New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

**fs999** · 09-20-2019, 08:24 AM - **1 Like**

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nocturnal · 09-20-2019, 08:28 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by house

That little nick in the lower right corner of the LCD can't be a flip out screen. You'd have to, as mentioned above, save a nail long to flip it out makes no sense and certainly not Pentax like.

A voice activated solenoid like car door poppers could solve this.

Class A · 09-20-2019, 08:31 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

If it is the same old same old what took so long?

Maybe its just a focus on the Ricoh GR III and the Theta technology plus the current market climate for ILCs that makes it hard for Pentax to run a regular speed development schedule?

I think it would be wise to not let one's imagination run too wild. The likely outcome will be disappointment in a product that does not deserve such a reception.

I think it absolutely fantastic that Pentax showed us a sign of life and any improvement on the K-3 II would be very welcome. It won't have to have new cutting edge technology, AFAIC.

SSGGeezer · 09-20-2019, 08:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Logics

The Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 costs about the same as the Canon or Nikon 70-200mm f/4. That is why Pentax does not have one. The need does not exists.

For Cankon, the f/4 is only a less expensive alternative to the f/2.8. The Pentax f/2.8 qualifies as the “less expensive alternative.”

They are still developing one, whether you think there is a need or not. An f/4 should be nice and light in comparison, and with the low light capabilities of the KP and K-1s you may not need the F2.8. I hope that the new camera is a low light champion like the KP is.

**monochrome** · 09-20-2019, 08:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Class A

Maybe its just a focus on the Ricoh GR III and the Theta technology plus the current market climate for ILCs that makes it hard for Pentax to run a regular speed development schedule?

I think it would be wise to not let one's imagination run too wild. The likely outcome will be disappointment in a product that does not deserve such a reception.

I think it absolutely fantastic that Pentax showed us a sign of life and any improvement on the K-3 II would be very welcome. It won't have to have new cutting edge technology, AFAIC.

I’ll buy that.

I was hoping for a ground-up redesign of the entire system logic. Nevertheless it should be a good to great camera for K-mount users.

slartibartfast01 · 09-20-2019, 08:37 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Same place as usual: on the bottom right, on top of 'Event/Service news'.

Thanks I finally found it on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the leopard"

D FA 24 F2 · 09-20-2019, 08:38 AM - **4 Likes**

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stevebrot · 09-20-2019, 08:39 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Logics

The Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 costs about the same as the Canon or Nikon 70-200mm f/4. That is why Pentax does not have one. The need does not exists.

I guess that explains why the f/4 lens is on the roadmap and has a name ("HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mmF4") and was previously slated for 2019 release, now "2019 or later". The market exists for a Pentax lens the same as for the Canon and Nikon products. I, for one, am quite interested, and price break is not the major consideration.

Steve

reh321 · 09-20-2019, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by BROO

Well that is a bit out of step with the forensic analysis of the images posted on the forum so far today? But I do agree.

I will take from this that you agree there is a difference in the pentaprism design from the two photos?

I was never very good at 'mechanical drawing' - at visualizing 3D details - as a kid, and now my eyes are 71 years old, so I really hate to base any conclusions on what I think I see.

sculptor666 · 09-20-2019, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by nocturnal

A voice activated solenoid like car door poppers could solve this.

or a recessed button on the bottom of the camera... or pentax branded glue-on fingernails

**Larrymc** · 09-20-2019, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

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

not a defect at all its a little cavity so the screen can be flipped out when you want to flip it out!

BROO · 09-20-2019, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I was never very good at 'mechanical drawing' - at visualizing 3D details - as a kid, and now my eyes are 71 years old, so I really hate to base any conclusions on what I think I see.

As they say nothing is finalized anyhow. It does look like some photoshop going on here with the images. Maybe the exhibit tomorrow will reveal more.
It looks like a good camera development from Ricoh.

DeadJohn · 09-20-2019, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

THis will be a very very long thread

With nothing new said

repaap · 09-20-2019, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by BROO

As they say nothing is finalized anyhow. It does look like some photoshop going on here with the images. Maybe the exhibit tomorrow will reveal more.
It looks like a good camera development from Ricoh.

But line is different from the side than K-1 or K-3. It does not look photoshopped. It is what it is now. I can clearly see that it is different. If they are going to reveal something in few days, it is not going to be a picture. It propably is going to be under the glass.

Fogel70 · 09-20-2019, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

not a defect at all its a little cavity so the screen can be flipped out when you want to flip it out!

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.

09-20-2019, 08:53 AM	#210
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Larrymc not a defect at all its a little cavity so the screen can be flipped out when you want to flip it out! 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. Last edited by Fogel70; 09-20-2019 at 09:01 AM.

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nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 506	Originally posted by house That little nick in the lower right corner of the LCD can't be a flip out screen. You'd have to, as mentioned above, save a nail long to flip it out makes no sense and certainly not Pentax like. A voice activated solenoid like car door poppers could solve this.

09-20-2019, 08:31 AM - 2 Likes	#198
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome If it is the same old same old what took so long? Maybe its just a focus on the Ricoh GR III and the Theta technology plus the current market climate for ILCs that makes it hard for Pentax to run a regular speed development schedule? I think it would be wise to not let one's imagination run too wild. The likely outcome will be disappointment in a product that does not deserve such a reception. I think it absolutely fantastic that Pentax showed us a sign of life and any improvement on the K-3 II would be very welcome. It won't have to have new cutting edge technology, AFAIC.

09-20-2019, 08:34 AM - 2 Likes	#199
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Logics The Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 costs about the same as the Canon or Nikon 70-200mm f/4. That is why Pentax does not have one. The need does not exists. For Cankon, the f/4 is only a less expensive alternative to the f/2.8. The Pentax f/2.8 qualifies as the “less expensive alternative.” They are still developing one, whether you think there is a need or not. An f/4 should be nice and light in comparison, and with the low light capabilities of the KP and K-1s you may not need the F2.8. I hope that the new camera is a low light champion like the KP is.

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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 Class A Maybe its just a focus on the Ricoh GR III and the Theta technology plus the current market climate for ILCs that makes it hard for Pentax to run a regular speed development schedule? I think it would be wise to not let one's imagination run too wild. The likely outcome will be disappointment in a product that does not deserve such a reception. I think it absolutely fantastic that Pentax showed us a sign of life and any improvement on the K-3 II would be very welcome. It won't have to have new cutting edge technology, AFAIC. I’ll buy that. I was hoping for a ground-up redesign of the entire system logic. Nevertheless it should be a good to great camera for K-mount users.

09-20-2019, 08:37 AM - 6 Likes	#201
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by Mistral75 Same place as usual: on the bottom right, on top of 'Event/Service news'. Thanks I finally found it on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the leopard"

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D FA 24 F2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 28	Amzazing,good news from china 26mp BSI 32bit DOL_HDR 153 autofocus point 153 153 ?? Source come from a semiconductor engineer Last edited by D FA 24 F2; 09-20-2019 at 08:43 AM.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Logics The Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 costs about the same as the Canon or Nikon 70-200mm f/4. That is why Pentax does not have one. The need does not exists. I guess that explains why the f/4 lens is on the roadmap and has a name ("HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mmF4") and was previously slated for 2019 release, now "2019 or later". The market exists for a Pentax lens the same as for the Canon and Nikon products. I, for one, am quite interested, and price break is not the major consideration. Steve

09-20-2019, 08:40 AM	#204
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by BROO Well that is a bit out of step with the forensic analysis of the images posted on the forum so far today? But I do agree. I will take from this that you agree there is a difference in the pentaprism design from the two photos? I was never very good at 'mechanical drawing' - at visualizing 3D details - as a kid, and now my eyes are 71 years old, so I really hate to base any conclusions on what I think I see.

09-20-2019, 08:42 AM	#205
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Originally posted by nocturnal A voice activated solenoid like car door poppers could solve this. or a recessed button on the bottom of the camera... or pentax branded glue-on fingernails

09-20-2019, 08:42 AM	#206
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Fogel70 It looks like a defect on the coating of the cover. Not really surprising to see on a prototype. not a defect at all its a little cavity so the screen can be flipped out when you want to flip it out!

09-20-2019, 08:46 AM	#207
BROO Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 655	Originally posted by reh321 I was never very good at 'mechanical drawing' - at visualizing 3D details - as a kid, and now my eyes are 71 years old, so I really hate to base any conclusions on what I think I see. As they say nothing is finalized anyhow. It does look like some photoshop going on here with the images. Maybe the exhibit tomorrow will reveal more. It looks like a good camera development from Ricoh.

09-20-2019, 08:50 AM	#208
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by bobmaxja THis will be a very very long thread With nothing new said

09-20-2019, 08:51 AM	#209
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by BROO As they say nothing is finalized anyhow. It does look like some photoshop going on here with the images. Maybe the exhibit tomorrow will reveal more. It looks like a good camera development from Ricoh. But line is different from the side than K-1 or K-3. It does not look photoshopped. It is what it is now. I can clearly see that it is different. If they are going to reveal something in few days, it is not going to be a picture. It propably is going to be under the glass.

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