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mattdm · 10-24-2007, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by thibs

IMO they won't commit the same mistake as Nikon. That really would not be at all in Pentax line of compatibility. Why make DA* with dual AF and do this just after. Makes no sense.

I think it's inevitable that they'll go this route. However, I don't think it'll happen for a long time -- not until SDM becomes standard in the lens lineup, and even then, it'll be gone from the entry level model first.

axl · 10-26-2007, 07:12 AM

I hope they won't drop the in body AF motor, wouldn't be wise with only 16-50 and 50-135 lenses out...
anyway my guess:
K200D
10 mpx ISO 100 - 3200
bigger buffer, faster writing speeds
SR, SDM
3in LCD, live view, top plate lcd,
pentamirror VF
AA batteries

K20D
12-15 mpx ISO50/64 - 3200/6400
5 fps
SR, SDM, weather sealing,
tilt and shift LCD with AF live view, iluminated top plate LCD
pentaprism VF
optional battery grip
new and faster AF motor, maybe more AF points, better AFC

pro - 645D
with all that has been written/expected from it

rei_vilo · 10-26-2007, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by thibs

IMO they won't commit the same mistake as Nikon. That really would not be at all in Pentax line of compatibility. Why make DA* with dual AF and do this just after. Makes no sense.

Originally posted by Kunzite

A camera that can autofocus with only 2 lenses - that's a good ideea. Not.

I agree with both of you... Reverse compatibility with older lenses is a major feature for Pentax.

However, Nikon tried it with the D40x.

Today, there are two SDM lenses (more or less) available, the 50-135mm (excellent) and the 16-50mm, and the lens roadmap shows more SDM lenses to come: 60-250mm, 55mm, 200mm, 300mm.

So, in a near future, we could imagine a first range SDM-only and another range fully compatible with previous lenses.

Only speculations

Kunzite · 10-26-2007, 09:42 AM

It's not about reverse compatibility nor older lenses, it's about incompatibility with most of the current/new lenses, including our beloved Limiteds

First, we should see a lot of SDM lenses, including kit zooms. Only after that we can talk about a Pentax entry-level camera without AF motor, however I don't think many pentaxians will be happy about that. Pentax is not Nikon

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10-24-2007, 06:34 PM	#16
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by thibs IMO they won't commit the same mistake as Nikon. That really would not be at all in Pentax line of compatibility. Why make DA* with dual AF and do this just after. Makes no sense. I think it's inevitable that they'll go this route. However, I don't think it'll happen for a long time -- not until SDM becomes standard in the lens lineup, and even then, it'll be gone from the entry level model first.

10-26-2007, 07:12 AM	#17
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I hope they won't drop the in body AF motor, wouldn't be wise with only 16-50 and 50-135 lenses out... anyway my guess: K200D 10 mpx ISO 100 - 3200 bigger buffer, faster writing speeds SR, SDM 3in LCD, live view, top plate lcd, pentamirror VF AA batteries K20D 12-15 mpx ISO50/64 - 3200/6400 5 fps SR, SDM, weather sealing, tilt and shift LCD with AF live view, iluminated top plate LCD pentaprism VF optional battery grip new and faster AF motor, maybe more AF points, better AFC pro - 645D with all that has been written/expected from it

10-26-2007, 08:13 AM	#18
rei_vilo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 50	Originally posted by thibs IMO they won't commit the same mistake as Nikon. That really would not be at all in Pentax line of compatibility. Why make DA* with dual AF and do this just after. Makes no sense. Originally posted by Kunzite A camera that can autofocus with only 2 lenses - that's a good ideea. Not. I agree with both of you... Reverse compatibility with older lenses is a major feature for Pentax. However, Nikon tried it with the D40x. Today, there are two SDM lenses (more or less) available, the 50-135mm (excellent) and the 16-50mm, and the lens roadmap shows more SDM lenses to come: 60-250mm, 55mm, 200mm, 300mm. So, in a near future, we could imagine a first range SDM-only and another range fully compatible with previous lenses. Only speculations

10-26-2007, 09:42 AM	#19
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	It's not about reverse compatibility nor older lenses, it's about incompatibility with most of the current/new lenses, including our beloved Limiteds First, we should see a lot of SDM lenses, including kit zooms. Only after that we can talk about a Pentax entry-level camera without AF motor, however I don't think many pentaxians will be happy about that. Pentax is not Nikon

Let's speculate a bit more: next cameras

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