Check It Out ...

Billgscott · 03-02-2009, 05:27 AM

The news is out,

check out this on Pentax Japans web site.

http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2009/200903.html

WOW!! - Not Weather proofed though and LCD fixed.

In the space of me posting this, the link in Pentax Press Releases has been REMOVED. There was also a 14mm f4 lens as well I think but I didn't get a look at that before they removed it.

I have just clicked the above link and that still (seems) to work.

Attached Images

Last edited by Billgscott; 03-02-2009 at 05:34 AM. Reason: STOP PRESS

ewalk · 03-02-2009, 05:33 AM

if it's weather-sealed, i'll recommend it to my parents and friends who think slrs are too confusing and too complicated.

i like it.

StephenG · 03-02-2009, 05:33 AM

link removed from their site ????

Hopi · 03-02-2009, 05:37 AM

New lensroadmap with bad news...http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/lens/roadmap.pdf

roadmap.pdf

Billgscott · 03-02-2009, 05:38 AM

The News Item has been removed, together with the lens, but the link I posted will get you to the X70.

It doesn't say anything about sealing though.

Bill

jsherman999 · 03-02-2009, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by Hopi

New lensroadmap with bad news...http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/lens/roadmap.pdf

Attachment 29392

What was the bad news?

Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed.

Also, that zoom shows "24X" - 24X optical, or digital, how are those things marketed? Because that would mean equiv of 28mm - 670mm or so... Kinda a 'reach'

EDIT: It say's 'optical'. Huh. Is there another bridge with that much range?

.

Caat · 03-02-2009, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

What was the bad news?

Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed.

.

Teleconvertor has gone and there is no extra info on the super-telephoto (although it is at least still there.

Hopi · 03-02-2009, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

What was the bad news?

Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed.

.

You can download the map from the link under the hyperlink, I saved it on my PC before it was removed.

Fototim · 03-02-2009, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

What was the bad news?

Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed.

.

DA* 30.. and TC out.

I not sure this is bad news. It may be a result of the new release policy from Hoya. No leaks, and very little hints. For all we know, the two items may still not be too far away.

séamuis · 03-02-2009, 05:51 AM

I am reminded of a forum post here about a new member wanting to know if there was a pentax bridge cam. it went into quite the debate about whether one was even necessary (I don't much care for them just to hint at my side of the debate) but here ya go, now pentax has a bridge cam. I wonder how well it will do? I wont use it that's for sure it will undoubtedly have an EVF and that's a no go. I do like the addition of the flash assist lamp. something to look forward to on upcoming digital SLR's? I am curious about the lens though. on lower end P&S cameras pentax usually marks the lens 'Pentax Lens' not mentioning SMC (I assume its coated but not smc) but on the higher end it is always marked 'SMC Pentax Lens' from this photo it certainly looks coated (I couldnt imagine it not being) but it is not marked SMC. would they really release such a camera without an SMC coated lens?

Caat · 03-02-2009, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

I am reminded of a forum post here about a new member wanting to know if there was a pentax bridge cam. it went into quite the debate about whether one was even necessary (I don't much care for them just to hint at my side of the debate) but here ya go, now pentax has a bridge cam. I wonder how well it will do? I wont use it that's for sure it will undoubtedly have an EVF and that's a no go. I do like the addition of the flash assist lamp. something to look forward to on upcoming digital SLR's? I am curious about the lens though. on lower end P&S cameras pentax usually marks the lens 'Pentax Lens' not mentioning SMC (I assume its coated but not smc) but on the higher end it is always marked 'SMC Pentax Lens' from this photo it certainly looks coated (I couldnt imagine it not being) but it is not marked SMC. would they really release such a camera without an SMC coated lens?

I seems this camera is an almost straight re-badge so it probably doesn't have SMC

Hopi · 03-02-2009, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by Billgscott

The news is out,

check out this on Pentax Japans web site.

http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2009/200903.html

WOW!! - Not Weather proofed though and LCD fixed.

In the space of me posting this, the link in Pentax Press Releases has been REMOVED. There was also a 14mm f4 lens as well I think but I didn't get a look at that before they removed it.

I have just clicked the above link and that still (seems) to work.

Her is the text PENTAX X70 An all-purpose d...pdf

ogl · 03-02-2009, 06:16 AM

No TC and no DA*30 and any news about super telephoto

Mauro · 03-02-2009, 06:21 AM

have a look here for complete detail.....it was saved before deleting.

PENTAX X70 An all-purpose digital compact camera featuring a high-magnification optical 24X zoom lens

It seems to have the same CCD 1/2,3" of Optio P70

Mauro

ewalk · 03-02-2009, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Fototim

DA* 30.. and TC out.

I not sure this is bad news. It may be a result of the new release policy from Hoya. No leaks, and very little hints. For all we know, the two items may still not be too far away.

If Hoya removed the DA*30 and TC from the roadmap to limit leaks and hints, then why keep the DA Telephoto on there?

03-02-2009, 05:27 AM	#1
Billgscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York Posts: 241	Check It Out ... The news is out, check out this on Pentax Japans web site. http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2009/200903.html WOW!! - Not Weather proofed though and LCD fixed. In the space of me posting this, the link in Pentax Press Releases has been REMOVED. There was also a 14mm f4 lens as well I think but I didn't get a look at that before they removed it. I have just clicked the above link and that still (seems) to work. Attached Images Last edited by Billgscott; 03-02-2009 at 05:34 AM. Reason: STOP PRESS

03-02-2009, 05:42 AM	#6
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Hopi New lensroadmap with bad news...http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/lens/roadmap.pdf Attachment 29392 What was the bad news? Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed. Also, that zoom shows "24X" - 24X optical, or digital, how are those things marketed? Because that would mean equiv of 28mm - 670mm or so... Kinda a 'reach' EDIT: It say's 'optical'. Huh. Is there another bridge with that much range? . Last edited by jsherman999; 03-02-2009 at 05:48 AM.

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03-02-2009, 05:33 AM	#2
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	if it's weather-sealed, i'll recommend it to my parents and friends who think slrs are too confusing and too complicated. i like it.

03-02-2009, 05:33 AM	#3
StephenG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	link removed from their site ????

03-02-2009, 05:37 AM	#4
Hopi New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 14	New lensroadmap with bad news...http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/lens/roadmap.pdf roadmap.pdf

03-02-2009, 05:38 AM	#5
Billgscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York Posts: 241 Original Poster	The News Item has been removed, together with the lens, but the link I posted will get you to the X70. It doesn't say anything about sealing though. Bill

03-02-2009, 05:45 AM	#7
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by jsherman999 What was the bad news? Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed. . Teleconvertor has gone and there is no extra info on the super-telephoto (although it is at least still there.

03-02-2009, 05:46 AM	#8
Hopi New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 14	Originally posted by jsherman999 What was the bad news? Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed. . You can download the map from the link under the hyperlink, I saved it on my PC before it was removed.

03-02-2009, 05:47 AM	#9
Fototim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 268	Originally posted by jsherman999 What was the bad news? Roadmap as well as the other link has been removed. . DA* 30.. and TC out. I not sure this is bad news. It may be a result of the new release policy from Hoya. No leaks, and very little hints. For all we know, the two items may still not be too far away.

03-02-2009, 05:51 AM	#10
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I am reminded of a forum post here about a new member wanting to know if there was a pentax bridge cam. it went into quite the debate about whether one was even necessary (I don't much care for them just to hint at my side of the debate) but here ya go, now pentax has a bridge cam. I wonder how well it will do? I wont use it that's for sure it will undoubtedly have an EVF and that's a no go. I do like the addition of the flash assist lamp. something to look forward to on upcoming digital SLR's? I am curious about the lens though. on lower end P&S cameras pentax usually marks the lens 'Pentax Lens' not mentioning SMC (I assume its coated but not smc) but on the higher end it is always marked 'SMC Pentax Lens' from this photo it certainly looks coated (I couldnt imagine it not being) but it is not marked SMC. would they really release such a camera without an SMC coated lens?

03-02-2009, 05:55 AM	#11
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by séamuis I am reminded of a forum post here about a new member wanting to know if there was a pentax bridge cam. it went into quite the debate about whether one was even necessary (I don't much care for them just to hint at my side of the debate) but here ya go, now pentax has a bridge cam. I wonder how well it will do? I wont use it that's for sure it will undoubtedly have an EVF and that's a no go. I do like the addition of the flash assist lamp. something to look forward to on upcoming digital SLR's? I am curious about the lens though. on lower end P&S cameras pentax usually marks the lens 'Pentax Lens' not mentioning SMC (I assume its coated but not smc) but on the higher end it is always marked 'SMC Pentax Lens' from this photo it certainly looks coated (I couldnt imagine it not being) but it is not marked SMC. would they really release such a camera without an SMC coated lens? I seems this camera is an almost straight re-badge so it probably doesn't have SMC

03-02-2009, 06:06 AM	#12
Hopi New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 14	Originally posted by Billgscott The news is out, check out this on Pentax Japans web site. http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2009/200903.html WOW!! - Not Weather proofed though and LCD fixed. In the space of me posting this, the link in Pentax Press Releases has been REMOVED. There was also a 14mm f4 lens as well I think but I didn't get a look at that before they removed it. I have just clicked the above link and that still (seems) to work. Her is the text PENTAX X70 An all-purpose d...pdf

03-02-2009, 06:16 AM	#13
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	No TC and no DA*30 and any news about super telephoto

03-02-2009, 06:21 AM	#14
Mauro New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florence - Italy Posts: 3	have a look here for complete detail.....it was saved before deleting. PENTAX X70 An all-purpose digital compact camera featuring a high-magnification optical 24X zoom lens It seems to have the same CCD 1/2,3" of Optio P70 Mauro

03-02-2009, 06:22 AM	#15
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Originally posted by Fototim DA* 30.. and TC out. I not sure this is bad news. It may be a result of the new release policy from Hoya. No leaks, and very little hints. For all we know, the two items may still not be too far away. If Hoya removed the DA*30 and TC from the roadmap to limit leaks and hints, then why keep the DA Telephoto on there?