MOM, Look what they've done to my LX!

*RuiC* · 04-22-2009, 04:43 PM

And I'm unable to attend the announcement live

ftpaddict · 04-22-2009, 04:50 PM

Sounds like it'll be a nuKlear week. End of next month?

The anticipation is nibbling at my shins!

*RuiC* · 04-22-2009, 04:59 PM

The grip is so comfortably cold that I can feel the heat of my blood pulsating while I enter another world via that wonderful viewfinder, ouch.

*RuiC* · 04-22-2009, 05:04 PM

And the gorgeous bird jumped swiftly from the branch and flew away through the morning mist. I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

*CSoars* · 04-22-2009, 05:08 PM

Now do I sell my LX to get this new... LX? Or wait until fall and try and scoop one up, plus the requisite DA wide angle.

Looking good, Pentax.

vinzer · 04-22-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by CSoars

Now do I sell my LX to get this new... LX? Or wait until fall and try and scoop one up, plus the requisite DA wide angle.

Looking good, Pentax.

You wait. I can just imagine how nice it will be to put those two together side-by-side.

Not to mention you can still keep shooting film alongside digital if you feel the bug again.

RBellavance · 04-22-2009, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by RuiC

And the gorgeous bird jumped swiftly from the branch and flew away through the morning mist. I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

Oh no, RuiC has been possessed by the spirit of WendyB

pop4 · 04-22-2009, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by RuiC

I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

Must.
Not.
Speculate.

Ah, what the heck. 8fps?

*Wheatfield* · 04-22-2009, 08:09 PM

Just remember kids, the 60-250 was announced something like three years ago......

*er1kksen* · 04-22-2009, 09:17 PM

Keeping that in mind, this is a remarkably quick turnaround from teasers to announcement. C'mon, Pentax, you've got to give us at least 6 months to brew over the obscure symbols on the new buttons before you actually announce anything? Next month? I'm feeling rushed. Disoriented, more like. I think I need to sit down.

BrendanPK · 04-22-2009, 09:40 PM

ooooooooooo
kinda like the squair pentaprism retro look.
Now will it have what I need?

RiceHigh · 04-22-2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by BrendanPK

ooooooooooo
kinda like the squair pentaprism retro look.
Now will it have what I need?

I hope there should be a RTF, though!!!

pop4 · 04-22-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Wheatfield

Just remember kids, the 60-250 was announced something like three years ago......

And lets not forget the Pentax 645D either. Now when was that first announced, and when will it ever be available...

stevebrot · 04-22-2009, 10:10 PM

I could not figure out what was meant by "LX" until I turned K7 upside down. Now if that is not tricky, I don't know what is...

Steve

*MSM* · 04-22-2009, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by stevebrot

I could not figure out what was meant by "LX" until I turned K7 upside down. Now if that is not tricky, I don't know what is...

Steve

@Steve (and others): I am new to Pentax and have never used any film SLR's let alone the LX. I was just curious what attributes of the LX make it so endearing to so many long-time Pentaxians. I have seen several different threads where posters say they wish this next camera is a modern digital LX. Others (MX, KX) are mentioned but it seems that the LX is more revered? Anyone care to give some insight/history? Thanks...