"Samsung to Boost Pentax Partnership"

gazonk · 03-31-2009, 06:13 AM

...says The Korea Times:
Samsung to Boost Pentax Partnership

Good news, I guess the upcoming camera will come in a Samsung version as well.

Who knows, maybe they've decided the NX may need some time and make a Samsung-brand K-m also?

Urkeldaedalus · 03-31-2009, 08:17 AM

"Samsung Digital Imaging has made much progress in the development of lens and image processing chips, independently," Park added.

"We have already secured complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technologies to handle more data volume," according to the executive.

Citing a solid partnership with the Japanese camera maker, the executive said Samsung and Pentax have also been engaged in additional talks to expand this mutual partnership.

"Further details over the Samsung-Pentax partnership in the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera category will be unveiled, soon," Park said.

A new CMOS sensor eh? Certainly sounds promising.

ewalk · 03-31-2009, 08:46 AM

i'm interested in the image processing chips - it's been the same one since the k10d.

any chance for a PRIME II??

good to hear that the partnership is still continuing.

Urkeldaedalus · 03-31-2009, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by ewalk

i'm interested in the image processing chips - it's been the same one since the k10d.

any chance for a PRIME II??

good to hear that the partnership is still continuing.

So they could use a similar sensor and just improve the image processing chips around it? What would that improve as far as camera functions?

Kunzite · 03-31-2009, 09:05 AM

How about a new version of the 14.6MP sensor with support for faster frame rate, HD movies and lower noise? I'd say it has to be done for the NX camera - why not using it also in a Pentax DSLR?
Afaik, PRIME is not a Samsung design.

whatever7 · 03-31-2009, 10:01 AM

It could be as boring as a video processing chip or as exciting as the co-ownership of the new mount.

Tommy · 03-31-2009, 02:23 PM

Samsung has been working hard on the new sensor and have put some pressure on Pentax to come up with a matching body for it. Instead of the traditional RGB-filter, the new sensor will use a WOT-filter.

That is,

White
Olive
Titan

/Tommy

**fs999** · 03-31-2009, 02:39 PM

Lovely colors !

Confused · 03-31-2009, 03:47 PM

Re Kunzite's suggestion:

Quote:

How about a new version of the 14.6MP sensor with support for……..HD movies ?

I'm probably becoming less forgiving the older I get, but I totally fail to see the point of incorporating a movie facility within a DSLR. It's not my intention to cause undue upset, but assuming that he genuinely requires this facility and can afford to do so, might I tactfully suggest that Kunzite purchase a dedicated video camera which is actually fit for purpose !!
I have to admit that when I initially discovered C***n had decided to follow this consumerist HD direction with their new 5D MkII, I was pretty flabbergasted. I simply pray that Pentax are intelligent enough to resist such a cynical marketing ploy by playing the "me-too" game, when (hopefully) releasing their next flagship camera in due course.

Best regards,
Richard

Sean Nelson · 03-31-2009, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by Confused

I simply pray that Pentax are intelligent enough to resist such a cynical marketing ploy by playing the "me-too" game, when (hopefully) releasing their next flagship camera in due course.

If it boosts sales and doesn't add to the cost, what's the harm?

flyer · 03-31-2009, 05:06 PM

Being able to do HD video with a DSLR is very interesting, considering all the lenses option/depth of field combination possible. Quite a few pro videographers are looking at the new DSLR because of those possibilities. The company that will benefit the most from video DSLR is the one that will come up with autofocus video. Then, it will rock. I can hardly wait for Pentax to come up with something like that.

davebris33 · 03-31-2009, 05:07 PM

Ok, This is not a specific dig at Confused, but at a general trend on forum, which really irritates me!

Why can't people type the words Canon or Nikon? Why do we have C***N and N***N or even worse the derogatory canikon that suggests that all people who do not buy Pentax are sheep, ill informed and stupid?

This is not blinking Harry flipping Potter, where saying 'Voldemort' out loud is bad luck on you and your family!

It's just cameras guys! I love Pentax, and bought for very specific reasons, mostly being build and legacy and the fun that can be had with that...but come on, lumps of plastic silicon and metal are just that, and they all do pretty similar things and they do them well. Lets grow up and stop being so obsessive, its just becoming hard to read the forum...

Ok, rant over, sorry to attach it to you Confused, it's certainly not personal, I just had a bit of a head fit!

:-)

khardur · 03-31-2009, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by davebris33

This is not blinking Harry flipping Potter, where saying 'Voldemort' out loud is bad luck on you and your family!

That's it! Now you've done it... *watches the black clouds congealing over your head*

Just kidding. I know what you mean, it's a little silly. It's like that annoying elitest mac guy in the commercials. (I have nothing against macs, if I could build one as cheaply as I can a pc I would have one)

I'm no too concerned about the next Pentax camera, though a new sensor could be fun. I think personally "my" next camera will be a now relatively inexpensive K20D, and my K200D will turn into a backup body.

I will say to some of the previous posters, i would love to be able to record video through the camera... what an excellent range of optics we have at our disposal if we could do video with it... video with a 10-17 fisheye? That would be unique to say the least.

flyer · 03-31-2009, 06:01 PM

It is mainly to keep N**on and Ca**n users trolling this forum. With the aid of search engines, they can find where the camera brand is used and invade other forum to stir trouble. If you go on Olympus and Sony forums, some of them do the same. I actually don't mind a Canikon user discussing with us, but some of them think they are God's gift to mankind because of the brand they use. Since Sony, Olympus and Panasonic don't have the cult followers Canikons are having, they don't seem to have that superior attitude (yet???).

Confused · 03-31-2009, 06:04 PM

Hi Dave

Your last comment had me in fits of giggles….!

Quote:

Ok, rant over…….I just had a bit of a head fit!

To address flyer's comment:

Quote:

The company that will benefit the most from video DSLR is the one that will come up with autofocus video.

….which sort of reinforces one of the main points I was trying to make, when I said:

Quote:

a dedicated video camera which is actually fit for purpose !!

Invariably such converging product technologies often end up being poorly implemented and usually tend to suffer from way too many limitations, resulting in undesirable compromises.
Personally I would forego all such fripperies for a vastly improved autofocus algorithm/system, which is where I believe Pentax should be concentrating a sizeable proportion of their current technical and financial resources.

Best regards,
Ri***rd…….sorry, but I couldn't resist…lol !

03-31-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	"Samsung to Boost Pentax Partnership" ...says The Korea Times: Samsung to Boost Pentax Partnership Good news, I guess the upcoming camera will come in a Samsung version as well. Who knows, maybe they've decided the NX may need some time and make a Samsung-brand K-m also?

03-31-2009, 02:23 PM	#7
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 195	Pentax/Samsung to abandon RGB-sensors Samsung has been working hard on the new sensor and have put some pressure on Pentax to come up with a matching body for it. Instead of the traditional RGB-filter, the new sensor will use a WOT-filter. That is, White Olive Titan /Tommy

03-31-2009, 03:47 PM	#9
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Re Kunzite's suggestion: Quote: How about a new version of the 14.6MP sensor with support for……..HD movies ? I'm probably becoming less forgiving the older I get, but I totally fail to see the point of incorporating a movie facility within a DSLR. It's not my intention to cause undue upset, but assuming that he genuinely requires this facility and can afford to do so, might I tactfully suggest that Kunzite purchase a dedicated video camera which is actually fit for purpose !! I have to admit that when I initially discovered C**n had decided to follow this consumerist* HD direction with their new 5D MkII, I was pretty flabbergasted. I simply pray that Pentax are intelligent enough to resist such a cynical marketing ploy by playing the "me-too" game, when (hopefully) releasing their next flagship camera in due course. Best regards, Richard Last edited by Confused; 03-31-2009 at 03:54 PM.

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03-31-2009, 08:17 AM	#2
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	"Samsung Digital Imaging has made much progress in the development of lens and image processing chips, independently," Park added. "We have already secured complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technologies to handle more data volume," according to the executive. Citing a solid partnership with the Japanese camera maker, the executive said Samsung and Pentax have also been engaged in additional talks to expand this mutual partnership. "Further details over the Samsung-Pentax partnership in the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera category will be unveiled, soon," Park said. A new CMOS sensor eh? Certainly sounds promising.

03-31-2009, 08:46 AM	#3
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	i'm interested in the image processing chips - it's been the same one since the k10d. any chance for a PRIME II?? good to hear that the partnership is still continuing.

03-31-2009, 08:57 AM	#4
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by ewalk i'm interested in the image processing chips - it's been the same one since the k10d. any chance for a PRIME II?? good to hear that the partnership is still continuing. So they could use a similar sensor and just improve the image processing chips around it? What would that improve as far as camera functions?

03-31-2009, 09:05 AM	#5
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	How about a new version of the 14.6MP sensor with support for faster frame rate, HD movies and lower noise? I'd say it has to be done for the NX camera - why not using it also in a Pentax DSLR? Afaik, PRIME is not a Samsung design.

03-31-2009, 10:01 AM	#6
whatever7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 278	It could be as boring as a video processing chip or as exciting as the co-ownership of the new mount.

03-31-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,633	Lovely colors !

03-31-2009, 04:42 PM	#10
Sean Nelson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 353	Originally posted by Confused I simply pray that Pentax are intelligent enough to resist such a cynical marketing ploy by playing the "me-too" game, when (hopefully) releasing their next flagship camera in due course. If it boosts sales and doesn't add to the cost, what's the harm?

03-31-2009, 05:06 PM	#11
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	Being able to do HD video with a DSLR is very interesting, considering all the lenses option/depth of field combination possible. Quite a few pro videographers are looking at the new DSLR because of those possibilities. The company that will benefit the most from video DSLR is the one that will come up with autofocus video. Then, it will rock. I can hardly wait for Pentax to come up with something like that.

03-31-2009, 05:07 PM	#12
davebris33 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 140	Ok, This is not a specific dig at Confused, but at a general trend on forum, which really irritates me! Why can't people type the words Canon or Nikon? Why do we have C*N and N*N or even worse the derogatory canikon that suggests that all people who do not buy Pentax are sheep, ill informed and stupid? This is not blinking Harry flipping Potter, where saying 'Voldemort' out loud is bad luck on you and your family! It's just cameras guys! I love Pentax, and bought for very specific reasons, mostly being build and legacy and the fun that can be had with that...but come on, lumps of plastic silicon and metal are just that, and they all do pretty similar things and they do them well. Lets grow up and stop being so obsessive, its just becoming hard to read the forum... Ok, rant over, sorry to attach it to you Confused, it's certainly not personal, I just had a bit of a head fit! :-)

03-31-2009, 05:18 PM	#13
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by davebris33 This is not blinking Harry flipping Potter, where saying 'Voldemort' out loud is bad luck on you and your family! That's it! Now you've done it... watches the black clouds congealing over your head Just kidding. I know what you mean, it's a little silly. It's like that annoying elitest mac guy in the commercials. (I have nothing against macs, if I could build one as cheaply as I can a pc I would have one) I'm no too concerned about the next Pentax camera, though a new sensor could be fun. I think personally "my" next camera will be a now relatively inexpensive K20D, and my K200D will turn into a backup body. I will say to some of the previous posters, i would love to be able to record video through the camera... what an excellent range of optics we have at our disposal if we could do video with it... video with a 10-17 fisheye? That would be unique to say the least.

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03-31-2009, 06:01 PM	#14
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	It is mainly to keep Non and Can users trolling this forum. With the aid of search engines, they can find where the camera brand is used and invade other forum to stir trouble. If you go on Olympus and Sony forums, some of them do the same. I actually don't mind a Canikon user discussing with us, but some of them think they are God's gift to mankind because of the brand they use. Since Sony, Olympus and Panasonic don't have the cult followers Canikons are having, they don't seem to have that superior attitude (yet???).

03-31-2009, 06:04 PM	#15
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Dave Your last comment had me in fits of giggles….! Quote: Ok, rant over…….I just had a bit of a head fit! To address flyer's comment: Quote: The company that will benefit the most from video DSLR is the one that will come up with autofocus video. ….which sort of reinforces one of the main points I was trying to make, when I said: Quote: a dedicated video camera which is actually fit for purpose !! Invariably such converging product technologies often end up being poorly implemented and usually tend to suffer from way too many limitations, resulting in undesirable compromises. Personally I would forego all such fripperies for a vastly improved autofocus algorithm/system, which is where I believe Pentax should be concentrating a sizeable proportion of their current technical and financial resources. Best regards, Ri***rd…….sorry, but I couldn't resist…lol !