New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:12 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by BROO

Keep in mind that this is probably a sports/ birding camera. No need for articulated screen.

I am keeping in mind that there is no reason to believe this is the case anymore than it is probably a portrait, video, or head's down macro camera or that it brews a mean cup of joe.

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 09-21-2019 at 05:58 AM.

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BROO

Maybe there is something else under that pentaprism cover?

K-cup support.

Steve

Albert Siegel · 09-21-2019, 05:23 AM - **18 Likes**

I can confirm that the little notch in the photo is an illusion due to the angle and light. It's actually going out rather than in and under the screen (the right panel extends out). This in-develpment model does not have an articulating screen. Yes, I have seen this in up close in person. Please note that this does not mean the final version will not have it. This is still in the development stage, so anything can change at this point. What I was told is that the wait will very much be worth it.

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:26 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ebk

the outside of the new camera is old fasioned,
and that after so many years the last new dslr.

hope the inside is much much better

Hmmmmm...I have a ton of vintage gear in the other room and on the table behind me and none resembles the prototype photos. IMHO the prototype is distinctly modern and clean when compared to predecessor models, i.e. free the various ad hoc bumps and exposed ports.

Perhaps you might suggest a competing product (SLR please) having a less old-fashioned design?

Steve

phoebus · 09-21-2019, 05:26 AM

The rear screen looks fairly similar to the GRiii one, just rotated 180 degrees.
There appears to be a small gap around the screen of the K? that is definitely not there on the GRiii. (Or my nearest comparison - K5)
I would be very happy if this an update of the K1 'moonlander' design with a neater frame...

The OVF/LV/Video selector seems to be derived from the KP selector that was coaxially under the 3rd wheel mode selector. With no rotary mode selector for the 3rd wheel, the OVF/LV/Video selector has risen to the top.

As has been suggested by others here, the top left LV selector button of the KP and K1 may have gained a new role of releasing the screen.

Looking forward to the K? release!!!

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

There’s an HDMI logo on the rubber cover on the left side (left from the rear).

It is nice to see the microphone and headset ports moved to the side. One of the strangest features of my K-3 is the headset port location...full camo too.

Steve

Not a Number · 09-21-2019, 05:35 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

Size comparison with the K-3

You should align the profiles by the sensor plane indicator.

e.g.

Last edited by Not a Number; 09-21-2019 at 05:57 AM.

Ritschie · 09-21-2019, 05:36 AM

@Albert Siegel
Is there any Chance to get some information about specs at the moment?

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

The DC in has disappeared

Let's hope not.

Steve

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Size comparison with the K-3

What is the scaling reference?

Steve

**WPRESTO** · 09-21-2019, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

That's my opinion but we seem to have "experts' who disagree with out "expert' opinion.
time will tell but its put there for a purpose and not just to match up with the body.

Sorry I missed your original post with observation of and speculation about that little cut-out. Just too many to read through as I had just come upon the thread with its 24 pages of posts.

MMVIII · 09-21-2019, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

You should align the profiles by the sensor plane indicator.

right, and it seems that the space between sensor and screen became even less than on k3. even if modern screens can be thinner than some years ago it is very unlikely that there is any screen movement mechanism under it. At least in this prototype.

MikeyBugs95 · 09-21-2019, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Size comparison with the K-3

The new camera does appear to be a bit chunkier than the K-3. Maybe there is just enough room in the back for at least a flip down screen a lá the KP?

Edit: nevermind, had a second look. Was confusing the K-3 and new K.

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

the pentaprism pointing down looks a bit too odd to me.

Yes...doesn't look that way in the other photos.

Steve

**WPRESTO** · 09-21-2019, 05:45 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Everyone assumes that a movable LCD screen has to be pulled out. There is a possibility that such a screen could be operated with a “press-to-open” catch, but I must say that a notch of that shape wouldn’t be my first choice of either fingertip relief or “where-to-press” indicator. This is, of course, just a prototype, and the notch could be just a placeholder in the design.

Maybe in the production versions they'll have a doorknob, or maybe a catch mechanism like the one on the battery compartment of the original AF 360, or maybe a gate-latch. Maybe they'll go techy and have one operated via smart phone or Alexa. "Screen: 30 degree up angle."

Sarcasm - just one of the services - - -

09-21-2019, 05:26 AM	#470
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Pop out screen??? The rear screen looks fairly similar to the GRiii one, just rotated 180 degrees. There appears to be a small gap around the screen of the K? that is definitely not there on the GRiii. (Or my nearest comparison - K5) I would be very happy if this an update of the K1 'moonlander' design with a neater frame... The OVF/LV/Video selector seems to be derived from the KP selector that was coaxially under the 3rd wheel mode selector. With no rotary mode selector for the 3rd wheel, the OVF/LV/Video selector has risen to the top. As has been suggested by others here, the top left LV selector button of the KP and K1 may have gained a new role of releasing the screen. Looking forward to the K? release!!! Attached Images

09-21-2019, 05:42 AM	#477
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by Not a Number You should align the profiles by the sensor plane indicator. right, and it seems that the space between sensor and screen became even less than on k3. even if modern screens can be thinner than some years ago it is very unlikely that there is any screen movement mechanism under it. At least in this prototype. Last edited by MMVIII; 09-21-2019 at 05:48 AM.

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09-21-2019, 05:12 AM - 3 Likes	#466
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by BROO Keep in mind that this is probably a sports/ birding camera. No need for articulated screen. I am keeping in mind that there is no reason to believe this is the case anymore than it is probably a portrait, video, or head's down macro camera or that it brews a mean cup of joe. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 09-21-2019 at 05:58 AM.

09-21-2019, 05:19 AM - 1 Like	#467
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by BROO Maybe there is something else under that pentaprism cover? K-cup support. Steve

09-21-2019, 05:26 AM - 3 Likes	#469
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ebk the outside of the new camera is old fasioned, and that after so many years the last new dslr. hope the inside is much much better Hmmmmm...I have a ton of vintage gear in the other room and on the table behind me and none resembles the prototype photos. IMHO the prototype is distinctly modern and clean when compared to predecessor models, i.e. free the various ad hoc bumps and exposed ports. Perhaps you might suggest a competing product (SLR please) having a less old-fashioned design? Steve

09-21-2019, 05:32 AM	#471
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome There’s an HDMI logo on the rubber cover on the left side (left from the rear). It is nice to see the microphone and headset ports moved to the side. One of the strangest features of my K-3 is the headset port location...full camo too. Steve

09-21-2019, 05:35 AM - 3 Likes	#472
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by D1N0 Size comparison with the K-3 You should align the profiles by the sensor plane indicator. e.g. Last edited by Not a Number; 09-21-2019 at 05:57 AM.

09-21-2019, 05:36 AM	#473
Ritschie New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 7	@Albert Siegel Is there any Chance to get some information about specs at the moment?

09-21-2019, 05:38 AM	#474
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by D1N0 The DC in has disappeared Let's hope not. Steve

09-21-2019, 05:40 AM	#475
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by D1N0 Size comparison with the K-3 What is the scaling reference? Steve

09-21-2019, 05:41 AM	#476
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by Larrymc That's my opinion but we seem to have "experts' who disagree with out "expert' opinion. time will tell but its put there for a purpose and not just to match up with the body. Sorry I missed your original post with observation of and speculation about that little cut-out. Just too many to read through as I had just come upon the thread with its 24 pages of posts.

09-21-2019, 05:44 AM	#478
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by D1N0 Size comparison with the K-3 The new camera does appear to be a bit chunkier than the K-3. Maybe there is just enough room in the back for at least a flip down screen a lá the KP? Edit: nevermind, had a second look. Was confusing the K-3 and new K.

09-21-2019, 05:44 AM	#479
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by beachgardener the pentaprism pointing down looks a bit too odd to me. Yes...doesn't look that way in the other photos. Steve

09-21-2019, 05:45 AM - 3 Likes	#480
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Everyone assumes that a movable LCD screen has to be pulled out. There is a possibility that such a screen could be operated with a “press-to-open” catch, but I must say that a notch of that shape wouldn’t be my first choice of either fingertip relief or “where-to-press” indicator. This is, of course, just a prototype, and the notch could be just a placeholder in the design. Maybe in the production versions they'll have a doorknob, or maybe a catch mechanism like the one on the battery compartment of the original AF 360, or maybe a gate-latch. Maybe they'll go techy and have one operated via smart phone or Alexa. "Screen: 30 degree up angle." Sarcasm - just one of the services - - -