New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

TheoRK · 09-21-2019, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

Hm, maybe the screen is not tilt but detachable? Small battery to keep it running like a tablet and WiFi or something connected to the body?

bobmaxja · 09-21-2019, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by TheoRK

Hm, maybe the screen is not tilt but detachable? Small battery to keep it running like a tablet and WiFi or something connected to the body?

THank could be good

**RobA_Oz** · 09-21-2019, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Sarcasm - just one of the services - - -

Always glad to provide the opportunity...

**beachgardener** · 09-21-2019, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Does it?

Yes, in the photos posted here New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited - Page 30 - PentaxForums.com
the K-3 is straight, something odd about the other one, doesn't look right.

looks like they needed more room to the right of the screen and the screen runs into it, thus the different styling at bottom right of the screen, maybe a larger screen.

Last edited by beachgardener; 09-21-2019 at 04:03 PM.

stevebrot · 09-21-2019, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

Yes, in the photos posted here New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited - Page 30 - PentaxForums.com
the K-3 is straight, something odd about the other one, doesn't look right.

looks like they needed more room to the right of the screen and the screen runs into it, thus the different styling at bottom right of the screen, maybe a larger screen.

Different focal length lens or significant crop for the prototype. The prototype is further away from the camera than the K-3.

Steve

Ronald Oakes · 09-21-2019, 04:34 PM

I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me !
Bahhh Humbug !
Im quite disgusted !
Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ?
Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without.

**monochrome** · 09-21-2019, 04:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me !
Bahhh Humbug !
Im quite disgusted !
Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ?
Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without.

Don’t despair. It’s early yet.

reh321 · 09-21-2019, 04:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me !
Bahhh Humbug !
Im quite disgusted !
Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ?
Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without.

The model is a prototype.
Please don't reach serious conclusions based on it.
Their people appear to be excited by its innards.

**Matthew** · 09-21-2019, 04:42 PM

Looks like it has most of what I was hoping for. I hope there is enough space around the thumb grip so as I won't constantly be accidentally pressing buttons like on the KP and I hope they will bring out a version with a flash incorporated. I know I may be in the minority on this but I actually use the flash on my K5 and even sometimes on the KP. The more powerful the better!

Ronald Oakes · 09-21-2019, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Don’t despair. It’s early yet.

I hope so.....Praying...

---------- Post added 09-21-19 at 16:45 ----------

Originally posted by reh321

The model is a prototype.
Please don't reach serious conclusions based on it.
Their people appear to be excited by its innards.

I surely HOPE there is some kind of articulating screen here somewhere.

**Rondec** · 09-21-2019, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me !
Bahhh Humbug !
Im quite disgusted !
Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ?
Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without.

This is a pre-release camera. We have no official details. I would actually be surprised if they didn't have some type of movable screen considering that they now have it on every ILC from the K70 to the 645z.

As of yet, we have no details on specifications, the body itself is likely not finalized, the only thing is that we have definite confirmation that Pentax is continuing to work on the k mount and that this will be an SLR.

(both things that I was certain of, but many on the Forum had seemingly lost faith in).

Ronald Oakes · 09-21-2019, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by reh321

The model is a prototype.
Please don't reach serious conclusions based on it.
Their people appear to be excited by its innards.

I surely HOPE there is some kind of articulating screen here somewhere.

---------- Post added 09-21-19 at 16:50 ----------

Originally posted by boriscleto

Anyone taking bets?

It took me less than 30 seconds......lol. No flippy screen of any kind ticked me off so bad I almost had an stroke and a heart attack !

---------- Post added 09-21-19 at 16:59 ----------

Originally posted by reh321

You must not have a KP.

I have a KP and I am attracted by neither the GRRRR nor the new camera.

Same here ! Bahhh…..

**monochrome** · 09-21-2019, 05:13 PM

Well I’m keeping an open mind. If this camera does some things none of my other cameras does - and I need or want those things - then I might change things around.

pschlute · 09-21-2019, 05:46 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Tangent88

This is a surprise, thought DSLRs were on the way out.

100% of Pentax camera product is DSLR. What do you expect them to announce... the launch of a new washing machine?

---------- Post added 09-22-19 at 01:49 AM ----------

Originally posted by TheoRK

Hm, maybe the screen is not tilt but detachable? Small battery to keep it running like a tablet and WiFi or something connected to the body?

My thoughts too. Perhaps the blank button on the back is part of the release mechanism.

**beachgardener** · 09-21-2019, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Different focal length lens or significant crop for the prototype. The prototype is further away from the camera than the K-3.

I've looked at my K-3 and K-5 and they are a different shape, streamlined as such, straighter, this is a different design, looks bent down, or some such thing. would this have something to do with a larger view in the view finder?

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09-21-2019, 02:48 PM - 1 Like	#571
TheoRK New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 16	Hm, maybe the screen is not tilt but detachable? Small battery to keep it running like a tablet and WiFi or something connected to the body?

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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by TheoRK Hm, maybe the screen is not tilt but detachable? Small battery to keep it running like a tablet and WiFi or something connected to the body? THank could be good

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191	Originally posted by WPRESTO Sarcasm - just one of the services - - - Always glad to provide the opportunity...

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Mistral75 Does it? Yes, in the photos posted here New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited - Page 30 - PentaxForums.com the K-3 is straight, something odd about the other one, doesn't look right. looks like they needed more room to the right of the screen and the screen runs into it, thus the different styling at bottom right of the screen, maybe a larger screen. Last edited by beachgardener; 09-21-2019 at 04:03 PM.

09-21-2019, 04:31 PM	#575
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by beachgardener Yes, in the photos posted here New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited - Page 30 - PentaxForums.com the K-3 is straight, something odd about the other one, doesn't look right. looks like they needed more room to the right of the screen and the screen runs into it, thus the different styling at bottom right of the screen, maybe a larger screen. Different focal length lens or significant crop for the prototype. The prototype is further away from the camera than the K-3. Steve

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Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me ! Bahhh Humbug ! Im quite disgusted ! Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ? Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without.

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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 Ronald Oakes I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me ! Bahhh Humbug ! Im quite disgusted ! Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ? Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without. Don’t despair. It’s early yet.

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me ! Bahhh Humbug ! Im quite disgusted ! Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ? Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without. The model is a prototype. Please don't reach serious conclusions based on it. Their people appear to be excited by its innards.

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Matthew Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawkesbury Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,896	Looks like it has most of what I was hoping for. I hope there is enough space around the thumb grip so as I won't constantly be accidentally pressing buttons like on the KP and I hope they will bring out a version with a flash incorporated. I know I may be in the minority on this but I actually use the flash on my K5 and even sometimes on the KP. The more powerful the better!

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Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by monochrome Don’t despair. It’s early yet. I hope so.....Praying... ---------- Post added 09-21-19 at 16:45 ---------- Originally posted by reh321 The model is a prototype. Please don't reach serious conclusions based on it. Their people appear to be excited by its innards. I surely HOPE there is some kind of articulating screen here somewhere.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I haven't read through all 39 pages yet.....but where is any kind of articulating screen ? Looks like a fixed screen to me ! Bahhh Humbug ! Im quite disgusted ! Waited and waited and waited......and now just another fixed screen ? Really ? Crap.....a "Deal Killer" for the one thing I cant live without. This is a pre-release camera. We have no official details. I would actually be surprised if they didn't have some type of movable screen considering that they now have it on every ILC from the K70 to the 645z. As of yet, we have no details on specifications, the body itself is likely not finalized, the only thing is that we have definite confirmation that Pentax is continuing to work on the k mount and that this will be an SLR. (both things that I was certain of, but many on the Forum had seemingly lost faith in).

09-21-2019, 04:45 PM	#582
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by reh321 The model is a prototype. Please don't reach serious conclusions based on it. Their people appear to be excited by its innards. I surely HOPE there is some kind of articulating screen here somewhere. ---------- Post added 09-21-19 at 16:50 ---------- Originally posted by boriscleto Anyone taking bets? It took me less than 30 seconds......lol. No flippy screen of any kind ticked me off so bad I almost had an stroke and a heart attack ! ---------- Post added 09-21-19 at 16:59 ---------- Originally posted by reh321 You must not have a KP. I have a KP and I am attracted by neither the GRRRR nor the new camera. Same here ! Bahhh…..

09-21-2019, 05:13 PM	#583
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Well I’m keeping an open mind. If this camera does some things none of my other cameras does - and I need or want those things - then I might change things around.

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pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,182	Originally posted by Tangent88 This is a surprise, thought DSLRs were on the way out. 100% of Pentax camera product is DSLR. What do you expect them to announce... the launch of a new washing machine? ---------- Post added 09-22-19 at 01:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by TheoRK Hm, maybe the screen is not tilt but detachable? Small battery to keep it running like a tablet and WiFi or something connected to the body? My thoughts too. Perhaps the blank button on the back is part of the release mechanism.

09-21-2019, 05:53 PM	#585
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by stevebrot Different focal length lens or significant crop for the prototype. The prototype is further away from the camera than the K-3. I've looked at my K-3 and K-5 and they are a different shape, streamlined as such, straighter, this is a different design, looks bent down, or some such thing. would this have something to do with a larger view in the view finder?