Ricoh quiet about K3 2 Successor

GateCityRadio · 09-04-2016, 05:19 PM

Why are we trying to rush a new camera out already?..the K3 and K3II are hardly old...

**jpzk** · 09-04-2016, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by sumitkar1971

Not a a Peep out of Ricoh/Pentax on the timing or even possibility of the K3-2 Successor. That's the camera that I would love to have with my Pentax APSC optimized lenses. The K3 2 is a fantastic APSC camera with superb ergonomics, brilliant IQ, outstanding build and is a joy to shoot with. I am just wishing the successor has improved autofocus, slightly better high iSO performance and a tilt screen - 24 MP is enough for me. Any one have any insight on the possible release of the successor?

I thought this has already been discussed but I can't find that thread ... ??

Anyway, as I mentioned at "that" previous thread:
1. Improved AF (especially AF-C)
2. Improved low light performance (high ISO)
3. Keep the 24 MP sensor.
4. No gimmicks.

**csa** · 09-04-2016, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I would like a red-screen LCD option

Until/if ever that option comes; why not use this red film? Many of us in Astronomy use it on our laptops, etc., while viewing.

Products - Red Eyes Computer/iPhone/DSLR Light Shield

calsan · 09-04-2016, 07:05 PM

K3II(ii)

**jpzk** · 09-04-2016, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by calsan

K3II(ii)

Seems just about right!

mee · 09-04-2016, 07:12 PM

Red screen is already an option on the K-70

so likely an option on the K-3 II successor too. I'm looking forward to whatever it is.. probably my next body upgrade unless the K-1 and lenses drop in price by then. Until then probably just sticking with the K-5 II unless the K-3 II really drops in price itself. I'd like to see improved DR and ISO handling..

**geomez** · 09-04-2016, 07:26 PM

Now being in the market for a crop body, after getting used to the K-1, I'd jump at a K-3 successor that had the same AF as the K-1 or at least the LED viewfinder overlay. That and/or an articulating rear LCD.

Joe Dusel · 09-04-2016, 07:31 PM

I would be happy with 24M pixels, improved ISO (at least decent to 6400) and wired tethering. I personally can't see a use for the GPS or built-in flash, and I don't even need video. Heck, after using the FLU card, I can't even imagine wanting the wireless. I just want an improved APS-C camera to go with my APS-C lenses.

**UncleVanya** · 09-04-2016, 07:36 PM

Flu card sucks. Use a Mirrorless camera with good wifi integration a few times and see good wireless integration. Samsung nx series or Panasonic gx7 or later. I would love really good wireless.

pakinjapan · 09-04-2016, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by GateCityRadio

Why are we trying to rush a new camera out already?..the K3 and K3II are hardly old...

agree, IMO, let RICOH take time on the camera body development, but give me a few more new wide angle FF / WR prime please!

mee · 09-04-2016, 07:54 PM

All this said.. the K-70 showed up out of the blue.

The time between K-5 II and K-3 was minimal too.. will just have to wait and see.

GateCityRadio · 09-04-2016, 08:15 PM

It'll probably look like a baby K-1, stick with the same 24mp sensor and most of the same features as the K3II but add WiFi/NFC and flippy screen.

biz-engineer · 09-04-2016, 09:39 PM - **1 Like**

The K-3 II successor is the K1.

stevebrot · 09-04-2016, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by csa

Until/if ever that option comes; why not use this red film? Many of us in Astronomy use it on our laptops, etc., while viewing.

Products - Red Eyes Computer/iPhone/DSLR Light Shield

Cool!

Steve

Jonathan Mac · 09-04-2016, 11:47 PM - **1 Like**

My K3 isn't even two years old yet and I intend to use it for at least as long as I did my K200D - five years.

09-04-2016, 07:12 PM	#21
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Red screen is already an option on the K-70 so likely an option on the K-3 II successor too. I'm looking forward to whatever it is.. probably my next body upgrade unless the K-1 and lenses drop in price by then. Until then probably just sticking with the K-5 II unless the K-3 II really drops in price itself. I'd like to see improved DR and ISO handling.. Last edited by mee; 09-04-2016 at 07:20 PM.

09-04-2016, 07:45 PM	#25
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	Originally posted by GateCityRadio Why are we trying to rush a new camera out already?..the K3 and K3II are hardly old... agree, IMO, let RICOH take time on the camera body development, but give me a few more new wide angle FF / WR prime please! Last edited by pakinjapan; 09-04-2016 at 09:43 PM.

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GateCityRadio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 503	Why are we trying to rush a new camera out already?..the K3 and K3II are hardly old...

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by sumitkar1971 Not a a Peep out of Ricoh/Pentax on the timing or even possibility of the K3-2 Successor. That's the camera that I would love to have with my Pentax APSC optimized lenses. The K3 2 is a fantastic APSC camera with superb ergonomics, brilliant IQ, outstanding build and is a joy to shoot with. I am just wishing the successor has improved autofocus, slightly better high iSO performance and a tilt screen - 24 MP is enough for me. Any one have any insight on the possible release of the successor? I thought this has already been discussed but I can't find that thread ... ?? Anyway, as I mentioned at "that" previous thread: 1. Improved AF (especially AF-C) 2. Improved low light performance (high ISO) 3. Keep the 24 MP sensor. 4. No gimmicks.

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by stevebrot I would like a red-screen LCD option Until/if ever that option comes; why not use this red film? Many of us in Astronomy use it on our laptops, etc., while viewing. Products - Red Eyes Computer/iPhone/DSLR Light Shield

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calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	K3II(ii)

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by calsan K3II(ii) Seems just about right!

09-04-2016, 07:26 PM	#22
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Now being in the market for a crop body, after getting used to the K-1, I'd jump at a K-3 successor that had the same AF as the K-1 or at least the LED viewfinder overlay. That and/or an articulating rear LCD.

09-04-2016, 07:31 PM	#23
Joe Dusel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 126	I would be happy with 24M pixels, improved ISO (at least decent to 6400) and wired tethering. I personally can't see a use for the GPS or built-in flash, and I don't even need video. Heck, after using the FLU card, I can't even imagine wanting the wireless. I just want an improved APS-C camera to go with my APS-C lenses.

09-04-2016, 07:36 PM	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Flu card sucks. Use a Mirrorless camera with good wifi integration a few times and see good wireless integration. Samsung nx series or Panasonic gx7 or later. I would love really good wireless.

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mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	All this said.. the K-70 showed up out of the blue. The time between K-5 II and K-3 was minimal too.. will just have to wait and see.

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GateCityRadio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 503	It'll probably look like a baby K-1, stick with the same 24mp sensor and most of the same features as the K3II but add WiFi/NFC and flippy screen.

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,225	The K-3 II successor is the K1.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by csa Until/if ever that option comes; why not use this red film? Many of us in Astronomy use it on our laptops, etc., while viewing. Products - Red Eyes Computer/iPhone/DSLR Light Shield Cool! Steve

09-04-2016, 11:47 PM - 1 Like	#30
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	My K3 isn't even two years old yet and I intend to use it for at least as long as I did my K200D - five years.