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bravobrown · 12-06-2007, 11:02 PM

With all the buzz about the new groundbreaking Pentax offerings hopefully coming in January, it was inevitable the mock up shots would start popping up (and the ensuing debates about their authenticity). Just happened to notice this one.... and since you folks here seem to be the most knowledgeable Pentax users around the net, I thought I'd post the link and watch the fun.

Pentax K20D on show at PMA 2008 - Stock Photo market and Creative Digital Photography guide

PS. My enthusiasm for the K10D was hampered this summer due to a spinal injury, eventual surgery and health costs that have been testing my patience. Good news is that the surgery was an amazing success (even to the neurosurgeon), and I'll be back in the market just at the right time for the new goodies!

Best regards,
Mark

thibs · 12-07-2007, 12:28 AM

The pic is no more than a K10D IMO

-spam- · 12-07-2007, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by thibs

The pic is no more than a K10D IMO

With a bigger screen...

Edvinas · 12-07-2007, 12:45 AM

Looks almost like K10D. I think someone Photoshopped K10D and now is having fun watching Pentaxians go crazy about it.

thibs · 12-07-2007, 01:09 AM

Oh there's a nice little ISO button there

-spam- · 12-07-2007, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Oh there's a nice little ISO button there

I thought it was the "info" button that is in the exact same spot on the k10

jeff1101 · 12-07-2007, 03:20 AM

Good news on the surgery. Wish you back taking photos soon!

David · 12-07-2007, 03:37 AM

What is the top green button on the left hand side???

I certainly looks like a PSed K10D.

lol101 · 12-07-2007, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Oh there's a nice little ISO button there

Nice... only if you want never to use it!

I think Pentax understood that buttons placed on the left side should be devoted to menus, reviewing pics and things that you do when you're not shooting.

Buttons related to settings that you might want to change while you're taking pictures (with your eye to the VF) should be located on the right.

That includes the green button and ISO button of course.

I think (hope?) this is a photoshoped K10, mixed with a D80 for the (badly placed) ISO button.

**and** · 12-07-2007, 03:53 AM

huh.. I see no k20d image on that site, just a k10d stock photo, did they remove it?

Ahh.. I ad to enlarge that image up to see the differnces, there is no way the green button is getting moved over ther, and no way they would put an iso button there that would be ridiculous. its fake

thibs · 12-07-2007, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by and

huh.. I see no k20d image on that site, just a k10d stock photo, did they remove it?

Ahh.. I ad to enlarge that image up to see the differnces, there is no way the green button is getting moved over ther, and no way they would put an iso button there that would be ridiculous. its fake

Most probably, yes, those button positions are indeed stupid.

blende8 · 12-07-2007, 04:07 AM

Richard Day says:
"It's not the K20D, it's been fudged in Photoshop, or it's different to the beta I tried! ;-)
There are small details which are not visible in this shot, plus there are some incorrect technical assunptions made."

RBellavance · 12-07-2007, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Oh there's a nice little ISO button there

An ISO button is *so* 2006... We Pentaxians simply turn an e-dial

codiac2600 · 12-07-2007, 08:36 AM

Well you know the next Pentax will use "i" technology.

There will be three iDials with the addition of 16 yes 16 iButtons to control you iTechnology.

bravobrown · 12-07-2007, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by jeff1101

Good news on the surgery. Wish you back taking photos soon!

Thanks, Jeff! I can't explain how excited I am to be able to get out there again (and pain free YAY!).

Just a matter of time to recoup the work and bank losses, and I'll be back to normal LBA and salivating for the new K20D body (well, the salivating has already started). hehe...

12-06-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
bravobrown New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 24	K20D pic or fake? ;) With all the buzz about the new groundbreaking Pentax offerings hopefully coming in January, it was inevitable the mock up shots would start popping up (and the ensuing debates about their authenticity). Just happened to notice this one.... and since you folks here seem to be the most knowledgeable Pentax users around the net, I thought I'd post the link and watch the fun. Pentax K20D on show at PMA 2008 - Stock Photo market and Creative Digital Photography guide PS. My enthusiasm for the K10D was hampered this summer due to a spinal injury, eventual surgery and health costs that have been testing my patience. Good news is that the surgery was an amazing success (even to the neurosurgeon), and I'll be back in the market just at the right time for the new goodies! Best regards, Mark

12-07-2007, 12:45 AM	#4
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,452	In my opinion it's fake Looks almost like K10D. I think someone Photoshopped K10D and now is having fun watching Pentaxians go crazy about it.

12-07-2007, 03:20 AM	#7
jeff1101 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	rE: Good news on the surgery. Wish you back taking photos soon!

12-07-2007, 02:30 PM	#15
bravobrown New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 24 Original Poster	Thanks! :) Originally posted by jeff1101 Good news on the surgery. Wish you back taking photos soon! Thanks, Jeff! I can't explain how excited I am to be able to get out there again (and pain free YAY!). Just a matter of time to recoup the work and bank losses, and I'll be back to normal LBA and salivating for the new K20D body (well, the salivating has already started). hehe...

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12-07-2007, 12:28 AM	#2
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 5,561	The pic is no more than a K10D IMO

12-07-2007, 12:31 AM	#3
-spam- Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 357	Originally posted by thibs The pic is no more than a K10D IMO With a bigger screen...

12-07-2007, 01:09 AM	#5
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 5,561	Oh there's a nice little ISO button there

12-07-2007, 01:22 AM	#6
-spam- Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 357	Originally posted by thibs Oh there's a nice little ISO button there I thought it was the "info" button that is in the exact same spot on the k10

12-07-2007, 03:37 AM	#8
David Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 345	What is the top green button on the left hand side??? I certainly looks like a PSed K10D.

12-07-2007, 03:47 AM	#9
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 900	Originally posted by thibs Oh there's a nice little ISO button there Nice... only if you want never to use it! I think Pentax understood that buttons placed on the left side should be devoted to menus, reviewing pics and things that you do when you're not shooting. Buttons related to settings that you might want to change while you're taking pictures (with your eye to the VF) should be located on the right. That includes the green button and ISO button of course. I think (hope?) this is a photoshoped K10, mixed with a D80 for the (badly placed) ISO button.

12-07-2007, 03:53 AM	#10
and Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	huh.. I see no k20d image on that site, just a k10d stock photo, did they remove it? Ahh.. I ad to enlarge that image up to see the differnces, there is no way the green button is getting moved over ther, and no way they would put an iso button there that would be ridiculous. its fake

12-07-2007, 04:04 AM	#11
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 5,561	Originally posted by and huh.. I see no k20d image on that site, just a k10d stock photo, did they remove it? Ahh.. I ad to enlarge that image up to see the differnces, there is no way the green button is getting moved over ther, and no way they would put an iso button there that would be ridiculous. its fake Most probably, yes, those button positions are indeed stupid.

12-07-2007, 04:07 AM	#12
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Richard Day says: "It's not the K20D, it's been fudged in Photoshop, or it's different to the beta I tried! ;-) There are small details which are not visible in this shot, plus there are some incorrect technical assunptions made."

12-07-2007, 06:50 AM	#13
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by thibs Oh there's a nice little ISO button there An ISO button is so 2006... We Pentaxians simply turn an e-dial

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12-07-2007, 08:36 AM	#14
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,030	Well you know the next Pentax will use "i" technology. There will be three iDials with the addition of 16 yes 16 iButtons to control you iTechnology.

K20D pic or fake? ;)

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