new roadmap

TenZ.NL · 09-10-2013, 01:01 PM

This is becoming a waste of time...people show you genuine documents and yet you persist and start hairsplitting...are you trolling?

Fogel70 · 09-10-2013, 03:07 PM

All I'm trying to say is that "all weather resistance" on a lens lens does not necessarily make it a AW series lens.

D1N0 · 09-11-2013, 02:58 PM

There is AW and WR there is not AWR DA* is AW. It's as simple as that.

Wired · 09-11-2013, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

If we don't get an announcement or some fresh rumors we're gonna be arguing about strap lugs pretty soon.

oh can we please?! I want to have a strap lug on the side like my old LX, I much prefer the comfort of the camera being carried in "portrait" orientation rather than "landscape". It also helps to keep the strap out of my face when I try and shoot.

yes, I'm trolling....

bossa · 09-11-2013, 04:20 PM

Ah Strap Lugs! I wish Strap lugs were at the bottom of the camera as I prefer heavy lenses to hang down, rather than adding extra leverage to my, already screwed, spine by pointing away from my body. The strap lugs on the K-01 are useless, but I was surprised, when I finally connected my strap to my K-5, that the one on the left was placed forward to avoid getting in the way of the controls there. Yes let's have a chat about strap lugs shall we? It's got to be more interesting and less tortuous than all the prognostication going on around here.

Uluru · 09-11-2013, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by bossa

Yes let's have a chat about strap lugs shall we? It's got to be more interesting and less tortuous than all the prognostication going on around here.

I like strap lugs on classic Pentax camera bodies. Those camera bodies were very extruded and flattened octagonal shapes. MX-1 has borrowed their placement too, and is far more friendly to use especially with a lens extended forward, allowing better balance, easier access to side doors etc.

Wired · 09-11-2013, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

I like strap lugs on classic Pentax camera bodies. Those camera bodies were very extruded and flattened octagonal shapes. MX-1 has borrowed their placement too, and is far more friendly to use especially with a lens extended forward, allowing better balance, easier access to side doors etc.

But what about the LX which allowed both lugs on the right grip side of the body? That was the best for me.

Uluru · 09-11-2013, 05:26 PM

Regarding the roadmap .. I just received a very, very good news. A very exciting lens will be introduced with a new camera, now only indicated at the very bottom of the new roadmap. I was told not to say all the specifics, but I assume this will spark some interest: it's an f2.8 lens.

TomE · 09-11-2013, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by Wired

But what about the LX which allowed both lugs on the right grip side of the body? That was the best for me.

There were actually three lugs on the LX, two at the top and two on the side, the best of both worlds.

Wired · 09-11-2013, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by ennacac

There were actually three lugs on the LX, two at the top and two on the side, the best of both worlds.

best strap egronomics ever!

mamethot · 09-11-2013, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Regarding the roadmap .. I just received a very, very good news. A very exciting lens will be introduced with a new camera, now only indicated at the very bottom of the new roadmap. I was told not to say all the specifics, but I assume this will spark some interest: it's an f2.8 lens.

Question is...WHEN! ;-)

twitch · 09-11-2013, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Regarding the roadmap .. I just received a very, very good news. A very exciting lens will be introduced with a new camera, now only indicated at the very bottom of the new roadmap. I was told not to say all the specifics, but I assume this will spark some interest: it's an f2.8 lens.

You mean the OMD-EM1 + 12-40 f/2.8 + BYO Pentax sticker ?

Uluru · 09-11-2013, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by twitch

You mean the OMD-EM1 + 12-40 f/2.8 + BYO Pentax sticker ?

I was actually quite surprised by the specs, and asked whether the specs are correct. And I was reassured they were.
Yes, it is somewhat similar in specs to that new Oly lens, but better.

**monochrome** · 09-11-2013, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

17-xx /2.8.

Originally posted by Uluru

I was actually quite surprised by the specs, and asked whether the specs are correct. And I was reassured they were.
Yes, it is very similar in specs to that new Oly lens.

Is that a good idea?

Uluru · 09-11-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Is that a good idea?

Actually, it's even better. I was confused at first, because no one else has such a lens (even equivalent) right now ...

09-11-2013, 05:26 PM	#173
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Regarding the roadmap .. I just received a very, very good news. A very exciting lens will be introduced with a new camera, now only indicated at the very bottom of the new roadmap. I was told not to say all the specifics, but I assume this will spark some interest: it's an f2.8 lens. Last edited by Uluru; 09-11-2013 at 05:38 PM.

09-11-2013, 06:24 PM	#178
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by twitch You mean the OMD-EM1 + 12-40 f/2.8 + BYO Pentax sticker ? I was actually quite surprised by the specs, and asked whether the specs are correct. And I was reassured they were. Yes, it is somewhat similar in specs to that new Oly lens, but better. Last edited by Uluru; 09-11-2013 at 06:53 PM.

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09-10-2013, 01:01 PM	#166
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	This is becoming a waste of time...people show you genuine documents and yet you persist and start hairsplitting...are you trolling?

09-10-2013, 03:07 PM	#167
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	All I'm trying to say is that "all weather resistance" on a lens lens does not necessarily make it a AW series lens.

09-11-2013, 02:58 PM	#168
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	There is AW and WR there is not AWR DA* is AW. It's as simple as that.

09-11-2013, 03:39 PM	#169
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Quicksand If we don't get an announcement or some fresh rumors we're gonna be arguing about strap lugs pretty soon. oh can we please?! I want to have a strap lug on the side like my old LX, I much prefer the comfort of the camera being carried in "portrait" orientation rather than "landscape". It also helps to keep the strap out of my face when I try and shoot. yes, I'm trolling....

09-11-2013, 04:20 PM	#170
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Ah Strap Lugs! I wish Strap lugs were at the bottom of the camera as I prefer heavy lenses to hang down, rather than adding extra leverage to my, already screwed, spine by pointing away from my body. The strap lugs on the K-01 are useless, but I was surprised, when I finally connected my strap to my K-5, that the one on the left was placed forward to avoid getting in the way of the controls there. Yes let's have a chat about strap lugs shall we? It's got to be more interesting and less tortuous than all the prognostication going on around here.

09-11-2013, 04:43 PM	#171
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by bossa Yes let's have a chat about strap lugs shall we? It's got to be more interesting and less tortuous than all the prognostication going on around here. I like strap lugs on classic Pentax camera bodies. Those camera bodies were very extruded and flattened octagonal shapes. MX-1 has borrowed their placement too, and is far more friendly to use especially with a lens extended forward, allowing better balance, easier access to side doors etc.

09-11-2013, 04:48 PM	#172
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Uluru I like strap lugs on classic Pentax camera bodies. Those camera bodies were very extruded and flattened octagonal shapes. MX-1 has borrowed their placement too, and is far more friendly to use especially with a lens extended forward, allowing better balance, easier access to side doors etc. But what about the LX which allowed both lugs on the right grip side of the body? That was the best for me.

09-11-2013, 05:46 PM	#174
TomE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 299	Originally posted by Wired But what about the LX which allowed both lugs on the right grip side of the body? That was the best for me. There were actually three lugs on the LX, two at the top and two on the side, the best of both worlds.

09-11-2013, 05:52 PM	#175
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by ennacac There were actually three lugs on the LX, two at the top and two on the side, the best of both worlds. best strap egronomics ever!

09-11-2013, 06:04 PM	#176
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Originally posted by Uluru Regarding the roadmap .. I just received a very, very good news. A very exciting lens will be introduced with a new camera, now only indicated at the very bottom of the new roadmap. I was told not to say all the specifics, but I assume this will spark some interest: it's an f2.8 lens. Question is...WHEN! ;-)

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09-11-2013, 06:14 PM	#177
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Uluru Regarding the roadmap .. I just received a very, very good news. A very exciting lens will be introduced with a new camera, now only indicated at the very bottom of the new roadmap. I was told not to say all the specifics, but I assume this will spark some interest: it's an f2.8 lens. You mean the OMD-EM1 + 12-40 f/2.8 + BYO Pentax sticker ?

09-11-2013, 06:35 PM	#179
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Uluru 17-xx /2.8. Originally posted by Uluru I was actually quite surprised by the specs, and asked whether the specs are correct. And I was reassured they were. Yes, it is very similar in specs to that new Oly lens. Is that a good idea?

09-11-2013, 06:55 PM	#180
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by monochrome Is that a good idea? Actually, it's even better. I was confused at first, because no one else has such a lens (even equivalent) right now ...