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Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 23/08/2014 - 23:38
johnriley wrote:
I wasn't thinking that it would a user changeable affair, that's another line of thought with promise for sure. I was thinking that the same basic chassis could be built two ways, one DSLR and one CSC. That would mean the same basic cost with two production lines then stemming from it.
If that would actually work it could be interesting.
ah, now I understand.. yes I agree... it is VERY possible that a mirrorless camera based on this unit could be in the works.... perhaps branded under ricoh with modular lensmounts... a GR-S1? I wasn't thinking that it would a user changeable affair, that's another line of thought with promise for sure. I was thinking that the same basic chassis could be built two ways, one DSLR and one CSC. That would mean the same basic cost with two production lines then stemming from it.
If that would actually work it could be interesting.
your choice of K, Q, 645, 67, C, T, screw,4/3's lens adaptors?
there was rumours of ricoh patents for 4/3 class aps-c sized lens patents..
ricoh patent
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 22/08/2014 - 22:32
I agree the mirror box looks tacked on, but doubt it is removable...
My guess is it might... have a hybrid af system . pentax does have a patent for a sensor shift af module that moves the sensor to achieve focus . this would work great for video af while the mirror is up.... just saying...
it would also make sense if that same system was employed in the new Q s1... on the software end... after all the video specs on ks1 and qs1 are BOTH limited to 1080/30.
a d-slr that works like a CSC mirrorless with wi-fi and ios apps would be desirable to younger buyers... and video shooters...
after all.. once the mirror locks up... all current pentax d-slrs with live view are essentially CSC mirrorless cams with BAD af... fix the AF and there's no need to remove the optical finder...
My guess is it might... have a hybrid af system . pentax does have a patent for a sensor shift af module that moves the sensor to achieve focus . this would work great for video af while the mirror is up.... just saying...
it would also make sense if that same system was employed in the new Q s1... on the software end... after all the video specs on ks1 and qs1 are BOTH limited to 1080/30.
a d-slr that works like a CSC mirrorless with wi-fi and ios apps would be desirable to younger buyers... and video shooters...
after all.. once the mirror locks up... all current pentax d-slrs with live view are essentially CSC mirrorless cams with BAD af... fix the AF and there's no need to remove the optical finder...
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 22/08/2014 - 19:24
richandfleur wrote:
Be interesting to hear about features, but packaging aside, what is really new here?
Wifi built in would be new for Pentax, but that's not revolutionary in the market these days for instance.
A first glance these reads as a k-500 update?
if it's got 4k video (pre release specs have been wrong in the past - it could happen) and 1080 at 30 fps is going backwards for those not familiar with other pentax cameras video abilities... but 4k/30 would be rockin! (even if it was via hdmi out port only)Be interesting to hear about features, but packaging aside, what is really new here?
Wifi built in would be new for Pentax, but that's not revolutionary in the market these days for instance.
A first glance these reads as a k-500 update?
it could still wind up besting the k3 in image quality/noise issues with less pixels but bigger pixel sites...
and be a precursor to a new line..... who knows? maybe....
but adding wi-fi and a handful of features from Samsungs nx series could in fact be revolutionary for d-slrs... best of both worlds really, for a video shooter...
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 21/08/2014 - 19:48
jules wrote:
In the top view is that a video Icon on the on off switch?
is that why it's glowing red? Usually video is denoted in red right?
my guess, two step video recording...In the top view is that a video Icon on the on off switch?
is that why it's glowing red? Usually video is denoted in red right?
step one, turn power switch one click to enter video mode, led around shutter turns red... push shutter to REC. default video mode would be tav keeping the closest settings to what the camera had when you turned the power dial... example the aperture would stay the same, the shutter speed would change if needed and iso would compensate to bring the EV value to whatever you were shooting in still mode..
that's how I'd have designed it
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 21/08/2014 - 16:22
I bet it is going to be a great little camera, and a more conservative looking sibling is already on the way...
I really do hope this thing is wi-fi, after shooting with the new Iphone 5s, go-pros and samsung nx's I am sure Pentax could build the first d-slr that bridges the gap between slr and mirrorless/csc/smartphones....
there are some tricks these other cameras do that would be awesome on a d-slr..
pulling out your phone click on app and set live view, tethering and being able to select af points, exposure, wb, shooting modes, other settings etc while the camera is several feet away on a tripod has many many uses from nature, to studio, to group shots.
I really do hope this thing is wi-fi, after shooting with the new Iphone 5s, go-pros and samsung nx's I am sure Pentax could build the first d-slr that bridges the gap between slr and mirrorless/csc/smartphones....
there are some tricks these other cameras do that would be awesome on a d-slr..
pulling out your phone click on app and set live view, tethering and being able to select af points, exposure, wb, shooting modes, other settings etc while the camera is several feet away on a tripod has many many uses from nature, to studio, to group shots.
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 21/08/2014 - 15:39
ricoh only has one wi-fi camera with ios app that I know of.. theta
pentax promised something completely new...
other camera makers are selling wi-fi enabled mirrorless and compact cameras...
the leds in the handgrip look like they could do duty as a wi-fi signal power meter bar...
imagine the shockwaves through the industry if this thing RAN an IOS android operating system and they release a software SKD and open source firmware!
link
pentax promised something completely new...
other camera makers are selling wi-fi enabled mirrorless and compact cameras...
the leds in the handgrip look like they could do duty as a wi-fi signal power meter bar...
imagine the shockwaves through the industry if this thing RAN an IOS android operating system and they release a software SKD and open source firmware!
link
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 20/08/2014 - 22:12
pentaxian450 wrote:
It's a fake. If it was real, we would see "RICOH" marked somewhere on the camera.
possible it flashes "Ricoh" on lcd during start up.. but no where else on preproduction model pics....It's a fake. If it was real, we would see "RICOH" marked somewhere on the camera.
I'm guessing it was leaked to gage how people would respond to it. I'm guessing they are more interested in Japans reactions...
I'm guessing we are seeing Pentax's replacement to the entry level model, but it will have very advanced wi-fi features to compete with mirrorless cameras.
my guess is, we'll see a lot of features we'll want in the k-3's replacement later on...
Ricoh may just be testing consumer reaction to new tech by adding it to the entry level models first and wait for the conservative old pro's to beg before adding the features to the next top tier model...
this will be targeted at those users who might be tempted to jump brands for m4/3's
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 20/08/2014 - 11:47
look closely at this image... in the lcd view you see "virtual" buttons... that replicat the physical buttons on the camera back.. on your ios device you'd have a touch sensitive screen...
also supports my theory that the green lights in the hand grip are a wi-fi signal strength bar..
I believe we are seeing the same display that would appear on the ios app that allowes remote control of the camera from a smart phone or tablet..
also supports my theory that the green lights in the hand grip are a wi-fi signal strength bar..
I believe we are seeing the same display that would appear on the ios app that allowes remote control of the camera from a smart phone or tablet..
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 20/08/2014 - 03:17
if the camera is wi-fi enabled the green lights in the hand grip might be wi-fi signal strength indicators which would be useful if there is also a ios/android app with remote and tethering and live view available.
also the red/green led around the shutter button could be red for REC for video and green for stills modes.
live view via wi-fi and smartphone/tablet would negate the need for a flip out lcd as well saving cost.
also the red/green led around the shutter button could be red for REC for video and green for stills modes.
live view via wi-fi and smartphone/tablet would negate the need for a flip out lcd as well saving cost.
Comment by Don posted on New Camera Pentax Leaked at 19/08/2014 - 20:01
The more I see this white one the more I like it
I want one for Christmas... don't even bother wrapping it up. Just hang it on the tree and light 'er up!