is this pic of K30D?

blende8 · 05-10-2009, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

(trying to be mysterious, let's see if anyone believes me

)

I believe you!

T&S with the SR sensor comes to mind.

raz · 05-10-2009, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by mcjm78

Other new feature
Every photographer will cry for the feature.
Only Pentax make it. Other maker could not do it.

Hint ... from K10D idea
This feature is the most surprise of K-7

Some kind of better compatibility with older lenses/viewfinder focus confirmation with manual lenses ? I think Pentax was the only one who had this, no ? Although it didn't first appeared on K10D...so I'm cluless.

Or maybe underwater capabilities - "water resistant 10 meters"

mutedphotos · 05-10-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by blende8

I believe you!

T&S with the SR sensor comes to mind.

Now that would be interesting. But is that even possible?

Kunzite · 05-10-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by blende8

I believe you!

T&S with the SR sensor comes to mind.

Thanks

Uhh... I hope not. T&S with the sensor looks dangerous

dave sz · 05-10-2009, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by Roberts

There will not be k30d. From interviews of pentax people over the past half year (John Carlsson (USA), some german manager and some managers from Japan), the new k-7 camera will be replacement of k20d, but not direct replacement, this new camera will be more advanced (class little bit up). And for the Christmas season there will be replaced k200d camera. There will not be direct replacement of k20d.

Yes there will be a k30. Pentax has another camera coming later in the year, not 645d...

zoltan1983snapper · 05-10-2009, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

I can think of only one such thing. A logical extension to existing technology, only to a certain extent implemented on other cameras - but with a new, very interesting functionality that can be made possible only on Pentax cameras - given the technological choices they made in the past.
Hmm... maybe, this is it?

(trying to be mysterious, let's see if anyone believes me

)

OK, how about autofocus...with old manual lenses? This would certainly kick every other manufacturer's ass, would explain the "awesome new AF system" hype, and would cause Ned Bunnell's blog comment about the Beatles photo to make sense. That is, if it were even possible.

Philippos · 05-10-2009, 11:24 AM

I always wanted a Contax AX autofocus system, so I could have AF with all my manual lenses and so I could kiss all these front/back focusing problems goodbye!

And also, UNCRIPPLE KAF2!

dave sz · 05-10-2009, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

I mean, 8fps? A Pentax? No chance in h*ll!

why not? If it's 8fps for 10MP or 6MP then what's the problem?

RMabo · 05-10-2009, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by raz

Some kind of better compatibility with older lenses/viewfinder focus confirmation with manual lenses ? I think Pentax was the only one who had this, no ? Although it didn't first appeared on K10D...so I'm cluless.

Pentax already has focus confirmation in viewfinder with manual focus lenses.
Don't expect better compatibility with older lenses than previous Pentax DSLR's.

Kunzite · 05-10-2009, 11:33 AM

Because that would mean a much faster mirror.
Or a gimmick mode, like the 21fps one from the K20D.

Ah, regarding the AF with manual focus lenses, they should re-make the 1.7x AF adapter (weather sealed, minor changes - and the ability to select between the lens AF and adapter AF). I'm sure it will sell very well, at a correct price.

RMabo · 05-10-2009, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by dave sz

Yes there will be a k30. Pentax has another camera coming later in the year, not 645d...

They do have a camera to be released sometime this fall - early winter, to fill up the gap betwen "the new K" and the K-m. It won't be called K30D, and most probably not K30 or even K-30.

raz · 05-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by RMabo

Pentax already has focus confirmation in viewfinder with manual focus lenses.
Don't expect better compatibility with older lenses than previous Pentax DSLR's.

I know it has, I'm using it

Just saying that it was the only thing that the competition didn't have...so by an improvement, maybe they can adjust in real time the distance of the floating sensor to move front and backwards so it can assist in focusing...in theory should be possible.

zoltan1983snapper · 05-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by raz

I know it has, I'm using it

Just saying that it was the only thing that the competition didn't have...so by an improvement, maybe they can adjust in real time the distance of the floating sensor to move front and backwards so it can assist in focusing...in theory should be possible.

That would be extraordinary.

mutedphotos · 05-10-2009, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by raz

I know it has, I'm using it

Just saying that it was the only thing that the competition didn't have...so by an improvement, maybe they can adjust in real time the distance of the floating sensor to move front and backwards so it can assist in focusing...in theory should be possible.

I wouldn't think the sensor has enough throw to do any more than minor focus adjustments. Would be interesting though.

Kunzite · 05-10-2009, 11:54 AM

No, it's not that easy. You'll have to move the sensor several cm... a big, complicated construction.

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05-10-2009, 11:12 AM	#2146
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by Kunzite (trying to be mysterious, let's see if anyone believes me ) I believe you! T&S with the SR sensor comes to mind.

05-10-2009, 11:12 AM	#2147
raz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Timisoara, Romania Posts: 248	Originally posted by mcjm78 Other new feature Every photographer will cry for the feature. Only Pentax make it. Other maker could not do it. Hint ... from K10D idea This feature is the most surprise of K-7 Some kind of better compatibility with older lenses/viewfinder focus confirmation with manual lenses ? I think Pentax was the only one who had this, no ? Although it didn't first appeared on K10D...so I'm cluless. Or maybe underwater capabilities - "water resistant 10 meters"

05-10-2009, 11:18 AM	#2148
mutedphotos Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 149	Originally posted by blende8 I believe you! T&S with the SR sensor comes to mind. Now that would be interesting. But is that even possible?

05-10-2009, 11:18 AM	#2149
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by blende8 I believe you! T&S with the SR sensor comes to mind. Thanks Uhh... I hope not. T&S with the sensor looks dangerous

05-10-2009, 11:22 AM	#2150
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by Roberts There will not be k30d. From interviews of pentax people over the past half year (John Carlsson (USA), some german manager and some managers from Japan), the new k-7 camera will be replacement of k20d, but not direct replacement, this new camera will be more advanced (class little bit up). And for the Christmas season there will be replaced k200d camera. There will not be direct replacement of k20d. Yes there will be a k30. Pentax has another camera coming later in the year, not 645d...

05-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#2151
zoltan1983snapper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 240	Originally posted by Kunzite I can think of only one such thing. A logical extension to existing technology, only to a certain extent implemented on other cameras - but with a new, very interesting functionality that can be made possible only on Pentax cameras - given the technological choices they made in the past. Hmm... maybe, this is it? (trying to be mysterious, let's see if anyone believes me ) OK, how about autofocus...with old manual lenses? This would certainly kick every other manufacturer's ass, would explain the "awesome new AF system" hype, and would cause Ned Bunnell's blog comment about the Beatles photo to make sense. That is, if it were even possible.

05-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#2152
Philippos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Volos - Greece Posts: 178	I always wanted a Contax AX autofocus system, so I could have AF with all my manual lenses and so I could kiss all these front/back focusing problems goodbye! And also, UNCRIPPLE KAF2!

05-10-2009, 11:28 AM	#2153
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by Kunzite I mean, 8fps? A Pentax? No chance in h*ll! why not? If it's 8fps for 10MP or 6MP then what's the problem?

05-10-2009, 11:32 AM	#2154
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	Originally posted by raz Some kind of better compatibility with older lenses/viewfinder focus confirmation with manual lenses ? I think Pentax was the only one who had this, no ? Although it didn't first appeared on K10D...so I'm cluless. Pentax already has focus confirmation in viewfinder with manual focus lenses. Don't expect better compatibility with older lenses than previous Pentax DSLR's.

05-10-2009, 11:33 AM	#2155
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Because that would mean a much faster mirror. Or a gimmick mode, like the 21fps one from the K20D. Ah, regarding the AF with manual focus lenses, they should re-make the 1.7x AF adapter (weather sealed, minor changes - and the ability to select between the lens AF and adapter AF). I'm sure it will sell very well, at a correct price.

05-10-2009, 11:33 AM	#2156
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	Originally posted by dave sz Yes there will be a k30. Pentax has another camera coming later in the year, not 645d... They do have a camera to be released sometime this fall - early winter, to fill up the gap betwen "the new K" and the K-m. It won't be called K30D, and most probably not K30 or even K-30.

05-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#2157
raz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Timisoara, Romania Posts: 248	Originally posted by RMabo Pentax already has focus confirmation in viewfinder with manual focus lenses. Don't expect better compatibility with older lenses than previous Pentax DSLR's. I know it has, I'm using it Just saying that it was the only thing that the competition didn't have...so by an improvement, maybe they can adjust in real time the distance of the floating sensor to move front and backwards so it can assist in focusing...in theory should be possible.

05-10-2009, 11:51 AM	#2158
zoltan1983snapper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 240	Originally posted by raz I know it has, I'm using it Just saying that it was the only thing that the competition didn't have...so by an improvement, maybe they can adjust in real time the distance of the floating sensor to move front and backwards so it can assist in focusing...in theory should be possible. That would be extraordinary.

05-10-2009, 11:54 AM	#2159
mutedphotos Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 149	Originally posted by raz I know it has, I'm using it Just saying that it was the only thing that the competition didn't have...so by an improvement, maybe they can adjust in real time the distance of the floating sensor to move front and backwards so it can assist in focusing...in theory should be possible. I wouldn't think the sensor has enough throw to do any more than minor focus adjustments. Would be interesting though.

05-10-2009, 11:54 AM	#2160
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	No, it's not that easy. You'll have to move the sensor several cm... a big, complicated construction.