K300D?? ..and successor to K20D

GerryL · 03-16-2009, 05:29 PM

I tried to google K300D just to see what comes up and I found this interesting topic being discussed in PhotoMalaysia.com.
Here's the link: Rumours! - PhotoMalaysia Community
It talks about a 1.3 crop factor for the new successor to the K20D nearly full frame, an aps-h.
Anyway, I think it's better that you guys just follow the link and see for yourselves and what you think.
It seems like good news though, if it's true.
I just wanted to share what I found, although also a rumour.
As I said, I'm waiting for the next models no matter what!
I see prices of old models dropping down more!

Andi Lo · 03-16-2009, 06:22 PM

If the rumor is true then all the effort for releasing DA 55 as the 85mm replacement is a moot point now? And the DA 40 / DA 35 will be the true normal instead of FA 31? And dang, the DA 10-17 will be scary wide. That's if the 1.3 crop factor doesnt vignette it of course... Some of the DA lenses like the 50-200 would probably vignette significantly in 1.3 too.

Either way if the K20D price drops even more, I win

Oh and other 1.5 to 1.3 FOV daydreams...:
Takumar 135 becoming Takumar 105
Takumar 24 becoming Takumar 18

Well, we'll see if it comes true or not =b

jeffkrol · 03-16-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

I tried to google K300D just to see what comes up and I found this interesting topic being discussed in PhotoMalaysia.com.
Here's the link: Rumours! - PhotoMalaysia Community
It talks about a 1.3 crop factor for the new successor to the K20D nearly full frame, an aps-h.
Anyway, I think it's better that you guys just follow the link and see for yourselves and what you think.
It seems like good news though, if it's true.
I just wanted to share what I found, although also a rumour.
As I said, I'm waiting for the next models no matter what!
I see prices of old models dropping down more!

1.3x will never happen for Pentax.. as it is the only 1.3X cameras are Canon as in..
"These 1.3 x cameras use a sensor 1.3x smaller than 35mm film. These cameras are the professional Canon 1D series, which includes the original Canon 1D, the Canon 1D Mk II, today's Canon 1D Mk II N and the Canon 1D Mk III. "
ALL out of Pentax league. And at the cost it would make more sense to go FF...sorry to say.

Matjazz · 03-17-2009, 02:05 AM

We already chewed and spat out that rumor here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/40845-k30d-k300d-specu...ew-lenses.html

**dadipentak** · 03-17-2009, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by Matjazz

We already chewed and spat out that rumor here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/40845-k30d-k300d-specu...ew-lenses.html

It was tasty but hard to swallow ;~)

ftpaddict · 03-17-2009, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

It was tasty but hard to swallow ;~)

The important bit.

Also quite entertaining to read.

Wheatfield · 03-17-2009, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

Oh and other 1.5 to 1.3 FOV daydreams...:
Takumar 135 becoming Takumar 105
Takumar 24 becoming Takumar 18

Well, we'll see if it comes true or not =b

Pigs will fly when a camera can change a lenses focal length.

Andi Lo · 03-17-2009, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Pigs will fly when a camera can change a lenses focal length.

Hey I did specifically mention FOV

williamn · 03-17-2009, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by jeffkrol

1.3x will never happen for Pentax.. as it is the only 1.3X cameras are Canon as in..
"These 1.3 x cameras use a sensor 1.3x smaller than 35mm film. These cameras are the professional Canon 1D series, which includes the original Canon 1D, the Canon 1D Mk II, today's Canon 1D Mk II N and the Canon 1D Mk III. "
ALL out of Pentax league. And at the cost it would make more sense to go FF...sorry to say.

Actually, so does the Leica M8 and M8.2.

GerryL · 03-17-2009, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by Matjazz

We already chewed and spat out that rumor here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/40845-k30d-k300d-specu...ew-lenses.html

Sorry bout that, as I said, I just googled..

Kamil · 03-19-2009, 07:32 AM

Hi guys,

Since these are rumours only I would net get over excited. It might be two more years before those cameras will be released. But I think Pentax should fight more to gain a bigger chunk of the market. Today many people even don't know what Pentax is - seriously! People ask me questions what my blog is about, because Pentax body sounds to them like advertisements of some new body weight loss solutions. They have no clue!

Cheers

Kamil
PentaxBody.com

**RuiC** · 03-19-2009, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

Hey I did specifically mention FOV

Yes you mentioned the FOV thing. But it is still wrong. You have to multiply by 1.3 instead, not divide. A Takumar 24 would show a FOV equivalent to 24*1.3=31 NOT 18

RuiC

Zebooka · 03-22-2009, 12:58 AM

Takumar 24 on FF. But he is talking of APS-C DSLRs

benjikan · 03-22-2009, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by Kamil

Hi guys,

Since these are rumours only I would net get over excited. It might be two more years before those cameras will be released. But I think Pentax should fight more to gain a bigger chunk of the market. Today many people even don't know what Pentax is - seriously! People ask me questions what my blog is about, because Pentax body sounds to them like advertisements of some new body weight loss solutions. They have no clue!

Cheers

Kamil
PentaxBody.com

Like I said to the Prez of Pentax France. It is a public perception thing. Brand awareness is sooo essential.

dopeytree · 03-22-2009, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Like I said to the Prez of Pentax France. It is a public perception thing. Brand awareness is sooo essential.

And what did they reply?

03-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	K300D?? ..and successor to K20D I tried to google K300D just to see what comes up and I found this interesting topic being discussed in PhotoMalaysia.com. Here's the link: Rumours! - PhotoMalaysia Community It talks about a 1.3 crop factor for the new successor to the K20D nearly full frame, an aps-h. Anyway, I think it's better that you guys just follow the link and see for yourselves and what you think. It seems like good news though, if it's true. I just wanted to share what I found, although also a rumour. As I said, I'm waiting for the next models no matter what! I see prices of old models dropping down more!

03-16-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	If the rumor is true then all the effort for releasing DA 55 as the 85mm replacement is a moot point now? And the DA 40 / DA 35 will be the true normal instead of FA 31? And dang, the DA 10-17 will be scary wide. That's if the 1.3 crop factor doesnt vignette it of course... Some of the DA lenses like the 50-200 would probably vignette significantly in 1.3 too. Either way if the K20D price drops even more, I win Oh and other 1.5 to 1.3 FOV daydreams...: Takumar 135 becoming Takumar 105 Takumar 24 becoming Takumar 18 Well, we'll see if it comes true or not =b Last edited by Andi Lo; 03-16-2009 at 06:38 PM.

03-19-2009, 07:32 AM	#11
Kamil New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 4	Rumours? Hi guys, Since these are rumours only I would net get over excited. It might be two more years before those cameras will be released. But I think Pentax should fight more to gain a bigger chunk of the market. Today many people even don't know what Pentax is - seriously! People ask me questions what my blog is about, because Pentax body sounds to them like advertisements of some new body weight loss solutions. They have no clue! Cheers Kamil PentaxBody.com

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03-16-2009, 08:00 PM	#3
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Originally posted by GerryL I tried to google K300D just to see what comes up and I found this interesting topic being discussed in PhotoMalaysia.com. Here's the link: Rumours! - PhotoMalaysia Community It talks about a 1.3 crop factor for the new successor to the K20D nearly full frame, an aps-h. Anyway, I think it's better that you guys just follow the link and see for yourselves and what you think. It seems like good news though, if it's true. I just wanted to share what I found, although also a rumour. As I said, I'm waiting for the next models no matter what! I see prices of old models dropping down more! 1.3x will never happen for Pentax.. as it is the only 1.3X cameras are Canon as in.. "These 1.3 x cameras use a sensor 1.3x smaller than 35mm film. These cameras are the professional Canon 1D series, which includes the original Canon 1D, the Canon 1D Mk II, today's Canon 1D Mk II N and the Canon 1D Mk III. " ALL out of Pentax league. And at the cost it would make more sense to go FF...sorry to say.

03-17-2009, 02:05 AM	#4
Matjazz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: EU/Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 774	We already chewed and spat out that rumor here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/40845-k30d-k300d-specu...ew-lenses.html

03-17-2009, 04:21 AM	#5
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Matjazz We already chewed and spat out that rumor here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/40845-k30d-k300d-specu...ew-lenses.html It was tasty but hard to swallow ;~)

03-17-2009, 04:48 AM	#6
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by dadipentak It was tasty but hard to swallow ;~) The important bit. Also quite entertaining to read.

03-17-2009, 06:26 AM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	Originally posted by Andi Lo Oh and other 1.5 to 1.3 FOV daydreams...: Takumar 135 becoming Takumar 105 Takumar 24 becoming Takumar 18 Well, we'll see if it comes true or not =b Pigs will fly when a camera can change a lenses focal length.

03-17-2009, 11:31 AM	#8
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by Wheatfield Pigs will fly when a camera can change a lenses focal length. Hey I did specifically mention FOV

03-17-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
williamn New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 4	Originally posted by jeffkrol 1.3x will never happen for Pentax.. as it is the only 1.3X cameras are Canon as in.. "These 1.3 x cameras use a sensor 1.3x smaller than 35mm film. These cameras are the professional Canon 1D series, which includes the original Canon 1D, the Canon 1D Mk II, today's Canon 1D Mk II N and the Canon 1D Mk III. " ALL out of Pentax league. And at the cost it would make more sense to go FF...sorry to say. Actually, so does the Leica M8 and M8.2.

03-17-2009, 04:22 PM	#10
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Originally posted by Matjazz We already chewed and spat out that rumor here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/40845-k30d-k300d-specu...ew-lenses.html Sorry bout that, as I said, I just googled..

03-19-2009, 08:43 AM	#12
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by Andi Lo Hey I did specifically mention FOV Yes you mentioned the FOV thing. But it is still wrong. You have to multiply by 1.3 instead, not divide. A Takumar 24 would show a FOV equivalent to 24*1.3=31 NOT 18 RuiC

03-22-2009, 12:58 AM	#13
Zebooka Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk Posts: 323	Takumar 24 on FF. But he is talking of APS-C DSLRs

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03-22-2009, 02:33 AM	#14
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Kamil Hi guys, Since these are rumours only I would net get over excited. It might be two more years before those cameras will be released. But I think Pentax should fight more to gain a bigger chunk of the market. Today many people even don't know what Pentax is - seriously! People ask me questions what my blog is about, because Pentax body sounds to them like advertisements of some new body weight loss solutions. They have no clue! Cheers Kamil PentaxBody.com Like I said to the Prez of Pentax France. It is a public perception thing. Brand awareness is sooo essential.

03-22-2009, 07:14 AM	#15
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Originally posted by benjikan Like I said to the Prez of Pentax France. It is a public perception thing. Brand awareness is sooo essential. And what did they reply?