New K-New? Who Knew?

Wasp · 10-07-2020, 09:08 AM

Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder...

texandrews · 10-07-2020, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder...

Some of us are optimistic. Feels weird to say that, since in my daily life I'm more of a worst case scenario person...

**Riggomatic** · 10-07-2020, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder...

If it's the ME-D, maybe it will be covered by prescription insurance

stevebrot · 10-07-2020, 05:32 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Wasp

Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder...

Holding out for this one...

Based on Spotmatic D Concept, created by Lieke Esveldt.

No, I don't know why it has a Canon hot shoe...

Steve

shiner · 10-07-2020, 06:01 PM

Hmmm. A KPii with "improved video", a LARGER BUFFER, and a new improved sensor from the K-New. That would be so full of win that I'd buy it instantly.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-08-2020, 01:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Maybe, though the price might also have been a consideration. The *ist D was one of the more expensive dSLRs on the market at the time and the price was enough to tell me this was not a place where I might play.

As for the name, I can't see it without being aware that "*" in IT and software developer jargon is pronounced "splat". Yes, pronounced splatist.

Steve

The US launch prices for the Canon 10D and Pentax *istD were, as far as I can ascertain, $1,999 and $1,600. They were the two I considered when I decided to move to a DSLR, around 2004. I can’t recall the Australian prices at the time, other than they were similar when I looked at them. I considered the Canon because I’d previously used a Canon Ixus Digital, which was a well-built little camera, something I couldn’t say about the 10D, at least from handling one in the shop. The Pentax won me over with its build, as much as anything else.

Wasp · 10-08-2020, 01:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Holding out for this one...

A self timer lever on a digital body? Now there is an idea whose time has come.

**reytor** · 10-08-2020, 04:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Holding out for this one...

Based on Spotmatic D Concept, created by Lieke Esveldt.

No, I don't know why it has a Canon hot shoe...

Steve

No flippy screen?

Kunzite · 10-08-2020, 04:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Wasp

A self timer lever on a digital body? Now there is an idea whose time has come.

Thankfully, Pentax cameras are not designed on Internet forums by amateurs.

normhead · 10-08-2020, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The US launch prices for the Canon 10D and Pentax *istD were, as far as I can ascertain, $1,999 and $1,600. They were the two I considered when I decided to move to a DSLR, around 2004. I can’t recall the Australian prices at the time, other than they were similar when I looked at them. I considered the Canon because I’d previously used a Canon Ixus Digital, which was a well-built little camera, something I couldn’t say about the 10D, at least from handling one in the shop. The Pentax won me over with its build, as much as anything else.

With tax, my *ist D cost me $2200. SInce then I've been spoiled.

NikoGkotsis · 10-08-2020, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

A new KP (or similar) is entirely possible. After all, the hardware guys probably have nothing left to do on the k-new.

but... but... I just bought my KP a few months ago! hahah

reh321 · 10-08-2020, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by NikoGkotsis

but... but... I just bought my KP a few months ago! hahah

I purchased my KP almost two years ago, and have no thoughts of getting another one any time soon regardless of what Ricoh does - the KP is have does everything I need.

stevebrot · 10-08-2020, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

A self timer lever on a digital body? Now there is an idea whose time has come.

Lens release posing as self-timer...

Steve

stevebrot · 10-08-2020, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Thankfully, Pentax cameras are not designed on Internet forums by amateurs.

I made the poster as a composite of several images by Lieke Esveldt. IIRC correctly, it was a design exercise. I think the link below is to her Web site...

Esveldt Photo | Portfolio

I didn't get them from there, but the originals were featured by RiceHigh (crosses one's self) on their blog...

http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2013/07/pentax-spotmatic-digital-concept.html

Steve

Kunzite · 10-08-2020, 10:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

I made the poster as a composite of several images by Lieke Esveldt. IIRC correctly, it was a design exercise.

Of course, as a "design" exercise it's fine, it isn't supposed to actually work or make sense.
But as a camera...

Anyway, the rumor must be pretty weak if we started discussing April Fools "cameras" and design exercises...

10-08-2020, 10:05 AM	#104
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kunzite Thankfully, Pentax cameras are not designed on Internet forums by amateurs. I made the poster as a composite of several images by Lieke Esveldt. IIRC correctly, it was a design exercise. I think the link below is to her Web site... Esveldt Photo \| Portfolio I didn't get them from there, but the originals were featured by RiceHigh (crosses one's self) on their blog... http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2013/07/pentax-spotmatic-digital-concept.html Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-08-2020 at 10:13 AM.

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10-07-2020, 09:08 AM	#91
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder...

10-07-2020, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#92
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,396	Originally posted by Wasp Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder... Some of us are optimistic. Feels weird to say that, since in my daily life I'm more of a worst case scenario person...

10-07-2020, 11:38 AM	#93
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by Wasp Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder... If it's the ME-D, maybe it will be covered by prescription insurance

10-07-2020, 05:32 PM - 4 Likes	#94
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Wasp Will this thing actually hit the shop shelves? We can only wonder... Holding out for this one... Based on Spotmatic D Concept, created by Lieke Esveldt. No, I don't know why it has a Canon hot shoe... Steve

10-07-2020, 06:01 PM	#95
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Hmmm. A KPii with "improved video", a LARGER BUFFER, and a new improved sensor from the K-New. That would be so full of win that I'd buy it instantly.

10-08-2020, 01:09 AM - 1 Like	#96
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by stevebrot Maybe, though the price might also have been a consideration. The ist D was one of the more expensive dSLRs on the market at the time and the price was enough to tell me this was not a place where I might play. As for the name, I can't see it without being aware that "" in IT and software developer jargon is pronounced "splat". Yes, pronounced splatist. Steve The US launch prices for the Canon 10D and Pentax *istD were, as far as I can ascertain, $1,999 and $1,600. They were the two I considered when I decided to move to a DSLR, around 2004. I can’t recall the Australian prices at the time, other than they were similar when I looked at them. I considered the Canon because I’d previously used a Canon Ixus Digital, which was a well-built little camera, something I couldn’t say about the 10D, at least from handling one in the shop. The Pentax won me over with its build, as much as anything else.

10-08-2020, 01:35 AM - 1 Like	#97
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by stevebrot Holding out for this one... A self timer lever on a digital body? Now there is an idea whose time has come.

10-08-2020, 04:36 AM - 2 Likes	#98
reytor Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santiago Photos: Gallery Posts: 220	Originally posted by stevebrot Holding out for this one... Based on Spotmatic D Concept, created by Lieke Esveldt. No, I don't know why it has a Canon hot shoe... Steve No flippy screen?

10-08-2020, 04:44 AM - 3 Likes	#99
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Wasp A self timer lever on a digital body? Now there is an idea whose time has come. Thankfully, Pentax cameras are not designed on Internet forums by amateurs.

10-08-2020, 06:29 AM	#100
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The US launch prices for the Canon 10D and Pentax istD were, as far as I can ascertain, $1,999 and $1,600. They were the two I considered when I decided to move to a DSLR, around 2004. I can’t recall the Australian prices at the time, other than they were similar when I looked at them. I considered the Canon because I’d previously used a Canon Ixus Digital, which was a well-built little camera, something I couldn’t say about the 10D, at least from handling one in the shop. The Pentax won me over with its build, as much as anything else. With tax, my ist D cost me $2200. SInce then I've been spoiled.

10-08-2020, 08:49 AM	#101
NikoGkotsis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 32	Originally posted by alfa75ts A new KP (or similar) is entirely possible. After all, the hardware guys probably have nothing left to do on the k-new. but... but... I just bought my KP a few months ago! hahah

10-08-2020, 09:23 AM	#102
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by NikoGkotsis but... but... I just bought my KP a few months ago! hahah I purchased my KP almost two years ago, and have no thoughts of getting another one any time soon regardless of what Ricoh does - the KP is have does everything I need.

10-08-2020, 10:01 AM	#103
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Wasp A self timer lever on a digital body? Now there is an idea whose time has come. Lens release posing as self-timer... Steve

10-08-2020, 10:53 AM - 1 Like	#105
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by stevebrot I made the poster as a composite of several images by Lieke Esveldt. IIRC correctly, it was a design exercise. Of course, as a "design" exercise it's fine, it isn't supposed to actually work or make sense. But as a camera... Anyway, the rumor must be pretty weak if we started discussing April Fools "cameras" and design exercises...