K20D somewhat official reactions and news

Miserere · 01-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by travis_cooper

20 fps? How about 2000 fps? Check this out.

I see your 2000 fps and raise you 6000 fps!

Look here!

travis_cooper · 01-23-2008, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

I see your 2000 fps and raise you 6000 fps!

Look here!

Nice I missed that one.

Tom M · 01-23-2008, 01:52 PM

To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out..

alib99 · 01-23-2008, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Tom M

To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out..

They are the already available manual TCs. In the paranthesis it says:
"nur manuell verwendbar" = Only manually usable

Jodokast96 · 01-23-2008, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Tom M

To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out..

smc PENTAX A 1.4x S 64.5 x 21.5 mm
smc PENTAX A 2x S 64.5 x 39 mm
smc PENTAX A 1.4x L 65.5 x 28.5 mm
smc PENTAX A 2x L 65.5 x 63 mm
smc PENTAX F 1.7x Autofocus adapter 64 x 26 mm

mawz · 01-23-2008, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by alib99

They are the already available manual TCs. In the paranthesis it says:
"nur manuell verwendbar" = Only manually usable

Well, except for the 1.7x AF converter. But good luck finding one, even if Pentax claims they're available.

Miserere · 01-23-2008, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Tom M

To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out..

Those are the old A (and one F) TCs, which I'm pretty certain have not been manufactured for a while. As with most discontinued Pentax lenses, you'll pay an arm and a leg for them on eBay.

Tom M · 01-23-2008, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by mawz

Well, except for the 1.7x AF converter. But good luck finding one, even if Pentax claims they're available.

Correct me if I'm wrong but, isn't 1.7 the prefered? If so, it makes sense to offer that one in AutoFocus.. Sounds like a sports-shooter's delight combo, 200mm f2.8 with a handy 340mm f4.8

alib99 · 01-23-2008, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by mawz

Well, except for the 1.7x AF converter. But good luck finding one, even if Pentax claims they're available.

It is available in the last two current pentax catalogs in Japan. I tried to order from some chain electronics shops but they could not get it from Pentax Japan.

Miserere · 01-23-2008, 02:20 PM

The 1.7x TC is not an AF teleconverter, it is an AF assister, if that makes any sense. What you do is hook up a MF lens to it, hook the combo to your AF body, and then when you want to focus you have to manually focus the lens until you're close to correct focus, at which point the TC will adjust its lenses to attain correct focus. So, you do about 98% of the focusing, then the TC puts the icing on the focus cake with the last 2%.

Oh, and good luck finding one for less than $350.

ricardobeat · 01-23-2008, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

I see your 2000 fps and raise you 6000 fps!

Look here!

*cough*:

Phantom v12 High Speed Digital Camera

Miserere · 01-23-2008, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by ricardobeat

*cough*:

Phantom v12 High Speed Digital Camera

OK, OK, you win by 315 frames at full resolution

Mr. The Guy · 01-23-2008, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Tom M

Also, who here is able to work in, view and print in 14 bit?

If you don't work in 16-bit, why do you have a DSLR? There's a significant difference. Doesn't the Pentax software give you 16-bit? If not (I have no idea), switch to Linux.

kthung · 01-23-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

OK, OK, you win by 315 frames at full resolution

Or at a resolution of 256x8. It does 1,000,000 fps

Vision crosses the million-pictures-per-second with Phantom V12 - Engadget

racinsince55 · 01-23-2008, 02:38 PM

I'm going to wait to see a complete evaluation of the K20D from Ricehigh before I make my decision to purchase one of them.
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Rougly translated. That means.

If Ricehigh doesn't like it, or finds problems with it, I will then rush right out and buy one.

01-23-2008, 02:37 PM	#103
Mr. The Guy Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vilcabamba, Loja Posts: 216	8 vs. 16 bit Originally posted by Tom M Also, who here is able to work in, view and print in 14 bit? If you don't work in 16-bit, why do you have a DSLR? There's a significant difference. Doesn't the Pentax software give you 16-bit? If not (I have no idea), switch to Linux.

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01-23-2008, 01:46 PM	#91
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by travis_cooper 20 fps? How about 2000 fps? Check this out. I see your 2000 fps and raise you 6000 fps! Look here!

01-23-2008, 01:48 PM	#92
travis_cooper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 300	Originally posted by Miserere I see your 2000 fps and raise you 6000 fps! Look here! Nice I missed that one.

01-23-2008, 01:52 PM	#93
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out..

01-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#94
alib99 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 90	Originally posted by Tom M To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out.. They are the already available manual TCs. In the paranthesis it says: "nur manuell verwendbar" = Only manually usable

01-23-2008, 01:58 PM	#95
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Originally posted by Tom M To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out.. smc PENTAX A 1.4x S 64.5 x 21.5 mm smc PENTAX A 2x S 64.5 x 39 mm smc PENTAX A 1.4x L 65.5 x 28.5 mm smc PENTAX A 2x L 65.5 x 63 mm smc PENTAX F 1.7x Autofocus adapter 64 x 26 mm

01-23-2008, 01:59 PM	#96
mawz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 166	Originally posted by alib99 They are the already available manual TCs. In the paranthesis it says: "nur manuell verwendbar" = Only manually usable Well, except for the 1.7x AF converter. But good luck finding one, even if Pentax claims they're available.

01-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#97
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Tom M To anyone questioning the availability of teleconverters - look at the german catalog - page 13 or so, maybe 14 - the page that lists the lens lineup also has the teleconverters.. 1.4, 1.7, 2x autofocus.. etc.. check it out.. Those are the old A (and one F) TCs, which I'm pretty certain have not been manufactured for a while. As with most discontinued Pentax lenses, you'll pay an arm and a leg for them on eBay.

01-23-2008, 02:11 PM	#98
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	Originally posted by mawz Well, except for the 1.7x AF converter. But good luck finding one, even if Pentax claims they're available. Correct me if I'm wrong but, isn't 1.7 the prefered? If so, it makes sense to offer that one in AutoFocus.. Sounds like a sports-shooter's delight combo, 200mm f2.8 with a handy 340mm f4.8

01-23-2008, 02:17 PM	#99
alib99 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 90	Originally posted by mawz Well, except for the 1.7x AF converter. But good luck finding one, even if Pentax claims they're available. It is available in the last two current pentax catalogs in Japan. I tried to order from some chain electronics shops but they could not get it from Pentax Japan.

01-23-2008, 02:20 PM	#100
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	The 1.7x TC is not an AF teleconverter, it is an AF assister, if that makes any sense. What you do is hook up a MF lens to it, hook the combo to your AF body, and then when you want to focus you have to manually focus the lens until you're close to correct focus, at which point the TC will adjust its lenses to attain correct focus. So, you do about 98% of the focusing, then the TC puts the icing on the focus cake with the last 2%. Oh, and good luck finding one for less than $350.

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01-23-2008, 02:25 PM	#101
ricardobeat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 376	Originally posted by Miserere I see your 2000 fps and raise you 6000 fps! Look here! cough: Phantom v12 High Speed Digital Camera

01-23-2008, 02:34 PM	#102
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by ricardobeat cough: Phantom v12 High Speed Digital Camera OK, OK, you win by 315 frames at full resolution

01-23-2008, 02:38 PM	#104
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	Originally posted by Miserere OK, OK, you win by 315 frames at full resolution Or at a resolution of 256x8. It does 1,000,000 fps Vision crosses the million-pictures-per-second with Phantom V12 - Engadget

01-23-2008, 02:38 PM	#105
racinsince55 Guest	I'm going to wait to see a complete evaluation of the K20D from Ricehigh before I make my decision to purchase one of them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rougly translated. That means. If Ricehigh doesn't like it, or finds problems with it, I will then rush right out and buy one.