear wheel. You can see that there is a curved area as the buttons need extra depth in the body.

The triangle you see is because of this curve in the back, as the LCD get more recessed into the body at this area.

panonski · 09-20-2019, 09:46 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Despite this being great news, let's see how long it takes for someone to complain.

I don't like it at all

--
It looks like K3, and i already have one

I'm so glad I skipped the waiting and bought KP, which looks waaaay better than this

**Larrymc** · 09-20-2019, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by -JW-

My guess for the sensor beneath the viewfinder:
With the top dial next to prism set to LV, you will either use the screen or the hybrid viewfinder once you bring it up to your eye.

Did anyone notice the black bar on the left side of the screen is much bigger?
The screen is placed of center, what's up with that? Touchbar?

My guess is the black bar is to allow room for the hinged screen which hinges from the left.

**squareeyes** · 09-20-2019, 09:57 AM

In the rear image, the focal plane indicator is farther forward than my K5, suggesting more "works" behind the sensor. Or maybe just space for a flip-out screen?

**boriscleto** · 09-20-2019, 09:57 AM - **10 Likes**

I wonder if the marketing people at Ricoh put out this teaser just to watch PF melt down.

paolojackson · 09-20-2019, 09:58 AM

The joystick alone is reason for me to want this camera. Improved AF, better buffer, USB 3.0 for faster tethering and I might just be on-board for this to go alongside my K-1.

John Shriver · 09-20-2019, 10:01 AM - **2 Likes**

The "Photoshop" cloning from removing the model number from the photograph of the front is obvious. The pattern of speckles repeats three times.

I can see a good argument for not having the articulated screen of the K-1 on this model. It's a lot of extra weight, and one of the pros of APS-C DLSRs is supposed to be light weight compared to full-frame. The weight of the K-1 is my primary grudge against it...

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by heinamj

And what about the unmarked button in the upper left of the back? Could that be a streamlined tilt screen release?

Viewfinder overlay On/Off.

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen...

IOW a video screen

Fogel70 · 09-20-2019, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by squareeyes

In the rear image, the focal plane indicator is farther forward than my K5, suggesting more "works" behind the sensor. Or maybe just space for a flip-out screen?

It is little difficult to say, but it looks to be about the same as on my K3II.

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09-20-2019, 09:26 AM - 1 Like	#226
-JW- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Eindhoven Posts: 139	My guess for the sensor beneath the viewfinder: With the top dial next to prism set to LV, you will either use the screen or the hybrid viewfinder once you bring it up to your eye. Did anyone notice the black bar on the left side of the screen is much bigger? The screen is placed of center, what's up with that? Touchbar?

09-20-2019, 09:32 AM - 3 Likes	#227
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen...

09-20-2019, 09:33 AM	#228
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Fogel70 If you zoom in on the top and bottom right corner of the LCD you can see that the back is curved so the LCD is more recessed on the far right side. So it is quite the opposite of a cavity. It looks like a bad match between LCD cover and back design. How about posting what you see because I see on the bottom right corner of the LCD screen a small triangle shaped indention with a matching line on the camera's bottom plate. In any case we will find out in due time what that is but its clearly not a defect of some sort.

09-20-2019, 09:33 AM	#229
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by BigMackCam My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen... I agree, mike!!

09-20-2019, 09:45 AM - 1 Like	#230
heinamj Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Originally posted by BigMackCam My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen... And what about the unmarked button in the upper left of the back? Could that be a streamlined tilt screen release?

09-20-2019, 09:46 AM	#231
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Larrymc How about posting what you see because I see on the bottom right corner of the LCD screen a small triangle shaped indention with a matching line on the camera's bottom plate. In any case we will find out in due time what that is but its clearly not a defect of some sort. I'm on a phone right now so it is a little difficult to post images. But look at the area above right top corner of the LCD, below the left side of the rear wheel. You can see that there is a curved area as the buttons need extra depth in the body. The triangle you see is because of this curve in the back, as the LCD get more recessed into the body at this area.

09-20-2019, 09:46 AM - 4 Likes	#232
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by jlstrawman Despite this being great news, let's see how long it takes for someone to complain. I don't like it at all -- It looks like K3, and i already have one I'm so glad I skipped the waiting and bought KP, which looks waaaay better than this

09-20-2019, 09:52 AM	#233
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by -JW- My guess for the sensor beneath the viewfinder: With the top dial next to prism set to LV, you will either use the screen or the hybrid viewfinder once you bring it up to your eye. Did anyone notice the black bar on the left side of the screen is much bigger? The screen is placed of center, what's up with that? Touchbar? My guess is the black bar is to allow room for the hinged screen which hinges from the left.

09-20-2019, 09:57 AM	#234
squareeyes Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	In the rear image, the focal plane indicator is farther forward than my K5, suggesting more "works" behind the sensor. Or maybe just space for a flip-out screen?

09-20-2019, 09:57 AM - 10 Likes	#235
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I wonder if the marketing people at Ricoh put out this teaser just to watch PF melt down.

09-20-2019, 09:58 AM	#236
paolojackson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 379	The joystick alone is reason for me to want this camera. Improved AF, better buffer, USB 3.0 for faster tethering and I might just be on-board for this to go alongside my K-1.

09-20-2019, 10:01 AM - 2 Likes	#237
John Shriver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 160	The "Photoshop" cloning from removing the model number from the photograph of the front is obvious. The pattern of speckles repeats three times. I can see a good argument for not having the articulated screen of the K-1 on this model. It's a lot of extra weight, and one of the pros of APS-C DLSRs is supposed to be light weight compared to full-frame. The weight of the K-1 is my primary grudge against it...

09-20-2019, 10:01 AM	#238
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by heinamj And what about the unmarked button in the upper left of the back? Could that be a streamlined tilt screen release? Viewfinder overlay On/Off.

09-20-2019, 10:02 AM	#239
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by BigMackCam My guess is the screen is a more streamlined swing-out 'n' swivel type... that would explain the finger-nail indent and the larger black bar at the left of the screen... IOW a video screen

09-20-2019, 10:03 AM	#240
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by squareeyes In the rear image, the focal plane indicator is farther forward than my K5, suggesting more "works" behind the sensor. Or maybe just space for a flip-out screen? It is little difficult to say, but it looks to be about the same as on my K3II.