I have seen the new stuff...

Asahiflex · 09-19-2008, 03:00 AM

...but will it make everyone happy? I don't know. It's hard to please everyone of course.

The sub-K200D model looks nice to me. But not much information is given about it; nothing is said about the sensor. However, it is absolutely not underspecced when compared to the K200D. There are also new lightweight kit lenses to go with it. The name of this model is entirely new and is not KXXXD or KXXXXD.

There are new * lenses too. I'm happy with the lenses they will be presenting. The lenses are available this year.

The SDM converter is for real and looks like a perfect addition to me.

There is a new Limited lens.

A P-TTL ringflash is available later this year.

The Lens Roadmap is updated too. There is a tantalizing new entry on it...

I cannot say more I'm afraid (although I do not have a NDA), but everything I wrote here is true. No news on a K20D Super or higher though. Who knows, they will probably be presenting it under glass.

ogl · 09-19-2008, 03:11 AM

Me too. K**** is cool machine.
But I'd like to see something higher than K20D.

ogl · 09-19-2008, 03:15 AM

If it will be DA*30 - I'll buy it ASAP.

pspentax · 09-19-2008, 03:26 AM

For me the new SDM converter is the one with more interest from the new items.

Asahiflex · 09-19-2008, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by pspentax

For me the new SDM converter is the one with more interest from the new items.

It's a nice one!

feronovak · 09-19-2008, 03:35 AM

Good to know that Pentax has at least something in their sleeves. If they havent announced anything at all it would be bad thing from customers point of view.

Asahiflex · 09-19-2008, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by feronovak

Good to know that Pentax has at least something in their sleeves. If they havent announced anything at all it would be bad thing from customers point of view.

Indeed. One thing that struck me most is that with this news, they will solidify their name as a "prime" brand. Exactly what I like about Pentax: their primes.

ddhytz · 09-19-2008, 03:38 AM

so the new kit lens is a prime, not a zoom?

ftpaddict · 09-19-2008, 03:41 AM

Where the bejeesus do you people see these things? I want to see them too!

Asahiflex · 09-19-2008, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by ddhytz

so the new kit lens is a prime, not a zoom?

I did not say that... But I think in these times, a camera with a fixed focal length kit lens is not easily sellable.

huqedato · 09-19-2008, 03:47 AM

Very disappointed.... At least I prey the new Limited to be a full-frame one....

RiceHigh · 09-19-2008, 03:49 AM

A NEW Series? Are you serious?? :-)

Anyway, I trust you for what you reported. It seems that Hoya/Pentax know that the name of the K cameras have not been so reputable for the time since it marketed and thus they need a new name for a better camera that might have been evoluted, hopefully and my own wishful thinking!

New series have new AF and metering/exposure systems which have most those persistent old evils eliminated? Pls tell us if you can!

Originally posted by Asahiflex

...but will it make everyone happy? I don't know. It's hard to please everyone of course.

The sub-K200D model looks nice to me. But not much information is given about it; nothing is said about the sensor. However, it is absolutely not underspecced when compared to the K200D. There are also new lightweight kit lenses to go with it. The name of this model is entirely new and is not KXXXD or KXXXXD.

There are new * lenses too. I'm happy with the lenses they will be presenting. The lenses are available this year.

The SDM converter is for real and looks like a perfect addition to me.

There is a new Limited lens.

A P-TTL ringflash is available later this year.

The Lens Roadmap is updated too. There is a tantalizing new entry on it...

I cannot say more I'm afraid (although I do not have a NDA), but everything I wrote here is true. No news on a K20D Super or higher though. Who knows, they will probably be presenting it under glass.

Asahiflex · 09-19-2008, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by RiceHigh

A NEW Series? Are you serious?? :-)

Yep.

Quote:

New series have new AF and metering/exposure systems which have most those persistent old evils eliminated? Pls tell us if you can!

That's of course impossible to tell from a photo. Just a few days and everything will be known.

feronovak · 09-19-2008, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Yep.

That's of course impossible to tell from a photo. Just a few days and everything will be known.

it is known already, check other topic with Official German press release

Asahiflex · 09-19-2008, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by feronovak

it is known already, check other topic with Official German press release

That was to be expected in those times where everyone has internet. Even Pentax should not forget *not* to publish documents on their site without protecting it from URL fiddlers

09-19-2008, 03:00 AM	#1
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I have seen the new stuff... ...but will it make everyone happy? I don't know. It's hard to please everyone of course. The sub-K200D model looks nice to me. But not much information is given about it; nothing is said about the sensor. However, it is absolutely not underspecced when compared to the K200D. There are also new lightweight kit lenses to go with it. The name of this model is entirely new and is not KXXXD or KXXXXD. There are new * lenses too. I'm happy with the lenses they will be presenting. The lenses are available this year. The SDM converter is for real and looks like a perfect addition to me. There is a new Limited lens. A P-TTL ringflash is available later this year. The Lens Roadmap is updated too. There is a tantalizing new entry on it... I cannot say more I'm afraid (although I do not have a NDA), but everything I wrote here is true. No news on a K20D Super or higher though. Who knows, they will probably be presenting it under glass.

09-19-2008, 03:49 AM	#12
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	New Series? A NEW Series? Are you serious?? :-) Anyway, I trust you for what you reported. It seems that Hoya/Pentax know that the name of the K cameras have not been so reputable for the time since it marketed and thus they need a new name for a better camera that might have been evoluted, hopefully and my own wishful thinking! New series have new AF and metering/exposure systems which have most those persistent old evils eliminated? Pls tell us if you can! Originally posted by Asahiflex ...but will it make everyone happy? I don't know. It's hard to please everyone of course. The sub-K200D model looks nice to me. But not much information is given about it; nothing is said about the sensor. However, it is absolutely not underspecced when compared to the K200D. There are also new lightweight kit lenses to go with it. The name of this model is entirely new and is not KXXXD or KXXXXD. There are new * lenses too. I'm happy with the lenses they will be presenting. The lenses are available this year. The SDM converter is for real and looks like a perfect addition to me. There is a new Limited lens. A P-TTL ringflash is available later this year. The Lens Roadmap is updated too. There is a tantalizing new entry on it... I cannot say more I'm afraid (although I do not have a NDA), but everything I wrote here is true. No news on a K20D Super or higher though. Who knows, they will probably be presenting it under glass.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Me too. K**** is cool machine. But I'd like to see something higher than K20D.

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09-19-2008, 03:29 AM	#5
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795 Original Poster	Originally posted by pspentax For me the new SDM converter is the one with more interest from the new items. It's a nice one!

09-19-2008, 03:35 AM	#6
feronovak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	Good to know that Pentax has at least something in their sleeves. If they havent announced anything at all it would be bad thing from customers point of view.

09-19-2008, 03:36 AM	#7
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795 Original Poster	Originally posted by feronovak Good to know that Pentax has at least something in their sleeves. If they havent announced anything at all it would be bad thing from customers point of view. Indeed. One thing that struck me most is that with this news, they will solidify their name as a "prime" brand. Exactly what I like about Pentax: their primes.

09-19-2008, 03:38 AM	#8
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	so the new kit lens is a prime, not a zoom?

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Where the bejeesus do you people see these things? I want to see them too!

09-19-2008, 03:46 AM	#10
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795 Original Poster	Originally posted by ddhytz so the new kit lens is a prime, not a zoom? I did not say that... But I think in these times, a camera with a fixed focal length kit lens is not easily sellable.

09-19-2008, 03:47 AM	#11
huqedato Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France, EU Posts: 97	Very disappointed.... At least I prey the new Limited to be a full-frame one....

09-19-2008, 03:57 AM	#13
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795 Original Poster	Originally posted by RiceHigh A NEW Series? Are you serious?? :-) Yep. Quote: New series have new AF and metering/exposure systems which have most those persistent old evils eliminated? Pls tell us if you can! That's of course impossible to tell from a photo. Just a few days and everything will be known.

09-19-2008, 03:59 AM	#14
feronovak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	Originally posted by Asahiflex Yep. That's of course impossible to tell from a photo. Just a few days and everything will be known. it is known already, check other topic with Official German press release

09-19-2008, 04:00 AM	#15
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795 Original Poster	Originally posted by feronovak it is known already, check other topic with Official German press release That was to be expected in those times where everyone has internet. Even Pentax should not forget not to publish documents on their site without protecting it from URL fiddlers