SOLD!

SOLD!

Exactly the same Vic, in fact the whole image chain appears to be the same, I was hoping for the same sensor as the new DXO King the, D7200. You never know but then again DXO kind of skews the results in favour of Nikon, not by any duplicity, just the way they score by default set up...

Broadly in agreement with you there but I do feel if there is a performance increase with AF possible that it should be across the board for the current range including the K S1 and K S2 but as you say we'll have to wait and see, the K3 II still has GPS, 4.5 stops of SR +panning SR (Vs3.5) Pixel Shifting, directional compass, which are quite a few extras, all for want of a pop up flash, not a bad trade really, Ricoh should do a kit with that new little flashgun and the 16-85 in a posh box, make a good pressie for someone (ME!)

It would seem that the entire AF improvment on the K3II 's tracking is algorithm based? If so it could be implemented on the K3 (Original) but will they?
Not immediately but perhaps but sometime in the near future, it would seem that it is to stay in the range for a bit, well at least until stocks run out, or maybe it already has been silently implemented with the new firmware (V:1.20) but I'm not going to drop two grand on a lens to find out, as I really don't think anyone would notice the difference on any SDM lenses...
I think I'll be holding on to my K3 for a bit and wait and see what we do and don't get, mmmm Limiteds...

Just in case people were wondering, it would seem the image chain in the new K3II is the same (Similar) as the original, I doubt Ricoh would be daft enough to allow the Pixel Shift to K3 "Classic" owners but you never know???

From : Falk Lumo

"Found this under specs/Shutter type on the website of Ricoh.

Every sensor supports a kind of electronic shutter operation. This is how it is done:

First, a speed is defined at which a so-called virtual curtain can travel. The maximum speed for this infinite for the first (opening) curtain, and the sensor readout speed for the second (closing) curtain. Both curtains must operate at the same speed, but the second can be replaced by a mechanical one (D810). If not (K-3II pixel shift mode), then both curtains operate at the sensor read out speed.

At 8.3fps, this is about 1/10s, about 20x slower than the mechanical curtain.

Now, the operation is as follows:

1. the mechanical curtain is opened.

2. the sensor is reset line by line with a speed as defined by the (virtual) curtain speed.

3. the sensor is read out line by line at the same speed.

4. if more (multiple) exposures are required, repeat at step #2

5. the mechanical shutter is closed

Because the virtual curtain is so slow, it would lead to distortions like in video (jello effect). However, in pixel shift mode the subject is static and therefore this is no issue. Because the mechanical curtains remain idle, the sensor can be repositioned with the required pixel accuracy between shots.

To grap 4 exposures for pixel shift, the shutter only operates once. It will sound like a single 1/2 s exposure.

I hope I could explain what's going on behind the "curtains" here"

Bugger!

Oh well...

Brilliant Ballhead, takes ten Kilo's in any direction with ease, very precise been my go to one for a couple of years now but I've just invested in a Carbonfibre lightweight tripod system, and this looks like overkill on the top so it's for sale, they used to be eighty quid new but the price has fallen recently, a couple of nicks in it but crucuially none on the Ball!
So I'll sell for £30 inc Snail Mail...

http://clikelite.com/product/backpacks/impulse-sling/

Pretty much perfect, £50 + a fiver for snail mail
Will take a gripped K3 with 16-50 F2.8 attached +a 12-24 F4, Hood stored beside and a 60-250 F4, highest quality sling I've ever seen to be honest...