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

**ehrwien** · 10-26-2020, 06:23 PM - **14 Likes**

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**ehrwien** · 10-26-2020, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Camera is in the final stages of development. Delayed because of Corona. Launch expected at CP+ 2021 (Feb 25 to 28).

Product name: Pentax K-3 Mark III

LukeOB · 10-26-2020, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Its the K3mkIII!

Progress report on PENTAX's new APS-C-format digital SLR flagship camera?RICOH IMAGING

DaveSimo · 10-26-2020, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

101 AF points with 25 cross!!!! WHAT?! amazing stuff. Hopefully the next FF will have even more :P

It also does 4k apparently and does 1080p in 60p

Last edited by DaveSimo; 10-26-2020 at 06:50 PM.

**ehrwien** · 10-26-2020, 06:34 PM - **3 Likes**

Features and specifications:

1. The new optical viewfinder: 1.05x magnification
2. Outstanding operability: "greatly upgraded from its predecessor". New shutter control mechanism for sharp, accurate shutter action; touch-screen LCD panel; new grip.
3. The dramatic improvement of image quality: all main components, including image sensor, imaging engine and accelerator have been redesigned. Max ISO 1.6 million.
4. Continuous-shooting and image-tracking performance. Max. 12 fps. Autofocus improved to widen focus-point coverage and improve tracking performance for subjects in motion.

market price in the upper 200,000 ¥ range (200,000 ¥ is about $1900) (which means it will cost 250,000 ¥ to 290,000 ¥ or $2,400 to $2,800 ?)

aaronjamesgray · 10-26-2020, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DaveSimo

105 AF points with 25 cross!!!! WHAT?! amazing stuff. Hopefully the next FF will have even more :P

It also does 4k apparently and does 1080p in 60p

The video said nothing like that.

selfnoise · 10-26-2020, 06:39 PM - **2 Likes**

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.

**carabez** · 10-26-2020, 06:39 PM - **4 Likes**

Crossing fingers they will not forget the GPS.

**Wheatridger** · 10-26-2020, 06:42 PM

I almost bought a Fuji today. Glad I didn't, now that I've seen this. Everything looks great so far. I might wind up preferring this to my K-1. What's the weight, that's my biggest remaining question. The price is... daunting. I paid that much for my K-1 years ago. But considering that my K-3 is worth no more than $300-400 now, that's a big jump!

At that price, it's directly competitive with the K-1. I wonder how many will choose the APS-C flagship instead? Probably depends on the lenses you have.

**robbiec** · 10-26-2020, 06:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaronjamesgray

The video said nothing like that.

In the spec sheet on the main website.

DaveSimo · 10-26-2020, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by aaronjamesgray

The video said nothing like that.

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

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

The Squirrel Mafia · 10-26-2020, 06:46 PM

OK!

DaveSimo · 10-26-2020, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by Wheatridger

I almost bought a Fuji today. Glad I didn't, now that I've seen this. Everything looks great so far. I might wind up preferring this to my K-1. What's the weight, that's my biggest remaining question. The price is... daunting. I paid that much for my K-1 years ago. But considering that my K-3 is worth no more than $300-400 now, that's a big jump!

At that price, it's directly competitive with the K-1. I wonder how many will choose the APS-C flagship instead? Probably depends on the lenses you have.

820g with battery and SD card

**robbiec** · 10-26-2020, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by carabez

Crossing fingers they will not forget the GPS.

Not listed perse but playback view option lists
GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time)

Now what does a 26MP @ 12fps for 30 frames mean if extrapolated into a K-1iii? Is that like 8fps for 20?

**luftfluss** · 10-26-2020, 06:49 PM - **3 Likes**

Frankly, I'm shocked the name is K-3 Mark III, given that there is a new body design.

10-26-2020, 06:34 PM - 3 Likes	#5
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782 Original Poster	Features and specifications: 1. The new optical viewfinder: 1.05x magnification 2. Outstanding operability: "greatly upgraded from its predecessor". New shutter control mechanism for sharp, accurate shutter action; touch-screen LCD panel; new grip. 3. The dramatic improvement of image quality: all main components, including image sensor, imaging engine and accelerator have been redesigned. Max ISO 1.6 million. 4. Continuous-shooting and image-tracking performance. Max. 12 fps. Autofocus improved to widen focus-point coverage and improve tracking performance for subjects in motion. market price in the upper 200,000 ¥ range (200,000 ¥ is about $1900) (which means it will cost 250,000 ¥ to 290,000 ¥ or $2,400 to $2,800 ?) Last edited by ehrwien; 10-26-2020 at 06:46 PM.

10-26-2020, 06:48 PM	#14
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by carabez Crossing fingers they will not forget the GPS. Not listed perse but playback view option lists GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) Now what does a 26MP @ 12fps for 30 frames mean if extrapolated into a K-1iii? Is that like 8fps for 20? Last edited by robbiec; 10-26-2020 at 06:53 PM.

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10-26-2020, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#2
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782 Original Poster	Camera is in the final stages of development. Delayed because of Corona. Launch expected at CP+ 2021 (Feb 25 to 28). Product name: Pentax K-3 Mark III

10-26-2020, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#3
LukeOB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	Its the K3mkIII! Progress report on PENTAX's new APS-C-format digital SLR flagship camera?RICOH IMAGING

10-26-2020, 06:32 PM - 1 Like	#4
DaveSimo Forum Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 68	101 AF points with 25 cross!!!! WHAT?! amazing stuff. Hopefully the next FF will have even more :P It also does 4k apparently and does 1080p in 60p Last edited by DaveSimo; 10-26-2020 at 06:50 PM.

10-26-2020, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#6
aaronjamesgray Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 190	Originally posted by DaveSimo 105 AF points with 25 cross!!!! WHAT?! amazing stuff. Hopefully the next FF will have even more :P It also does 4k apparently and does 1080p in 60p The video said nothing like that.

10-26-2020, 06:39 PM - 2 Likes	#7
selfnoise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westbrook, ME, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 288	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.

10-26-2020, 06:39 PM - 4 Likes	#8
carabez Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cinco de Mayo Photos: Gallery Posts: 793	Crossing fingers they will not forget the GPS.

10-26-2020, 06:42 PM	#9
Wheatridger Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Front Range Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 644	I almost bought a Fuji today. Glad I didn't, now that I've seen this. Everything looks great so far. I might wind up preferring this to my K-1. What's the weight, that's my biggest remaining question. The price is... daunting. I paid that much for my K-1 years ago. But considering that my K-3 is worth no more than $300-400 now, that's a big jump! At that price, it's directly competitive with the K-1. I wonder how many will choose the APS-C flagship instead? Probably depends on the lenses you have.

10-26-2020, 06:43 PM - 1 Like	#10
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by aaronjamesgray The video said nothing like that. In the spec sheet on the main website.

10-26-2020, 06:44 PM	#11
DaveSimo Forum Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 68	Originally posted by aaronjamesgray The video said nothing like that. It's on the website which shows the new specification: ?APS-C????????????????????????????RICOH IMAGING And apologies it's actually 101, not 105, AF points

10-26-2020, 06:46 PM	#12
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	OK!

10-26-2020, 06:47 PM	#13
DaveSimo Forum Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 68	Originally posted by Wheatridger I almost bought a Fuji today. Glad I didn't, now that I've seen this. Everything looks great so far. I might wind up preferring this to my K-1. What's the weight, that's my biggest remaining question. The price is... daunting. I paid that much for my K-1 years ago. But considering that my K-3 is worth no more than $300-400 now, that's a big jump! At that price, it's directly competitive with the K-1. I wonder how many will choose the APS-C flagship instead? Probably depends on the lenses you have. 820g with battery and SD card

10-26-2020, 06:49 PM - 3 Likes	#15
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Frankly, I'm shocked the name is K-3 Mark III, given that there is a new body design.

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