is this pic of K30D?

Gimbal · 05-14-2009, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by ogl

K-7 has inner frame and outer housing.

Oh crap, we are back to plastic.

ogl · 05-14-2009, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Gimbal

Oh crap, we are back to plastic.

:ugh: strange conclusion...

spe · 05-14-2009, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Gimbal

But it's still metal, right?

Cast iron maybe

, strong and heavy (but a bit fragile), or maybe damascus steel

Gimbal · 05-14-2009, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by ogl

:ugh: strange conclusion...

Not really, I ask if the body is of metal.
And you answer: “K-7 has inner frame and outer housing.”

That is not a “yes” (thus it’s not made of metal), but it’s not a “no” either (thus it’s not entirely of plastic.) So logically it’s build like the k10, inner metal with a plastic shell.

pirat · 05-14-2009, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by junyo

And as has been mentioned, you can always add weight and bulk if that's your deal, but you can't remove it.

Exactly. If both the body and the grip are carefully engineered it's the win-win scenario for either side. For me K20D is a little bigger and a little heavier than what I would consider ideal (but ergonomics is great!), so K-7 looks as promising future. But actually, I am MUCH more interested in what lenses will get WR after the kit ones :-)

ogl · 05-14-2009, 09:16 AM

The frame is made from stainless steel.

Lore · 05-14-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by ions

Let us help you. Show us waht you've got

magnesium silicides? which shows better characteristics than magnesium alloy

))))
or should we leave magnesium and think of something much better???

Originally posted by ogl

Show, but later. Too early now. I think on May, 17-19.

Not MUCH better than magnesium alloy, but a bit stronger.

Originally posted by Gimbal

But it's still metal, right?

Originally posted by ogl

The frame is made from stainless steel.

Gimbal · 05-14-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The frame is made from stainless steel.

Metal skeleton with soft tissue… it’s a prerunner of the T-1000 Terminator from Cyberdyne systems with a german accent. Beware!
Or maybe Pentax have sent it back in time to photograph us ALL!

soccerjoe5 · 05-14-2009, 09:35 AM

ogl > do you know if the front-focusing in tungsten light from the previous dslr bodies is fixed/addressed?

Asahiflex · 05-14-2009, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

ogl > do you know if the front-focusing in tungsten light from the previous dslr bodies is fixed/addressed?

There's one specific quote in the K-7 press release that says something about this (although the term "front focusing" is not used).

ogl · 05-14-2009, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

ogl > do you know if the front-focusing in tungsten light from the previous dslr bodies is fixed/addressed?

new system of WB metering, light metering and AF.

PentaxPoke · 05-14-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

It starts to feel exactly as the positioning of the Pentax MX 30 years ago.

Offering all professional grade features with carefully thought out detail in a package which was truely portable. And not too expensive. The MX made me a Pentaxian

My first Pentax (and first SLR) was the MX as well! I still have it.

**Pål Jensen** · 05-14-2009, 09:56 AM

How about steel chassis and carbon fiber outer shell? Or basalt outer shell?

jmbradd · 05-14-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

How about steel chassis and carbon fiber outer shell? Or basalt outer shell?

basalt outer shell? will the buttons be granite intrusions?

maybe they'll come out with a rhyolite special edition

ryan s · 05-14-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by and

usb, hdmi and cable release?

Cable release is said to be on the right under the SD door...

Originally posted by Sebbe_J

My PS skills aren't that great, but here is a quick n' dirty sample.

Looks quite like the size of the k-m.

Originally posted by ogl

NO. Close to K200D. I think K200D's size is better than K20D. IMO.

Interesting...

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

How about steel chassis and carbon fiber outer shell? Or basalt outer shell?

Who's going to be the first to make a CF body? If the price of CF didn't skyrocket in the past couple years, we'd probably have one on the market already...

05-14-2009, 08:51 AM	#2702
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	K-7 Originally posted by Gimbal Oh crap, we are back to plastic. :ugh: strange conclusion...

05-14-2009, 09:26 AM	#2708
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by ogl The frame is made from stainless steel. Metal skeleton with soft tissue… it’s a prerunner of the T-1000 Terminator from Cyberdyne systems with a german accent. Beware! Or maybe Pentax have sent it back in time to photograph us ALL! Last edited by Gimbal; 05-14-2009 at 09:36 AM.

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05-14-2009, 08:50 AM	#2701
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by ogl K-7 has inner frame and outer housing. Oh crap, we are back to plastic.

05-14-2009, 08:53 AM	#2703
spe Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Originally posted by Gimbal But it's still metal, right? Cast iron maybe , strong and heavy (but a bit fragile), or maybe damascus steel

05-14-2009, 08:57 AM	#2704
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by ogl :ugh: strange conclusion... Not really, I ask if the body is of metal. And you answer: “K-7 has inner frame and outer housing.” That is not a “yes” (thus it’s not made of metal), but it’s not a “no” either (thus it’s not entirely of plastic.) So logically it’s build like the k10, inner metal with a plastic shell.

05-14-2009, 09:02 AM	#2705
pirat New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Praha, Czech Republic Posts: 4	Originally posted by junyo And as has been mentioned, you can always add weight and bulk if that's your deal, but you can't remove it. Exactly. If both the body and the grip are carefully engineered it's the win-win scenario for either side. For me K20D is a little bigger and a little heavier than what I would consider ideal (but ergonomics is great!), so K-7 looks as promising future. But actually, I am MUCH more interested in what lenses will get WR after the kit ones :-)

05-14-2009, 09:16 AM	#2706
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	The frame is made from stainless steel.

05-14-2009, 09:20 AM	#2707
Lore Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 33	Originally posted by ions Let us help you. Show us waht you've got magnesium silicides? which shows better characteristics than magnesium alloy )))) or should we leave magnesium and think of something much better??? Originally posted by ogl Show, but later. Too early now. I think on May, 17-19. Not MUCH better than magnesium alloy, but a bit stronger. Originally posted by Gimbal But it's still metal, right? Originally posted by ogl The frame is made from stainless steel.

05-14-2009, 09:35 AM	#2709
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	ogl > do you know if the front-focusing in tungsten light from the previous dslr bodies is fixed/addressed?

05-14-2009, 09:36 AM	#2710
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 ogl > do you know if the front-focusing in tungsten light from the previous dslr bodies is fixed/addressed? There's one specific quote in the K-7 press release that says something about this (although the term "front focusing" is not used).

05-14-2009, 09:38 AM	#2711
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 ogl > do you know if the front-focusing in tungsten light from the previous dslr bodies is fixed/addressed? new system of WB metering, light metering and AF.

05-14-2009, 09:42 AM	#2712
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by falconeye It starts to feel exactly as the positioning of the Pentax MX 30 years ago. Offering all professional grade features with carefully thought out detail in a package which was truely portable. And not too expensive. The MX made me a Pentaxian My first Pentax (and first SLR) was the MX as well! I still have it.

05-14-2009, 09:56 AM	#2713
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	How about steel chassis and carbon fiber outer shell? Or basalt outer shell?

05-14-2009, 10:00 AM	#2714
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Originally posted by Pål Jensen How about steel chassis and carbon fiber outer shell? Or basalt outer shell? basalt outer shell? will the buttons be granite intrusions? maybe they'll come out with a rhyolite special edition

05-14-2009, 10:09 AM	#2715
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by and usb, hdmi and cable release? Cable release is said to be on the right under the SD door... Originally posted by Sebbe_J My PS skills aren't that great, but here is a quick n' dirty sample. Looks quite like the size of the k-m. Originally posted by ogl NO. Close to K200D. I think K200D's size is better than K20D. IMO. Interesting... Originally posted by Pål Jensen How about steel chassis and carbon fiber outer shell? Or basalt outer shell? Who's going to be the first to make a CF body? If the price of CF didn't skyrocket in the past couple years, we'd probably have one on the market already...