Pentax rugged 360 degree digital camera. Wait, what?

i83N · 05-30-2012, 02:59 PM

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In addition to the 645D replacement, another DSLR and a third mirrorless solution (after the Q and K-01), Pentax is also planning to announce an updated ultra-rugged WG camera and a completely new 360 degree digital camera - probably something similar to this Tamaggo 360° imager. The Pentax WG-2 was the last rugged, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and sh*tproof camera announced in February, 2012.

Recently the price of the Pentax Q dropped by 40%. Maybe the new mirrorless camera will be just a refresh of the Q line and not an entirely new product.

Pentax to announce another rugged model and a new 360 degree digital camera

devorama · 05-30-2012, 03:14 PM

I think they meant those as two separate cameras. One as a rugged camera and the other as a 360 degree camera. Sounds interesting.

i83N · 05-30-2012, 03:20 PM

Rugged 360 cam makes more sense i think. Like this one

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Imagine what happens to it if you don't catch it and it hits ground.

schufosi777 · 05-30-2012, 04:21 PM

I was kind of hoping that would happen!!!

anthony mazzeri · 05-30-2012, 10:10 PM

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and a third mirrorless solution

Ooh, speculation opportunity. It wouldn't be a third mount system, would it? At $600 could it just be a cheaper plastic-bodied K-01? A more standard type camera without the Marc Newson aesthetics? But so soon after the K-01?

Actually, roughly $600 could even be about right for a K-mount GXR module (the M-mount module being $646 currently on popflash).

Tonto · 05-30-2012, 11:19 PM

Most likely to be Q2, with Ricoh input

Alizarine · 05-31-2012, 02:10 AM

360deg camera.... whoa. Not interested but that's fascinating.

These new cameras, are they under the Pentax name also or under Ricoh?

Jean Poitiers · 05-31-2012, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

360deg camera.... whoa. Not interested but that's fascinating.

These new cameras, are they under the Pentax name also or under Ricoh?

Bonjour,

On verra ... we'll see soon ... J

Zou · 05-31-2012, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by i83N

Rugged 360 cam makes more sense i think. Like this one 360 Degree Photo Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera Imagine what happens to it if you don't catch it and it hits ground.

That's very cool! I never saw the point of 360 degree sweep type pans as they are far too narrow, but this makes a lot of sense. No space for it in my camera bag though - far too big.

parsons · 05-31-2012, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Zou

That's very cool! I never saw the point of 360 degree sweep type pans as they are far too narrow, but this makes a lot of sense. No space for it in my camera bag though - far too big.

maybe the pentax equivalent will be more tennis ball size?

D0n · 05-31-2012, 10:26 AM

the easy way to to do a 360 pano with stills or video is a simple egg timer and a gopro...

but a I believe a k-01 in a lighter, cheaper plastic body more conservatively styled will sell big time...
I suspect i will lose the mic jack and battery from the k-01 and instead have the same battery options as the k30.
this just plain makes sense..

i83N · 05-31-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Zou

That's very cool! I never saw the point of 360 degree sweep type pans as they are far too narrow, but this makes a lot of sense. No space for it in my camera bag though - far too big.

It’s a prototype, final product should be grapefruit size.

**Ash** · 05-31-2012, 05:49 PM

Mentioned here also: Pentax Rumored to be Working on a 360-Degree Camera
Pentax Rumored to be Working on a 360-Degree Camera

**LaurenOE** · 05-31-2012, 05:54 PM

I have to ask - why?
Maybe a 360' lens accessory, but a full blown camera devoted to 360' photography?
I don't see the pay-off for the R&D on this one.

ENicolas · 05-31-2012, 06:16 PM

The problem with the K-01 isn't Newson, it's really the F mount. As long as they keep the F mount they will never be able to make it small enough to really compete with the likes of the Sony NEX line. It will have to have that big space between the rear element and the sensor.

And I thought the "official rumor" is they are discontinuing the Q line?

05-30-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Pentax rugged 360 degree digital camera. Wait, what? Quote: In addition to the 645D replacement, another DSLR and a third mirrorless solution (after the Q and K-01), Pentax is also planning to announce an updated ultra-rugged WG camera and a completely new 360 degree digital camera - probably something similar to this Tamaggo 360° imager. The Pentax WG-2 was the last rugged, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and sh*tproof camera announced in February, 2012. Recently the price of the Pentax Q dropped by 40%. Maybe the new mirrorless camera will be just a refresh of the Q line and not an entirely new product. Pentax to announce another rugged model and a new 360 degree digital camera

05-31-2012, 05:08 AM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Agreed and good question ... Originally posted by Alizarine 360deg camera.... whoa. Not interested but that's fascinating. These new cameras, are they under the Pentax name also or under Ricoh? Bonjour, On verra ... we'll see soon ... J

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05-30-2012, 03:14 PM	#2
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	I think they meant those as two separate cameras. One as a rugged camera and the other as a 360 degree camera. Sounds interesting.

05-30-2012, 04:21 PM	#4
schufosi777 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitakyushu Posts: 186	I was kind of hoping that would happen!!!

05-30-2012, 10:10 PM	#5
anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	Quote: and a third mirrorless solution Ooh, speculation opportunity. It wouldn't be a third mount system, would it? At $600 could it just be a cheaper plastic-bodied K-01? A more standard type camera without the Marc Newson aesthetics? But so soon after the K-01? Actually, roughly $600 could even be about right for a K-mount GXR module (the M-mount module being $646 currently on popflash).

05-30-2012, 11:19 PM	#6
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	Most likely to be Q2, with Ricoh input

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Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	360deg camera.... whoa. Not interested but that's fascinating. These new cameras, are they under the Pentax name also or under Ricoh?

05-31-2012, 06:40 AM	#9
Zou Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 39	Originally posted by i83N Rugged 360 cam makes more sense i think. Like this one 360 Degree Photo Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera Imagine what happens to it if you don't catch it and it hits ground. That's very cool! I never saw the point of 360 degree sweep type pans as they are far too narrow, but this makes a lot of sense. No space for it in my camera bag though - far too big.

05-31-2012, 10:18 AM	#10
parsons Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 389	Originally posted by Zou That's very cool! I never saw the point of 360 degree sweep type pans as they are far too narrow, but this makes a lot of sense. No space for it in my camera bag though - far too big. maybe the pentax equivalent will be more tennis ball size?

05-31-2012, 10:26 AM	#11
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	the easy way to to do a 360 pano with stills or video is a simple egg timer and a gopro... but a I believe a k-01 in a lighter, cheaper plastic body more conservatively styled will sell big time... I suspect i will lose the mic jack and battery from the k-01 and instead have the same battery options as the k30. this just plain makes sense..

05-31-2012, 01:10 PM	#12
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Zou That's very cool! I never saw the point of 360 degree sweep type pans as they are far too narrow, but this makes a lot of sense. No space for it in my camera bag though - far too big. It’s a prototype, final product should be grapefruit size.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Mentioned here also: Pentax Rumored to be Working on a 360-Degree Camera Pentax Rumored to be Working on a 360-Degree Camera

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05-31-2012, 05:54 PM	#14
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	I have to ask - why? Maybe a 360' lens accessory, but a full blown camera devoted to 360' photography? I don't see the pay-off for the R&D on this one.

05-31-2012, 06:16 PM	#15
ENicolas Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 137	The problem with the K-01 isn't Newson, it's really the F mount. As long as they keep the F mount they will never be able to make it small enough to really compete with the likes of the Sony NEX line. It will have to have that big space between the rear element and the sensor. And I thought the "official rumor" is they are discontinuing the Q line?