New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

stevebrot · 09-28-2019, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

So buyers could anticipate a deeply religious experience?

Animal House - Wikipedia

Steve

**alfa75ts** · 09-28-2019, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by richandfleur

3 is probably a label with model number written on it?

Could be but there is almost certainly a model number in the usual place, under the black tape.

It could be an identifier as to which prototype and what version.

One thing is that it is very bright! Perhaps they put a white square over something before mosaic-ing.

**Serkevan** · 09-28-2019, 06:21 PM - **1 Like**

The sticker with the model number is normally on the corner, not between the tripod screw and lens mount. It's also a black sticker with white letters IIRC (the one on my K-7 sure is), not the big bright white patch shown... The plot thickens!

MikeyBugs95 · 09-28-2019, 06:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jpzk

Great automatic transmission ...

I have one of these!
And it's going away in early October.
That said, I have no idea what you're talking about.

In reference to the build quality of Ford cars. I have a 2013 Ford Focus with 80k miles and I've already have the transmission replaced 3 times. Some interior panels are loose, the top light control panels had been pushed up and I can't pull it back down. Needless to say, I'm no longer a fan of the Ford Focus.

**PJ1** · 09-28-2019, 06:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Some possibilities:

Originally posted by richandfleur

3 is probably a label with model number written on it

Yes. I had compared the baseplate with my K-3 and the tripod mount and grip connector match. The battery compartment is also easily recognisable. So "3" is probably the label. There are a couple of points which (for me, anyway) standout. My label has K-3 on it so it is likely that the label on this one has the model number as well. That is a good enough reason to pixelate it. Why pixelate all of it? I would say that it was just an instruction to pixelate the base plate not a "Let's get 'em going" bit of fun.

But the image does show something else. The model number label on the K-3 is to the right of the tripod mount when you look at the base. It could not go above the tripod mount because there is not enough flat area for it. This shows quite clearly that this body has a bigger flat area of base plate in the area where the label has been placed (something that the other images suggest anyway). Since that won't be a space in which to carry your lunch, I can only assume that they needed more space for electronics - right under the lens mount. Could that be something to do with auto-focus improvements? Don't flame me - I am only speculating.

Occam's Razor - the simplest explanation - @alpha75ts is right. It is a pop-down flash which would explain the electronics above it. A design by the Monty Python team!

The main point that this base plate tells us - if it is indeed the model number label - is that this thing is ready to "rock'n'roll". What you see is what you get, without the pixilation and the black tape. Release cannot be too far away.

**luftfluss** · 09-28-2019, 07:04 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

So buyers could anticipate a deeply religious experience?

Originally posted by stevebrot

Animal House - Wikipedia

Steve

stevebrot · 09-28-2019, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Oh...I forgot that scene...

Steve

stevebrot · 09-28-2019, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

The sticker with the model number is normally on the corner, not between the tripod screw and lens mount. It's also a black sticker with white letters IIRC (the one on my K-7 sure is), not the big bright white patch shown... The plot thickens!

I think its a white sticky that says: "#1 of 3"; #2 being on its way to the Netherlands, of course.

Steve

stevebrot · 09-28-2019, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

This shows quite clearly that this body has a bigger flat area of base plate in the area where the label has been placed (something that the other images suggest anyway)

I think you may just given clues that getting a workable Arca-Swiss plate or L-bracket is going to be a major pain.

Steve

Sandy Hancock · 09-28-2019, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

Release cannot be too far away.

I'm getting that impression as well.

nnky · 09-28-2019, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The one in Japan is on display through 29 Sept according to the Twitter post from the place where it is displayed.

Twitter

I take this to mean we know the location of two out of three copies.

Steve

It was also shown in the Netherlands

http://i7.xitek.com/forum/pics/201909/18987/1898710/1898710_1569715005232.jpg

reh321 · 09-28-2019, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

In reference to the build quality of Ford cars. I have a 2013 Ford Focus with 80k miles and I've already have the transmission replaced 3 times. Some interior panels are loose, the top light control panels had been pushed up and I can't pull it back down. Needless to say, I'm no longer a fan of the Ford Focus.

I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta with just over 100k miles on it. I haven’t paid for any major work on it; it isn’t quite ‘tight’ because it has been smacked in the back several times, but it ‘keeps on ticking’.

If we get another car, I would definitely consider a Ford.

reh321 · 09-28-2019, 08:18 PM

Both my K-30 and my KP have a hatch on the bottom for the battery. Based on the K-1/3/5/7 bodies, should we expect that kind of arrangement for this new camera also?

**PJ1** · 09-28-2019, 08:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

should we expect that kind of arrangement for this new camera also?

Under the pixelation it appears to be the same battery hatch.

ventaxian · 09-28-2019, 10:21 PM - **1 Like**

They lifted the hood for a short while and we could have an unobstructed peek at the body itself.

09-28-2019, 06:43 PM - 2 Likes	#1310
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by alfa75ts Some possibilities: Originally posted by richandfleur 3 is probably a label with model number written on it Yes. I had compared the baseplate with my K-3 and the tripod mount and grip connector match. The battery compartment is also easily recognisable. So "3" is probably the label. There are a couple of points which (for me, anyway) standout. My label has K-3 on it so it is likely that the label on this one has the model number as well. That is a good enough reason to pixelate it. Why pixelate all of it? I would say that it was just an instruction to pixelate the base plate not a "Let's get 'em going" bit of fun. But the image does show something else. The model number label on the K-3 is to the right of the tripod mount when you look at the base. It could not go above the tripod mount because there is not enough flat area for it. This shows quite clearly that this body has a bigger flat area of base plate in the area where the label has been placed (something that the other images suggest anyway). Since that won't be a space in which to carry your lunch, I can only assume that they needed more space for electronics - right under the lens mount. Could that be something to do with auto-focus improvements? Don't flame me - I am only speculating. Occam's Razor - the simplest explanation - @alpha75ts is right. It is a pop-down flash which would explain the electronics above it. A design by the Monty Python team! The main point that this base plate tells us - if it is indeed the model number label - is that this thing is ready to "rock'n'roll". What you see is what you get, without the pixilation and the black tape. Release cannot be too far away. Last edited by PJ1; 09-28-2019 at 06:46 PM. Reason: typos

09-28-2019, 07:04 PM - 2 Likes	#1311
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by luftfluss So buyers could anticipate a deeply religious experience? Originally posted by stevebrot Animal House - Wikipedia Steve Attached Images

09-28-2019, 07:14 PM	#1314
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by PJ1 This shows quite clearly that this body has a bigger flat area of base plate in the area where the label has been placed (something that the other images suggest anyway) I think you may just given clues that getting a workable Arca-Swiss plate or L-bracket is going to be a major pain. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 09-28-2019 at 07:21 PM.

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09-28-2019, 06:08 PM	#1306
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by luftfluss So buyers could anticipate a deeply religious experience? Animal House - Wikipedia Steve

09-28-2019, 06:15 PM	#1307
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by richandfleur 3 is probably a label with model number written on it? Could be but there is almost certainly a model number in the usual place, under the black tape. It could be an identifier as to which prototype and what version. One thing is that it is very bright! Perhaps they put a white square over something before mosaic-ing.

09-28-2019, 06:21 PM - 1 Like	#1308
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	The sticker with the model number is normally on the corner, not between the tripod screw and lens mount. It's also a black sticker with white letters IIRC (the one on my K-7 sure is), not the big bright white patch shown... The plot thickens!

09-28-2019, 06:33 PM - 1 Like	#1309
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by jpzk Great automatic transmission ... I have one of these! And it's going away in early October. That said, I have no idea what you're talking about. In reference to the build quality of Ford cars. I have a 2013 Ford Focus with 80k miles and I've already have the transmission replaced 3 times. Some interior panels are loose, the top light control panels had been pushed up and I can't pull it back down. Needless to say, I'm no longer a fan of the Ford Focus.

09-28-2019, 07:08 PM	#1312
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by luftfluss Oh...I forgot that scene... Steve

09-28-2019, 07:12 PM	#1313
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Serkevan The sticker with the model number is normally on the corner, not between the tripod screw and lens mount. It's also a black sticker with white letters IIRC (the one on my K-7 sure is), not the big bright white patch shown... The plot thickens! I think its a white sticky that says: "#1 of 3"; #2 being on its way to the Netherlands, of course. Steve

09-28-2019, 07:14 PM	#1315
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by PJ1 Release cannot be too far away. I'm getting that impression as well.

09-28-2019, 07:16 PM	#1316
nnky Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 29	Originally posted by stevebrot The one in Japan is on display through 29 Sept according to the Twitter post from the place where it is displayed. Twitter I take this to mean we know the location of two out of three copies. Steve It was also shown in the Netherlands http://i7.xitek.com/forum/pics/201909/18987/1898710/1898710_1569715005232.jpg

09-28-2019, 07:46 PM	#1317
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 In reference to the build quality of Ford cars. I have a 2013 Ford Focus with 80k miles and I've already have the transmission replaced 3 times. Some interior panels are loose, the top light control panels had been pushed up and I can't pull it back down. Needless to say, I'm no longer a fan of the Ford Focus. I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta with just over 100k miles on it. I haven’t paid for any major work on it; it isn’t quite ‘tight’ because it has been smacked in the back several times, but it ‘keeps on ticking’. If we get another car, I would definitely consider a Ford.

09-28-2019, 08:18 PM	#1318
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Both my K-30 and my KP have a hatch on the bottom for the battery. Based on the K-1/3/5/7 bodies, should we expect that kind of arrangement for this new camera also?

09-28-2019, 08:25 PM - 1 Like	#1319
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by reh321 should we expect that kind of arrangement for this new camera also? Under the pixelation it appears to be the same battery hatch.

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