Speculate: what's the extra button for?

konraDarnok · 02-18-2015, 05:43 AM

Assuming the 3D printed mock-up just didn't switch the PC port with the flash pop-up button:

Does it cycle through various viewfinder options? Crop mode? What's the best wildest guess?

JimC1101 · 02-18-2015, 06:14 AM

I see 3 buttons and the PC sync cap so I still think it will be a flash, which would mean that the uppermost button is for flash, then Raw/FX and then AF mode. As this is considered an enthusiast FF camera, not a pro, it will have an onboard flash.

You asked for a wild guess

VisualDarkness · 02-18-2015, 06:20 AM

SR on/off? That is one button I miss. The RAW/FX one is useless for me on my K-5.

**crewl1** · 02-18-2015, 06:22 AM

I also believe it is a flash release button, with the flash hidden behind the nameplate and raised via mechanical arm like on Q series.

Or perhaps the name plate itself pivots out and up to reveal the flash behind it.
There doesn't seem to be another reason for that ledge in front of the prism does there?

Without a sync port or built in wi-fi the series II flashes need optical wireless trigger from the camera.

Last edited by crewl1; 02-18-2015 at 06:49 AM.

JimC1101 · 02-18-2015, 06:26 AM

One thing I notice is that there is no jack for headphones just as the K-3 has. I still think that the camera we see now really is a 3D plastic mock up and we will see a few changes between now and when it is released.

**UncleVanya** · 02-18-2015, 06:28 AM - **2 Likes**

It activates the Canikon speech, "no it isn't a Canon/nikon, yes it it's ff, no I don't want to know why I should have bought a different brand, yes I'm serious..."

VoiceOfReason · 02-18-2015, 06:33 AM

Movie mode.

Dartmoor Dave · 02-18-2015, 06:43 AM - **4 Likes**

Obviously for juicing a very small lemon. Presumably to go with a mini cocktail dispenser built into the pentaprism hump.

BrianR · 02-18-2015, 06:59 AM - **1 Like**

It activates the external flash. It's not built-in to the camera, but a remote drone with a wireless flash that responds to voice commands, a truly killer feature. Only downside is it has to travel to you from Ricoh HQ where it's charging station is, so press it a week or two in advance of your photo shoot. They're also limited in number of drones so there may be extra wait times when the camera is first released. Ricoh will increase it's flash-drone supply as Vespene gas becomes available.

JimC1101 · 02-18-2015, 07:03 AM

I think it will be the same as the K-3. just swapped from PC sync to the flash button. The numbers are there so it will most likely be the same as the K-3 when released.

JinDesu · 02-18-2015, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

It activates the external flash. It's not built-in to the camera, but a remote drone with a wireless flash that responds to voice commands, a truly killer feature. Only downside is it has to travel to you from Ricoh HQ where it's charging station is, so press it a week or two in advance of your photo shoot. They're also limited in number of drones so there may be extra wait times when the camera is first released. Ricoh will increase it's flash-drone supply as Vespene gas becomes available.

Need more supply depots too.

Gutta Perka · 02-18-2015, 07:17 AM

The upper will be red.
"EMERGENCY BUTTON" - when camera gets out of control or mirror starts flapping!

ppppsssstttt · 02-18-2015, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Need more supply depots too.

We'd be dead from the drone rush before any of this happens

VisualDarkness · 02-18-2015, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Need more supply depots too.

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**maxfield_photo** · 02-18-2015, 07:50 AM

Hopefully it's a customizable function button, but maybe the default function will be to control the crop mode.

02-18-2015, 05:43 AM	#1
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Speculate: what's the extra button for? Assuming the 3D printed mock-up just didn't switch the PC port with the flash pop-up button: Does it cycle through various viewfinder options? Crop mode? What's the best wildest guess?

02-18-2015, 06:28 AM - 2 Likes	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,402	It activates the Canikon speech, "no it isn't a Canon/nikon, yes it it's ff, no I don't want to know why I should have bought a different brand, yes I'm serious..." Last edited by UncleVanya; 02-18-2015 at 06:50 AM.

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02-18-2015, 06:14 AM	#2
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	I see 3 buttons and the PC sync cap so I still think it will be a flash, which would mean that the uppermost button is for flash, then Raw/FX and then AF mode. As this is considered an enthusiast FF camera, not a pro, it will have an onboard flash. You asked for a wild guess

02-18-2015, 06:20 AM	#3
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	SR on/off? That is one button I miss. The RAW/FX one is useless for me on my K-5.

02-18-2015, 06:22 AM	#4
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	I also believe it is a flash release button, with the flash hidden behind the nameplate and raised via mechanical arm like on Q series. Or perhaps the name plate itself pivots out and up to reveal the flash behind it. There doesn't seem to be another reason for that ledge in front of the prism does there? Without a sync port or built in wi-fi the series II flashes need optical wireless trigger from the camera. Last edited by crewl1; 02-18-2015 at 06:49 AM.

02-18-2015, 06:26 AM	#5
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	One thing I notice is that there is no jack for headphones just as the K-3 has. I still think that the camera we see now really is a 3D plastic mock up and we will see a few changes between now and when it is released.

02-18-2015, 06:33 AM	#7
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Movie mode.

02-18-2015, 06:43 AM - 4 Likes	#8
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Obviously for juicing a very small lemon. Presumably to go with a mini cocktail dispenser built into the pentaprism hump.

02-18-2015, 06:59 AM - 1 Like	#9
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	It activates the external flash. It's not built-in to the camera, but a remote drone with a wireless flash that responds to voice commands, a truly killer feature. Only downside is it has to travel to you from Ricoh HQ where it's charging station is, so press it a week or two in advance of your photo shoot. They're also limited in number of drones so there may be extra wait times when the camera is first released. Ricoh will increase it's flash-drone supply as Vespene gas becomes available.

02-18-2015, 07:03 AM	#10
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	I think it will be the same as the K-3. just swapped from PC sync to the flash button. The numbers are there so it will most likely be the same as the K-3 when released.

02-18-2015, 07:04 AM	#11
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by BrianR It activates the external flash. It's not built-in to the camera, but a remote drone with a wireless flash that responds to voice commands, a truly killer feature. Only downside is it has to travel to you from Ricoh HQ where it's charging station is, so press it a week or two in advance of your photo shoot. They're also limited in number of drones so there may be extra wait times when the camera is first released. Ricoh will increase it's flash-drone supply as Vespene gas becomes available. Need more supply depots too.

02-18-2015, 07:17 AM	#12
Gutta Perka Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 126	The upper will be red. "EMERGENCY BUTTON" - when camera gets out of control or mirror starts flapping!

02-18-2015, 07:31 AM	#13
ppppsssstttt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 152	Originally posted by JinDesu Need more supply depots too. We'd be dead from the drone rush before any of this happens

02-18-2015, 07:50 AM	#15
maxfield_photo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,216	Hopefully it's a customizable function button, but maybe the default function will be to control the crop mode.