New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

**tmlawes** · 09-19-2019, 06:59 PM - **11 Likes**

Oh, well.

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Class A · 09-19-2019, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Why would they blank out the LV script on the button?

Maybe it is user-assignable?

MarkJerling · 09-19-2019, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Anyone else surprised that Ricoh beat all the leakers by posting non-obscured photos on their official website? This doesn't follow past behaviour from the Ricoh Imaging people at all, something has definitely changed internally since the K-1 was brought to market.

Very true!

MarkJerling · 09-19-2019, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Class A

Maybe it is user-assignable?

Cunning plan.

garywakeling · 09-19-2019, 07:07 PM - **1 Like**

Yay , now I can start to invest in the APSC glass again...... as always Pentax follows the beat of a different drum

siva.ss.kumar · 09-19-2019, 07:14 PM - **1 Like**

Is that an auto VF/LCD sensor switcher below the viewfinder?

stillshot2 · 09-19-2019, 07:17 PM - **6 Likes**

Hopefully now K-P prices can finally plummet for me

Looks like this camera will be very promising. Funny they haven't figured out a name yet, but to be a true K-3 replacement it needs to say Ricoh on the back.

**luftfluss** · 09-19-2019, 07:18 PM - **7 Likes**

Vmax911 · 09-19-2019, 07:25 PM - **8 Likes**

Meh, I'm waiting for the bicycle pics.

:-)

**monochrome** · 09-19-2019, 07:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Joshua A

As long as this has the viewfinder LCD of the K-1, its an instant preorder for me. Shame about the lack of tilt screen though.

It looks unfinished - one of the buttons isn’t painted and the joystick looks odd so don’t assume the depicted LCD flush mount is the finished product.

biz-engineer · 09-19-2019, 07:31 PM

This is great news.

**monochrome** · 09-19-2019, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

Yay , now I can start to invest in the APSC glass again...... as always Pentax follows the beat of a different drum

I’ll have to buy a set of black DA Limiteds.

calsan · 09-19-2019, 07:42 PM

Q: What are the functions of the two "extra" dials?

**sergysergy** · 09-19-2019, 07:46 PM

what is the sensor thing under the viewfinder?

stillshot2 · 09-19-2019, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by sergysergy

what is the sensor thing under the viewfinder?

It probably detects eye proximity then shuts off rear screen. At least my Sony DSLR's from 10 years ago used to do this..

I just prefer to leave the rear screen off to save battery and only use it when diving into menus or reviewing photos.

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09-19-2019, 06:59 PM - 11 Likes	#16
tmlawes Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 770	Oh, well. Attached Images

09-19-2019, 07:01 PM	#17
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Why would they blank out the LV script on the button? Maybe it is user-assignable?

09-19-2019, 07:01 PM	#18
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by RGlasel Anyone else surprised that Ricoh beat all the leakers by posting non-obscured photos on their official website? This doesn't follow past behaviour from the Ricoh Imaging people at all, something has definitely changed internally since the K-1 was brought to market. Very true!

09-19-2019, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#19
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by Class A Maybe it is user-assignable? Cunning plan.

09-19-2019, 07:07 PM - 1 Like	#20
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Yay , now I can start to invest in the APSC glass again...... as always Pentax follows the beat of a different drum

09-19-2019, 07:14 PM - 1 Like	#21
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Is that an auto VF/LCD sensor switcher below the viewfinder?

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stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Hopefully now K-P prices can finally plummet for me Looks like this camera will be very promising. Funny they haven't figured out a name yet, but to be a true K-3 replacement it needs to say Ricoh on the back.

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09-19-2019, 07:25 PM - 8 Likes	#24
Vmax911 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Photos: Gallery Posts: 826	Meh, I'm waiting for the bicycle pics. :-)

09-19-2019, 07:29 PM - 2 Likes	#25
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Joshua A As long as this has the viewfinder LCD of the K-1, its an instant preorder for me. Shame about the lack of tilt screen though. It looks unfinished - one of the buttons isn’t painted and the joystick looks odd so don’t assume the depicted LCD flush mount is the finished product.

09-19-2019, 07:31 PM	#26
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	This is great news.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by garywakeling Yay , now I can start to invest in the APSC glass again...... as always Pentax follows the beat of a different drum I’ll have to buy a set of black DA Limiteds.

09-19-2019, 07:42 PM	#28
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	Q: What are the functions of the two "extra" dials?

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	what is the sensor thing under the viewfinder?

09-19-2019, 07:51 PM	#30
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by sergysergy what is the sensor thing under the viewfinder? It probably detects eye proximity then shuts off rear screen. At least my Sony DSLR's from 10 years ago used to do this.. I just prefer to leave the rear screen off to save battery and only use it when diving into menus or reviewing photos.

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