New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

reh321 · 09-20-2019, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by BROO

I just don't get how this is relevant to the question?

Ready to announce a product announcement???

They are not announcing a product here - but unlike yesterday at this time {when we were discussing whether there ever would be such a product} we know that there will be a product and roughly when they will announce it - but this is not the announcement of the camera. Since this is not the formal introduction, some 'rough edges' - both on the prototype and on the process - are inevitable and should not be of concern.

Doundounba · 09-20-2019, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

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

If that is what I think it is, then I'm almost certainly buying one. This camera looks really good! Now hoping for specs to match...

BROO · 09-20-2019, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by reh321

They are not announcing a product here - but unlike yesterday at this time {when we were discussing whether there ever would be such a product} we know that there will be a product and roughly when they will announce it - but this is not the announcement of the camera. Since this is not the formal introduction, some 'rough edges' - both on the prototype and on the process - are inevitable and should not be of concern.

It was a pretty simple question reh321 I know what has been announced and I don't need a lecture.
They haven't announced a product announcement. They have announced the development of a product.

Kunzite · 09-20-2019, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by BROO

I just don't get how this is relevant to the question?

Ready to announce a product announcement???

Nikon just did the same...

BROO · 09-20-2019, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Nikon just did the same...

No they announced the development of a product.
Or maybe they are producing an announcement

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 07:45 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

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.

I’m not convinced it doesn’t have an articulating screen. My guess is the new top panel S.Fn soft button changes the data display on the top LCD So we can cycle through more info. My guess is the top dials don’t have all their function choices printed on this preview body (keeping a surprise or two in reserve). I doubt the would take up all that real estate for three choices.

**Serkevan** · 09-20-2019, 07:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BROO

It was a pretty simple question reh321 I know what has been announced and I don't need a lecture.
They haven't announced a product announcement. They have announced the development of a product.

They announced the development months ago when they said they were working on the K-3ii replacement. Now they are announcing that they will officially announce, in a day or two (21st is tomorrow yay) *what* the K-3ii's replacement is.

stevebrot · 09-20-2019, 07:45 AM

Could somebody please explain to me the frequent mention of hybrid viewfinder? Hybrid optical/EVF is the signature feature of Fuji X-series, but is impossible, of course, with reflex viewing (the "R" in SLR). Is the suggestion an extension of live view?

Note: I am aware of the 2017 patent for coarse image projection onto the optical image.

Steve

reh321 · 09-20-2019, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by BROO

No they announced the development of a product

No, with the last several cameras - I really noticed it with the D850 - they made a really big deal about an announcement that was just an announcement that the product announcement was coming - but they hit the "camera news cycle" twice that way.

reh321 · 09-20-2019, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by BROO

It was a pretty simple question reh321 I know what has been announced and I don't need a lecture.
They haven't announced a product announcement. They have announced the development of a product.

I'm sorry that you feel lectured to.

I also feel sorry that you apparently still don't understand what I was saying.

BROO · 09-20-2019, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

I also feel sorry that you apparently still don't understand what I was saying.

I do understand what you are saying but when you quote a question from a forum member wouldn't it be polite to address that question?
Otherwise why quote it?

---------- Post added 09-20-19 at 07:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by Serkevan

Now they are announcing that they will officially announce, in a day or two (21st is tomorrow yay) *what* the K-3ii's replacement is.

No. They have announced that they will exhibit a new product at the celebration event. The product announcement is when it is ready for sale with prices and specs and approximate shipping dates. Also a finalised PENTAPRISM design.

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 07:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BROO

I do understand what you are saying but when you quote a question from a forum member wouldn't it be polite to address that question?
Otherwise why quote it?

---------- Post added 09-20-19 at 07:56 AM ----------

No. They have announced that they will exhibit a new product at the celebration event. The product announcement is when it is ready for sale with prices and specs and approximate shipping dates. Also a finalised PENTAPRISM design.

Like all good pre-marketing, this is a tease.

D1N0 · 09-20-2019, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Could somebody please explain to me the frequent mention of hybrid viewfinder? Hybrid optical/EVF is the signature feature of Fuji X-series, but is impossible, of course, with reflex viewing (the "R" in SLR). Is the suggestion an extension of live view?

Steve

It should be possible with a oled/lcd overlay on the focussing screen that functions in mirror-up mode.

stevebrot · 09-20-2019, 08:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

You’ll be able to tell Pentaxians by their single long fingernail...

-Eric

Excellent too for ear cleaning.

Steve

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 08:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Excellent too for ear cleaning.

Steve

And a nasal inhalation intoxicant*.

* not that I have personal experience therewith.

09-20-2019, 07:45 AM - 4 Likes	#171
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by D1N0 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. I’m not convinced it doesn’t have an articulating screen. My guess is the new top panel S.Fn soft button changes the data display on the top LCD So we can cycle through more info. My guess is the top dials don’t have all their function choices printed on this preview body (keeping a surprise or two in reserve). I doubt the would take up all that real estate for three choices. Last edited by monochrome; 09-20-2019 at 07:54 AM.

09-20-2019, 07:45 AM	#173
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Could somebody please explain to me the frequent mention of hybrid viewfinder? Hybrid optical/EVF is the signature feature of Fuji X-series, but is impossible, of course, with reflex viewing (the "R" in SLR). Is the suggestion an extension of live view? Note: I am aware of the 2017 patent for coarse image projection onto the optical image. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 09-20-2019 at 08:51 AM.

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09-20-2019, 07:32 AM	#166
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by BROO I just don't get how this is relevant to the question? Ready to announce a product announcement??? They are not announcing a product here - but unlike yesterday at this time {when we were discussing whether there ever would be such a product} we know that there will be a product and roughly when they will announce it - but this is not the announcement of the camera. Since this is not the formal introduction, some 'rough edges' - both on the prototype and on the process - are inevitable and should not be of concern.

09-20-2019, 07:33 AM	#167
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by Andrea K please check the bottom right corner of the rear screen :P If that is what I think it is, then I'm almost certainly buying one. This camera looks really good! Now hoping for specs to match...

09-20-2019, 07:35 AM	#168
BROO Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 655	Originally posted by reh321 They are not announcing a product here - but unlike yesterday at this time {when we were discussing whether there ever would be such a product} we know that there will be a product and roughly when they will announce it - but this is not the announcement of the camera. Since this is not the formal introduction, some 'rough edges' - both on the prototype and on the process - are inevitable and should not be of concern. It was a pretty simple question reh321 I know what has been announced and I don't need a lecture. They haven't announced a product announcement. They have announced the development of a product.

09-20-2019, 07:38 AM	#169
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by BROO I just don't get how this is relevant to the question? Ready to announce a product announcement??? Nikon just did the same...

09-20-2019, 07:43 AM	#170
BROO Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 655	Originally posted by Kunzite Nikon just did the same... No they announced the development of a product. Or maybe they are producing an announcement

09-20-2019, 07:45 AM - 1 Like	#172
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by BROO It was a pretty simple question reh321 I know what has been announced and I don't need a lecture. They haven't announced a product announcement. They have announced the development of a product. They announced the development months ago when they said they were working on the K-3ii replacement. Now they are announcing that they will officially announce, in a day or two (21st is tomorrow yay) what the K-3ii's replacement is.

09-20-2019, 07:46 AM	#174
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by BROO No they announced the development of a product No, with the last several cameras - I really noticed it with the D850 - they made a really big deal about an announcement that was just an announcement that the product announcement was coming - but they hit the "camera news cycle" twice that way.

09-20-2019, 07:48 AM	#175
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by BROO It was a pretty simple question reh321 I know what has been announced and I don't need a lecture. They haven't announced a product announcement. They have announced the development of a product. I'm sorry that you feel lectured to. I also feel sorry that you apparently still don't understand what I was saying.

09-20-2019, 07:52 AM - 1 Like	#176
BROO Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 655	Originally posted by reh321 I also feel sorry that you apparently still don't understand what I was saying. I do understand what you are saying but when you quote a question from a forum member wouldn't it be polite to address that question? Otherwise why quote it? ---------- Post added 09-20-19 at 07:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by Serkevan Now they are announcing that they will officially announce, in a day or two (21st is tomorrow yay) what the K-3ii's replacement is. No. They have announced that they will exhibit a new product at the celebration event. The product announcement is when it is ready for sale with prices and specs and approximate shipping dates. Also a finalised PENTAPRISM design.

09-20-2019, 07:58 AM - 1 Like	#177
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by BROO I do understand what you are saying but when you quote a question from a forum member wouldn't it be polite to address that question? Otherwise why quote it? ---------- Post added 09-20-19 at 07:56 AM ---------- No. They have announced that they will exhibit a new product at the celebration event. The product announcement is when it is ready for sale with prices and specs and approximate shipping dates. Also a finalised PENTAPRISM design. Like all good pre-marketing, this is a tease.

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09-20-2019, 07:59 AM	#178
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by stevebrot Could somebody please explain to me the frequent mention of hybrid viewfinder? Hybrid optical/EVF is the signature feature of Fuji X-series, but is impossible, of course, with reflex viewing (the "R" in SLR). Is the suggestion an extension of live view? Steve It should be possible with a oled/lcd overlay on the focussing screen that functions in mirror-up mode.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by TwoUptons You’ll be able to tell Pentaxians by their single long fingernail... -Eric Excellent too for ear cleaning. Steve

09-20-2019, 08:04 AM - 1 Like	#180
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot Excellent too for ear cleaning. Steve And a nasal inhalation intoxicant. not that I have personal experience therewith.