Regarding 9th pentax announcement..

raimaster · 09-14-2012, 07:26 AM

how about FF in GXR module with K and M mount ?? call it Ricoh Pentax FF - just guess

frank · 09-14-2012, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

If anyone has a clue about what's coming, it's got to be you. You've been spot on for all these years that I've known you. You've definitely got a rare SMC coated Pentax crystal ball stashed away.

Sorry Bro, I was joking.

So many threads about the mystery 9th announcement, I just couldn't help but step in for the party

This round I have to disappoint you, sorry ...

**monochrome** · 09-14-2012, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by frank

Sorry Bro, I was joking.

So many threads about the mystery 9th announcement, I just couldn't help but step in for the party

This round I have to disappoint you, sorry ...

Frank = Fortinbras.

**Fontan** · 09-14-2012, 03:06 PM

I had a very legit source which told me that there will be a FF called Z1sD that will be announced in few days. :-(

JohnBee · 09-14-2012, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

I had a very legit source which told me that there will be a FF called Z1sD that will be announced in few days. :-(

I don't have the strength(mentally) to carry yet another FF rumor

**Fontan** · 09-14-2012, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

I don't have the strength(mentally) to carry yet another FF rumor

But I eves saw a picture of it, along with that of a lens too. :-P

falconeye · 09-14-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

The rumour was nine announcements, not nine products. Given the amount of acclaim that has been given to SMC coatings over the years, HD could actually be a pretty big deal.

Not saying that there should be nine announcements ...

But Pentax HD coating is nothing but Nano Crystal Coating like Nikon uses it in the 24-70/2.8G or 70-200/2.8G-II and other lenses since a couple years. Such Nikon lenses carry an "N" designation, Canon lenses an "SWC" designation (Subwavelength Structure Coating). Canikon seem to have introduced this some 3-5 years ago. I would have thought that it is part of newer Pentax lenses SMC coating as it is the current state of the art.

BTW, many lenses with nano coating use it on one or a few surfaces only. Is anything known for Pentax' HD coating?

Last edited by falconeye; 09-14-2012 at 04:13 PM.

ducdao · 09-14-2012, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by frank

Sorry Bro, I was joking.

So many threads about the mystery 9th announcement, I just couldn't help but step in for the party

This round I have to disappoint you, sorry ...

I can see the waterboarding did really work on you

bossa · 09-14-2012, 04:01 PM

Frank being forced to watch Canikon FF cameras being manufactured in the 1,000's.

Quicksand · 09-14-2012, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by gazonk

They call it the new flagship model of the K-series.

Maybe it's a "flagship" in the sense of "small, nimble ship that carries the flag." Right behind it is the fearsome and heavily armed battleship.

Yeah, I got nuthin'.

D1N0 · 09-14-2012, 04:04 PM

The real surprise

frank · 09-15-2012, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Frank = Fortinbras.

Hehe, you got this right

I haven't spoken much lately indeed ...

Originally posted by ducdao

I can see the waterboarding did really work on you

Got nothing new to tell, even waterboarding me won't work

But just for the fun part, let the speculation continue

Originally posted by bossa

Frank being forced to watch Canikon FF cameras being manufactured in the 1,000's.

And don't forget Sony too, not just FF camera but FF camcorder as well

Blue · 09-15-2012, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

Not saying that there should be nine announcements ...

But Pentax HD coating is nothing but Nano Crystal Coating like Nikon uses it in the 24-70/2.8G or 70-200/2.8G-II and other lenses since a couple years. Such Nikon lenses carry an "N" designation, Canon lenses an "SWC" designation (Subwavelength Structure Coating). Canikon seem to have introduced this some 3-5 years ago. I would have thought that it is part of newer Pentax lenses SMC coating as it is the current state of the art.

BTW, many lenses with nano coating use it on one or a few surfaces only. Is anything known for Pentax' HD coating?

Not much other than it is similar to Aero Bright but not as good. Of course little is publicly known about Aero Bright other than it is nano tech.

janneman · 09-16-2012, 01:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by frank

And don't forget Sony too, not just FF camera but FF camcorder as well

If I wanted to go Sony I'd go camcorder any time of day, that is where they are strong in, Their dslr's tend to become camcorders in a dslr housing but the shape of camcorders has eveolved with handling as a camcorder in mind . Sony dslr's , well they do take pics but ergonomically they are flawed camcorders...

frank · 09-16-2012, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by janneman

If I wanted to go Sony I'd go camcorder any time of day, that is where they are strong in, Their dslr's tend to become camcorders in a dslr housing but the shape of camcorders has eveolved with handling as a camcorder in mind . Sony dslr's , well they do take pics but ergonomically they are flawed camcorders...

The last Sony (other than some Palm OS CLIEs and TVs) I bought was a Sony DCR-PC5 MiniDV in 2000. Still have it, but haven't used it for probably over 8 years. It cost me a bomb back then. Don't think I'd spend that kind of money for a FF Sony camcorder or camera now. I have a cheapy JVC HD videocam which works perfectly fine when needed

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09-14-2012, 07:26 AM	#61
raimaster Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 14	how about FF in GXR module with K and M mount ?? call it Ricoh Pentax FF - just guess

09-14-2012, 01:57 PM	#62
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by creampuff If anyone has a clue about what's coming, it's got to be you. You've been spot on for all these years that I've known you. You've definitely got a rare SMC coated Pentax crystal ball stashed away. Sorry Bro, I was joking. So many threads about the mystery 9th announcement, I just couldn't help but step in for the party This round I have to disappoint you, sorry ...

09-14-2012, 02:16 PM	#63
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by frank Sorry Bro, I was joking. So many threads about the mystery 9th announcement, I just couldn't help but step in for the party This round I have to disappoint you, sorry ... Frank = Fortinbras.

09-14-2012, 03:06 PM	#64
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	I had a very legit source which told me that there will be a FF called Z1sD that will be announced in few days. :-(

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Fontan I had a very legit source which told me that there will be a FF called Z1sD that will be announced in few days. :-( I don't have the strength(mentally) to carry yet another FF rumor

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Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by JohnBee I don't have the strength(mentally) to carry yet another FF rumor But I eves saw a picture of it, along with that of a lens too. :-P

09-14-2012, 03:18 PM	#67
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by audiobomber The rumour was nine announcements, not nine products. Given the amount of acclaim that has been given to SMC coatings over the years, HD could actually be a pretty big deal. Not saying that there should be nine announcements ... But Pentax HD coating is nothing but Nano Crystal Coating like Nikon uses it in the 24-70/2.8G or 70-200/2.8G-II and other lenses since a couple years. Such Nikon lenses carry an "N" designation, Canon lenses an "SWC" designation (Subwavelength Structure Coating). Canikon seem to have introduced this some 3-5 years ago. I would have thought that it is part of newer Pentax lenses SMC coating as it is the current state of the art. BTW, many lenses with nano coating use it on one or a few surfaces only. Is anything known for Pentax' HD coating? Last edited by falconeye; 09-14-2012 at 04:13 PM.

09-14-2012, 03:46 PM	#68
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by frank Sorry Bro, I was joking. So many threads about the mystery 9th announcement, I just couldn't help but step in for the party This round I have to disappoint you, sorry ... I can see the waterboarding did really work on you

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bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Frank being forced to watch Canikon FF cameras being manufactured in the 1,000's.

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Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by gazonk They call it the new flagship model of the K-series. Maybe it's a "flagship" in the sense of "small, nimble ship that carries the flag." Right behind it is the fearsome and heavily armed battleship. Yeah, I got nuthin'.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The real surprise

09-15-2012, 06:08 PM	#72
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by monochrome Frank = Fortinbras. Hehe, you got this right I haven't spoken much lately indeed ... Originally posted by ducdao I can see the waterboarding did really work on you Got nothing new to tell, even waterboarding me won't work But just for the fun part, let the speculation continue Originally posted by bossa Frank being forced to watch Canikon FF cameras being manufactured in the 1,000's. And don't forget Sony too, not just FF camera but FF camcorder as well

09-15-2012, 07:45 PM	#73
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by falconeye Not saying that there should be nine announcements ... But Pentax HD coating is nothing but Nano Crystal Coating like Nikon uses it in the 24-70/2.8G or 70-200/2.8G-II and other lenses since a couple years. Such Nikon lenses carry an "N" designation, Canon lenses an "SWC" designation (Subwavelength Structure Coating). Canikon seem to have introduced this some 3-5 years ago. I would have thought that it is part of newer Pentax lenses SMC coating as it is the current state of the art. BTW, many lenses with nano coating use it on one or a few surfaces only. Is anything known for Pentax' HD coating? Not much other than it is similar to Aero Bright but not as good. Of course little is publicly known about Aero Bright other than it is nano tech.

09-16-2012, 01:41 AM - 1 Like	#74
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by frank And don't forget Sony too, not just FF camera but FF camcorder as well If I wanted to go Sony I'd go camcorder any time of day, that is where they are strong in, Their dslr's tend to become camcorders in a dslr housing but the shape of camcorders has eveolved with handling as a camcorder in mind . Sony dslr's , well they do take pics but ergonomically they are flawed camcorders...

09-16-2012, 02:57 AM	#75
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by janneman If I wanted to go Sony I'd go camcorder any time of day, that is where they are strong in, Their dslr's tend to become camcorders in a dslr housing but the shape of camcorders has eveolved with handling as a camcorder in mind . Sony dslr's , well they do take pics but ergonomically they are flawed camcorders... The last Sony (other than some Palm OS CLIEs and TVs) I bought was a Sony DCR-PC5 MiniDV in 2000. Still have it, but haven't used it for probably over 8 years. It cost me a bomb back then. Don't think I'd spend that kind of money for a FF Sony camcorder or camera now. I have a cheapy JVC HD videocam which works perfectly fine when needed