New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

**Digitalis** · 09-22-2019, 05:59 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Class A

there is still a challenge with rays hitting the sensor at opaque angles

Manufacturers have had issues with being transparent over how they intend to resolve that issue..

**shardulm** · 09-22-2019, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Shape, dial placement looks much like the K-1 and K-1II.

Built in GPS and no pop-up flash.

And, above and to the right of the green button is something which can only be a joystick.

I'm going to guess touch-screen too, based on what looks like a proximity sensor for touch-screen auto on/off directly below the viewfinder.

Exactly all of the above and ...

- Major video leap is my additional guess. But feel 50-50 about it because Pentax has not made this a priority for a long time.
- Some or a lot of GRIII features ported.

**monochrome** · 09-22-2019, 06:22 PM

A guess suggests the 3-function dial also selects a set of data presented in the top screen, which is then controlled /interacted with by the new S.Fn button. Might the top screen be an OLED?

The blank upper left button is a true mystery, but a WA Guess suggests it has to do with viewfinder display in some way.

It is fun to have fun speculating again!

stevebrot · 09-22-2019, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Class A

Irony?

Yep...I really need to get a little icon with an iron.

Originally posted by Class A

The K-1 has a 2-way thumb switch.

Another member clarified it is the KP with the 3-way switch. You can tell what cameras I have had limited time with.

Steve

**Digitalis** · 09-22-2019, 06:54 PM - **2 Likes**

I'll add my opinion to the mix.

Originally posted by MarkJerling

This is no "one off body shell". It's very clearly very nearly production ready. Mock-up shells don't show that level of detail.

I'm inclined to agree, though with the considerable advances in 3D printing an alternative explanation could be this is still a mock-up.. albeit a very detailed one.

The lack of a built-in flash is rather illuminating... at least to me, it indicates a possibility that Pentax/Ricoh could be working on a wireless flash solution to make up for the lack of an in-built flash on this model, and on the K-1 MKII.

Such a development would be a welcome one, especially if Pentax developed a partnership with a flash manufacturer (e.g Profoto,Elinca) that could alleviate the strain on Ricohs budget and R&D faculties, and develop novel and powerful flash tools.

**beachgardener** · 09-22-2019, 06:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

it seems odd to go back to a fixed screen.

not for me, I'd enjoy the less bulky, less weight in a Pentax DSLR

This one might be called the KP-E, E for extra, exceptional, excite...

**Larrymc** · 09-22-2019, 06:57 PM

Has anyone noticed there is more than one example of the New K Series DSLR posted here. One clearly shows tape covering the upper right where the model number would show and there is one where there is no visible cover over the model number or has it been cloned out.

**PJ1** · 09-22-2019, 06:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

it would not bother me personally

Me neither.

**alfa75ts** · 09-22-2019, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Larrymc

Has anyone noticed there is more than one example of the New K Series DSLR posted here. One clearly shows tape covering the upper right where the model number would show and there is one where there is no visible cover over the model number or has it been cloned out.

The first were Photoshopped images released by Pentax, the second were photographs of the displayed camera. Hence the tape.

stevebrot · 09-22-2019, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

it indicates a possibility that Pentax/Ricoh could be working on a wireless flash solution to make up for the lack of an in-built flash on this model, and on the K-1 MKII.

The thought has passed my mind as well.

Steve

stevebrot · 09-22-2019, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Has anyone noticed there is more than one example of the New K Series DSLR posted here. One clearly shows tape covering the upper right where the model number would show and there is one where there is no visible cover over the model number or has it been cloned out.

The version at the beginning of this thread shows a piece of tape. The version posted from the Saturday fan event clearly shows tape too. Were there versions other than from the event and the official Ricoh release from Friday?

Steve

**Larrymc** · 09-22-2019, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by alfa75ts

The first were Photoshopped images released by Pentax, the second were photographs of the displayed camera. Hence the tape.

i'll have to look at the Ricoh/Pentax released photos again. The existence of the tape indicates that they have decided on a model number and they just didn't want that information out now. So its my guess that this camera is very close to production.

stevebrot · 09-22-2019, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Class A

(click on the images for the full resolution versions at Wifi Commander for Pentax - wireless remote control for your Pentax camera)

Where did these higher resolution images come from? Ricoh?

Edit: Tanaka-san?

Steve

**alfa75ts** · 09-22-2019, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Larrymc

i'll have to look at the Ricoh/Pentax released photos again.

Sorry, it wasn't the very first pics posted, it was a later higher res version.

Somebody commented on the repeating dot pattern.

**Larrymc** · 09-22-2019, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Sorry, it wasn't the very first pics posted, it was a later higher res version.

Somebody commented on the repeating dot pattern.

If the upper right corner of the camera image was cloned out it is further confirmation that they have given it a model number.

09-22-2019, 06:54 PM - 1 Like	#786
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by MarkJerling it seems odd to go back to a fixed screen. not for me, I'd enjoy the less bulky, less weight in a Pentax DSLR This one might be called the KP-E, E for extra, exceptional, excite... Last edited by beachgardener; 09-22-2019 at 07:00 PM.

09-22-2019, 07:16 PM	#793
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Class A (click on the images for the full resolution versions at Wifi Commander for Pentax - wireless remote control for your Pentax camera) Where did these higher resolution images come from? Ricoh? Edit: Tanaka-san? Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 09-22-2019 at 07:26 PM.

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alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Larrymc i'll have to look at the Ricoh/Pentax released photos again. Sorry, it wasn't the very first pics posted, it was a later higher res version. Somebody commented on the repeating dot pattern. Attached Images

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09-22-2019, 05:59 PM - 4 Likes	#781
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Class A there is still a challenge with rays hitting the sensor at opaque angles Manufacturers have had issues with being transparent over how they intend to resolve that issue..

09-22-2019, 06:00 PM	#782
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by MarkJerling Shape, dial placement looks much like the K-1 and K-1II. Built in GPS and no pop-up flash. And, above and to the right of the green button is something which can only be a joystick. I'm going to guess touch-screen too, based on what looks like a proximity sensor for touch-screen auto on/off directly below the viewfinder. Exactly all of the above and ... - Major video leap is my additional guess. But feel 50-50 about it because Pentax has not made this a priority for a long time. - Some or a lot of GRIII features ported.

09-22-2019, 06:22 PM	#783
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	A guess suggests the 3-function dial also selects a set of data presented in the top screen, which is then controlled /interacted with by the new S.Fn button. Might the top screen be an OLED? The blank upper left button is a true mystery, but a WA Guess suggests it has to do with viewfinder display in some way. It is fun to have fun speculating again!

09-22-2019, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#784
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Class A Irony? Yep...I really need to get a little icon with an iron. Originally posted by Class A The K-1 has a 2-way thumb switch. Another member clarified it is the KP with the 3-way switch. You can tell what cameras I have had limited time with. Steve

09-22-2019, 06:54 PM - 2 Likes	#785
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I'll add my opinion to the mix. Originally posted by MarkJerling This is no "one off body shell". It's very clearly very nearly production ready. Mock-up shells don't show that level of detail. I'm inclined to agree, though with the considerable advances in 3D printing an alternative explanation could be this is still a mock-up.. albeit a very detailed one. The lack of a built-in flash is rather illuminating... at least to me, it indicates a possibility that Pentax/Ricoh could be working on a wireless flash solution to make up for the lack of an in-built flash on this model, and on the K-1 MKII. Such a development would be a welcome one, especially if Pentax developed a partnership with a flash manufacturer (e.g Profoto,Elinca) that could alleviate the strain on Ricohs budget and R&D faculties, and develop novel and powerful flash tools.

09-22-2019, 06:57 PM	#787
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Has anyone noticed there is more than one example of the New K Series DSLR posted here. One clearly shows tape covering the upper right where the model number would show and there is one where there is no visible cover over the model number or has it been cloned out.

09-22-2019, 06:59 PM - 2 Likes	#788
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by MarkJerling it would not bother me personally Me neither.

09-22-2019, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#789
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Larrymc Has anyone noticed there is more than one example of the New K Series DSLR posted here. One clearly shows tape covering the upper right where the model number would show and there is one where there is no visible cover over the model number or has it been cloned out. The first were Photoshopped images released by Pentax, the second were photographs of the displayed camera. Hence the tape.

09-22-2019, 07:08 PM	#790
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Digitalis it indicates a possibility that Pentax/Ricoh could be working on a wireless flash solution to make up for the lack of an in-built flash on this model, and on the K-1 MKII. The thought has passed my mind as well. Steve

09-22-2019, 07:14 PM	#791
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Larrymc Has anyone noticed there is more than one example of the New K Series DSLR posted here. One clearly shows tape covering the upper right where the model number would show and there is one where there is no visible cover over the model number or has it been cloned out. The version at the beginning of this thread shows a piece of tape. The version posted from the Saturday fan event clearly shows tape too. Were there versions other than from the event and the official Ricoh release from Friday? Steve

09-22-2019, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#792
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by alfa75ts The first were Photoshopped images released by Pentax, the second were photographs of the displayed camera. Hence the tape. i'll have to look at the Ricoh/Pentax released photos again. The existence of the tape indicates that they have decided on a model number and they just didn't want that information out now. So its my guess that this camera is very close to production.

09-22-2019, 07:33 PM	#795
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by alfa75ts Sorry, it wasn't the very first pics posted, it was a later higher res version. Somebody commented on the repeating dot pattern. If the upper right corner of the camera image was cloned out it is further confirmation that they have given it a model number.