[panonski]

by the way - the name changing is for MARKETING reasons .

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k70 sounds dated - and KF fresh, new - and desirable

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and it is also well matched with KP

[Mistral75]

Announced:

Pentax announces the KF, a slightly-tweaked version of its K-70 APS-C DSLR | Digital Photography Review

the KF is the K-70 DSLR with only a few very minor tweaks, most of which were made as a result of changes in component availability.

The biggest difference between with the KF is the articulating LCD display, which is now 1.04M dots, up from 921K dot display used in the K-70. The KF is also marginally lighter, coming in at 625g (1.4lb), which is 3g (0.1oz) lighter than the K-70. Ricoh doesn’t specify what exactly has reduced the weight internally, but did assure us none of the components inside are different in any noticeable way in terms of function.

There are also changes on the software side. The KF now has three new custom image modes: Satobi, Bleach Bypass and Cross Processing. Ricoh has also included its special-edition Kyushu and Katen Custom Image modes, although you need specific lenses to use either of these shooting modes (...).

Finally, Ricoh is switching the included battery charger to a USB-C model. This is a welcomed change, but a bit of an interesting choice considering the camera itself still uses a Micro USB port, meaning the charger that comes with the camera is more future-proof than the camera itself. Ricoh is also including the utility software directly on the camera, instead of separately on a CD in the box (...).

$849.95.

[D1N0]

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[Cerebum]

I don't like it. The last thing I read about Pentax's direction was that we were heading for the high spec niche market, and we bring out a facelifted K70. Its described as an all weather DSLR but its only splashproof and would head back to the bag in the event of a Lancastrian shower. For the first time in years the camera press were complementary about the K3iii and the way forward, I can't see this offering getting anything other than disparaging remarks about living in the past. Just my opinion. I am sure it will be capable, I just don't like it!

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https://youtu.be/MK0l3kN8zQI

Quod Erat Demonstrandum BTW I didn't see this until after I wrote my post

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[thibs]

I don't like it. The last thing I read about Pentax's direction was that we were heading for the high spec niche market, and we bring out a facelifted K70. Its described as an all weather DSLR but its only splashproof and would head back to the bag in the event of a Lancastrian shower. For the first time in years the camera press were complementary about the K3iii and the way forward, I can't see this offering getting anything other than disparaging remarks about living in the past. Just my opinion. I am sure it will be capable, I just don't like it!

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Quod Erat Demonstrandum BTW I didn't see this until after I wrote my post

It ias an AW camera, not a swimming pool camera. I don't get your point here.

[thibs]

Well the USB-C charger but a Micro USB camera is a bit stupid IMO. USB-C on the camera would have been quite smarter.

AS for the rest, the K70 was waaaaay better than anything it competes with. As such, I don't see a problem with it being re-used in the KF (even if I admit I'd call it K75 or K80 if it was just me).

[luftfluss]

I don't like it. The last thing I read about Pentax's direction was that we were heading for the high spec niche market...

While clearly Pentax is "heading for the... niche market", I don't believe anyone has ever said it would be "high spec".

[Kunzite]

Announced

Yawn. No improvement at all.

[longbo]

SRS Microsystems in the UK are advertising the KF for pre-order at £849 body only.

[m42man]

Looks good. Prefer tilting screen though.

Pentax KF Black Body

[BarneyL]

I hope that they at least fixed the solenoid problem...

[D1N0]

I hope that they at least fixed the solenoid problem...

Don't even go there

[luftfluss]

by the way - the name changing is for MARKETING reasons .

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k70 sounds dated - and KF fresh, new - and desirable

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and it is also well matched with KP

Mmm, fresh and desirable...

[RobA_Oz]

Mmm, fresh and desirable...

Now you’ve put me right off…

[clackers]

Err...

Nokishita Camera has never been a store or chain of stores.

Ah, thanks for correcting my misunderstanding, Mistral!

These CAD mockups and the suggested pricings mean he has a source within Ricoh itself or associate like a distributor or test photographer like a brand ambassador.

If Ricoh wanted to know exactly who, the old tactic is to give different versions to different people, and see which one pops up in public. Of course, it may be Ricoh marketing themselves ... the good old fashioned deliberate leak. It's an ad you don't have to pay for, it appears as news.