Meet the new flagship

**SteveinSLC** · 07-22-2020, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by BROO

Why an SR button?

In the case of this camera, SR does not stand for "Shake Reduction".

It's "Shutter Remove". It deactivates the shutter and enables the hybrid viewfinder.

nzondlo · 07-22-2020, 09:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by SteveinSLC

In the case of this camera, SR does not stand for "Shake Reduction".

It's "Shutter Remove". It deactivates the shutter and enables the hybrid viewfinder.

Stop it. That's not nice to get our hopes up like that.

joergens.mi · 07-22-2020, 09:29 PM

What I don't understand - the mentioned improvement in the low ISO - I didn't know that there are any problems. Both K3 an K1 are doing an excellent job in low ISO.

Interesting would be real ISO Settings below 100 like 50 and 25.

Very interesting for me would be further improvements in high ISO Quality between 5000 and 25000.

**DamienW** · 07-22-2020, 09:38 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

I found both this and last week's presentations endearing

"Endearing", yes that's the word for it. I was trying to explain it to my wife as to why I found it so entertaining! It made me feel quite good about Pentax actually. I want to look through that viewfinder.

---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 09:46 PM ----------

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Back in those days, a silver body was aluminium, a black body was enameled brass. There was more going on with black bodies than just the paint. The brass bodies were more robust. Now it's just different coloured plastic, so it is purely about looks.

This is something I did not know.

The looks can count sometimes I guess...some feel that black is a little less distracting to your quarry when taking people shots.

---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 09:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

I used to like the yellow tools but now I think the grey ones are better.

I still like the yellow ones. My shed is messy, and it makes them easier to find.

**alfa75ts** · 07-22-2020, 09:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by SteveinSLC

It's "Shutter Remove". It deactivates the shutter and enables the hybrid viewfinder.

Actually, it's "Screen Release". (Ducks for cover, Exits stage left)

**clackers** · 07-22-2020, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Actually, it's "Screen Release". (Ducks for cover, Exits stage left)

That's quite a hand grenade you rolled into the room before running down the corridor, Craig!

BTW, that's three Melbourners and a Canberran in this thread just then. We need to somehow meet up when things get less crazy.

yucafrita · 07-22-2020, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

“Just Hold A Pentax” revisited*.

It’s a long-term corporate value, but you have to be fairly old to know that - it was the advertising slogan in the sixties.

* the SV referenced in the linked article is silky smoth and has a sublime shutter. I will always hang onto both of mine and one or two Takumars just so I can take an SV out for a walk now and then.

Maybe Pentax should re-introduce that slogan. The cameras are designed to fit well in the photographer's hands.

---------- Post added 23-07-20 at 07:06 ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

I also asked. My guess to turn off SR for video without needing to menu dive. Otherwise for tripod without needing to use the LCD Info Screen.

I actually put the SR off function to the Raw/Fx1 button on my K-1 so I can switch it off quickly. So I find this idea quite nice. (Yes, I know there is the option wheel but I use this for other options).

Looking to the K-new, I find something else a bit strange. The camera has this extra wheel for switching between photo, video and remote (or what is this third option?). On K.-1 and KP you have those extra options where you can change ISO, +/- etc. I wonder why they went away from that.

dstar · 07-22-2020, 10:09 PM

Any suggestion or imagination about price and megapixel number

**alfa75ts** · 07-22-2020, 10:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

We need to somehow meet up when things get less crazy.

I should have the new camera by then

or perhaps the New II

**clackers** · 07-22-2020, 10:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dstar

Any suggestion or imagination about price and megapixel number

No, this was not a product release. Just a development update, and a fireside chat - irrelevant to some, but revealing to others, including the thought behind some of their design choices. But they'll release those details before you have the chance to preorder.

An example was the shutter button. Even though they're striving for a two memory card flagship to be as small as usefully possible, they went for the bigger K-1/645Z style mechanism. It has better haptics, so there's a joy to its feedback and action, instead of lifting up a phone in front of your face and touching it.

Another reminder that taking pictures with a mechanical device used to be fun, and this is a brand with a 100 year heritage.

**alfa75ts** · 07-22-2020, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by dstar

and megapixel number

My impression from the video is "about the same", so 24-26ish.

wed7 · 07-22-2020, 10:44 PM

So when will the complete specs will be revealed? Movable screen is important for my use case.

Cool approach for delivering the camera features. Very different.

Wait and see mode.

repaap · 07-22-2020, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by BROO

Why an SR button?

There can be several reason, like having a choose of different SR modes, or it is just For: SR ON/OFF. For example on my K-1 has SR on that top wheel and you use third wheel to activate or deactivate it.

OoKU · 07-22-2020, 10:50 PM - **3 Likes**

The price refers to the launch price of the same level model：
D500 2000$
7D2 1799$
XH1 1900$

dstar · 07-22-2020, 10:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by alfa75ts

My impression from the video is "about the same", so 24-26ish.

Sorry may be I to conservative Can you explaining to me why camera need video option
From my point view we have super nice video camcorder May be more reasonable add more another option vs video.

07-22-2020, 09:54 PM	#186
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by alfa75ts Actually, it's "Screen Release". (Ducks for cover, Exits stage left) That's quite a hand grenade you rolled into the room before running down the corridor, Craig! BTW, that's three Melbourners and a Canberran in this thread just then. We need to somehow meet up when things get less crazy. Last edited by clackers; 07-22-2020 at 10:00 PM.

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07-22-2020, 09:22 PM	#181
SteveinSLC Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	Originally posted by BROO Why an SR button? In the case of this camera, SR does not stand for "Shake Reduction". It's "Shutter Remove". It deactivates the shutter and enables the hybrid viewfinder.

07-22-2020, 09:23 PM - 2 Likes	#182
nzondlo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 186	Originally posted by SteveinSLC In the case of this camera, SR does not stand for "Shake Reduction". It's "Shutter Remove". It deactivates the shutter and enables the hybrid viewfinder. Stop it. That's not nice to get our hopes up like that.

07-22-2020, 09:29 PM	#183
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	What I don't understand - the mentioned improvement in the low ISO - I didn't know that there are any problems. Both K3 an K1 are doing an excellent job in low ISO. Interesting would be real ISO Settings below 100 like 50 and 25. Very interesting for me would be further improvements in high ISO Quality between 5000 and 25000.

07-22-2020, 09:38 PM - 3 Likes	#184
DamienW Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 847	Originally posted by clackers I found both this and last week's presentations endearing "Endearing", yes that's the word for it. I was trying to explain it to my wife as to why I found it so entertaining! It made me feel quite good about Pentax actually. I want to look through that viewfinder. ---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 09:46 PM ---------- Originally posted by Wheatfield Back in those days, a silver body was aluminium, a black body was enameled brass. There was more going on with black bodies than just the paint. The brass bodies were more robust. Now it's just different coloured plastic, so it is purely about looks. This is something I did not know. The looks can count sometimes I guess...some feel that black is a little less distracting to your quarry when taking people shots. ---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 09:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome I used to like the yellow tools but now I think the grey ones are better. I still like the yellow ones. My shed is messy, and it makes them easier to find.

07-22-2020, 09:50 PM - 3 Likes	#185
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by SteveinSLC It's "Shutter Remove". It deactivates the shutter and enables the hybrid viewfinder. Actually, it's "Screen Release". (Ducks for cover, Exits stage left)

07-22-2020, 09:57 PM	#187
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by monochrome “Just Hold A Pentax” revisited. It’s a long-term corporate value, but you have to be fairly old to know that - it was the advertising slogan in the sixties. the SV referenced in the linked article is silky smoth and has a sublime shutter. I will always hang onto both of mine and one or two Takumars just so I can take an SV out for a walk now and then. Maybe Pentax should re-introduce that slogan. The cameras are designed to fit well in the photographer's hands. ---------- Post added 23-07-20 at 07:06 ---------- Originally posted by monochrome I also asked. My guess to turn off SR for video without needing to menu dive. Otherwise for tripod without needing to use the LCD Info Screen. I actually put the SR off function to the Raw/Fx1 button on my K-1 so I can switch it off quickly. So I find this idea quite nice. (Yes, I know there is the option wheel but I use this for other options). Looking to the K-new, I find something else a bit strange. The camera has this extra wheel for switching between photo, video and remote (or what is this third option?). On K.-1 and KP you have those extra options where you can change ISO, +/- etc. I wonder why they went away from that.

07-22-2020, 10:09 PM	#188
dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475	Any suggestion or imagination about price and megapixel number

07-22-2020, 10:11 PM - 1 Like	#189
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by clackers We need to somehow meet up when things get less crazy. I should have the new camera by then or perhaps the New II

07-22-2020, 10:14 PM - 1 Like	#190
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dstar Any suggestion or imagination about price and megapixel number No, this was not a product release. Just a development update, and a fireside chat - irrelevant to some, but revealing to others, including the thought behind some of their design choices. But they'll release those details before you have the chance to preorder. An example was the shutter button. Even though they're striving for a two memory card flagship to be as small as usefully possible, they went for the bigger K-1/645Z style mechanism. It has better haptics, so there's a joy to its feedback and action, instead of lifting up a phone in front of your face and touching it. Another reminder that taking pictures with a mechanical device used to be fun, and this is a brand with a 100 year heritage.

07-22-2020, 10:15 PM	#191
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by dstar and megapixel number My impression from the video is "about the same", so 24-26ish.

07-22-2020, 10:44 PM	#192
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	So when will the complete specs will be revealed? Movable screen is important for my use case. Cool approach for delivering the camera features. Very different. Wait and see mode.

07-22-2020, 10:46 PM	#193
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by BROO Why an SR button? There can be several reason, like having a choose of different SR modes, or it is just For: SR ON/OFF. For example on my K-1 has SR on that top wheel and you use third wheel to activate or deactivate it.

07-22-2020, 10:50 PM - 3 Likes	#194
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740 Original Poster	The price refers to the launch price of the same level model： D500 2000$ 7D2 1799$ XH1 1900$

07-22-2020, 10:53 PM - 2 Likes	#195
dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475	Originally posted by alfa75ts My impression from the video is "about the same", so 24-26ish. Sorry may be I to conservative Can you explaining to me why camera need video option From my point view we have super nice video camcorder May be more reasonable add more another option vs video.