Getting New Toy onMonday

GeoffreyS · 01-18-2008, 05:54 PM

Hey, Torge. Looks like I might have found a brother. I don't know about you but I need a body (hell, a system!) that can give me the resolution of medium to large format without breaking my back(pack). I sure hope that's what Ben is on about.

torge · 01-18-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by GeoffreyS

Hey, Torge. Looks like I might have found a brother. I don't know about you but I need a body (hell, a system!) that can give me the resolution of medium to large format without breaking my back(pack). I sure hope that's what Ben is on about.

I think this could be done based on the 645 platform. A system with the 645N with well chosen lenses doesn't have to be very heavy/bulky. I am afraid though I won't be able to rectify the body, although I have most of the lenses I am lusting after.

If this K20D thing still has APS-C with the same view finder as the K10D I will pass. If it has a somewhat larger sensor (1.25 maybe) and therfore comes with a better viewfinder I will have to re-assess.

Very interesting indeed,
Torge

Lou · 01-18-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Who is Travis Cooper?

One of your biggest supporters, sans doute:

"https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/153542-post29.html"

--Lou

benjikan · 01-18-2008, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by Lou

One of your biggest supporters, sans doute:

"https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/153542-post29.html"

--Lou

Oh Yeah..OK. Thanks for the reminder. Yes, a trusted close friend.

GeoffreyS · 01-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Torge:
I am with you in the wish for a better viewfinder. I've taken a look or two behind FF cameras and what impressed me most: the VF was WAY clearer and brighter. I really think this spells the big decision for me. I haven't invested in my present system for a long time because I've been waiting to see what happens. It sounds trite, but January 24th may be the day I have to make a decision ... but I hope not.

Cambo · 01-18-2008, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Just got a wonderful message...Getting some new toys on Monday...

Speak soon...

Ben

one at a time, and when we guess right will you just flip your avatar the other way? Then the Pentax police won't know you've answered, it will be just our secret, OK?

I'll start.....ahem....

Question 1) Does the name of the new camera have 2 numbers or 3?

Cheers,
Cameron

ftpaddict · 01-19-2008, 05:07 AM

Tell me more

ddhytz · 01-19-2008, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Just got a wonderful message...Getting some new toys on Monday...

Speak soon...

Ben

So you will get a new toy on Monday and speak about it three days later? You know, that's NOT good enough!!!

benjikan · 01-19-2008, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by ddhytz

So you will get a new toy on Monday and speak about it three days later? You know, that's NOT good enough!!!

That is the best I can do...Sorry Guys and Gals!

Magnus W · 01-19-2008, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Have to learn how to focus, press the shutter, put on a lens etc. You know, all the important stuff.

I would like to point out that I am highly skilled at these procedures, and that I can pop over to show you how to do it.

Just offering my services.

-- MW

Peacekeeper · 01-19-2008, 07:44 AM

Ben

I expect some serious testing of this new toy/s between Monday and Thursday.

Actually I would like to think you will favour us all with a few examples within seconds of your NDA expiring.

Crash
(Sucking the sands of the Sudan.)

regken · 01-19-2008, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Just got a wonderful message...Getting some new toys on Monday...

Speak soon...

Ben

Ben,
Your contributions to the Pentax whisper campaign have been helpful and fun. I know some people objected but the confusion surrounding the Hoya takeover demanded some reassurance to the Pentax community even if it came from a semi official source. You, Steve, Richard, Chris, and several others did a nice job of that.

It is less than a week before your NDA agreement will end and I suspect there is at least one new feature that will be unique. I'm hoping all of you that are "in the know" will take the time to post how you think this, or these, new features work in the real world. I think (hope) one feature will be LV in the OVF. Being able to fine tune focus by magnifying LV is, I think, a major breakthrough for old farts like me with failing eyesight.

Many of us live far enough away from a Pentax dealer that it is very difficult to try the new features before purchasing. We depend on guys like you to fully explain how these features will work in real situations, something missing from most reviews.

Again, thanks for keeping us amused and a little better informed. I, for one, am looking forward to some very long posts with example photos on how to use these new features.

Thanks,

Ken

Snowcat · 01-19-2008, 08:46 AM

OMG less the ine week left of all that long waiting! And Ben, you say new toys are good for landscapes! That's what I enjoy mainly during the summer! I guess at 24th of Jabuary I'll ckeck this forum like once in 5 minutes lol. I am all imaptient to see what awaits!

fishy · 01-19-2008, 09:05 AM

yeah, less than one week, and then I'll no longer have the top-line product

Just hope whatever comes will assure me of a nice growth-path (and maybe a lesser need to go for fish-eyes?)

Anyway, guess we'll see the last week of this section of the forum. Maybe we'll start thinking about photography again

Ah, it is still fun...

Buschmaster · 01-19-2008, 09:35 AM

All this speculation has made me forget about buying lenses. That's one good thing!

Ben, you rock man. I hope your conference goes off without a hitch!

01-18-2008, 06:03 PM	#17
torge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hamburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 199	I am dreaming of an affordable 645D Originally posted by GeoffreyS Hey, Torge. Looks like I might have found a brother. I don't know about you but I need a body (hell, a system!) that can give me the resolution of medium to large format without breaking my back(pack). I sure hope that's what Ben is on about. I think this could be done based on the 645 platform. A system with the 645N with well chosen lenses doesn't have to be very heavy/bulky. I am afraid though I won't be able to rectify the body, although I have most of the lenses I am lusting after. If this K20D thing still has APS-C with the same view finder as the K10D I will pass. If it has a somewhat larger sensor (1.25 maybe) and therfore comes with a better viewfinder I will have to re-assess. Very interesting indeed, Torge

01-18-2008, 06:45 PM	#21
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Can we play 20 questions.... Originally posted by benjikan Just got a wonderful message...Getting some new toys on Monday... Speak soon... Ben one at a time, and when we guess right will you just flip your avatar the other way? Then the Pentax police won't know you've answered, it will be just our secret, OK? I'll start.....ahem.... Question 1) Does the name of the new camera have 2 numbers or 3? Cheers, Cameron

01-19-2008, 07:44 AM	#26
Peacekeeper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Back at work :( Photos: Gallery Posts: 168	lucky lucky ......... Ben I expect some serious testing of this new toy/s between Monday and Thursday. Actually I would like to think you will favour us all with a few examples within seconds of your NDA expiring. Crash (Sucking the sands of the Sudan.)

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01-18-2008, 05:54 PM	#16
GeoffreyS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 20	Hey, Torge. Looks like I might have found a brother. I don't know about you but I need a body (hell, a system!) that can give me the resolution of medium to large format without breaking my back(pack). I sure hope that's what Ben is on about.

01-18-2008, 06:05 PM	#18
Lou Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 9	Originally posted by benjikan Who is Travis Cooper? One of your biggest supporters, sans doute: "https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/153542-post29.html" --Lou

01-18-2008, 06:12 PM	#19
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lou One of your biggest supporters, sans doute: "https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/153542-post29.html" --Lou Oh Yeah..OK. Thanks for the reminder. Yes, a trusted close friend.

01-18-2008, 06:18 PM	#20
GeoffreyS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 20	Torge: I am with you in the wish for a better viewfinder. I've taken a look or two behind FF cameras and what impressed me most: the VF was WAY clearer and brighter. I really think this spells the big decision for me. I haven't invested in my present system for a long time because I've been waiting to see what happens. It sounds trite, but January 24th may be the day I have to make a decision ... but I hope not.

01-19-2008, 05:07 AM	#22
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Tell me more

01-19-2008, 05:17 AM	#23
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	Originally posted by benjikan Just got a wonderful message...Getting some new toys on Monday... Speak soon... Ben So you will get a new toy on Monday and speak about it three days later? You know, that's NOT good enough!!!

01-19-2008, 05:34 AM	#24
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by ddhytz So you will get a new toy on Monday and speak about it three days later? You know, that's NOT good enough!!! That is the best I can do...Sorry Guys and Gals!

01-19-2008, 06:38 AM	#25
Magnus W Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Originally posted by benjikan Have to learn how to focus, press the shutter, put on a lens etc. You know, all the important stuff. I would like to point out that I am highly skilled at these procedures, and that I can pop over to show you how to do it. Just offering my services. -- MW

01-19-2008, 08:36 AM	#27
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377	Originally posted by benjikan Just got a wonderful message...Getting some new toys on Monday... Speak soon... Ben Ben, Your contributions to the Pentax whisper campaign have been helpful and fun. I know some people objected but the confusion surrounding the Hoya takeover demanded some reassurance to the Pentax community even if it came from a semi official source. You, Steve, Richard, Chris, and several others did a nice job of that. It is less than a week before your NDA agreement will end and I suspect there is at least one new feature that will be unique. I'm hoping all of you that are "in the know" will take the time to post how you think this, or these, new features work in the real world. I think (hope) one feature will be LV in the OVF. Being able to fine tune focus by magnifying LV is, I think, a major breakthrough for old farts like me with failing eyesight. Many of us live far enough away from a Pentax dealer that it is very difficult to try the new features before purchasing. We depend on guys like you to fully explain how these features will work in real situations, something missing from most reviews. Again, thanks for keeping us amused and a little better informed. I, for one, am looking forward to some very long posts with example photos on how to use these new features. Thanks, Ken

01-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#28
Snowcat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 239	OMG less the ine week left of all that long waiting! And Ben, you say new toys are good for landscapes! That's what I enjoy mainly during the summer! I guess at 24th of Jabuary I'll ckeck this forum like once in 5 minutes lol. I am all imaptient to see what awaits!

01-19-2008, 09:05 AM	#29
fishy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brussels Photos: Gallery Posts: 199	yeah, less than one week, and then I'll no longer have the top-line product Just hope whatever comes will assure me of a nice growth-path (and maybe a lesser need to go for fish-eyes?) Anyway, guess we'll see the last week of this section of the forum. Maybe we'll start thinking about photography again Ah, it is still fun...

01-19-2008, 09:35 AM	#30
Buschmaster Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 806	All this speculation has made me forget about buying lenses. That's one good thing! Ben, you rock man. I hope your conference goes off without a hitch!