is this pic of K30D?

melander · 04-19-2009, 09:32 AM

Is this the flash?

Enc0der · 04-19-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The professional camera man can use P&S camera and makes professional photos.

That is correct.
So what?

illdefined · 04-19-2009, 09:35 AM

great find. massive prism, retro looks, seems aimed squarely at the serious photographer crowd and if the specs are right, should be a big hit.

why's nobody talking about the fully blurred camera at the top of the picture? is that the new consumer model further away from announcement?

er1kksen · 04-19-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Enc0der

I never said it should be heavy.
Actually, The K20D weights MORE than the Nikon D90 (715g vs. 620g), but still the D90 looks much better in terms of "professional look".

You can make fun and decry as much as you want, but there are some situations where a "show-off" is necessary - and can actually make you money (e.g. making good impression on a potential customer).

Trying to make the camera "as small as possible!!!!!111oneone" is silly.
This is DSLR for crying out loud, not a MP3-Player.

Battery grips aren't very expensive. If I were a camera-ignorant consumer, I might find a Canon Rebel w/ battery grip more impressive than a 5D II on its own.

I don't think they're trying to make it as "small as possible," just smaller than it is. And I can appreciate that. I wouldn't mind, in general, if my K20D were a bit more compact. Of course, I do love that comfy grip, but from the photos we've seen I think they've done their best to keep the grip the same while making the camera as a whole more compact.

Melander, that's just how the rear dial looks on the back of my K20D.

MMVIII · 04-19-2009, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

great find. massive prism, retro looks, seems aimed squarely at the serious photographer crowd and if the specs are right, should be a big hit.

why's nobody talking about the fully blurred camera at the top of the picture? is that the new consumer model further away from announcement?

Because it probably isn't one but just a brochure, but probably for somethink that should not be public (yet)

mutedphotos · 04-19-2009, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

why's nobody talking about the fully blurred camera at the top of the picture? is that the new consumer model further away from announcement?

I was wondering the same. The edges have been deliberately blurred. Kind of looks like a spec/promo sheet to me, but for which camera? Who knows.

illdefined · 04-19-2009, 10:03 AM

someone with a 35DA limited and a K10/20D please take a pic of their setup from this latest angle for a direct comparison. how much smaller is this cam really? I still wish it was shallower.

ogl · 04-19-2009, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by Enc0der

That is correct.
So what?

P&S camera is light and small.

Enc0der · 04-19-2009, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by ogl

P&S camera is light and small.

The is also correct

yet again, so what?

Originally posted by Enc0der

You can make fun and decry as much as you want, but there are some situations where a "show-off" is necessary - and can actually make you money (e.g. making good impression on a potential customer).

Trying to make the camera "as small as possible!!!!!111oneone" is silly.
This is DSLR for crying out loud, not a MP3-Player.

Moreover,
I want to see how you will react if a "professional camera man" will come to photograph at your wedding - with a P&S camera.

pexi85 · 04-19-2009, 10:30 AM

Now Pentax also offers extented warranty for new K20D byers, 3YEARS!

K20D Digital SLR - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site
Go Pentax GO!
I´m definedly gona buy that new model, K20D will stay as back-up body. Cant wait summer

falconeye · 04-19-2009, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

New pic on the blog, whats the guy holding in the background?

Just to end the discussion about this particular photo ...
It is a K20D. You can actually read the camera name in my deblurred version of the image. Enjoy

KungPOW · 04-19-2009, 10:42 AM

I don't think pentax is interested in producing a "pro-sized" DSLR body.

The market they are going after is to be the niche camera that is small, great handleing, and all the features a photographer would want. But without the size

My guess is that they intend to sell this camera to Canikon users that have the full D3 and 1D kit, but want a smaller full featured, high quality camera to use on days they are not working for pay.

Maybe this was the message Ned Brunell was sending when he blogged about his Leica?

pareto · 04-19-2009, 10:44 AM

Is it just me or is the new eye-cup totally different in shape and much bigger?

KungPOW · 04-19-2009, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by pareto

Is it just me or is the new eye-cup totally different in shape and much bigger?

Not just you. It looks bigger to me also. I'm betting this camera has a killer viewfinder.

Enc0der · 04-19-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by KungPOW

I don't think pentax is interested in producing a "pro-sized" DSLR body.

The market they are going after is to be the niche camera that is small, great handleing, and all the features a photographer would want. But without the size

You are probably right.
However, I'm pretty satisfied with the K20's size, when adding the grip to it.

I sure hope that the K30 will at least have the same size as the K20.
With better features, it will still be better in terms of "features-to-inch"...

04-19-2009, 10:42 AM	#356
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Mike.P® New pic on the blog, whats the guy holding in the background? Just to end the discussion about this particular photo ... It is a K20D. You can actually read the camera name in my deblurred version of the image. Enjoy Last edited by falconeye; 06-15-2011 at 05:28 AM.

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04-19-2009, 09:32 AM	#346
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	Is this the flash?

04-19-2009, 09:32 AM	#347
Enc0der Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 107	Originally posted by ogl The professional camera man can use P&S camera and makes professional photos. That is correct. So what?

04-19-2009, 09:35 AM	#348
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	great find. massive prism, retro looks, seems aimed squarely at the serious photographer crowd and if the specs are right, should be a big hit. why's nobody talking about the fully blurred camera at the top of the picture? is that the new consumer model further away from announcement?

04-19-2009, 09:42 AM	#349
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Originally posted by Enc0der I never said it should be heavy. Actually, The K20D weights MORE than the Nikon D90 (715g vs. 620g), but still the D90 looks much better in terms of "professional look". You can make fun and decry as much as you want, but there are some situations where a "show-off" is necessary - and can actually make you money (e.g. making good impression on a potential customer). Trying to make the camera "as small as possible!!!!!111oneone" is silly. This is DSLR for crying out loud, not a MP3-Player. Battery grips aren't very expensive. If I were a camera-ignorant consumer, I might find a Canon Rebel w/ battery grip more impressive than a 5D II on its own. I don't think they're trying to make it as "small as possible," just smaller than it is. And I can appreciate that. I wouldn't mind, in general, if my K20D were a bit more compact. Of course, I do love that comfy grip, but from the photos we've seen I think they've done their best to keep the grip the same while making the camera as a whole more compact. Melander, that's just how the rear dial looks on the back of my K20D.

04-19-2009, 09:50 AM	#350
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by illdefined great find. massive prism, retro looks, seems aimed squarely at the serious photographer crowd and if the specs are right, should be a big hit. why's nobody talking about the fully blurred camera at the top of the picture? is that the new consumer model further away from announcement? Because it probably isn't one but just a brochure, but probably for somethink that should not be public (yet)

04-19-2009, 09:52 AM	#351
mutedphotos Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 149	Originally posted by illdefined why's nobody talking about the fully blurred camera at the top of the picture? is that the new consumer model further away from announcement? I was wondering the same. The edges have been deliberately blurred. Kind of looks like a spec/promo sheet to me, but for which camera? Who knows.

04-19-2009, 10:03 AM	#352
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	someone with a 35DA limited and a K10/20D please take a pic of their setup from this latest angle for a direct comparison. how much smaller is this cam really? I still wish it was shallower.

04-19-2009, 10:03 AM	#353
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Enc0der That is correct. So what? P&S camera is light and small.

04-19-2009, 10:11 AM	#354
Enc0der Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 107	Originally posted by ogl P&S camera is light and small. The is also correct yet again, so what? Originally posted by Enc0der You can make fun and decry as much as you want, but there are some situations where a "show-off" is necessary - and can actually make you money (e.g. making good impression on a potential customer). Trying to make the camera "as small as possible!!!!!111oneone" is silly. This is DSLR for crying out loud, not a MP3-Player. Moreover, I want to see how you will react if a "professional camera man" will come to photograph at your wedding - with a P&S camera.

04-19-2009, 10:30 AM	#355
pexi85 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Finland, Vantaa Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	Now Pentax also offers extented warranty for new K20D byers, 3YEARS! K20D Digital SLR - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site Go Pentax GO! I´m definedly gona buy that new model, K20D will stay as back-up body. Cant wait summer

04-19-2009, 10:42 AM	#357
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	I don't think pentax is interested in producing a "pro-sized" DSLR body. The market they are going after is to be the niche camera that is small, great handleing, and all the features a photographer would want. But without the size My guess is that they intend to sell this camera to Canikon users that have the full D3 and 1D kit, but want a smaller full featured, high quality camera to use on days they are not working for pay. Maybe this was the message Ned Brunell was sending when he blogged about his Leica?

04-19-2009, 10:44 AM	#358
pareto Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: EU Posts: 35	Is it just me or is the new eye-cup totally different in shape and much bigger?

04-19-2009, 10:48 AM	#359
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	Originally posted by pareto Is it just me or is the new eye-cup totally different in shape and much bigger? Not just you. It looks bigger to me also. I'm betting this camera has a killer viewfinder.

04-19-2009, 10:50 AM	#360
Enc0der Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 107	Originally posted by KungPOW I don't think pentax is interested in producing a "pro-sized" DSLR body. The market they are going after is to be the niche camera that is small, great handleing, and all the features a photographer would want. But without the size You are probably right. However, I'm pretty satisfied with the K20's size, when adding the grip to it. I sure hope that the K30 will at least have the same size as the K20. With better features, it will still be better in terms of "features-to-inch"...