Some speculation on the Pro Model (K-5) Specs

zackspeed · 06-12-2010, 03:07 AM

There is no aps-h,no 35mm this year,never a body like mz-d,pentaxline in highest class will be in k-7 style......

Christopher M.W.T · 06-12-2010, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

There is no aps-h,no 35mm this year,never a body like mz-d,pentaxline in highest class will be in k-7 style......

But you haven't refuted any of the other speculation

zackspeed · 06-12-2010, 05:22 AM

This as only the biggest .......nonsense

Christopher M.W.T · 06-12-2010, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

This as only the biggest .......nonsense

It's all fun hahah

zackspeed · 06-12-2010, 10:57 AM

sure it is

but,in every fun/lie is a little truth

sometimes

Christopher M.W.T · 06-12-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

sure it is

but,in every fun/lie is a little truth

sometimes

Curse you!

Still I did ask you a private question, im curious....

falconeye · 06-12-2010, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes

Discuss......

Can we please move the thread out of News and Rumors? Thanks.

I am increasingly loosing interest in this forum because of threads like this ...

geojazz · 06-12-2010, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The grip is a money maker. The K-7 body has fallen $400.00 since it was released, but the grip is still $200.00. Accessory sales are where the money is. People who need the grip will buy one. Since not everyone will want a grip it is best if Pentax leaves it as an option.

I agree , but I am talking a wish pro body with Grip fully integrated as part of the Body. You can have a step down version w/o the grip ... But Since the MZ-S I have never shot any Pentax Camera either Film or Digital without the grip. And for my hands and the balance points /comfort that I prefer I would love to see a fully integrated grip into the body.

Pentaxor · 06-13-2010, 10:49 PM

FF and you got me sold.

thibs · 06-13-2010, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

FF and you got me sold.

IMO not for Photokina but they may announce working on one at that time.
I'd love to be wrong though...

Uluru · 06-14-2010, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes

1. Body similar to the MZ-D in size and design, weather sealed.
2. Newest SAFOX 11point as used in the 645D, however algorithms more optimised for fast moving action, ie sports.
Discuss......

Uh, MZ-D is one helluva ugly camera, chunky, deformed, a total mess. I think Pentax could swipe our legs, minds and hearts if a more classic design is to be re-introduced, like Pentax ME.

I bet old school Nikon guys would sell their black dreadnoughts and bazookas and stand in the queue just to get one, because I can see many cries in their camp torn by nostalgia about the Nikon FM (and its successors) and its pure, elegant, basic, timeless design. That's very much like ME. Classic 1970s, best SLR camera design ever.

Huge pentaprism, beautiful 2 tone approach (black & metal). It goes wonderfully well with primes (and those silver FA limiteds would look amazing on that cam). No wonder everyone loves Leica M series timeless design -- it sets it apart from everything boring else today.

So far digital camera market has had a boring approach (or lack of approach -- it reminds me very much of copycat stampede), ruled by economy of scale and lack of design taste. All DSLRs look like medium sized cars today -- all boring and all the same. You see one you've seen them all. (Actually K-7 looks quite decent and elegant when compared with the rest.)

A Pentax ME classic body, updated and polished up to modern specs would stop the world for a moment.

lithos · 06-14-2010, 03:29 AM

+1 to Uluru for wasting Rockwell's bandwidth.

Attaboy!

Spag · 06-14-2010, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Can we please move the thread out of News and Rumors? Thanks.

I am increasingly loosing interest in this forum because of threads like this ...

We should have a "Out of the hat speculations" forum section. There has been only a handfull founded rumors in the last 6 months, all the other threads are just wishlist chat.... Quite boring to say the least. :ugh:

George Lama · 06-14-2010, 08:06 PM

And therein lies the beauty or ugliness of rumors and speculations. Their worthiness can't be determined, otherwise they would just be another bit of news.

It would be like expecting The Enquirer to come up with a "serious" edition without their usual fluff just for those who want real news.

There are over two dozen other sections where the topic is geared to shop talk and more serious photography topics. The content of this particular forum section needs to be taken for what its worth!

lithos · 06-14-2010, 09:25 PM

If we get a dedicated wishlist forum, we also need a dedicated NerdWank forum.

Frankly, the only thing more annoying that wishlists is when the topic devolves in the numerical pissing competitions between various factions of nerds throwing numbers around like monkeys through shit at the zoo, trying to prove some vague, minute, and, ultimately, worthless point that about how...pixel pitch...photons...bifurcation....

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Sorry, drifted off there.

06-14-2010, 02:34 AM	#41
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes 1. Body similar to the MZ-D in size and design, weather sealed. 2. Newest SAFOX 11point as used in the 645D, however algorithms more optimised for fast moving action, ie sports. Discuss...... Uh, MZ-D is one helluva ugly camera, chunky, deformed, a total mess. I think Pentax could swipe our legs, minds and hearts if a more classic design is to be re-introduced, like Pentax ME. I bet old school Nikon guys would sell their black dreadnoughts and bazookas and stand in the queue just to get one, because I can see many cries in their camp torn by nostalgia about the Nikon FM (and its successors) and its pure, elegant, basic, timeless design. That's very much like ME. Classic 1970s, best SLR camera design ever. Huge pentaprism, beautiful 2 tone approach (black & metal). It goes wonderfully well with primes (and those silver FA limiteds would look amazing on that cam). No wonder everyone loves Leica M series timeless design -- it sets it apart from everything boring else today. So far digital camera market has had a boring approach (or lack of approach -- it reminds me very much of copycat stampede), ruled by economy of scale and lack of design taste. All DSLRs look like medium sized cars today -- all boring and all the same. You see one you've seen them all. (Actually K-7 looks quite decent and elegant when compared with the rest.) A Pentax ME classic body, updated and polished up to modern specs would stop the world for a moment. Last edited by Uluru; 06-14-2010 at 02:54 AM. Reason: Spelling

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06-12-2010, 03:07 AM	#31
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	There is no aps-h,no 35mm this year,never a body like mz-d,pentaxline in highest class will be in k-7 style......

06-12-2010, 03:39 AM	#32
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by zackspeed There is no aps-h,no 35mm this year,never a body like mz-d,pentaxline in highest class will be in k-7 style...... But you haven't refuted any of the other speculation

06-12-2010, 05:22 AM	#33
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	This as only the biggest .......nonsense

06-12-2010, 05:33 AM	#34
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by zackspeed This as only the biggest .......nonsense It's all fun hahah

06-12-2010, 10:57 AM	#35
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	sure it is but,in every fun/lie is a little truth sometimes

06-12-2010, 11:57 AM	#36
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by zackspeed sure it is but,in every fun/lie is a little truth sometimes Curse you! Still I did ask you a private question, im curious....

06-12-2010, 04:50 PM	#37
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes Discuss...... Can we please move the thread out of News and Rumors? Thanks. I am increasingly loosing interest in this forum because of threads like this ...

06-12-2010, 07:52 PM	#38
geojazz Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 30	Originally posted by Winder The grip is a money maker. The K-7 body has fallen $400.00 since it was released, but the grip is still $200.00. Accessory sales are where the money is. People who need the grip will buy one. Since not everyone will want a grip it is best if Pentax leaves it as an option. I agree , but I am talking a wish pro body with Grip fully integrated as part of the Body. You can have a step down version w/o the grip ... But Since the MZ-S I have never shot any Pentax Camera either Film or Digital without the grip. And for my hands and the balance points /comfort that I prefer I would love to see a fully integrated grip into the body.

06-13-2010, 10:49 PM	#39
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	FF and you got me sold.

06-13-2010, 11:06 PM	#40
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Pentaxor FF and you got me sold. IMO not for Photokina but they may announce working on one at that time. I'd love to be wrong though...

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06-14-2010, 03:29 AM	#42
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	+1 to Uluru for wasting Rockwell's bandwidth. Attaboy!

06-14-2010, 06:05 AM	#43
Spag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by falconeye Can we please move the thread out of News and Rumors? Thanks. I am increasingly loosing interest in this forum because of threads like this ... We should have a "Out of the hat speculations" forum section. There has been only a handfull founded rumors in the last 6 months, all the other threads are just wishlist chat.... Quite boring to say the least. :ugh:

06-14-2010, 08:06 PM	#44
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	And therein lies the beauty or ugliness of rumors and speculations. Their worthiness can't be determined, otherwise they would just be another bit of news. It would be like expecting The Enquirer to come up with a "serious" edition without their usual fluff just for those who want real news. There are over two dozen other sections where the topic is geared to shop talk and more serious photography topics. The content of this particular forum section needs to be taken for what its worth!

06-14-2010, 09:25 PM	#45
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	If we get a dedicated wishlist forum, we also need a dedicated NerdWank forum. Frankly, the only thing more annoying that wishlists is when the topic devolves in the numerical pissing competitions between various factions of nerds throwing numbers around like monkeys through shit at the zoo, trying to prove some vague, minute, and, ultimately, worthless point that about how...pixel pitch...photons...bifurcation.... zzzzzzzzzzzzzz Sorry, drifted off there.