K3 III Vol 9

Eebll · 01-21-2021, 09:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Anyone seen this yet??

New APS-C"K-3 Mark III"?????? ?9????? | PENTAX official

**luftfluss** · 01-21-2021, 09:48 PM

For the English speakers, here is the Google Translate page: Google Translate

RobG · 01-21-2021, 09:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eebll

Anyone seen this yet??

Thanks for the link! The hyper-program looks cool. That will make it much easier to switch from program mode to Aperture priority and Shutter priority.

I like the idea of a third wheel to control either ISO or exposure compensation too.

The camera might not look very different on the surface, but it's clear that they have looked really carefully into how to improve the user experience.

thibs · 01-21-2021, 09:53 PM

Wow, nice !

Paul the Sunman · 01-21-2021, 09:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eebll

Anyone seen this yet??

New APS-C"K-3 Mark III"?????? ?9????? | PENTAX official

The best of three worlds ... or is it four?

I used to use P mode predominantly, but changed to TAv a few years ago. This will deliver the convenience of the former and the power of the latter. Nice. And M mode is thrown in as a bonus!

**Fontan** · 01-21-2021, 10:04 PM - **1 Like**

Ya this is pretty nifty I say. In Japanese we call call stuff like this "otakuppoi."

reh321 · 01-21-2021, 10:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobG

I like the idea of a third wheel to control either ISO or exposure compensation too.

I have always felt that the third e-dial is a strength of the K-1 /KP external controls.

Eebll · 01-21-2021, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The best of three worlds ... or is it four?

I used to use P mode predominantly, but changed to TAv a few years ago. This will deliver the convenience of the former and the power of the latter. Nice. And M mode is thrown in as a bonus!

I think this will help those new to the world of DSLR'S or perhaps even Pentax. They can start in the Program mode and as they get a little more comfortable with the camera, can start to try the other settings without changing the normal settings dial.
If they lose their way, one push of the Green button and they are back to "P" mode and can start again and not get flustered (if their knowledge is not great). As a predominantly Equine Event Photographer, this probably won't be of much use to me but
more for street photographers or perhaps landscape photographers who suddenly spot some wild life whilst out photographing.

RobG · 01-21-2021, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

Ya this is pretty nifty I say. In Japanese we call call stuff like this "otakuppoi."

As in "geeky"?

Medex · 01-21-2021, 10:41 PM

The same hyper program behavior you can achieve in K-1, using P mode. You can choose ISO on the third wheel and then change it with forth wheel

Not a Number · 01-21-2021, 10:49 PM - **6 Likes**

English version available here:

Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.9 (Wakashiro) | PENTAX official

pschlute · 01-21-2021, 11:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Medex

The same hyper program behavior you can achieve in K-1, using P mode. You can choose ISO on the third wheel and then change it with forth wheel

Not quite the same. The new camera will be able to switch from P to Tv or Av or TAv or M without moving the mode dial off the P setting. The K1 can shift from P to Tv or Av mode only.

I found the Hyper-P mode a great new invention when it was introduced 30 years ago. I used it a lot on my Z1 film camera. Today I use it rarely, but there will be situations where it will come in handy.

**StiffLegged** · 01-22-2021, 12:14 AM - **1 Like**

Has anyone noticed yet that Ricoh are promoting the new K-3iii on Instagram?

Instagram

Or ~~#nolongerrumors~~ (forget that one, marketing haven’t filled in the blanks)

101 focussing points ... WiFi and Bluetooth... not long now!

Paul the Sunman · 01-22-2021, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Has anyone noticed yet that Ricoh are promoting the new K-3iii on Instagram?

Instagram

Or ~~#nolongerrumors~~ (forget that one, marketing haven’t filled in the blanks)

101 focussing points ... WiFi and Bluetooth... not long now!

Ricoh-imaging.eu. "Coming soon ...". I guess they must expect to have stock in Europe ready for the release.

MMVIII · 01-22-2021, 01:04 AM

This is a nice touch to the ergonomics! I should reconsider my habits and maybe use P-mode more often, especially as some features, like face detection in LV and some other AF-functions seem to be tied to P mode exclusively.

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StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,633	Has anyone noticed yet that Ricoh are promoting the new K-3iii on Instagram? Instagram Or ~~#nolongerrumors~~ (forget that one, marketing haven’t filled in the blanks) 101 focussing points ... WiFi and Bluetooth... not long now! Last edited by StiffLegged; 01-22-2021 at 12:30 AM.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by Eebll Anyone seen this yet?? Thanks for the link! The hyper-program looks cool. That will make it much easier to switch from program mode to Aperture priority and Shutter priority. I like the idea of a third wheel to control either ISO or exposure compensation too. The camera might not look very different on the surface, but it's clear that they have looked really carefully into how to improve the user experience.

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Wow, nice !

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by Eebll Anyone seen this yet?? New APS-C"K-3 Mark III"?????? ?9????? \| PENTAX official The best of three worlds ... or is it four? I used to use P mode predominantly, but changed to TAv a few years ago. This will deliver the convenience of the former and the power of the latter. Nice. And M mode is thrown in as a bonus!

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Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Ya this is pretty nifty I say. In Japanese we call call stuff like this "otakuppoi."

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by RobG I like the idea of a third wheel to control either ISO or exposure compensation too. I have always felt that the third e-dial is a strength of the K-1 /KP external controls.

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Eebll Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 105 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The best of three worlds ... or is it four? I used to use P mode predominantly, but changed to TAv a few years ago. This will deliver the convenience of the former and the power of the latter. Nice. And M mode is thrown in as a bonus! I think this will help those new to the world of DSLR'S or perhaps even Pentax. They can start in the Program mode and as they get a little more comfortable with the camera, can start to try the other settings without changing the normal settings dial. If they lose their way, one push of the Green button and they are back to "P" mode and can start again and not get flustered (if their knowledge is not great). As a predominantly Equine Event Photographer, this probably won't be of much use to me but more for street photographers or perhaps landscape photographers who suddenly spot some wild life whilst out photographing.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by Fontan Ya this is pretty nifty I say. In Japanese we call call stuff like this "otakuppoi." As in "geeky"?

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Medex Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vilnius Posts: 1,021	The same hyper program behavior you can achieve in K-1, using P mode. You can choose ISO on the third wheel and then change it with forth wheel

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pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	Originally posted by Medex The same hyper program behavior you can achieve in K-1, using P mode. You can choose ISO on the third wheel and then change it with forth wheel Not quite the same. The new camera will be able to switch from P to Tv or Av or TAv or M without moving the mode dial off the P setting. The K1 can shift from P to Tv or Av mode only. I found the Hyper-P mode a great new invention when it was introduced 30 years ago. I used it a lot on my Z1 film camera. Today I use it rarely, but there will be situations where it will come in handy.

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by StiffLegged Has anyone noticed yet that Ricoh are promoting the new K-3iii on Instagram? Instagram Or ~~#nolongerrumors~~ (forget that one, marketing haven’t filled in the blanks) 101 focussing points ... WiFi and Bluetooth... not long now! Ricoh-imaging.eu. "Coming soon ...". I guess they must expect to have stock in Europe ready for the release.

01-22-2021, 01:04 AM	#15
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	This is a nice touch to the ergonomics! I should reconsider my habits and maybe use P-mode more often, especially as some features, like face detection in LV and some other AF-functions seem to be tied to P mode exclusively.