Could This be the New Pentax 20DX

benjikan · 12-07-2007, 04:54 PM

I can't tell if this is a doctored retouched image or the real thing, but it sure looks convincing to me. Looking at my K10D I see a lot of similarities.

1. There is a lens in the middle of the body
2. There is a flash on the body
3. It says Pentax (Sort Of)
4. It says 20 DX (the X being Xtra special) I think?
5.There are pro looking "Black" parts next to not so pro "White" parts...Too technical for me. Maybe RH can help me out here.
6. There is a view finder.
7. And most important of all, it has the really Big "GREEN" Button.

Now if this doesn't sway the skeptics...Well my name is not John Smith.

John Smith

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JCSullivan · 12-07-2007, 05:05 PM

Of course its real

Pantex not Pentax and different points on the font - its the new name after the Hoya merge
Pentax always uses turqoise for a colour
The angles on the viewer and flash look perfectly matched

Peter Zack · 12-07-2007, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Maybe RH can help me out here.
John Smith

smart ass

little laker · 12-07-2007, 06:13 PM

I spoke to the local Pantex rep earlier today and he confirmed it Mr Smith.

He was saying that it has a 30 megapixel sensor, bomb proof case, acid resistant and comes with a 30 year un-conditional warranty.

Peter Zack · 12-07-2007, 06:20 PM

Stu you know what the kicker is? In 2 months this thread could easily have 4000+views.

PaulAndAPentax · 12-07-2007, 06:21 PM

**David** · 12-07-2007, 07:11 PM

You forgot the GN 500 metres inbuilt flash.

bravobrown · 12-07-2007, 07:20 PM

LOL! Pantex MUST be the new name from the merge with Hoya... and the obviously high tech lens is surely a product of the merger as well. I'm sure we can expect the availability to be much better as well. Oh, and look at the weathersealing! NICE

RiceHigh · 12-07-2007, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I can't tell if this is a doctored retouched image or the real thing, but it sure looks convincing to me. Looking at my K10D I see a lot of similarities.

1. There is a lens in the middle of the body
2. There is a flash on the body
3. It says Pentax (Sort Of)
4. It says 20 DX (the X being Xtra special) I think?
5.There are pro looking "Black" parts next to not so pro "White" parts...Too technical for me. Maybe RH can help me out here.
6. There is a view finder.
7. And most important of all, it has the really Big "GREEN" Button.

Now if this doesn't sway the skeptics...Well my name is not John Smith.

John Smith

Sure, I can help. However, Pantex or Pentax has already been replaced by Hotax. And, my Hotax is surely better than the latest 20DX Pentax ("sort of") model you let us know:-

RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Just for Some Funs - HOTAX!

FotoPete · 12-07-2007, 09:34 PM

HAha Mr. Smith, great find!

Chocolar · 12-07-2007, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I can't tell if this is a doctored retouched image or the real thing, but it sure looks convincing to me. Looking at my K10D I see a lot of similarities.

1. There is a lens in the middle of the body
2. There is a flash on the body
3. It says Pentax (Sort Of)
4. It says 20 DX (the X being Xtra special) I think?
5.There are pro looking "Black" parts next to not so pro "White" parts...Too technical for me. Maybe RH can help me out here.
6. There is a view finder.
7. And most important of all, it has the really Big "GREEN" Button.

Now if this doesn't sway the skeptics...Well my name is not John Smith.

John Smith

Well, well, well, merry Christmas to me!

little laker · 12-07-2007, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Stu you know what the kicker is? In 2 months this thread could easily have 4000+views.

The day isn't over (for me people on the West Coast anyways) and this post already has 192 views Peter

I wonder how long it will take to surpass a certain persons blog

benjikan · 12-08-2007, 03:16 PM

Rumor has it that Hoya Pentax and the Tampax company have merged. Thus the new "PANTEX" camera...I am so excited. Think of all of the marketing possibilities...Can't wait. The visuals are going to be awesome...

John Smith

Kaimarx · 12-08-2007, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Rumor has it that Hoya Pentax and the Tampax company have merged. Thus the new "PANTEX" camera...I am so excited. Think of all of the marketing possibilities...Can't wait. The visuals are going to be awesome...

John Smith

Hmm thats a welcome addition to the family as Tampax have extended knowledge on various forms of weather sealing, might have to go the way of Leica though and use black tape over the brand now.

benjikan · 12-09-2007, 01:51 PM

I hope that my posting this revolutionary camera doesn't breach my NDA with Pentax...

12-07-2007, 06:20 PM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Stu you know what the kicker is? In 2 months this thread could easily have 4000+views. Last edited by Peter Zack; 12-07-2007 at 06:37 PM.

12-08-2007, 03:16 PM	#13
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	News Special Update Rumor has it that Hoya Pentax and the Tampax company have merged. Thus the new "PANTEX" camera...I am so excited. Think of all of the marketing possibilities...Can't wait. The visuals are going to be awesome... John Smith

12-07-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Of course its real Pantex not Pentax and different points on the font - its the new name after the Hoya merge Pentax always uses turqoise for a colour The angles on the viewer and flash look perfectly matched

12-07-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Originally posted by benjikan Maybe RH can help me out here. John Smith smart ass

12-07-2007, 06:13 PM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I spoke to the local Pantex rep earlier today and he confirmed it Mr Smith. He was saying that it has a 30 megapixel sensor, bomb proof case, acid resistant and comes with a 30 year un-conditional warranty.

12-07-2007, 06:21 PM	#6
PaulAndAPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 390

12-07-2007, 07:11 PM	#7
David Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 347	You forgot the GN 500 metres inbuilt flash.

12-07-2007, 07:20 PM	#8
bravobrown New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 24	LOL! Pantex MUST be the new name from the merge with Hoya... and the obviously high tech lens is surely a product of the merger as well. I'm sure we can expect the availability to be much better as well. Oh, and look at the weathersealing! NICE

12-07-2007, 09:22 PM	#9
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by benjikan I can't tell if this is a doctored retouched image or the real thing, but it sure looks convincing to me. Looking at my K10D I see a lot of similarities. 1. There is a lens in the middle of the body 2. There is a flash on the body 3. It says Pentax (Sort Of) 4. It says 20 DX (the X being Xtra special) I think? 5.There are pro looking "Black" parts next to not so pro "White" parts...Too technical for me. Maybe RH can help me out here. 6. There is a view finder. 7. And most important of all, it has the really Big "GREEN" Button. Now if this doesn't sway the skeptics...Well my name is not John Smith. John Smith Sure, I can help. However, Pantex or Pentax has already been replaced by Hotax. And, my Hotax is surely better than the latest 20DX Pentax ("sort of") model you let us know:- RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Just for Some Funs - HOTAX!

12-07-2007, 09:34 PM	#10
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	HAha Mr. Smith, great find!

12-07-2007, 09:40 PM	#11
Chocolar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC, California Posts: 147	Originally posted by benjikan I can't tell if this is a doctored retouched image or the real thing, but it sure looks convincing to me. Looking at my K10D I see a lot of similarities. 1. There is a lens in the middle of the body 2. There is a flash on the body 3. It says Pentax (Sort Of) 4. It says 20 DX (the X being Xtra special) I think? 5.There are pro looking "Black" parts next to not so pro "White" parts...Too technical for me. Maybe RH can help me out here. 6. There is a view finder. 7. And most important of all, it has the really Big "GREEN" Button. Now if this doesn't sway the skeptics...Well my name is not John Smith. John Smith Well, well, well, merry Christmas to me!

12-07-2007, 11:28 PM	#12
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by Peter Zack Stu you know what the kicker is? In 2 months this thread could easily have 4000+views. The day isn't over (for me people on the West Coast anyways) and this post already has 192 views Peter I wonder how long it will take to surpass a certain persons blog

12-08-2007, 06:35 PM	#14
Kaimarx Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery Posts: 452	Originally posted by benjikan Rumor has it that Hoya Pentax and the Tampax company have merged. Thus the new "PANTEX" camera...I am so excited. Think of all of the marketing possibilities...Can't wait. The visuals are going to be awesome... John Smith Hmm thats a welcome addition to the family as Tampax have extended knowledge on various forms of weather sealing, might have to go the way of Leica though and use black tape over the brand now.

12-09-2007, 01:51 PM	#15
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	I hope that my posting this revolutionary camera doesn't breach my NDA with Pentax...