Pentax Moving Forward... Into Space

denisv · 03-11-2009, 06:11 AM

I've received a credible tip that Pentax is going to launch a network of satellites with cameras. Pentax will then sell little devices that you point at landscapes (lets face Pentax cameras are only good for landscapes) and the satellite network will queue your request for the next time one is in position and have it emailed to you.

Introducing a subscription model popularised by software companies such as Microsoft and Valve, a basic 24mp photo will cost $1,99, while a larger 100mp photo will cost $5. Professional post-processing to achieve the "supersaturated landscape artist look" will also be available starting at $20 per photo.

Oh, and 645D? That was just a joke.

ldmitruk · 03-11-2009, 09:08 AM

Actually the first one has already been launched. Here's the "camera specs"

Originally posted by denisv

I've received a credible tip that Pentax is going to launch a network of satellites with cameras. Pentax will then sell little devices that you point at landscapes (lets face Pentax cameras are only good for landscapes) and the satellite network will queue your request for the next time one is in position and have it emailed to you.

Introducing a subscription model popularised by software companies such as Microsoft and Valve, a basic 24mp photo will cost $1,99, while a larger 100mp photo will cost $5. Professional post-processing to achieve the "supersaturated landscape artist look" will also be available starting at $20 per photo.

Oh, and 645D? That was just a joke.

Confused · 03-11-2009, 12:19 PM

Hi ldmitruk

Have you by any chance seen the amazing photos on the thread below.....simply go to the page beneath and then scroll down to view the images.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31970-pentax-k10d-...0d+outer+space

Best regards
Richard

whatever7 · 03-11-2009, 05:12 PM

Pentax K10D was in China's first manned space mission, "ShenZhen 5".

More reason why K10D was cooler than K20D.

ldmitruk · 03-12-2009, 06:46 AM

Excellent shots and "mission"

Originally posted by Confused

Hi ldmitruk

Have you by any chance seen the amazing photos on the thread below.....simply go to the page beneath and then scroll down to view the images.

ASTRO-09 - a set on Flickr

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31970-pentax-k10d-...0d+outer+space

Best regards
Richard

03-11-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
denisv Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 66	Pentax Moving Forward... Into Space I've received a credible tip that Pentax is going to launch a network of satellites with cameras. Pentax will then sell little devices that you point at landscapes (lets face Pentax cameras are only good for landscapes) and the satellite network will queue your request for the next time one is in position and have it emailed to you. Introducing a subscription model popularised by software companies such as Microsoft and Valve, a basic 24mp photo will cost $1,99, while a larger 100mp photo will cost $5. Professional post-processing to achieve the "supersaturated landscape artist look" will also be available starting at $20 per photo. Oh, and 645D? That was just a joke.

03-11-2009, 12:19 PM	#3
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi ldmitruk Have you by any chance seen the amazing photos on the thread below.....simply go to the page beneath and then scroll down to view the images. http://www.flickr.com/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/ https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31970-pentax-k10d-...0d+outer+space Best regards Richard Last edited by Confused; 03-11-2009 at 12:41 PM.

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03-11-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
ldmitruk New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 15	Actually the first one has already been launched. Here's the "camera specs" Originally posted by denisv I've received a credible tip that Pentax is going to launch a network of satellites with cameras. Pentax will then sell little devices that you point at landscapes (lets face Pentax cameras are only good for landscapes) and the satellite network will queue your request for the next time one is in position and have it emailed to you. Introducing a subscription model popularised by software companies such as Microsoft and Valve, a basic 24mp photo will cost $1,99, while a larger 100mp photo will cost $5. Professional post-processing to achieve the "supersaturated landscape artist look" will also be available starting at $20 per photo. Oh, and 645D? That was just a joke.

03-11-2009, 05:12 PM	#4
whatever7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 278	Pentax K10D was in China's first manned space mission, "ShenZhen 5". More reason why K10D was cooler than K20D.

03-12-2009, 06:46 AM	#5
ldmitruk New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 15	Excellent shots and "mission" Originally posted by Confused Hi ldmitruk Have you by any chance seen the amazing photos on the thread below.....simply go to the page beneath and then scroll down to view the images. ASTRO-09 - a set on Flickr https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31970-pentax-k10d-...0d+outer+space Best regards Richard