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

ogl · 02-15-2011, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by Fontan

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

New GPS?...I think it could work with any new camera from Pentax

nosnoop · 02-15-2011, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by ogl

New GPS?...I think it could work with any new camera from Pentax

You still need new firmware to interface with the unit and incorporate the data.

ZEPsikopat · 02-15-2011, 02:16 AM

What about a specific grip for lefthanders ?
Currently you can only use your right hand to take pictures.

TOUGEFC · 02-15-2011, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by nosnoop

You still need new firmware to interface with the unit and incorporate the data.

No problem, they will just release a new firmware update upon its launch

However, if it just a GPS add on then im a bit disappointed, gps doesnt interest me for a camera.

eurostar · 02-15-2011, 02:34 AM

If it's for K-7 and K-5 only, it couldn't be something that slide in the hotshoe, as that is the same of any other camera.

It must be something that either:

• attach below the camera, like a battery grip or something new that use the same interface with the camera
• Slide inside the battery compartment
• Is inserted in the focusing screen compartment.

Any other thing I fail to see how it can be "K-7/K-5" only related

gazonk · 02-15-2011, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by eurostar

It must be something that either:

• attach below the camera, like a battery grip or something new that use the same interface with the camera
• Slide inside the battery compartment
• Is inserted in the focusing screen compartment.

Any other thing I fail to see how it can be "K-7/K-5" only related

It could be something new done entirely in firmware. But then it's unlikely that it would be released for the K-7.

TOUGEFC · 02-15-2011, 02:49 AM

1/500 flash sync

dlacouture · 02-15-2011, 02:57 AM

Well, could be some sort of tethering attachment, too...

RonHendriks1966 · 02-15-2011, 02:59 AM

Maybe that new thing from HP where you can send your picture with 3G to your (or your grandmothers) printer while you are still walking around making that great shot, it already comes out of the printer.

That would be a cool thing to have.

Couscousdelight · 02-15-2011, 03:02 AM

Intriguing !
K5 & K7 will be the first, other brands will follow..
So, it's not the gps module.
Maybe some accessory for video shooting ?
A special video grip, with manual commands ?

dankoBanana · 02-15-2011, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by Couscousdelight

Maybe some accessory for video shooting ?
A special video grip, with manual commands ?

I REALLY want manual command for video

Asahiflex · 02-15-2011, 03:27 AM

Based on Yvon's wording it sounds like it is a 3rd party "something" which, for some odd reason, is announced in a Pentax version first.

stlind · 02-15-2011, 03:35 AM

and most likely no love for my kx again.. well, i guess that was pretty obvious.

RXrenesis8 · 02-15-2011, 04:03 AM

I'm going to take a wild guess and say that the "something" is from the company whose logo he blurred and then added to the picture in the post:

Caat · 02-15-2011, 04:20 AM

If it's K5/K7 I would guess it's an augmented battery grip.

Following possible features:

- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- GPS
- Fuel Cell battery
- SIM card slot and built in 3G radio (very unlikely)

The wireless feature could theoretically make use of an iOS or Android application.

Although in my opinion WiFi in battery grips is something that should be fairly standard by now in high-end devices.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New Pentax: K-5, K-r and Mirrorless models coming	JohnBee	Pentax News and Rumors	32	08-08-2010 01:57 AM
Pentax REP coming to town	mba1971	Pentax DSLR Discussion	7	05-17-2010 09:00 PM
News Two PENTAX Workshop events coming up!	Adam	Site Suggestions and Help	14	04-28-2010 10:47 PM
Coming back to Pentax	Henrik Kristensen	Pentax DSLR Discussion	28	09-29-2009 02:07 PM
Pentax Weatherproofing Coming Through in Hawaii!	nah	Pentax DSLR Discussion	16	06-22-2009 04:35 AM

02-15-2011, 02:03 AM	#16
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fontan This is about the new up coming GPS unit. It does something very goofy, depending on who you ask. New GPS?...I think it could work with any new camera from Pentax

02-15-2011, 02:10 AM	#17
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by ogl New GPS?...I think it could work with any new camera from Pentax You still need new firmware to interface with the unit and incorporate the data.

02-15-2011, 02:16 AM	#18
ZEPsikopat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 109	What about a specific grip for lefthanders ? Currently you can only use your right hand to take pictures.

02-15-2011, 02:29 AM	#19
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by nosnoop You still need new firmware to interface with the unit and incorporate the data. No problem, they will just release a new firmware update upon its launch However, if it just a GPS add on then im a bit disappointed, gps doesnt interest me for a camera.

02-15-2011, 02:34 AM	#20
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	If it's for K-7 and K-5 only, it couldn't be something that slide in the hotshoe, as that is the same of any other camera. It must be something that either: • attach below the camera, like a battery grip or something new that use the same interface with the camera • Slide inside the battery compartment • Is inserted in the focusing screen compartment. Any other thing I fail to see how it can be "K-7/K-5" only related

02-15-2011, 02:44 AM	#21
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by eurostar It must be something that either: • attach below the camera, like a battery grip or something new that use the same interface with the camera • Slide inside the battery compartment • Is inserted in the focusing screen compartment. Any other thing I fail to see how it can be "K-7/K-5" only related It could be something new done entirely in firmware. But then it's unlikely that it would be released for the K-7.

02-15-2011, 02:49 AM	#22
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	1/500 flash sync

02-15-2011, 02:57 AM	#23
dlacouture Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Var, South of France Photos: Albums Posts: 1,074	Well, could be some sort of tethering attachment, too...

02-15-2011, 02:59 AM	#24
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Maybe that new thing from HP where you can send your picture with 3G to your (or your grandmothers) printer while you are still walking around making that great shot, it already comes out of the printer. That would be a cool thing to have.

02-15-2011, 03:02 AM	#25
Couscousdelight Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Frog-eaters country Photos: Gallery Posts: 357	Intriguing ! K5 & K7 will be the first, other brands will follow.. So, it's not the gps module. Maybe some accessory for video shooting ? A special video grip, with manual commands ?

02-15-2011, 03:10 AM	#26
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by Couscousdelight Maybe some accessory for video shooting ? A special video grip, with manual commands ? I REALLY want manual command for video

02-15-2011, 03:27 AM	#27
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Based on Yvon's wording it sounds like it is a 3rd party "something" which, for some odd reason, is announced in a Pentax version first.

02-15-2011, 03:35 AM	#28
stlind Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 48	and most likely no love for my kx again.. well, i guess that was pretty obvious.

02-15-2011, 04:03 AM	#29
RXrenesis8 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando, FL (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 523	I'm going to take a wild guess and say that the "something" is from the company whose logo he blurred and then added to the picture in the post:

02-15-2011, 04:20 AM	#30
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	If it's K5/K7 I would guess it's an augmented battery grip. Following possible features: - WiFi - Bluetooth - GPS - Fuel Cell battery - SIM card slot and built in 3G radio (very unlikely) The wireless feature could theoretically make use of an iOS or Android application. Although in my opinion WiFi in battery grips is something that should be fairly standard by now in high-end devices.