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CypherOz · 06-16-2013, 10:40 PM

What are peoples thoughts on the K-5 II/s APS-C successor?

This is my pure guess/speculation...

When?
- October 2013

What?
- 24 Mpx
- < US$1,200
- s variant (+ $100)
- 8fps
- at least 24 frame RAW buffer (3 seconds)
- seriously better AF (not just next gen)
- new body design
- faster processor (PRIME III ??)
- more...

Let the speculations begin!

**Fontan** · 06-16-2013, 11:22 PM

Thank you for the thread. We needed this.

SyncGuy · 06-16-2013, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by CypherOz

What are peoples thoughts on the K-5 II/s APS-C successor?

This is my pure guess/speculation...

When?
- October 2013

What?
- 24 Mpx
- < US$1,200
- s variant (+ $100)
- 8fps
- at least 24 frame RAW buffer (3 seconds)
- seriously better AF (not just next gen)
- new body design
- faster processor (PRIME III ??)
- more...

Let the speculations begin!

You've already listed everything possible... LoL!
And most likely it will be as it too..

Sandy Hancock · 06-16-2013, 11:36 PM

Look here, only 2025 posts so far
/closethread

siamthai · 06-17-2013, 12:20 AM - **1 Like**

I think that Pentaxians need to get out and take more photos and stop spending time speculating about a new FF or new APS-C

TZH · 06-17-2013, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by CypherOz

What are peoples thoughts on the K-5 II/s APS-C successor?

This is my pure guess/speculation...

When?
- October 2013

What?
- 24 Mpx
- < US$1,200
- s variant (+ $100)
- 8fps
- at least 24 frame RAW buffer (3 seconds)
- seriously better AF (not just next gen)
- new body design
- faster processor (PRIME III ??)
- more...

Let the speculations begin!

I'll just need a better/more accurate flash system ...... which may allow us to control multiple flash power through body/transmitter.

calsan · 06-17-2013, 03:51 AM - **1 Like**

Portrait format sensor.
Reverse threaded tripod socket.
In camera shake magnification.
Left handed shutter button.
Horizon skew function.
Built in 52k dial up modem.

**newmikey** · 06-17-2013, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by calsan

Portrait format sensor.
Reverse threaded tripod socket.
In camera shake magnification.
Left handed shutter button.
Horizon skew function.
Built in 52k dial up modem.

Built-in 18-section tripod (166cms height when fully extended, wobbles coordinated with SR system on sensor)
Printer slot for postcard sized prints
Fully weather resistant and able to function submerged up to 100m
Kitlens DA* 18-400mm/f1.8

**vrphoto** · 06-17-2013, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by TZH

I'll just need a better/more accurate flash system ...... which may allow us to control multiple flash power through body/transmitter.

Originally posted by TZH

- seriously better AF (not just next gen)

as in SERIOUSLY BETTER AF (the only thing that will cause the moths to fly from my wallet)

Docrwm · 06-17-2013, 05:03 AM

The ability to take a very clear photo of a black cat in full motion in a dark room on a moonless night without resorting to an AF light or IR imaging.

**RobA_Oz** · 06-17-2013, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by vrphoto

as in SERIOUSLY BETTER AF (the only thing that will cause the moths to fly from my wallet)

Quantifying this would be more helpful than shouting, seriously. Faster, or more accurate, or both? I suspect the answer would be "both" by many calling for it, but what do people actually want with this? How important is low-light performance?

I keep hearing people saying they want more AF points, smaller AF points, faster drives and so on. Usually, people saying this will point to Nikon (less often Canon) as the benchmark. On the other hand, I also see people giving up those systems and coming to Pentax and still others pointing out that the competitor systems are faster but not necessarily more accurate. What confounds me is that I don't see the need that others see, personally, although I acknowledge that others may have situations where they genuinely need a different system.

What we could use are some more objective, scientific testing that establishes useful benchmarks, and less loose talk. I imagine some of the former is available, and I'd like to see it.

Anvh · 06-17-2013, 05:36 AM

SInce they have the K5 mkII i hope they will go all out.
I hope it will cost about 1600 to 1700 with the best APS-C sensor out their and a very good new processor and 2 card slots.
And they should come with a tethering solution, i would love to have support for lightroom.

From what i hear the AF in the mkII is very decent, they could improve tracking but for the rest it seems reliable.

halfspin · 06-17-2013, 05:49 AM

dot matrix printer port and a cold fusion battery grip.

**boriscleto** · 06-17-2013, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by newmikey

Kitlens DA* 18-400mm/f1.8

Would that look something like this?

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TZH · 06-17-2013, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by newmikey

Built-in 18-section tripod (166cms height when fully extended, wobbles coordinated with SR system on sensor)
Printer slot for postcard sized prints
Fully weather resistant and able to function submerged up to 100m
Kitlens DA* 18-400mm/f1.8

I don't think 18mm is enough.... what say 14mm

06-16-2013, 10:40 PM	#1
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Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Thank you for the thread. We needed this.

06-16-2013, 11:23 PM	#3
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by CypherOz What are peoples thoughts on the K-5 II/s APS-C successor? This is my pure guess/speculation... When? - October 2013 What? - 24 Mpx - < US$1,200 - s variant (+ $100) - 8fps - at least 24 frame RAW buffer (3 seconds) - seriously better AF (not just next gen) - new body design - faster processor (PRIME III ??) - more... Let the speculations begin! You've already listed everything possible... LoL! And most likely it will be as it too..

06-16-2013, 11:36 PM	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Look here, only 2025 posts so far /closethread

06-17-2013, 12:20 AM - 1 Like	#5
siamthai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Svealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 172	I think that Pentaxians need to get out and take more photos and stop spending time speculating about a new FF or new APS-C

06-17-2013, 03:46 AM	#6
TZH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by CypherOz What are peoples thoughts on the K-5 II/s APS-C successor? This is my pure guess/speculation... When? - October 2013 What? - 24 Mpx - < US$1,200 - s variant (+ $100) - 8fps - at least 24 frame RAW buffer (3 seconds) - seriously better AF (not just next gen) - new body design - faster processor (PRIME III ??) - more... Let the speculations begin! I'll just need a better/more accurate flash system ...... which may allow us to control multiple flash power through body/transmitter.

06-17-2013, 03:51 AM - 1 Like	#7
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,549	Portrait format sensor. Reverse threaded tripod socket. In camera shake magnification. Left handed shutter button. Horizon skew function. Built in 52k dial up modem.

06-17-2013, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#8
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,289	Originally posted by calsan Portrait format sensor. Reverse threaded tripod socket. In camera shake magnification. Left handed shutter button. Horizon skew function. Built in 52k dial up modem. Built-in 18-section tripod (166cms height when fully extended, wobbles coordinated with SR system on sensor) Printer slot for postcard sized prints Fully weather resistant and able to function submerged up to 100m Kitlens DA* 18-400mm/f1.8

06-17-2013, 04:55 AM	#9
vrphoto Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 151	Originally posted by TZH I'll just need a better/more accurate flash system ...... which may allow us to control multiple flash power through body/transmitter. Originally posted by TZH - seriously better AF (not just next gen) as in *SERIOUSLY* BETTER AF (the only thing that will cause the moths to fly from my wallet)

06-17-2013, 05:03 AM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The ability to take a very clear photo of a black cat in full motion in a dark room on a moonless night without resorting to an AF light or IR imaging.

06-17-2013, 05:25 AM	#11
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by vrphoto as in *SERIOUSLY* BETTER AF (the only thing that will cause the moths to fly from my wallet) Quantifying this would be more helpful than shouting, seriously. Faster, or more accurate, or both? I suspect the answer would be "both" by many calling for it, but what do people actually want with this? How important is low-light performance? I keep hearing people saying they want more AF points, smaller AF points, faster drives and so on. Usually, people saying this will point to Nikon (less often Canon) as the benchmark. On the other hand, I also see people giving up those systems and coming to Pentax and still others pointing out that the competitor systems are faster but not necessarily more accurate. What confounds me is that I don't see the need that others see, personally, although I acknowledge that others may have situations where they genuinely need a different system. What we could use are some more objective, scientific testing that establishes useful benchmarks, and less loose talk. I imagine some of the former is available, and I'd like to see it.

06-17-2013, 05:36 AM	#12
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	SInce they have the K5 mkII i hope they will go all out. I hope it will cost about 1600 to 1700 with the best APS-C sensor out their and a very good new processor and 2 card slots. And they should come with a tethering solution, i would love to have support for lightroom. From what i hear the AF in the mkII is very decent, they could improve tracking but for the rest it seems reliable.

06-17-2013, 05:49 AM	#13
halfspin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	dot matrix printer port and a cold fusion battery grip.

06-17-2013, 06:14 AM	#14
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by newmikey Kitlens DA* 18-400mm/f1.8 Would that look something like this?

06-17-2013, 06:50 AM	#15
TZH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by newmikey Built-in 18-section tripod (166cms height when fully extended, wobbles coordinated with SR system on sensor) Printer slot for postcard sized prints Fully weather resistant and able to function submerged up to 100m Kitlens DA* 18-400mm/f1.8 I don't think 18mm is enough.... what say 14mm

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