New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

**ffking** · 09-20-2019, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

It looks like they are still using the same basic body as the K-7

? - I see more differences than similarities within the proviso that they're both Pentax cameras, but it depends what you're looking for, I suppose.

Last edited by ffking; 09-20-2019 at 06:24 AM.

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 06:11 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

It looks like they are still using the same basic body as the K-7. (no articulating/flippy screen is also testament to that). The sensor is probably there to kill the screen when de viewfinder is used. Will it have new AF? Will it have a new sensor? Will it have the NR chip or a new image processor? No pop up flash but also no sign of Wi-Fi or GPS?

The ergonomics of the body have always bee excellent, so why mess with it? What really matters is the internal architecture. Is this a clear break with the past or just a further extension of the core Sony / SAFOX / SocioNext logic? If it is the same old same old what took so long?

Kunzite · 09-20-2019, 06:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Not only the excellent ergonomics, but also the distinctive looks. They can't keep changing those.
Underneath, the chassis might be very different; the innards surely will be.

nocturnal · 09-20-2019, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I dislike articulaton - one of the reasons I got KP instead of K-70. KP hides screen behind body so I can be more discrete in my photography.

Yeah but you can't hide around corners and take photos. It is useful in war zones.

nnky · 09-20-2019, 06:20 AM

XXX+ points

slartibartfast01 · 09-20-2019, 06:34 AM

If you don't go through the link in the first post how do you find this news on the Ricoh website? It isn't in the recent news items.

Zooland · 09-20-2019, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by SteveinSLC

The fact that there's a completely unlabeled button on the top left of the back leads me to think that this is a prototype...a fairly advanced one, but still not finished. So still holding out hope that a finished one will have some form of articulating screen. Given that almost all higher end cameras have them now, seems very strange to go back on that.

Lots of buttons, I hope there’s one dedicated to changing the focus points.

The Squirrel Mafia · 09-20-2019, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwww yyyeeeeaaaaaahhhhh!

D1N0 · 09-20-2019, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

If you don't go through the link in the first post how do you find this news on the Ricoh website? It isn't in the recent news items.

It is here: News | RICOH IMAGING

Andrea K · 09-20-2019, 06:53 AM - **13 Likes**

please check the bottom right corner of the rear screen :P

D1N0 · 09-20-2019, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

The ergonomics of the body have always bee excellent, so why mess with it? What really matters is the internal architecture. Is this a clear break with the past or just a further extension of the core Sony / SAFOX / SocioNext logic? If it is the same old same old what took so long?

I don't have a problem with the ergonomics of the K-7/5/3 I do think these top dials make it worse Looks like the top lcd is slightly larger than the one on the K-1 because the dials seem to have shrunk in diameter. Hence less options and a new S.Fn button (changing the function of the function dial????). My main bout is a missing articulating/flippy screen. It is great for shooting from different perspectives. A real creative tool.

Zooland · 09-20-2019, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

It is here: News | RICOH IMAGING

How do we order?

**fs999** · 09-20-2019, 06:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Andrea K

please check the bottom right corner the rear screen :P

Yeah ! Ultra flat design for an articulating screen !

sculptor666 · 09-20-2019, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

My main bout is a missing articulating/flippy screen.

it's not missing

Fogel70 · 09-20-2019, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

please check the bottom right corner of the rear screen :P

It looks like a defect on the coating of the cover. Not really surprising to see on a prototype.

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09-20-2019, 06:07 AM	#136
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by D1N0 It looks like they are still using the same basic body as the K-7 ? - I see more differences than similarities within the proviso that they're both Pentax cameras, but it depends what you're looking for, I suppose. Last edited by ffking; 09-20-2019 at 06:24 AM.

09-20-2019, 06:11 AM - 3 Likes	#137
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by D1N0 It looks like they are still using the same basic body as the K-7. (no articulating/flippy screen is also testament to that). The sensor is probably there to kill the screen when de viewfinder is used. Will it have new AF? Will it have a new sensor? Will it have the NR chip or a new image processor? No pop up flash but also no sign of Wi-Fi or GPS? The ergonomics of the body have always bee excellent, so why mess with it? What really matters is the internal architecture. Is this a clear break with the past or just a further extension of the core Sony / SAFOX / SocioNext logic? If it is the same old same old what took so long?

09-20-2019, 06:14 AM - 2 Likes	#138
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Not only the excellent ergonomics, but also the distinctive looks. They can't keep changing those. Underneath, the chassis might be very different; the innards surely will be.

09-20-2019, 06:15 AM	#139
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 506	Originally posted by reh321 I dislike articulaton - one of the reasons I got KP instead of K-70. KP hides screen behind body so I can be more discrete in my photography. Yeah but you can't hide around corners and take photos. It is useful in war zones.

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nnky Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 29	XXX+ points

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slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	If you don't go through the link in the first post how do you find this news on the Ricoh website? It isn't in the recent news items.

09-20-2019, 06:40 AM	#142
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	Originally posted by SteveinSLC The fact that there's a completely unlabeled button on the top left of the back leads me to think that this is a prototype...a fairly advanced one, but still not finished. So still holding out hope that a finished one will have some form of articulating screen. Given that almost all higher end cameras have them now, seems very strange to go back on that. Lots of buttons, I hope there’s one dedicated to changing the focus points.

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The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwww yyyeeeeaaaaaahhhhh!

09-20-2019, 06:47 AM	#144
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 If you don't go through the link in the first post how do you find this news on the Ricoh website? It isn't in the recent news items. It is here: News \| RICOH IMAGING

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Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	please check the bottom right corner of the rear screen :P

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09-20-2019, 06:56 AM	#146
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by monochrome The ergonomics of the body have always bee excellent, so why mess with it? What really matters is the internal architecture. Is this a clear break with the past or just a further extension of the core Sony / SAFOX / SocioNext logic? If it is the same old same old what took so long? I don't have a problem with the ergonomics of the K-7/5/3 I do think these top dials make it worse Looks like the top lcd is slightly larger than the one on the K-1 because the dials seem to have shrunk in diameter. Hence less options and a new S.Fn button (changing the function of the function dial????). My main bout is a missing articulating/flippy screen. It is great for shooting from different perspectives. A real creative tool.

09-20-2019, 06:58 AM	#147
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	Originally posted by D1N0 It is here: News \| RICOH IMAGING How do we order?

09-20-2019, 06:59 AM - 2 Likes	#148
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,635	Originally posted by Andrea K please check the bottom right corner the rear screen :P Yeah ! Ultra flat design for an articulating screen !

09-20-2019, 07:01 AM	#149
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Originally posted by D1N0 My main bout is a missing articulating/flippy screen. it's not missing

09-20-2019, 07:02 AM	#150
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Andrea K please check the bottom right corner of the rear screen :P It looks like a defect on the coating of the cover. Not really surprising to see on a prototype.