NOT RUMOUR - New Pentax DLSR spotted 'in the wild' - very much like a D3

benjikan · 12-17-2007, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Ben, have you SEEN the new cameras?

I'm in NDA land until the Press Conference...Like I said "I saw a UFO really close up..."

Sorry Guys.

Best Wishes
Ben

jimbo65 · 12-17-2007, 09:12 PM

Hey Ben The date is Jan. 24 Do you know where and at what time will it be posted? Or a round about time. When I was a kid it was hard to waite for Christmas now as an adult I'm really anxious about Jan.24th. Thanks Jim

little laker · 12-17-2007, 09:15 PM

New Rumor, Ben's had the pleasure of at least handling the camera

I hope that you like what you saw through that UFO's view finder Ben.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of the pictures when your allowed to post them.

benjikan · 12-17-2007, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by jimbo65

Hey Ben The date is Jan. 24 Do you know where and at what time will it be posted? Or a round about time. When I was a kid it was hard to waite for Christmas now as an adult I'm really anxious about Jan.24th. Thanks Jim

I can't speak for the rest of the world but I suspect that all of the conferences will be choreographed to come in at the same time around the world.

Relax...It is all good.

Happy Holidays and Hug a Friend.

Love to You All
Ben

benjikan · 12-17-2007, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by little laker

New Rumor, Ben's had the pleasure of at least handling the camera

I hope that you like what you saw through that UFO's view finder Ben.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of the pictures when your allowed to post them.

Well finally, it is nice to know that I'm not the only one who believes in UFO's..

nosnoop · 12-17-2007, 10:15 PM

My question: why didn't you take a photo or a video of what you saw???!!!!

Even if you don't have your K10D with you at that time (surely, this would be unforgivable as a Pentaxian

), you must have a camera phone?

little laker · 12-17-2007, 10:20 PM

I don't have a camera phone.

And for the most part If I had the opportunity of seeing the event I wouldn't take their pictures out of courtesy.
Unless I was asked to by them.

Kaimarx · 12-17-2007, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

My question: why didn't you take a photo or a video of what you saw???!!!!

Even if you don't have your K10D with you at that time (surely, this would be unforgivable as a Pentaxian

), you must have a camera phone?

LOL, posting it would've been the digital equivalent of spotting Bigfoot or Lochness. Just enough detail to recognize a form but not enough to have any solid conclusions lol. Then we'd have the pixel peepers the conspiracy theorists and the janitors swinging mops and kicking buckets over (like they do at the other place

) lol would've been hilarious.

ccallana · 12-17-2007, 10:46 PM

Who knows, I might actually have to upgrade my DL finally

I'm still waiting for actual pictures of and from the new cameras and trying not to get overly excited from the hype (hype is bound to disappoint)...

Either way its good news for Pentax and the rest of the camera market. As long as they can keep innovating, it'll drive the rest of the market to do something - we all win

pop4 · 12-17-2007, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by 123K10D

Wasn't going to post this, because I thought, "what the hell would Pentax be doing, trialing a new camera in Brisbane, Australia?.. nope, I saw what I saw, and the DA*50-135 is a VERY distinctive lens - which I have actually used

ahahaha, i had a glance at your location, and that's what I first thought. A brand new camera, in Toowoomba of all places??

Looks like I'll be keeping my eyes open down here in Sydney

HawaiianOnline · 12-17-2007, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Kaimarx

LOL, posting it would've been the digital equivalent of spotting Bigfoot or Lochness. Just enough detail to recognize a form but not enough to have any solid conclusions lol. Then we'd have the pixel peepers the conspiracy theorists and the janitors swinging mops and kicking buckets over (like they do at the other place

) lol would've been hilarious.

Hah, next thing you know, someone will be posting grainy videos of the new Pentax in the distance. I can just imagine a video crew running around in some remote forest with nightvision gear. Trying to catch the "elusive Pentax wildlife camera". All they ever get is the sound of a high fps shutter in the distance and some "analyst" goes on about how it's distinctive from all the other high speed shutters out there.

The truth is out there...

LaRee · 12-18-2007, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by HawaiianOnline

Hah, next thing you know, someone will be posting grainy videos of the new Pentax in the distance. I can just imagine a video crew running around in some remote forest with nightvision gear. Trying to catch the "elusive Pentax wildlife camera". All they ever get is the sound of a high fps shutter in the distance and some "analyst" goes on about how it's distinctive from all the other high speed shutters out there.

The truth is out there...

You are hired! You don't happen to work in advertising do you?

What a cool commercial that would make.

sir_bazz · 12-18-2007, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by 123K10D

T
Wasn't going to post this, because I thought, "what the hell would Pentax be doing, trialing a new camera in Brisbane, Australia?.. nope, I saw what I saw, and the DA*50-135 is a VERY distinctive lens - which I have actually used.

I believe it.

When the K10D was being tested, there was a post from Ned Bunnell, (IIRC), suggesting that Sydneysiders should keep a look out for Japanese Pro photographers with the new Beta body.

Of what ethnic origin was the shooter with the suspicious new camera body ?

bazz.

thibs · 12-18-2007, 01:54 AM

Oh Ben when you're at it, could you confirm the rumour a little bird told me about the weather sealings present not only in the K10D replacement?

You can't? Oh sorry, well we'll see ...

Richard Day · 12-18-2007, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

To sum it up..What you saw was akin to a solid piece of finely ergonomically carved black granite. It didn't look like an after thought design wise...

UFO's?? Black granite?? - Ah ha! - Those mysterious black monoliths of course (as described by Arthur C Clarke in 2001, 2010, 2061 and 3001)!

12-17-2007, 10:35 PM	#23
Kaimarx Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery Posts: 452	Originally posted by nosnoop My question: why didn't you take a photo or a video of what you saw???!!!! Even if you don't have your K10D with you at that time (surely, this would be unforgivable as a Pentaxian ), you must have a camera phone? LOL, posting it would've been the digital equivalent of spotting Bigfoot or Lochness. Just enough detail to recognize a form but not enough to have any solid conclusions lol. Then we'd have the pixel peepers the conspiracy theorists and the janitors swinging mops and kicking buckets over (like they do at the other place) lol would've been hilarious.

12-17-2007, 11:41 PM	#26
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	Originally posted by Kaimarx LOL, posting it would've been the digital equivalent of spotting Bigfoot or Lochness. Just enough detail to recognize a form but not enough to have any solid conclusions lol. Then we'd have the pixel peepers the conspiracy theorists and the janitors swinging mops and kicking buckets over (like they do at the other place) lol would've been hilarious. Hah, next thing you know, someone will be posting grainy videos of the new Pentax in the distance. I can just imagine a video crew running around in some remote forest with nightvision gear. Trying to catch the "elusive Pentax wildlife camera". All they ever get is the sound of a high fps shutter in the distance and some "analyst" goes on about how it's distinctive from all the other high speed shutters out there. The truth is out there...

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12-17-2007, 09:04 PM	#16
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Ben, have you SEEN the new cameras? I'm in NDA land until the Press Conference...Like I said "I saw a UFO really close up..." Sorry Guys. Best Wishes Ben

12-17-2007, 09:12 PM	#17
jimbo65 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 11	Hey Ben The date is Jan. 24 Do you know where and at what time will it be posted? Or a round about time. When I was a kid it was hard to waite for Christmas now as an adult I'm really anxious about Jan.24th. Thanks Jim

12-17-2007, 09:15 PM	#18
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	New Rumor, Ben's had the pleasure of at least handling the camera I hope that you like what you saw through that UFO's view finder Ben. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the pictures when your allowed to post them.

12-17-2007, 09:15 PM	#19
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by jimbo65 Hey Ben The date is Jan. 24 Do you know where and at what time will it be posted? Or a round about time. When I was a kid it was hard to waite for Christmas now as an adult I'm really anxious about Jan.24th. Thanks Jim I can't speak for the rest of the world but I suspect that all of the conferences will be choreographed to come in at the same time around the world. Relax...It is all good. Happy Holidays and Hug a Friend. Love to You All Ben

12-17-2007, 09:17 PM	#20
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by little laker New Rumor, Ben's had the pleasure of at least handling the camera I hope that you like what you saw through that UFO's view finder Ben. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the pictures when your allowed to post them. Well finally, it is nice to know that I'm not the only one who believes in UFO's..

12-17-2007, 10:15 PM	#21
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	My question: why didn't you take a photo or a video of what you saw???!!!! Even if you don't have your K10D with you at that time (surely, this would be unforgivable as a Pentaxian ), you must have a camera phone?

12-17-2007, 10:20 PM	#22
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I don't have a camera phone. And for the most part If I had the opportunity of seeing the event I wouldn't take their pictures out of courtesy. Unless I was asked to by them.

12-17-2007, 10:46 PM	#24
ccallana Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Folsom, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 321	Who knows, I might actually have to upgrade my DL finally I'm still waiting for actual pictures of and from the new cameras and trying not to get overly excited from the hype (hype is bound to disappoint)... Either way its good news for Pentax and the rest of the camera market. As long as they can keep innovating, it'll drive the rest of the market to do something - we all win

12-17-2007, 11:31 PM	#25
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by 123K10D Wasn't going to post this, because I thought, "what the hell would Pentax be doing, trialing a new camera in Brisbane, Australia?.. nope, I saw what I saw, and the DA*50-135 is a VERY distinctive lens - which I have actually used ahahaha, i had a glance at your location, and that's what I first thought. A brand new camera, in Toowoomba of all places?? Looks like I'll be keeping my eyes open down here in Sydney

12-18-2007, 12:13 AM	#27
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	Originally posted by HawaiianOnline Hah, next thing you know, someone will be posting grainy videos of the new Pentax in the distance. I can just imagine a video crew running around in some remote forest with nightvision gear. Trying to catch the "elusive Pentax wildlife camera". All they ever get is the sound of a high fps shutter in the distance and some "analyst" goes on about how it's distinctive from all the other high speed shutters out there. The truth is out there... You are hired! You don't happen to work in advertising do you? What a cool commercial that would make.

12-18-2007, 12:32 AM	#28
sir_bazz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 184	Originally posted by 123K10D T Wasn't going to post this, because I thought, "what the hell would Pentax be doing, trialing a new camera in Brisbane, Australia?.. nope, I saw what I saw, and the DA*50-135 is a VERY distinctive lens - which I have actually used. I believe it. When the K10D was being tested, there was a post from Ned Bunnell, (IIRC), suggesting that Sydneysiders should keep a look out for Japanese Pro photographers with the new Beta body. Of what ethnic origin was the shooter with the suspicious new camera body ? bazz.

12-18-2007, 01:54 AM	#29
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Oh Ben when you're at it, could you confirm the rumour a little bird told me about the weather sealings present not only in the K10D replacement? You can't? Oh sorry, well we'll see ...

12-18-2007, 02:58 AM	#30
Richard Day Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 441	Originally posted by benjikan To sum it up..What you saw was akin to a solid piece of finely ergonomically carved black granite. It didn't look like an after thought design wise... UFO's?? Black granite?? - Ah ha! - Those mysterious black monoliths of course (as described by Arthur C Clarke in 2001, 2010, 2061 and 3001)!