is this pic of K30D?

312m · 04-24-2009, 09:04 AM

someone on a german forum posted that he has pictures of front and rear
of the cam, but he isnt allowed to show them.
but he gives some information:

true name written on the body: k-7
button on the top is for ISO setting
on the dial is a symbol for videofunktion
device on the front could be(looks like) fa assist lamp
green button is on the rear side
extra button for lifeview funktion onn the rear side
SR button misses, like k-m
nothing else noticeable.....

link:
DigitalFotoNetz.de :: Thema anzeigen - Aktuelles zur kommenden DSLR 'Sommer 2009'

Asahiflex · 04-24-2009, 09:08 AM

The German source is very well-informed

illdefined · 04-24-2009, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by 312m

SR button misses, like k-m

SR button missING?

Asahiflex · 04-24-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

SR button missING?

It's still usable even if the settings are accessible only from the menu.

**raybird** · 04-24-2009, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by 312m

true name written on the body: k-7

K-m : K2000 :: K-7 : ?

In other words, if we are following a similar naming convention to the K-m/K2000, will the K-7 have a different name in the US?

dopeytree · 04-24-2009, 09:32 AM

Is the SR always on?

Ratmagiclady · 04-24-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Torphoto

Remember this is not a replacement for the K20D but something new. There is still room for another K30D body as I don't think the K7 is the K20D replacement but will be like the MZ-S, tho I am still holding out some hope that they release a digital upper spec cam in the MZ-S styled body.

Well, this could be pretty similar to the MZ-S dimensionswise, at least by the time you have the respective grips in place. As for my own concerns, I have plenty of time to see how this all shakes out: having a K20d is way ahead of where I expected to be at this stage with digital bodies, as it is, anyway: it wouldn't bother me at all if there was an improved K20d out there, by the time I'm shopping again, as exciting as this 'K7' looks to be. This K20d just *fits* my hands in a way that's a major asset all on its own. My performance requirements are pretty modest, actually: I could probably always use better high-ISO and a nicer finder, though. I'm sure there'll be something tempting about the new one, of course.

Ratmagiclady · 04-24-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by dopeytree

Is the SR always on?

Oof. I hope not. That'd be a piece of engineering hubris. Even burying the SR in a menu would not be a happy thing. You want to turn that on once in a while.

RBellavance · 04-24-2009, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

It's still usable even if the settings are accessible only from the menu.

And assuming that the SR stills turns itself off with 2-sec timer (and mirror lock-up, if the new camera has it), there is not much point in an external SR button, IMHO.

ogl · 04-24-2009, 09:35 AM

Shake Reduction is ON.

Caat · 04-24-2009, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

SR button missING?

I hope not. Unless they've implemented fantastic power management which means its impact on battery life is minimal so I can just leave it on all the time. Lots of photograph doesn't need it on but its nice to have direct access to it with a button for those shots that do.

Asahiflex · 04-24-2009, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Shake Reduction is ON.

Congratulations with the #1000th post in this topic

Ratmagiclady · 04-24-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Caat

I hope not. Unless they've implemented fantastic power management which means its impact on battery life is minimal so I can just leave it on all the time. Lots of photograph doesn't need it on but its nice to have direct access to it with a button for those shots that do.

I still don't really trust it, or need it when I'm feeling well: it's better on the K20d since the firmware update, but I still think it has the potential to foul an already-steady shot. I'd just as soon have the switch, ...one less thing to remember, if nothing else.

dopeytree · 04-24-2009, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Shake Reduction is ON.

Hmm you had best be able to turn it off in the menus or maybe its more intelligent so doesn't function at really slow shutter speeds i.e 1/2 a second or more when you'd put it on a tripod, or really fast speeds too like above 1/500th

To be honest I always leave SR on apart from tripod work as it causes the camera to shake a little hence not so sharp images.

HermanLee · 04-24-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Shake Reduction is ON.

But what if I want to hand hold the camera with SR OFF?
I do this often to practice my hand holding skill using big lenses.

OGL, when you say that, does it mean ON all the time or can we still turn it OFF manually?

Btw, congrats on your #1000 post. I think this thread can go up to 2000th easily if more info leaked slowly.

Hmm...wonder how Ben is gonna beat this thread :P

04-24-2009, 09:04 AM	#991
312m New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vienna Posts: 8	more details on k-7!! someone on a german forum posted that he has pictures of front and rear of the cam, but he isnt allowed to show them. but he gives some information: true name written on the body: k-7 button on the top is for ISO setting on the dial is a symbol for videofunktion device on the front could be(looks like) fa assist lamp green button is on the rear side extra button for lifeview funktion onn the rear side SR button misses, like k-m nothing else noticeable..... link: DigitalFotoNetz.de :: Thema anzeigen - Aktuelles zur kommenden DSLR 'Sommer 2009'

04-24-2009, 09:29 AM	#995
raybird Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	What about the US name? Originally posted by 312m true name written on the body: k-7 K-m : K2000 :: K-7 : ? In other words, if we are following a similar naming convention to the K-m/K2000, will the K-7 have a different name in the US?

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04-24-2009, 09:08 AM	#992
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	The German source is very well-informed

04-24-2009, 09:24 AM	#993
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by 312m SR button misses, like k-m SR button missING?

04-24-2009, 09:28 AM	#994
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by illdefined SR button missING? It's still usable even if the settings are accessible only from the menu.

04-24-2009, 09:32 AM	#996
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Is the SR always on?

04-24-2009, 09:32 AM	#997
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Torphoto Remember this is not a replacement for the K20D but something new. There is still room for another K30D body as I don't think the K7 is the K20D replacement but will be like the MZ-S, tho I am still holding out some hope that they release a digital upper spec cam in the MZ-S styled body. Well, this could be pretty similar to the MZ-S dimensionswise, at least by the time you have the respective grips in place. As for my own concerns, I have plenty of time to see how this all shakes out: having a K20d is way ahead of where I expected to be at this stage with digital bodies, as it is, anyway: it wouldn't bother me at all if there was an improved K20d out there, by the time I'm shopping again, as exciting as this 'K7' looks to be. This K20d just fits my hands in a way that's a major asset all on its own. My performance requirements are pretty modest, actually: I could probably always use better high-ISO and a nicer finder, though. I'm sure there'll be something tempting about the new one, of course.

04-24-2009, 09:34 AM	#998
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by dopeytree Is the SR always on? Oof. I hope not. That'd be a piece of engineering hubris. Even burying the SR in a menu would not be a happy thing. You want to turn that on once in a while.

04-24-2009, 09:35 AM	#999
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Asahiflex It's still usable even if the settings are accessible only from the menu. And assuming that the SR stills turns itself off with 2-sec timer (and mirror lock-up, if the new camera has it), there is not much point in an external SR button, IMHO.

04-24-2009, 09:35 AM	#1000
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Shake Reduction is ON.

04-24-2009, 09:38 AM	#1001
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by illdefined SR button missING? I hope not. Unless they've implemented fantastic power management which means its impact on battery life is minimal so I can just leave it on all the time. Lots of photograph doesn't need it on but its nice to have direct access to it with a button for those shots that do.

04-24-2009, 09:39 AM	#1002
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by ogl Shake Reduction is ON. Congratulations with the #1000th post in this topic

04-24-2009, 09:42 AM	#1003
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Caat I hope not. Unless they've implemented fantastic power management which means its impact on battery life is minimal so I can just leave it on all the time. Lots of photograph doesn't need it on but its nice to have direct access to it with a button for those shots that do. I still don't really trust it, or need it when I'm feeling well: it's better on the K20d since the firmware update, but I still think it has the potential to foul an already-steady shot. I'd just as soon have the switch, ...one less thing to remember, if nothing else.

04-24-2009, 09:44 AM	#1004
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Originally posted by ogl Shake Reduction is ON. Hmm you had best be able to turn it off in the menus or maybe its more intelligent so doesn't function at really slow shutter speeds i.e 1/2 a second or more when you'd put it on a tripod, or really fast speeds too like above 1/500th To be honest I always leave SR on apart from tripod work as it causes the camera to shake a little hence not so sharp images.

04-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#1005
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729	Originally posted by ogl Shake Reduction is ON. But what if I want to hand hold the camera with SR OFF? I do this often to practice my hand holding skill using big lenses. OGL, when you say that, does it mean ON all the time or can we still turn it OFF manually? Btw, congrats on your #1000 post. I think this thread can go up to 2000th easily if more info leaked slowly. Hmm...wonder how Ben is gonna beat this thread :P