[New video Oct 27] New information about upcoming APS-C flagship model

JPT · 10-26-2020, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

I'm not sure why you told me this. I didn't make any claims of buying any camera, A K-3II, D500, K-1 or anything else. I don't want to argue subjectivity, because it leads to a circle of nowhere.

Sorry. Just clumsy quoting. I was saying this more in general, not at you. Someone mentioned how cheaply you can get a K-3 these days, but is completely different.

Spock · 10-26-2020, 07:34 PM

It doesn't appear to have an on board flash.

Sandy Hancock · 10-26-2020, 07:35 PM - **15 Likes**

I don't care how boring the name is. This camera looks really exciting.

bencoskater · 10-26-2020, 07:38 PM

Finallyyyy!

Apparently they are still using SAFOX system. That's strange, by looking patent it was more an RGB IR Sensor (like the one used fore metering, 307K)... I'm curious about how it's really now.

RobG · 10-26-2020, 07:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Spock

It doesn't appear to have an on board flash.

That may be due to the redesigned pentaprism, or (I hope) onboard GPS.

---------- Post added 27-10-20 at 01:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I don't care how boring the name is. This camera looks really exciting.

I wondered why they avoided calling a DSLR the K2, and I discovered that there was a film camera which used the K2 name. It still would have made sense to call it a K2 I think, even if they had to call it a K2D to distinguish it from the film camera. PS I think it looks like it will be a great camera too! I just wish I could place a pre-order now!

surfar · 10-26-2020, 07:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Upper 200k Yen....i took it as closer to 300k then which puts it as by far the most pricey crop body.

Looks like it;ll be great but a high price will turn some away.

So looks like the 26mp BSI sensor and having used it for the best part of 2 years,all considering this body will be pleased.Throw in a new AU and I'm sure it will have top notch performance.

**FozzFoster** · 10-26-2020, 07:56 PM - **1 Like**

^^^K-3 III^^^
so exciting!
can't wait to see the new AF system in action

**bobbotron** · 10-26-2020, 07:56 PM - **1 Like**

Man oh man, want to get my hands on this.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-26-2020, 08:04 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bencoskater

Finallyyyy!

Apparently they are still using SAFOX system. That's strange, by looking patent it was more an RGB IR Sensor (like the one used fore metering, 307K)... I'm curious about how it's really now.

It's just a name, they use SDM on many lenses that actually have different motors. It could be an improvement of the last SAFOX, or it could be totally new. Of course when you see a patent, it may be years before it is actually manufactured, or it may never be used.

---------- Post added 10-26-20 at 11:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by Spock

It doesn't appear to have an on board flash.

The K-3II did not either.

bencoskater · 10-26-2020, 08:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

It's just a name, they use SDM on many lenses that actually have different motors. It could be an improvement of the last SAFOX, or it could be totally new. Of course when you see a patent, it may be years before it is actually manufactured, or it may never be used.

---------- Post added 10-26-20 at 11:08 PM ----------

The K-3II did not either.

I think it's used. it's talking about RGB and IR for focusing. Like you said, it's just a name. We will see with time. It's just curiosity.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-26-2020, 08:11 PM

The folks that wanted a touch screen should be happy. I could see that being useful on live view, especially the touch focus, curious how that works with fat fingers like mine, I wonder if it will work with a stylus.

---------- Post added 10-26-20 at 11:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by bencoskater

I think it's used. it's talking about RGB and IR for focusing. Like you said, it's just a name. We will see with time. It's just curiosity.

Hopefully they will have a video showing it in action.

nixcamic · 10-26-2020, 08:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Spock

It doesn't appear to have an on board flash.

But with ISO 1.6 million, do you really need one haha

maw · 10-26-2020, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by surfar

The PRICE???

Compared to Europe, the price should be about €1,615

**Larrymc** · 10-26-2020, 08:25 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by nzondlo

All the geriatrics here were screaming about how it's not a problem that we're moving to niche. Well, get ready to pay niche prices

.

That's oK I got my money ready.......bring it on!!!!!!

Oh and I'm a bit geriatric at 74 yrs old!!

**cometguy** · 10-26-2020, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by DaveSimo

It's on the website which shows the new specification: ?APS-C????????????????????????????RICOH IMAGING

And apologies it's actually 101, not 105, AF points

Specs in English:
Progress report on the upcoming Pentax APS-C DSLR flagship camera (officially named Pentax K-3 Mark III) - Pentax Rumors

10-26-2020, 07:40 PM - 2 Likes	#35
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Spock It doesn't appear to have an on board flash. That may be due to the redesigned pentaprism, or (I hope) onboard GPS. ---------- Post added 27-10-20 at 01:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I don't care how boring the name is. This camera looks really exciting. I wondered why they avoided calling a DSLR the K2, and I discovered that there was a film camera which used the K2 name. It still would have made sense to call it a K2 I think, even if they had to call it a K2D to distinguish it from the film camera. PS I think it looks like it will be a great camera too! I just wish I could place a pre-order now! Last edited by RobG; 10-26-2020 at 07:49 PM.

10-26-2020, 07:50 PM - 2 Likes	#36
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	The PRICE??? Upper 200k Yen....i took it as closer to 300k then which puts it as by far the most pricey crop body. Looks like it;ll be great but a high price will turn some away. So looks like the 26mp BSI sensor and having used it for the best part of 2 years,all considering this body will be pleased.Throw in a new AU and I'm sure it will have top notch performance.

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10-26-2020, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#31
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by mee I'm not sure why you told me this. I didn't make any claims of buying any camera, A K-3II, D500, K-1 or anything else. I don't want to argue subjectivity, because it leads to a circle of nowhere. Sorry. Just clumsy quoting. I was saying this more in general, not at you. Someone mentioned how cheaply you can get a K-3 these days, but is completely different.

10-26-2020, 07:34 PM	#32
Spock Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 674	It doesn't appear to have an on board flash.

10-26-2020, 07:35 PM - 15 Likes	#33
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I don't care how boring the name is. This camera looks really exciting.

10-26-2020, 07:38 PM	#34
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	Finallyyyy! Apparently they are still using SAFOX system. That's strange, by looking patent it was more an RGB IR Sensor (like the one used fore metering, 307K)... I'm curious about how it's really now.

10-26-2020, 07:56 PM - 1 Like	#37
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	^^^K-3 III^^^ so exciting! can't wait to see the new AF system in action

10-26-2020, 07:56 PM - 1 Like	#38
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Man oh man, want to get my hands on this.

10-26-2020, 08:04 PM - 4 Likes	#39
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by bencoskater Finallyyyy! Apparently they are still using SAFOX system. That's strange, by looking patent it was more an RGB IR Sensor (like the one used fore metering, 307K)... I'm curious about how it's really now. It's just a name, they use SDM on many lenses that actually have different motors. It could be an improvement of the last SAFOX, or it could be totally new. Of course when you see a patent, it may be years before it is actually manufactured, or it may never be used. ---------- Post added 10-26-20 at 11:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by Spock It doesn't appear to have an on board flash. The K-3II did not either.

10-26-2020, 08:10 PM - 1 Like	#40
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye It's just a name, they use SDM on many lenses that actually have different motors. It could be an improvement of the last SAFOX, or it could be totally new. Of course when you see a patent, it may be years before it is actually manufactured, or it may never be used. ---------- Post added 10-26-20 at 11:08 PM ---------- The K-3II did not either. I think it's used. it's talking about RGB and IR for focusing. Like you said, it's just a name. We will see with time. It's just curiosity.

10-26-2020, 08:11 PM	#41
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	The folks that wanted a touch screen should be happy. I could see that being useful on live view, especially the touch focus, curious how that works with fat fingers like mine, I wonder if it will work with a stylus. ---------- Post added 10-26-20 at 11:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by bencoskater I think it's used. it's talking about RGB and IR for focusing. Like you said, it's just a name. We will see with time. It's just curiosity. Hopefully they will have a video showing it in action.

10-26-2020, 08:17 PM - 2 Likes	#42
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	Originally posted by Spock It doesn't appear to have an on board flash. But with ISO 1.6 million, do you really need one haha

10-26-2020, 08:25 PM	#43
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by surfar The PRICE??? Compared to Europe, the price should be about €1,615

10-26-2020, 08:25 PM - 5 Likes	#44
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by nzondlo All the geriatrics here were screaming about how it's not a problem that we're moving to niche. Well, get ready to pay niche prices . That's oK I got my money ready.......bring it on!!!!!! Oh and I'm a bit geriatric at 74 yrs old!!

10-26-2020, 08:26 PM	#45
cometguy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 131	Originally posted by DaveSimo It's on the website which shows the new specification: ?APS-C????????????????????????????RICOH IMAGING And apologies it's actually 101, not 105, AF points Specs in English: Progress report on the upcoming Pentax APS-C DSLR flagship camera (officially named Pentax K-3 Mark III) - Pentax Rumors