New GXR Mark II body

[ZDP-189]

I've read on photorumours that there is a new upgraded GXR body with, amongst other things, a rotating screen. Can someone confirm this? Anyone have any more details?

http://photorumors.com/2012/01/16/new-r ... -gxr-unit/

Also, there's supposed to be a Pentax K-module coming out soon.

[odklizec]

I think nobody outside Ricoh can confirm that yet. But it's pretty logical and widely expected step. If for noting else, an external AF sensor is a very good reason, because it could significantly speed up the AF of all existing modules. So even if there will be released updated version of existing modules, old modules will not get so obsolete. Articulated screen is also something people asked for from the very first GXR day. Plus it will surely get the newest 1mil dot LCD, already used in the GRDIV and CX6. We may only hope there will be integrated EVF, but I doubt about this point, because this would make the body noticeably bigger.

[Duane Pandorf]

I wouldn't mind a little bigger body to get an integrated viewfinder. They would probably have to eliminate the built-in flash to do it and keep the hot shoe.

[thelps]

I wouldn't mind a little bigger body to get an integrated viewfinder. They would probably have to eliminate the built-in flash to do it and keep the hot shoe.

+1 for me too. I'd like the integrated EVF. Its more to do with bagging the camera. The external EVF nodule would be a constant worry for me or limit the type of bags you could use. I've also happily lose the flash for EVF. It would be a rare flashless camera - how many flashless cameras are there? not many!

[Duane Pandorf]

I wouldn't mind a little bigger body to get an integrated viewfinder. They would probably have to eliminate the built-in flash to do it and keep the hot shoe.

+1 for me too. I'd like the integrated EVF. Its more to do with bagging the camera. The external EVF nodule would be a constant worry for me or limit the type of bags you could use. I've also happily lose the flash for EVF. It would be a rare flashless camera - how many flashless cameras are there? not many!

Well your top end pro DSLRs don't have built-in flash. Plus with an updated sensor would definitely have better low light capability also helping not having the flash. I mainly use the flash now for fill in the daytime.

[sergiozh]

if it has a rotating screen, you can't put a screen protector and close inside the screen ?

[Duane Pandorf]

I'm not sure the tilt screen would be for me as I use the EVF most all the time.

[Remko]

Tilt screen is very handy for low-angle shots (for example macro shots close to the ground).

Also nice for self portraits. And last but not least if it is done the canon way you can fold the LCD inside, nice for screen protection when you use the EVF.

Is it a must have? For me not but nice to have: yes.
Remko

[Duane Pandorf]

Tilt screen is very handy for low-angle shots (for example macro shots close to the ground).

Also nice for self portraits. And last but not least if it is done the canon way you can fold the LCD inside, nice for screen protection when you use the EVF.

Is it a must have? For me not but nice to have: yes.
Remko

I guess I hadn't thought about the folding inside out method of Canon. That would definitely be a benefit and would change my opinion at bit.

[thelps]

Tilt screen is very handy for low-angle shots (for example macro shots close to the ground).

Also nice for self portraits. And last but not least if it is done the canon way you can fold the LCD inside, nice for screen protection when you use the EVF.

Is it a must have? For me not but nice to have: yes.
Remko

I had this arrangement of tilt out on my old Olympus C5050 (another sell regret) and I probably used in 5-10% of the time. A significant amount.
While not a make or break deal for me it is definitely a useful feature.