Specs for new cameras announced

regken · 11-22-2007, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Who ever said it was called a K20D? I certainly did not...Perhaps K*D or K**D or K***D...But "20". Now that is jumping the gun me thinks...No?

Ben

Ben,
Spotted this reference to a HK thread at [¸ôÃäªÀ®ø®§][Âà¸ü]Pentax¥X¦~¥X·s¾÷? - Pentax °Q½×°Ï - DCHome.net ¼Æ½X¤Ñ¦a½×¾Â *»´ä²Ä¤@*Ó¼Æ½X¬Û¾÷ºô¯¸ - Powered by Discuz!

Got it off your favorite forum, LOL. it seems the K20D and K200D are rumors out of HK.

Regards,

Ken

**Rorschach** · 11-22-2007, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by lol101

Well... track record is not that good, especially in the lens department, but that may change if they are gaining some dimension through the new Hoya merger.

Actually, I've read somewhere (don't you love it when people write that?

) that a preview of the new model was to be released on the DPR beloved site as soon as the official announcement will be made. That means that at least some half-functionnal prototypes have to be available before the end of january and speaks in favor of a relatively quick release.
Say april-june bracket? (2008 that is

)

How's that for piling earsay upon half-baked analysis?

Your analysis is good enough for me

Looks like I'll need to get the K100D Super because the possibility of having to wait until late spring/early summer (without a camera) doesn't sound good. The quick DPR preview is definitely good news though.

All the best,
Boucicaut

**Rorschach** · 11-22-2007, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I was just in Helsinki to meet with the execs at Nokia...Love the city and the people.

Ben

I'm glad to hear that you liked Helsinki in November...not everybody does

I visited your web site and learned that you're originally from Toronto. I lived there for a couple years and returned to Finland in 2005. What a great city to live in!

All the best,
Boucicaut

benjikan · 11-22-2007, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Boucicaut

I'm glad to hear that you liked Helsinki in November...not everybody does

I visited your web site and learned that you're originally from Toronto. I lived there for a couple years and returned to Finland in 2005. What a great city to live in!

All the best,
Boucicaut

Don't you mean from Toronto "Eh"?

lol101 · 11-22-2007, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Boucicaut

Your analysis is good enough for me

Looks like I'll need to get the K100D Super because the possibility of having to wait until late spring/early summer (without a camera) doesn't sound good. The quick DPR preview is definitely good news though.

All the best,
Boucicaut

"News" might be a bit of a strong term but in these times of wild speculations.... who cares?

**Rorschach** · 11-22-2007, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Hey and welcome to the forum Boucicaut and lenanen, I already thought I was the only finn here

I bought my K10 in July and probably would buy it now also - not waiting for the new model and loose those wonderful winter photos I can now take

Now that I already have the K10, I'll just wait for the K1D - I have no hurry!

I have to admit, though, that I might change my mind and convince myself that I do need a second body next spring...

Thanks. The place seems to be full of Finns

You're in a good position, already in possession of such a photographic tool -just sit back and relax as the news unfold...whereas I'm anxious like no tomorrow

All the best,
Boucicaut

**Rorschach** · 11-22-2007, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Don't you mean from Toronto "Eh"?

Of course

KungPOW · 11-22-2007, 09:37 PM

I just had to get in on the speculation of the new cameras.

If someone has already made this point, I'm sorry, I tried to read through the various posts, I might have missed it.

I think the new sensor will use the new Kodak technology for super low light sensors. I expect to see cameras with ISO ranges of 50-6400.

Was the sensor for the 645D a Kodak? I think I read somewhere that it was. Last year Kodak anouced new sensor technology that was 4 times faster then other sensors.....

The speculation is killing me!

m8o · 11-22-2007, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by regken

Got it off your favorite forum, LOL. it seems the K20D and K200D are rumors out of HK.

Dunno what all that Kanji reads, but that link you included in your quote has some of the best avatars I've seen...

Harald · 11-23-2007, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by Boucicaut

Thanks. The place seems to be full of Finns

You're in a good position, already in possession of such a photographic tool -just sit back and relax as the news unfold...whereas I'm anxious like no tomorrow

All the best,
Boucicaut

Hello and welcome lenanen and Boucicaut

Yes, here is and actually has been from the very beginning some Finns, but as usual we do not participate very actively to all possible discussions... and so we cant be noticed very easily

Harald

RMabo · 11-23-2007, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by Boucicaut

What is the track record of Pentax with getting newly announced models on store shelves? When they announce the K10d successor in January, how long will we likely have to wait?

That is a question difficult to answer.
The *ist D was delayed several months, because Sony couldn't deliver the sensor.
The *ist DS and DL were released quite quickly after the announcement, same thing with the K100D and K100D Super.
The K10D was supposed to be delivered late september/early October but it took them November, the official reason being the demand was too high and Pentax wanted to build up a stock and release it to many all at once instead of delivering one K10D here, then a K10D there and so on...
So, apart from *ist D and K10D, Pentax has delivered when they said they would.
If things go well, I would expect being "in the shops" somewhere beteen late March - early May.

lenanen · 11-23-2007, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Who ever said it was called a K20D? I certainly did not...Perhaps K*D or K**D or K***D...But "20". Now that is jumping the gun me thinks...No?

Ben

No Ben, it wasn't you, I kinda forgot that not everybody here has read about it, sorry.

You like Helsinki??? You really are one of a kind.

zntgrg · 11-23-2007, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by Boucicaut

Your analysis is good enough for me

Looks like I'll need to get the K100D Super because the possibility of having to wait until late spring/early summer (without a camera) doesn't sound good. The quick DPR preview is definitely good news though.

All the best,
Boucicaut

If the new sensor is sooo groundbreaking...but you can't live with an slr for six months...you could go back to film for a while and at least expect he official announcement of the new series

it's the cheaper solution!

JMS · 11-23-2007, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Who ever said it was called a K20D? I certainly did not...Perhaps K*D or K**D or K***D...But "20". Now that is jumping the gun me thinks...No?

Ben

Perhaps the K*ist110DL2 Super?

Chocolar · 11-23-2007, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by JMS

Perhaps the K*ist110DL2 Super?

I thinh it has to do with the size of the sensor, so if the sensor is 14meg, it will be called k14d, etc...

11-22-2007, 03:55 PM	#61
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377	It came from a HK thread Originally posted by benjikan Who ever said it was called a K20D? I certainly did not...Perhaps KD or KD or K*D...But "20". Now that is jumping the gun me thinks...No? Ben Ben, Spotted this reference to a HK thread at [¸ôÃäªÀ®ø®§][Âà¸ü]Pentax¥X¦~¥X·s¾÷? - Pentax °Q½×°Ï - DCHome.net ¼Æ½X¤Ñ¦a½×¾Â »´ä²Ä¤@*Ó¼Æ½X¬Û¾÷ºô¯¸ - Powered by Discuz! Got it off your favorite forum, LOL. it seems the K20D and K200D are rumors out of HK. Regards, Ken

11-23-2007, 06:18 AM	#72
lenanen Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 18	Originally posted by benjikan Who ever said it was called a K20D? I certainly did not...Perhaps KD or KD or K*D...But "20". Now that is jumping the gun me thinks...No? Ben No Ben, it wasn't you, I kinda forgot that not everybody here has read about it, sorry. You like Helsinki??? You really* are one of a kind. Last edited by lenanen; 11-23-2007 at 10:51 AM. Reason: typo

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11-22-2007, 04:00 PM	#62
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by lol101 Well... track record is not that good, especially in the lens department, but that may change if they are gaining some dimension through the new Hoya merger. Actually, I've read somewhere (don't you love it when people write that? ) that a preview of the new model was to be released on the DPR beloved site as soon as the official announcement will be made. That means that at least some half-functionnal prototypes have to be available before the end of january and speaks in favor of a relatively quick release. Say april-june bracket? (2008 that is ) How's that for piling earsay upon half-baked analysis? Your analysis is good enough for me Looks like I'll need to get the K100D Super because the possibility of having to wait until late spring/early summer (without a camera) doesn't sound good. The quick DPR preview is definitely good news though. All the best, Boucicaut

11-22-2007, 04:12 PM	#63
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by benjikan I was just in Helsinki to meet with the execs at Nokia...Love the city and the people. Ben I'm glad to hear that you liked Helsinki in November...not everybody does I visited your web site and learned that you're originally from Toronto. I lived there for a couple years and returned to Finland in 2005. What a great city to live in! All the best, Boucicaut

11-22-2007, 04:20 PM	#64
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Boucicaut I'm glad to hear that you liked Helsinki in November...not everybody does I visited your web site and learned that you're originally from Toronto. I lived there for a couple years and returned to Finland in 2005. What a great city to live in! All the best, Boucicaut Don't you mean from Toronto "Eh"?

11-22-2007, 04:21 PM	#65
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by Boucicaut Your analysis is good enough for me Looks like I'll need to get the K100D Super because the possibility of having to wait until late spring/early summer (without a camera) doesn't sound good. The quick DPR preview is definitely good news though. All the best, Boucicaut "News" might be a bit of a strong term but in these times of wild speculations.... who cares?

11-22-2007, 04:30 PM	#66
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by gawan Hey and welcome to the forum Boucicaut and lenanen, I already thought I was the only finn here I bought my K10 in July and probably would buy it now also - not waiting for the new model and loose those wonderful winter photos I can now take Now that I already have the K10, I'll just wait for the K1D - I have no hurry! I have to admit, though, that I might change my mind and convince myself that I do need a second body next spring... Thanks. The place seems to be full of Finns You're in a good position, already in possession of such a photographic tool -just sit back and relax as the news unfold...whereas I'm anxious like no tomorrow All the best, Boucicaut

11-22-2007, 04:31 PM	#67
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by benjikan Don't you mean from Toronto "Eh"? Of course

11-22-2007, 09:37 PM	#68
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	I just had to get in on the speculation of the new cameras. If someone has already made this point, I'm sorry, I tried to read through the various posts, I might have missed it. I think the new sensor will use the new Kodak technology for super low light sensors. I expect to see cameras with ISO ranges of 50-6400. Was the sensor for the 645D a Kodak? I think I read somewhere that it was. Last year Kodak anouced new sensor technology that was 4 times faster then other sensors..... The speculation is killing me!

11-22-2007, 10:03 PM	#69
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by regken Got it off your favorite forum, LOL. it seems the K20D and K200D are rumors out of HK. Dunno what all that Kanji reads, but that link you included in your quote has some of the best avatars I've seen...

11-23-2007, 03:18 AM	#70
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by Boucicaut Thanks. The place seems to be full of Finns You're in a good position, already in possession of such a photographic tool -just sit back and relax as the news unfold...whereas I'm anxious like no tomorrow All the best, Boucicaut Hello and welcome lenanen and Boucicaut Yes, here is and actually has been from the very beginning some Finns, but as usual we do not participate very actively to all possible discussions... and so we cant be noticed very easily Harald

11-23-2007, 04:06 AM	#71
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	Originally posted by Boucicaut What is the track record of Pentax with getting newly announced models on store shelves? When they announce the K10d successor in January, how long will we likely have to wait? That is a question difficult to answer. The ist D was delayed several months, because Sony couldn't deliver the sensor. The ist DS and DL were released quite quickly after the announcement, same thing with the K100D and K100D Super. The K10D was supposed to be delivered late september/early October but it took them November, the official reason being the demand was too high and Pentax wanted to build up a stock and release it to many all at once instead of delivering one K10D here, then a K10D there and so on... So, apart from *ist D and K10D, Pentax has delivered when they said they would. If things go well, I would expect being "in the shops" somewhere beteen late March - early May.

11-23-2007, 09:44 AM	#73
zntgrg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 202	Originally posted by Boucicaut Your analysis is good enough for me Looks like I'll need to get the K100D Super because the possibility of having to wait until late spring/early summer (without a camera) doesn't sound good. The quick DPR preview is definitely good news though. All the best, Boucicaut If the new sensor is sooo groundbreaking...but you can't live with an slr for six months...you could go back to film for a while and at least expect he official announcement of the new series it's the cheaper solution!

11-23-2007, 03:31 PM	#74
JMS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 273	Originally posted by benjikan Who ever said it was called a K20D? I certainly did not...Perhaps KD or KD or K*D...But "20". Now that is jumping the gun me thinks...No? Ben Perhaps the Kist110DL2 Super?

11-23-2007, 07:02 PM	#75
Chocolar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC, California Posts: 147	Originally posted by JMS Perhaps the K*ist110DL2 Super? I thinh it has to do with the size of the sensor, so if the sensor is 14meg, it will be called k14d, etc...