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

Ron Kruger · 02-15-2011, 10:33 AM

Could be a solar, or other naturally powered, grip that never needs recharging. Thinking green.
But, as long as we're dreaming a speculating, what I'd really like to see is an aphrodesiac (sp?) beam that puts any woman I take a picture of totally within my power.
Yeah, that's it: more power, uhg, ugh, ugh.

froeschle · 02-15-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Intreguing picture Met.... and the underline starts with Pizott....

See below...

Quote:

METZ

Wrong color, wrong font: Metz

I would say the underline is "Photographie" and the logo seems to be AletiA, AlettA, MetM (~~M&M~~) or something similar.

Aletia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aletta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Spag · 02-15-2011, 10:43 AM

It's probably nothing exciting, really...

vievetrick · 02-15-2011, 11:19 AM

Almost bought a grip fo rthe K5 this weekend. I guess I will hold out for a little until what ever "it" is comes out. My luck not a grip and I will have waited for nothing

Kenn100D · 02-15-2011, 12:35 PM

I think its a weather sealed Flash.

R U Shaw · 02-15-2011, 12:42 PM

Hello to all (new member sticking his 2p worth in

)

Something new? Bearing in mind the K5 is recent but already shipping and from what I've seen, no other manufacturer has yet to include such a measure, my guess is this...

IN-CAMERA LENS CORRECTIONS TO RAW FILES.

Should only require a firmware update.

Any thoughts? Some might wonder what the benefit of corrected RAWs would be, but it would suit me fine. Images should come out of the camera as accurate as possible, so why not?

TTFN

Student · 02-15-2011, 01:03 PM

I want to see a DSLR that can be used as a self defense weapon.

Quicksand · 02-15-2011, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by R U Shaw

IN-CAMERA LENS CORRECTIONS TO RAW FILES.

Should only require a firmware update.

Any thoughts? Some might wonder what the benefit of corrected RAWs would be, but it would suit me fine. Images should come out of the camera as accurate as possible, so why not?

I doubt that's it -- geometrically correcting a raw file that represents a Bayer-patterned mosaic of differently colored pixels will result in some weird beast of a file that no raw converter program would know how to handle. Lens correction should occur AFTER demosaicing, and it doesn't make sense to subsequently re-encode a raw file after you've already gone to that trouble.

Michu · 02-15-2011, 01:24 PM

Adjust sharpness and... ?
Me***tta

Raylon · 02-15-2011, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

I think its a weather sealed Flash.

Canon and Nikon already have this, so thats a big no.

I imagine it's something not that exciting at all.

Something overpriced that doesn't do far enough, is my guess.

Ron Kruger · 02-15-2011, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

I doubt that's it -- geometrically correcting a raw file that represents a Bayer-patterned mosaic of differently colored pixels will result in some weird beast of a file that no raw converter program would know how to handle. Lens correction should occur AFTER demosaicing, and it doesn't make sense to subsequently re-encode a raw file after you've already gone to that trouble.

Besides, sometimes you want a fisheye effect.

Class A · 02-15-2011, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

The thing does something else other than geo tagging.

Yes, it is a geo tagger in the grip that -- with a firmware update -- enhances the camera to be used as a navigational device. You'll get driving/walking directions on the rear LCD screen.

It comes with a cable that connects to your car so that it can stop the car at strategic places. It then takes a picture automatically and starts the car again.

Optional accessories include a re-constructed weather balloon that will lift you into space. The GPS unit will continue to work and give you exact altitude readings. This is the real reason for the "K10D in space" tests. It all comes together now...

Originally posted by kryss

I hope it is for full tethering,will save me buying a Canon EOS so I can fully tether in studio using iTouch as remote.

It cannot be about tethering since practically every non-Pentax DSLR on the planet can do that already and with PK Tether there are already unofficial ways to add this feature to the K-7/K-5.

Originally posted by R U Shaw

IN-CAMERA LENS CORRECTIONS TO RAW FILES.

Doesn't make sense for a multitude of reasons.

Whatever it will be, it is bound to disappoint after such a teaser.

What would be a cool feature if a new battery grip had an integrated transmitter for remote radio flash control. An LCD with some buttons should allow you to change the power settings for each flash individually. I wonder why camera manufacturers haven't come up with something like this yet. They could build in proprietary radio receivers into their flashes that would work with such a grip.

Ratmagiclady · 02-15-2011, 02:00 PM

I'd want to see a really cool focusing screen. I think other brands could use this as well, and the first one could well fit the K-5 K-7 only. But that's wishful thinking, too.

orfeas76 · 02-15-2011, 02:08 PM

I believe it is this
embedded wireless flash trigger

vietlh81 · 02-15-2011, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by orfeas76

I believe it is this
embedded wireless flash trigger

I doubt it.

Pocketwizard patents a new type of embedded radio flash trigger for Nikon cameras « MobileTrends.info

02-15-2011, 10:35 AM	#47
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Quote: Intreguing picture Met.... and the underline starts with Pizott.... See below... Quote: METZ Wrong color, wrong font: Metz I would say the underline is "Photographie" and the logo seems to be AletiA, AlettA, MetM (~~M&M~~) or something similar. Aletia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aletta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Attached Images Last edited by froeschle; 02-15-2011 at 10:42 AM.

02-15-2011, 12:42 PM	#51
R U Shaw Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 1	Something new? Hello to all (new member sticking his 2p worth in ) Something new? Bearing in mind the K5 is recent but already shipping and from what I've seen, no other manufacturer has yet to include such a measure, my guess is this... IN-CAMERA LENS CORRECTIONS TO RAW FILES. Should only require a firmware update. Any thoughts? Some might wonder what the benefit of corrected RAWs would be, but it would suit me fine. Images should come out of the camera as accurate as possible, so why not? TTFN

02-15-2011, 01:24 PM	#54
Michu Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bydgoszcz Posts: 59	Adjust sharpness and... ? Me*tta Attached Images

02-15-2011, 01:49 PM	#57
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Fontan The thing does something else other than geo tagging. Yes, it is a geo tagger in the grip that -- with a firmware update -- enhances the camera to be used as a navigational device. You'll get driving/walking directions on the rear LCD screen. It comes with a cable that connects to your car so that it can stop the car at strategic places. It then takes a picture automatically and starts the car again. Optional accessories include a re-constructed weather balloon that will lift you into space. The GPS unit will continue to work and give you exact altitude readings. This is the real reason for the "K10D in space" tests. It all comes together now... Originally posted by kryss I hope it is for full tethering,will save me buying a Canon EOS so I can fully tether in studio using iTouch as remote. It cannot be about tethering since practically every non-Pentax DSLR on the planet can do that already and with PK Tether there are already unofficial ways to add this feature to the K-7/K-5. Originally posted by R U Shaw IN-CAMERA LENS CORRECTIONS TO RAW FILES. Doesn't make sense for a multitude of reasons. Whatever it will be, it is bound to disappoint after such a teaser. What would be a cool feature if a new battery grip had an integrated transmitter for remote radio flash control. An LCD with some buttons should allow you to change the power settings for each flash individually. I wonder why camera manufacturers haven't come up with something like this yet. They could build in proprietary radio receivers into their flashes that would work with such a grip. Last edited by Class A; 02-15-2011 at 01:55 PM.

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, 10:33 AM	#46
Ron Kruger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 534	Could be a solar, or other naturally powered, grip that never needs recharging. Thinking green. But, as long as we're dreaming a speculating, what I'd really like to see is an aphrodesiac (sp?) beam that puts any woman I take a picture of totally within my power. Yeah, that's it: more power, uhg, ugh, ugh.

02-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#48
Spag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	It's probably nothing exciting, really...

02-15-2011, 11:19 AM	#49
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Almost bought a grip fo rthe K5 this weekend. I guess I will hold out for a little until what ever "it" is comes out. My luck not a grip and I will have waited for nothing

02-15-2011, 12:35 PM	#50
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	I think its a weather sealed Flash.

02-15-2011, 01:03 PM	#52
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234	I want to see a DSLR that can be used as a self defense weapon.

02-15-2011, 01:06 PM	#53
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by R U Shaw IN-CAMERA LENS CORRECTIONS TO RAW FILES. Should only require a firmware update. Any thoughts? Some might wonder what the benefit of corrected RAWs would be, but it would suit me fine. Images should come out of the camera as accurate as possible, so why not? I doubt that's it -- geometrically correcting a raw file that represents a Bayer-patterned mosaic of differently colored pixels will result in some weird beast of a file that no raw converter program would know how to handle. Lens correction should occur AFTER demosaicing, and it doesn't make sense to subsequently re-encode a raw file after you've already gone to that trouble.

02-15-2011, 01:39 PM	#55
Raylon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 70	Originally posted by Kenn100D I think its a weather sealed Flash. Canon and Nikon already have this, so thats a big no. I imagine it's something not that exciting at all. Something overpriced that doesn't do far enough, is my guess.

02-15-2011, 01:44 PM	#56
Ron Kruger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 534	Originally posted by Quicksand I doubt that's it -- geometrically correcting a raw file that represents a Bayer-patterned mosaic of differently colored pixels will result in some weird beast of a file that no raw converter program would know how to handle. Lens correction should occur AFTER demosaicing, and it doesn't make sense to subsequently re-encode a raw file after you've already gone to that trouble. Besides, sometimes you want a fisheye effect.

02-15-2011, 02:00 PM	#58
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I'd want to see a really cool focusing screen. I think other brands could use this as well, and the first one could well fit the K-5 K-7 only. But that's wishful thinking, too.

02-15-2011, 02:08 PM	#59
orfeas76 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patras Posts: 10	I believe it is this embedded wireless flash trigger

02-15-2011, 02:53 PM	#60
vietlh81 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lyon, France Posts: 31	Originally posted by orfeas76 I believe it is this embedded wireless flash trigger I doubt it. Pocketwizard patents a new type of embedded radio flash trigger for Nikon cameras « MobileTrends.info