New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited

Class A · 09-19-2019, 06:24 PM - **22 Likes**

The K series digital SLR camera currently under development will be exhibited at the "PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special" scheduled to be held in Japan on September 21st.

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(click on the images for the full resolution versions at www.wificommanderpentax.com)

Model name: to be announced later.
Flagship model of our K-mount digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor.
Currently under development for market launch in 2020.
Price: Not decided.

The third (and forth) dial from the K-1 (II) makes a return and there appears to be a sensor under the viewfinder.
Also noteworthy: An AF-joystick.

Nice.

Last edited by Class A; 09-20-2019 at 11:39 AM.

bobmaxja · 09-19-2019, 06:28 PM - **31 Likes**

THis will be a very very long thread

**TwoUptons** · 09-19-2019, 06:28 PM - **3 Likes**

Yay!

Now where’s my 70-200 f4?

-Eric

**VoiceOfReason** · 09-19-2019, 06:33 PM - **1 Like**

Heh, just wait for them to showcase the 100/150mp MF and 60mp FF along with this as a 26mp APSC.

**jlstrawman** · 09-19-2019, 06:33 PM - **11 Likes**

Originally posted by Class A

The K series digital SLR camera currently under development will be exhibited at the "PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special" scheduled to be held Japan on September 21st.

Attachment 464958

Model name: to be announced later.
Flagship model of our K-mount digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor.
Currently under development for market launch in 2020.
Price: Not decided.

Nice.

Despite this being great news, let's see how long it takes for someone to complain.

Joshua A · 09-19-2019, 06:40 PM - **2 Likes**

As long as this has the viewfinder LCD of the K-1, its an instant preorder for me. Shame about the lack of tilt screen though.

MarkJerling · 09-19-2019, 06:42 PM - **5 Likes**

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.

**RGlasel** · 09-19-2019, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Class A

market launch in 2020.

My favourite part, I couldn't afford this camera this year, anyway. No sign of a conventional flippy rear screen, but there is a definite line around it, so perhaps the lunar lander gear introduced for the K-1?

Originally posted by Class A

there appears to be a sensor under the viewfinder.

Doesn't the K-1 have something to turn off the rear screen if your eye is pressed to the viewfinder? There also appears to be a light or sensor of some sort near the bottom of the right thumb rest.

**SteveinSLC** · 09-19-2019, 06:47 PM - **5 Likes**

Looks very promising, though I'd much rather have a tilting screen than a touchscreen. But I like the form factor and the joystick.

MarkJerling · 09-19-2019, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RGlasel

There also appears to be a light or sensor of some sort near the bottom of the right thumb rest.

That's the card access lamp. Same location as on K-1.

**boriscleto** · 09-19-2019, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Despite this being great news, let's see how long it takes for someone to complain.

Anyone taking bets?

reh321 · 09-19-2019, 06:49 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bobmaxja

THis will be a very very long thread

It may be a very short thread.
We often produce the most words when Pentax produces none.

**boriscleto** · 09-19-2019, 06:52 PM - **4 Likes**

Almost to the end of the first page. Someone needs to start a "Why I'm not buying the unnamed Pentax APS-C camera" thread.

MarkJerling · 09-19-2019, 06:53 PM - **1 Like**

Something else I have just noticed: Note the button to the left of the AE Metering button. On the K-1, that button on the very left is the LV (Live View) button. Why would they blank out the LV script on the button?

**RGlasel** · 09-19-2019, 06:54 PM - **7 Likes**

Anyone else surprised that Ricoh beat all the leakers by posting non-obscured photos on their official website? This doesn't follow past behaviour from the Ricoh Imaging people at all, something has definitely changed internally since the K-1 was brought to market.

09-19-2019, 06:24 PM - 22 Likes	#1
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,210	New K-series DSLR under development to be exhibited The K series digital SLR camera currently under development will be exhibited at the "PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special" scheduled to be held in Japan on September 21st. \| (click on the images for the full resolution versions at www.wificommanderpentax.com) Model name: to be announced later. Flagship model of our K-mount digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor. Currently under development for market launch in 2020. Price: Not decided. The third (and forth) dial from the K-1 (II) makes a return and there appears to be a sensor under the viewfinder. Also noteworthy: An AF-joystick. Nice. Last edited by Class A; 09-20-2019 at 11:39 AM.

09-19-2019, 06:33 PM - 11 Likes	#5
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,057	Originally posted by Class A The K series digital SLR camera currently under development will be exhibited at the "PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special" scheduled to be held Japan on September 21st. Attachment 464958 Model name: to be announced later. Flagship model of our K-mount digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor. Currently under development for market launch in 2020. Price: Not decided. Nice. Despite this being great news, let's see how long it takes for someone to complain.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 19,505	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.

09-19-2019, 06:45 PM	#8
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,163	Originally posted by Class A market launch in 2020. My favourite part, I couldn't afford this camera this year, anyway. No sign of a conventional flippy rear screen, but there is a definite line around it, so perhaps the lunar lander gear introduced for the K-1? Originally posted by Class A there appears to be a sensor under the viewfinder. Doesn't the K-1 have something to turn off the rear screen if your eye is pressed to the viewfinder? There also appears to be a light or sensor of some sort near the bottom of the right thumb rest.

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SteveinSLC Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	Looks very promising, though I'd much rather have a tilting screen than a touchscreen. But I like the form factor and the joystick.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 19,505	Originally posted by RGlasel There also appears to be a light or sensor of some sort near the bottom of the right thumb rest. That's the card access lamp. Same location as on K-1.

09-19-2019, 06:49 PM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,242	Originally posted by jlstrawman Despite this being great news, let's see how long it takes for someone to complain. Anyone taking bets?

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,131	Originally posted by bobmaxja THis will be a very very long thread It may be a very short thread. We often produce the most words when Pentax produces none.

09-19-2019, 06:52 PM - 4 Likes	#13
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,242	Almost to the end of the first page. Someone needs to start a "Why I'm not buying the unnamed Pentax APS-C camera" thread.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 19,505	Something else I have just noticed: Note the button to the left of the AE Metering button. On the K-1, that button on the very left is the LV (Live View) button. Why would they blank out the LV script on the button?

09-19-2019, 06:54 PM - 7 Likes	#15
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,163	Anyone else surprised that Ricoh beat all the leakers by posting non-obscured photos on their official website? This doesn't follow past behaviour from the Ricoh Imaging people at all, something has definitely changed internally since the K-1 was brought to market.

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