Pentax will be the first to get it. Something new is coming.

ogl · 02-14-2011, 11:58 PM

PENTAX DSLRs: Something new is coming and it's right around the corner. Pentax will be the first to get it.

What is it?

wlachan · 02-15-2011, 12:00 AM

The 1st gold plated DSLR for the Chinese market? Alliance with LV for some special LV LIMITED lenses? K-5 with Rolex movement? Built-in plate for RRS head? SR that could shift so much, doubled as travel alarm? Or perhaps the see-through IR that Sony once mastered? I don't know. What is it? I have been reading exciting Pentax rumors for so long I am a little numb.

ozlizard · 02-15-2011, 12:14 AM

A lens that sees around corners?

Asahiflex · 02-15-2011, 12:18 AM

Somehow I think it has something to do with the inavailability of the Pentax D-BG4 grip. Maybe iPhone or 3G connectivity?

TOUGEFC · 02-15-2011, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Somehow I think it has something to do with the inavailability of the Pentax D-BG4 grip. Maybe iPhone or 3G connectivity?

You might be right, its says "k7/k5" will get it , they are the same body and both of them and only them use that grip....

Asahiflex · 02-15-2011, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

You might be right, its says "k7/k5" will get it , they are the same body and both of them and only them use that grip....

Indeed. And the old rumor of a grip with GPS could probably come true too.

gazonk · 02-15-2011, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Somehow I think it has something to do with the inavailability of the Pentax D-BG4 grip. Maybe iPhone or 3G connectivity?

A grip with built-in wlan support and tethering software would be great (then you're only an app away from iPhone (or other smartphone) and 3G connectivity anyway). If this is a product that has been in the works for a while, it could finally explain Pentax apparent and strange disinterest in providing tethering software. It's just so wrong that my K10D can do tethering, but the K-5 or the 645D not.

AOShep · 02-15-2011, 01:01 AM

Sense it's for both K7 and K5 and other brands will also get it, could be:
1. new battery technology-10,000 shots on a single charge.

2. battery grip with built-in extra memory card slot.

3. a virus that will erase the firmware and leave the camera useless.

gazonk · 02-15-2011, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by ozlizard

A lens that sees around corners?

Well... angle scope attachments for lenses isn't exactly "something new"

ozlizard · 02-15-2011, 01:07 AM

Something new is coming. DSLRs will never be the same...

Don't really think a new grip/GPS/battery etc reflects the statement above.....
Having said that I havn't the foggiest, but it sure has me intrigued!

ZEPsikopat · 02-15-2011, 01:14 AM

Some built-in taser to prevent purse-snatching ?

Or a voice-driven controller for the camera.

nosnoop · 02-15-2011, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by ozlizard

Something new is coming. DSLRs will never be the same...
....
Having said that I havn't the foggiest, but it sure has me intrigued!

Intrigued yes.
But invariably, this type of hype would leave me disappointed as well.
Somehow, other people's idea of "game changing" or "you won't believe it" features are never quite the same as mine.

**Fontan** · 02-15-2011, 01:22 AM

This is about the new up coming GPS unit. It does something very goofy, depending on who you ask.

**Fontan** · 02-15-2011, 01:28 AM

Oops.

nosnoop · 02-15-2011, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Fontan

This is about the new up coming GPS unit. It does something very goofy, depending on who you ask.

You mean this?

If this is in fact what the blog is referring to, my reaction would be "that's it??"

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TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by Asahiflex Somehow I think it has something to do with the inavailability of the Pentax D-BG4 grip. Maybe iPhone or 3G connectivity? You might be right, its says "k7/k5" will get it , they are the same body and both of them and only them use that grip....

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Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by TOUGEFC You might be right, its says "k7/k5" will get it , they are the same body and both of them and only them use that grip.... Indeed. And the old rumor of a grip with GPS could probably come true too.

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gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Asahiflex Somehow I think it has something to do with the inavailability of the Pentax D-BG4 grip. Maybe iPhone or 3G connectivity? A grip with built-in wlan support and tethering software would be great (then you're only an app away from iPhone (or other smartphone) and 3G connectivity anyway). If this is a product that has been in the works for a while, it could finally explain Pentax apparent and strange disinterest in providing tethering software. It's just so wrong that my K10D can do tethering, but the K-5 or the 645D not.

02-15-2011, 01:01 AM	#8
AOShep Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	Sense it's for both K7 and K5 and other brands will also get it, could be: 1. new battery technology-10,000 shots on a single charge. 2. battery grip with built-in extra memory card slot. 3. a virus that will erase the firmware and leave the camera useless.

02-15-2011, 01:04 AM	#9
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by ozlizard A lens that sees around corners? Well... angle scope attachments for lenses isn't exactly "something new"

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ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	Something new is coming. DSLRs will never be the same... Don't really think a new grip/GPS/battery etc reflects the statement above..... Having said that I havn't the foggiest, but it sure has me intrigued!

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ZEPsikopat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 109	Some built-in taser to prevent purse-snatching ? Or a voice-driven controller for the camera.

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nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by ozlizard Something new is coming. DSLRs will never be the same... .... Having said that I havn't the foggiest, but it sure has me intrigued! Intrigued yes. But invariably, this type of hype would leave me disappointed as well. Somehow, other people's idea of "game changing" or "you won't believe it" features are never quite the same as mine.

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Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	This is about the new up coming GPS unit. It does something very goofy, depending on who you ask.

02-15-2011, 01:43 AM	#15
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by Fontan This is about the new up coming GPS unit. It does something very goofy, depending on who you ask. You mean this? If this is in fact what the blog is referring to, my reaction would be "that's it??"