I'm breaking my NDA

little laker · 01-12-2008, 03:48 PM

I know that some people will be upset with this one, but I've decided to break my NDA.

I should mention that my model is still a BETA version. When they hit the shelves they'll probably be a little more refined.

Here's the first REAL photograph of the new K20D.

As you can tell Pentax decided to go back to the traditional wood grain appearance.

They've decided that several of us wanted a full Manual camera, so that's what they gave us.

Since they realize that it'll be used almost exclusively by pro's they've decided to include a quick fix kit, just in case we encounter problems with it in the field.
This kit includes something that looks a lot like a roll of Duct tape, but it can even be applied under a waterfall.
Plus something that looks like a pack of gum.

That's all that I'll reveal at this time, but now that it's brought into the open I'm sure that others will add something to it.

borno · 01-12-2008, 04:10 PM

LOL - can you tell us if it's that lousy 4x5 format or a real 8x10 (please don't say it's 8x4.5 or anything crazy)

Busiko · 01-12-2008, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by little laker

I know that some people will be upset with this one, but I've decided to break my NDA.

I should mention that my model is still a BETA version. When they hit the shelves they'll probably be a little more refined.

Here's the first REAL photograph of the new K20D.

As you can tell Pentax decided to go back to the traditional wood grain appearance.

They've decided that several of us wanted a full Manual camera, so that's what they gave us.

Since they realize that it'll be used almost exclusively by pro's they've decided to include a quick fix kit, just in case we encounter problems with it in the field.
This kit includes something that looks a lot like a roll of Duct tape, but it can even be applied under a waterfall.
Plus something that looks like a pack of gum.

That's all that I'll reveal at this time, but now that it's brought into the open I'm sure that others will add something to it.

Your NDA broken? Don't know why! But a few drills broken, yes maybe...

oxford_artist · 01-12-2008, 05:11 PM

I've just put my order in, I hope to get one by the end of 2008.

Fototim · 01-12-2008, 05:33 PM

Weather proof?

Tim Typo

lol101 · 01-12-2008, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by little laker

I know that some people will be upset with this one, but I've decided to break my NDA.

I should mention that my model is still a BETA version. When they hit the shelves they'll probably be a little more refined.

Here's the first REAL photograph of the new K20D.

As you can tell Pentax decided to go back to the traditional wood grain appearance.

They've decided that several of us wanted a full Manual camera, so that's what they gave us.

Since they realize that it'll be used almost exclusively by pro's they've decided to include a quick fix kit, just in case we encounter problems with it in the field.
This kit includes something that looks a lot like a roll of Duct tape, but it can even be applied under a waterfall.
Plus something that looks like a pack of gum.

That's all that I'll reveal at this time, but now that it's brought into the open I'm sure that others will add something to it.

Wow, they got it right:

Faster AF than the D3 (I hear it's instantaneous with the f232 hole...)

No possibility of back/front focus.

You can fit a HD camera in it, hell, you can even fit your lunch if you'd like!

You can sit on it if you're tired.

The possibilities are endless... thank you Pentax.

ftpaddict · 01-12-2008, 06:29 PM

I dunno.. It seems shopped, to me

Also, it should be black, to look more professional! (since it's aimed at the pro market)

nathancombs · 01-12-2008, 07:05 PM

Lololololol

FotoPete · 01-12-2008, 07:09 PM

haha you got me! has anyone figured how to get a pinhole on the dslr without buying those crazy $60 body caps (built pin hole) on ebay??

vibi · 01-12-2008, 07:42 PM

Hmm, not sure...I would say FAKE !!! Okay, I'm crazy

Finn · 01-12-2008, 07:49 PM

Sweet! What kind of sensor does it have? Tin type?

Finn · 01-12-2008, 07:50 PM

BTW, you're pretty evil to have a thread title like that. After 4 hours there have been 388 views!

little laker · 01-12-2008, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Finn

Sweet! What kind of sensor does it have? Tin type?

They haven't actually told me, but that sounds about right

Originally posted by Finn

BTW, you're pretty evil to have a thread title like that. After 4 hours there have been 388 views!

I may or may not have a NDA, I won't say. But i couldn't resist the title

HawaiianOnline · 01-12-2008, 10:25 PM

Hmmm, I wonder if people are going to say things like the maple finish K20s are superior to the cherry finish ones?

Confused · 01-13-2008, 06:46 PM

Hi Stu

Do you think it will it come supplied with one of those new-fangled light-proof black capes to assist when focussing on subjects in bright daylight ?

Best regards
Fox Talbot

01-12-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I'm breaking my NDA I know that some people will be upset with this one, but I've decided to break my NDA. I should mention that my model is still a BETA version. When they hit the shelves they'll probably be a little more refined. Here's the first REAL photograph of the new K20D. As you can tell Pentax decided to go back to the traditional wood grain appearance. They've decided that several of us wanted a full Manual camera, so that's what they gave us. Since they realize that it'll be used almost exclusively by pro's they've decided to include a quick fix kit, just in case we encounter problems with it in the field. This kit includes something that looks a lot like a roll of Duct tape, but it can even be applied under a waterfall. Plus something that looks like a pack of gum. That's all that I'll reveal at this time, but now that it's brought into the open I'm sure that others will add something to it.

01-13-2008, 06:46 PM	#15
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Stu Do you think it will it come supplied with one of those new-fangled light-proof black capes to assist when focussing on subjects in bright daylight ? Best regards Fox Talbot Last edited by Confused; 01-14-2008 at 03:51 PM.

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borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	LOL - can you tell us if it's that lousy 4x5 format or a real 8x10 (please don't say it's 8x4.5 or anything crazy)

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Busiko Guest	Originally posted by little laker I know that some people will be upset with this one, but I've decided to break my NDA. I should mention that my model is still a BETA version. When they hit the shelves they'll probably be a little more refined. Here's the first REAL photograph of the new K20D. As you can tell Pentax decided to go back to the traditional wood grain appearance. They've decided that several of us wanted a full Manual camera, so that's what they gave us. Since they realize that it'll be used almost exclusively by pro's they've decided to include a quick fix kit, just in case we encounter problems with it in the field. This kit includes something that looks a lot like a roll of Duct tape, but it can even be applied under a waterfall. Plus something that looks like a pack of gum. That's all that I'll reveal at this time, but now that it's brought into the open I'm sure that others will add something to it. Your NDA broken? Don't know why! But a few drills broken, yes maybe...

01-12-2008, 05:11 PM	#4
oxford_artist Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 32	I've just put my order in, I hope to get one by the end of 2008.

01-12-2008, 05:33 PM	#5
Fototim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 268	Weather proof? Tim Typo

01-12-2008, 05:36 PM	#6
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by little laker I know that some people will be upset with this one, but I've decided to break my NDA. I should mention that my model is still a BETA version. When they hit the shelves they'll probably be a little more refined. Here's the first REAL photograph of the new K20D. As you can tell Pentax decided to go back to the traditional wood grain appearance. They've decided that several of us wanted a full Manual camera, so that's what they gave us. Since they realize that it'll be used almost exclusively by pro's they've decided to include a quick fix kit, just in case we encounter problems with it in the field. This kit includes something that looks a lot like a roll of Duct tape, but it can even be applied under a waterfall. Plus something that looks like a pack of gum. That's all that I'll reveal at this time, but now that it's brought into the open I'm sure that others will add something to it. Wow, they got it right: Faster AF than the D3 (I hear it's instantaneous with the f232 hole...) No possibility of back/front focus. You can fit a HD camera in it, hell, you can even fit your lunch if you'd like! You can sit on it if you're tired. The possibilities are endless... thank you Pentax.

01-12-2008, 06:29 PM	#7
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	I dunno.. It seems shopped, to me Also, it should be black, to look more professional! (since it's aimed at the pro market)

01-12-2008, 07:05 PM	#8
nathancombs Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waysboro va Photos: Gallery Posts: 517	Lololololol

01-12-2008, 07:09 PM	#9
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	haha you got me! has anyone figured how to get a pinhole on the dslr without buying those crazy $60 body caps (built pin hole) on ebay??

01-12-2008, 07:42 PM	#10
vibi New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany / Italy Posts: 16	Hmm, not sure...I would say FAKE !!! Okay, I'm crazy

01-12-2008, 07:49 PM	#11
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	Sweet! What kind of sensor does it have? Tin type?

01-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#12
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	BTW, you're pretty evil to have a thread title like that. After 4 hours there have been 388 views!

01-12-2008, 07:54 PM	#13
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Originally posted by Finn Sweet! What kind of sensor does it have? Tin type? They haven't actually told me, but that sounds about right Originally posted by Finn BTW, you're pretty evil to have a thread title like that. After 4 hours there have been 388 views! I may or may not have a NDA, I won't say. But i couldn't resist the title

01-12-2008, 10:25 PM	#14
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	Hmmm, I wonder if people are going to say things like the maple finish K20s are superior to the cherry finish ones?