New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

yorik · 11-06-2019, 09:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

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Besides, the Leica SL2 being $6,000 and its close cousin the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R $3,700, the red dot is no more than $2,300.

Perhaps pressing the red dot on the SL2 reveals what the unlabeled button on the K-nu does...?

Mistral75 · 11-07-2019, 12:42 AM - **1 Like**

^ Nope (I tried yesterday).

troenaas · 11-07-2019, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by phoebus

IBIS and something like pixelshift - who's leading and who's following???

Pentax is the leader - others are followers....

fsge · 11-07-2019, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Before becoming a rumour, it simply was Kimio Tanaka's personal guess:

Photo of the Day 11月4日

Translation: 'The release date (assuming development is progressing smoothly) will probably be next summer.'

Interesting point, thank you Mistral

The Squirrel Mafia · 11-07-2019, 08:35 AM

About 3 months & 20 days until CP+ 2020. I wonder if we'll get more info before, during, or after the event.

Mistral75 · 11-07-2019, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by fsge

Interesting point, thank you Mistral

You're welcome!

**Mikesul** · 11-07-2019, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

About 3 months & 20 days until CP+ 2020. I wonder if we'll get more info before, during, or after the event.

That is for sure!

**mlt** · 11-07-2019, 10:12 AM

Hopefully, the end of November will bring a big update on all new things Pentax.

Mistral75 · 11-07-2019, 10:57 AM

^ I wouldn't bet too much on this. Ricoh use to communicate when they are ready to.

ecostigny · 11-07-2019, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

^ I wouldn't bet too much on this. Ricoh use to communicate when they are ready to.

"It'll be ready when it's ready--and not a moment before!" The masters at Pentax move at their own pace.

**RobA_Oz** · 11-07-2019, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

About 3 months & 20 days until CP+ 2020. I wonder if we'll get more info before, during, or after the event.

We’ll only get more before the event if they’ve got other things they’re keeping quiet about, would be my guess. In this case, I imagine they felt that putting out early information about the new APS-C body was necessary to keep some level of interest going, both in the brand and the format.

totsmuyco · 11-07-2019, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

We’ll only get more before the event if they’ve got other things they’re keeping quiet about, would be my guess. In this case, I imagine they felt that putting out early information about the new APS-C body was necessary to keep some level of interest going, both in the brand and the format.

Agree. With its 100th year anniversary and all this gloomy talk, I believe Ricoh had to appease users that they're still committed to Pentax. Showing the camera earlier is telling us, yes we are committed and something is coming.

reh321 · 11-07-2019, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

I believe Ricoh had to appease users that they're still committed to Pentax. Showing the camera earlier is telling us, yes we are committed and something is coming.

I believe this is the important part. Obviously something they aren't talking about happened - the "K-3" shelf was empty way too long for it to be planned - but it is good to see something, instead of the just words we had been getting.

**mlt** · 11-07-2019, 05:46 PM

For those that disappointed that the new K apsc camera isn’t mirrorless, looks like that market is not a good one to chase. Here’s an excerpt from Nikon’s full financial report.
Imaging Products Business: Challenges and Positioning
Business challenges
- Market deterioration in DCIL including ML cameras is worse than expected.
- Sales plan for ML cameras was overestimated.
- Across the business as a whole, slow execution on drawn out decision making.
- The competitive environment will intensify further on price and technological development alike.

noelpolar · 11-07-2019, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by mlt

For those that disappointed that the new K apsc camera isn’t mirrorless, looks like that market is not a good one to chase.

Doesn't surprise me.... those that wanted something new to tinker with that were excited about mirrorless have probally scratched that itch..... the rest of us just wait for stuff to help us take better photographs..... or have other itches.

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11-06-2019, 09:39 PM - 1 Like	#3391
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by Mistral75 ... Besides, the Leica SL2 being $6,000 and its close cousin the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R $3,700, the red dot is no more than $2,300. Perhaps pressing the red dot on the SL2 reveals what the unlabeled button on the K-nu does...?

11-07-2019, 12:42 AM - 1 Like	#3392
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	^ Nope (I tried yesterday).

11-07-2019, 01:13 AM	#3393
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by phoebus IBIS and something like pixelshift - who's leading and who's following??? Pentax is the leader - others are followers....

11-07-2019, 08:30 AM	#3394
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Mistral75 Before becoming a rumour, it simply was Kimio Tanaka's personal guess: Photo of the Day 11月4日 Translation: 'The release date (assuming development is progressing smoothly) will probably be next summer.' Interesting point, thank you Mistral

11-07-2019, 08:35 AM	#3395
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	About 3 months & 20 days until CP+ 2020. I wonder if we'll get more info before, during, or after the event.

11-07-2019, 08:40 AM	#3396
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by fsge Interesting point, thank you Mistral You're welcome!

11-07-2019, 10:06 AM	#3397
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia About 3 months & 20 days until CP+ 2020. I wonder if we'll get more info before, during, or after the event. That is for sure!

11-07-2019, 10:12 AM	#3398
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Hopefully, the end of November will bring a big update on all new things Pentax.

11-07-2019, 10:57 AM	#3399
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	^ I wouldn't bet too much on this. Ricoh use to communicate when they are ready to.

11-07-2019, 03:58 PM	#3400
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by Mistral75 ^ I wouldn't bet too much on this. Ricoh use to communicate when they are ready to. "It'll be ready when it's ready--and not a moment before!" The masters at Pentax move at their own pace.

11-07-2019, 04:02 PM	#3401
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia About 3 months & 20 days until CP+ 2020. I wonder if we'll get more info before, during, or after the event. We’ll only get more before the event if they’ve got other things they’re keeping quiet about, would be my guess. In this case, I imagine they felt that putting out early information about the new APS-C body was necessary to keep some level of interest going, both in the brand and the format.

11-07-2019, 04:28 PM	#3402
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by RobA_Oz We’ll only get more before the event if they’ve got other things they’re keeping quiet about, would be my guess. In this case, I imagine they felt that putting out early information about the new APS-C body was necessary to keep some level of interest going, both in the brand and the format. Agree. With its 100th year anniversary and all this gloomy talk, I believe Ricoh had to appease users that they're still committed to Pentax. Showing the camera earlier is telling us, yes we are committed and something is coming.

11-07-2019, 04:36 PM	#3403
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by totsmuyco I believe Ricoh had to appease users that they're still committed to Pentax. Showing the camera earlier is telling us, yes we are committed and something is coming. I believe this is the important part. Obviously something they aren't talking about happened - the "K-3" shelf was empty way too long for it to be planned - but it is good to see something, instead of the just words we had been getting.

11-07-2019, 05:46 PM	#3404
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	For those that disappointed that the new K apsc camera isn’t mirrorless, looks like that market is not a good one to chase. Here’s an excerpt from Nikon’s full financial report. Imaging Products Business: Challenges and Positioning Business challenges - Market deterioration in DCIL including ML cameras is worse than expected. - Sales plan for ML cameras was overestimated. - Across the business as a whole, slow execution on drawn out decision making. - The competitive environment will intensify further on price and technological development alike.

11-07-2019, 05:57 PM	#3405
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by mlt For those that disappointed that the new K apsc camera isn’t mirrorless, looks like that market is not a good one to chase. Doesn't surprise me.... those that wanted something new to tinker with that were excited about mirrorless have probally scratched that itch..... the rest of us just wait for stuff to help us take better photographs..... or have other itches.