New K is out! £2999

**StiffLegged** · 03-31-2020, 11:45 PM - **14 Likes**

According to a post by Ricoh Pentax UK on Instagram today, the new camera is the K-AF, has three lenses in a rotating turret and these are a 15-30, a 24-70 and a 70-200; maximum aperture not stated. It’s quite pricey for a one-off purchase at just shy of 3 grand. And it has IBIS.

But of course, yesterday was the 31st of March...

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Lhorn · 04-01-2020, 12:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Forgot what day it was until I saw the 3 lens turret.

**rod_grant** · 04-01-2020, 12:19 AM - **1 Like**

Who needs a camera bag when all the lenses can be mounted at the same time?

BarneyL · 04-01-2020, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Lhorn

Forgot what day it was until I saw the 3 lens turret.

Same. Somehow, three grand price tag for the K-new wouldn't surprise me at all...

biz-engineer · 04-01-2020, 12:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Ricoh provided a copy for testing, and I have to say, the thunderbolt direct brain plug is pretty impressive, total immersion as if you are a mini-human walking over the surface of the Pentax prism inside the viewfinder. What's more? No memory cards required anymore (direct storage into user owned cortex memory), well worth the 2999 price tag. Unmatched by any of camera competitors

**K2 to K50** · 04-01-2020, 01:35 AM - **1 Like**

I have heard that its AI likes to be spoken to, frequently. And that if you do this nicely, and never allow its battery strength to get below 50% it is capable of over-riding stupid settings, and deliver a perfect picture every time. Even compensates for low light, moving subject, and depth of field probs for macro shooting.

**Crooski** · 04-01-2020, 02:05 AM

I want this one
Pentax puts the DSLR back on the map

**aslyfox** · 04-01-2020, 03:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by K2 to K50

I have heard that its AI likes to be spoken to, frequently. And that if you do this nicely, and never allow its battery strength to get below 50% it is capable of over-riding stupid settings, and deliver a perfect picture every time. Even compensates for low light, moving subject, and depth of field probs for macro shooting.

the name of the AI is " HAL " formally known as HAL 9000 +

[ created at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign ]

the way you tell it is operating is the circular red light with a yellow circle at the center

Paul the Sunman · 04-01-2020, 03:38 AM - **3 Likes**

Well, it's not a DSLR.

Jean Poitiers · 04-01-2020, 04:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Just saw this on my Facebook feed ... wondering if Pentax France will post the same translated.

Pentax K-AF

"AF" ... as in April Fools

?!

Mistral75 · 04-01-2020, 04:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Well, it's not a DSLR.

Indeed, it's a TLR: a (digital) Three-Lens Reflex.

Mistral75 · 04-01-2020, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Just saw this on my Facebook feed ... wondering if Pentax France will post the same translated.

Pentax K-AF

"AF" ... as in April Fools

?!

They have:

Ricoh Pentax FR - NOUVEAUTÉ Nous sommes ravis de vous... | Facebook

Jean Poitiers · 04-01-2020, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

They have:

Ricoh Pentax FR - NOUVEAUTÉ Nous sommes ravis de vous... | Facebook

Thanx ... have not yet seen it on my FB (over)feed. Good to know it's there. Plus I saw a x-post on FB of maybe a Czech translation, I think.

Class A · 04-01-2020, 05:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

the way you tell it is operating is the circular red light with a yellow circle at the center

What?

rawr · 04-01-2020, 05:57 AM - **2 Likes**

With Pentax, home to a lot of camera weirdness, I always have to double-check what the date is with any new camera announcement, just to be sure.

03-31-2020, 11:45 PM - 14 Likes	#1
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,610	New K is out! £2999 According to a post by Ricoh Pentax UK on Instagram today, the new camera is the K-AF, has three lenses in a rotating turret and these are a 15-30, a 24-70 and a 70-200; maximum aperture not stated. It’s quite pricey for a one-off purchase at just shy of 3 grand. And it has IBIS. But of course, yesterday was the 31st of March... Attached Images Last edited by StiffLegged; 04-01-2020 at 01:55 AM.

04-01-2020, 01:35 AM - 1 Like	#6
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,782	I have heard that its AI likes to be spoken to, frequently. And that if you do this nicely, and never allow its battery strength to get below 50% it is capable of over-riding stupid settings, and deliver a perfect picture every time. Even compensates for low light, moving subject, and depth of field probs for macro shooting. Last edited by K2 to K50; 04-01-2020 at 01:40 AM.

04-01-2020, 03:10 AM - 2 Likes	#8
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by K2 to K50 I have heard that its AI likes to be spoken to, frequently. And that if you do this nicely, and never allow its battery strength to get below 50% it is capable of over-riding stupid settings, and deliver a perfect picture every time. Even compensates for low light, moving subject, and depth of field probs for macro shooting. the name of the AI is " HAL " formally known as HAL 9000 + [ created at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign ] the way you tell it is operating is the circular red light with a yellow circle at the center Last edited by aslyfox; 04-01-2020 at 03:43 AM.

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04-01-2020, 12:16 AM - 2 Likes	#2
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	Forgot what day it was until I saw the 3 lens turret.

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rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Who needs a camera bag when all the lenses can be mounted at the same time?

04-01-2020, 12:34 AM	#4
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 898	Originally posted by Lhorn Forgot what day it was until I saw the 3 lens turret. Same. Somehow, three grand price tag for the K-new wouldn't surprise me at all...

04-01-2020, 12:53 AM - 3 Likes	#5
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,223	Ricoh provided a copy for testing, and I have to say, the thunderbolt direct brain plug is pretty impressive, total immersion as if you are a mini-human walking over the surface of the Pentax prism inside the viewfinder. What's more? No memory cards required anymore (direct storage into user owned cortex memory), well worth the 2999 price tag. Unmatched by any of camera competitors

04-01-2020, 02:05 AM	#7
Crooski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rozenburg , Zuid-Holland Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,672	I want this one Pentax puts the DSLR back on the map

04-01-2020, 03:38 AM - 3 Likes	#9
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,842	Well, it's not a DSLR.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Just saw this on my Facebook feed ... wondering if Pentax France will post the same translated. Pentax K-AF "AF" ... as in April Fools ?!

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,525	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Well, it's not a DSLR. Indeed, it's a TLR: a (digital) Three-Lens Reflex.

04-01-2020, 04:04 AM	#12
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,525	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Just saw this on my Facebook feed ... wondering if Pentax France will post the same translated. Pentax K-AF "AF" ... as in April Fools ?! They have: Ricoh Pentax FR - NOUVEAUTÉ Nous sommes ravis de vous... \| Facebook

04-01-2020, 05:15 AM	#13
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Mistral75 They have: Ricoh Pentax FR - NOUVEAUTÉ Nous sommes ravis de vous... \| Facebook Thanx ... have not yet seen it on my FB (over)feed. Good to know it's there. Plus I saw a x-post on FB of maybe a Czech translation, I think.

04-01-2020, 05:44 AM - 1 Like	#14
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by aslyfox the way you tell it is operating is the circular red light with a yellow circle at the center What?

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	With Pentax, home to a lot of camera weirdness, I always have to double-check what the date is with any new camera announcement, just to be sure.

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