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**RobA_Oz** · 11-16-2020, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The K10D/K20D had an SR lever as well.

It was a unique selling point back then, so I imagine the SR lever was as much display as practical feature. Just the same, I think I prefer it to menu diving even with the convenience of the Info screen on later models.

**mlt** · 11-16-2020, 07:18 PM

A dedicated button does make it convenient to change settings while holding the camera at eye level. I wonder if this is also going to be a configurable button?

maw · 11-16-2020, 07:46 PM

The Shake Reduction was inserted in K10 and K20, in the *.ist there was no stabilization function. Because the electronics and development phases were still immature.

In K3III, I would like a sort of frame on the sides of the viewfinder that allows the joystick to change the exposure modes,
and alternatively the selection of times and apertures without detaching the eye from the viewfinder and to concentrate only on the subject.

Otherwise why this mystery and this long research on the viewfinder? Just because it has a wider vision than all other APS standards?

Mario

Mistral75 · 11-17-2020, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by maw

The Shake Reduction was inserted in K10 and K20, in the *.ist there was no stabilization function. Because the electronics and development phases were still immature.

(...)

In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D, announced in May 2006. The K10D was announced a bit later the same year, in September.

house · 11-17-2020, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D, announced in May 2006. The K10D was announced a bit later the same year, in September.

I still have it, but it's not in use as my six and eight year olds has graduated to a K-5. Mine was a lemon with regards to batteries. Real picky, only lithiums gave reliable performance.

**Pål Jensen** · 11-17-2020, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D, announced in May 2006. The K10D was announced a bit later the same year, in September.

Pentax design has improved from then. This one is as ugly as a Nikon....

normhead · 11-17-2020, 07:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Pentax design has improved from then. This one is as ugly as a Nikon....

Having owned the camera, I don't remember even once thinking it was ugly, or comparing it to a Nikon. I actually do not buy cameras because of how they look.

It's all about the images.

**microlight** · 11-17-2020, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by house

Real picky, only lithiums gave reliable performance.

My *istDS is the same!

maw · 11-17-2020, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D

Sorry, I had forgotten the K100D.

Mario

ecostigny · 11-17-2020, 09:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Having owned the camera, I don't remember even once thinking it was ugly, or comparing it to a Nikon. I actually do not buy cameras because of how they look.

It's all about the images.

I don't know about the Nikon comparison; I'm getting a weird pseudo-Canon vibe off this one. I do agree that newer Pentax models look better, though I also agree that image quality and functionality always wins out over camera body aesthetics. After all, you can't see the body's design if you're looking through the viewfinder.

someasiancameraguy · 11-26-2020, 05:14 AM - **2 Likes**

The wait is killing me. We need updates to speculate with!

surfar · 11-26-2020, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

The wait is killing me. We need updates to speculate with!

Y?...the main details are known.Its fast and 4K video capable,uses k mount glass natively!

dbs · 11-26-2020, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

The wait is killing me. We need updates to speculate with!

This is just giving you more time to get your finances in order ... for the release ... to buy now and not wait any longer.

ojutan · 11-26-2020, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by selfnoise

There's a lot more information here.

26 megapixel sensor, interesting.

The video is kind of funny, they act as if more information is coming soon, but then if you look at their spec sheet it basically reveals everything about the camera.

it's translated :-) so what do you epxect

**rollsman4** · 11-26-2020, 07:43 PM - **1 Like**

Anyone hear any rumors about a NEW Pentax Medium Format camera

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11-16-2020, 02:38 PM	#1141
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Mistral75 The K10D/K20D had an SR lever as well. It was a unique selling point back then, so I imagine the SR lever was as much display as practical feature. Just the same, I think I prefer it to menu diving even with the convenience of the Info screen on later models.

11-16-2020, 07:18 PM	#1142
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	A dedicated button does make it convenient to change settings while holding the camera at eye level. I wonder if this is also going to be a configurable button?

11-16-2020, 07:46 PM	#1143
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	The Shake Reduction was inserted in K10 and K20, in the *.ist there was no stabilization function. Because the electronics and development phases were still immature. In K3III, I would like a sort of frame on the sides of the viewfinder that allows the joystick to change the exposure modes, and alternatively the selection of times and apertures without detaching the eye from the viewfinder and to concentrate only on the subject. Otherwise why this mystery and this long research on the viewfinder? Just because it has a wider vision than all other APS standards? Mario

11-17-2020, 05:26 AM	#1144
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by maw The Shake Reduction was inserted in K10 and K20, in the *.ist there was no stabilization function. Because the electronics and development phases were still immature. (...) In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D, announced in May 2006. The K10D was announced a bit later the same year, in September.

11-17-2020, 06:09 AM	#1145
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by Mistral75 In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D, announced in May 2006. The K10D was announced a bit later the same year, in September. I still have it, but it's not in use as my six and eight year olds has graduated to a K-5. Mine was a lemon with regards to batteries. Real picky, only lithiums gave reliable performance.

11-17-2020, 07:07 AM	#1146
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by Mistral75 In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D, announced in May 2006. The K10D was announced a bit later the same year, in September. Pentax design has improved from then. This one is as ugly as a Nikon....

11-17-2020, 07:13 AM - 3 Likes	#1147
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Pentax design has improved from then. This one is as ugly as a Nikon.... Having owned the camera, I don't remember even once thinking it was ugly, or comparing it to a Nikon. I actually do not buy cameras because of how they look. It's all about the images.

11-17-2020, 09:58 AM	#1148
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by house Real picky, only lithiums gave reliable performance. My *istDS is the same!

11-17-2020, 11:10 AM	#1149
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by Mistral75 In fact, the first Pentax camera with in-body image stabilisation a.k.a. SR was the K100D Sorry, I had forgotten the K100D. Mario

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ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by normhead Having owned the camera, I don't remember even once thinking it was ugly, or comparing it to a Nikon. I actually do not buy cameras because of how they look. It's all about the images. I don't know about the Nikon comparison; I'm getting a weird pseudo-Canon vibe off this one. I do agree that newer Pentax models look better, though I also agree that image quality and functionality always wins out over camera body aesthetics. After all, you can't see the body's design if you're looking through the viewfinder.

11-26-2020, 05:14 AM - 2 Likes	#1151
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	The wait is killing me. We need updates to speculate with!

11-26-2020, 02:19 PM	#1152
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy The wait is killing me. We need updates to speculate with! Y?...the main details are known.Its fast and 4K video capable,uses k mount glass natively!

11-26-2020, 04:04 PM	#1153
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy The wait is killing me. We need updates to speculate with! This is just giving you more time to get your finances in order ... for the release ... to buy now and not wait any longer.

11-26-2020, 04:09 PM	#1154
ojutan New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	Originally posted by selfnoise There's a lot more information here. 26 megapixel sensor, interesting. The video is kind of funny, they act as if more information is coming soon, but then if you look at their spec sheet it basically reveals everything about the camera. it's translated :-) so what do you epxect

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