is this pic of K30D?

Urkeldaedalus · 05-15-2009, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Vormulac

Alternatively that it's good on toast but smells a bit funny on a hot day.

Or the quality is so good people will look at it and say "I Can't Believe it's not Canon!"

This will make Pentax's next spokesman an obvious choice.

YouTube - I can't believe its not butter SPRAY!

ogl · 05-15-2009, 09:20 AM

Anybody said about swivel LCD.
For waterproof camera is no good at all. LCD is the most vulnerable part of Olympus E-3, for example. K-7 has stronger WR than E-3 or K20D. That's why such LCD is no good for K-7.

I think that we will see how K-7 to drop into sea and pull out during the presentation in Norway.

ryan s · 05-15-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by dafiryde

well ok, i will wait till the 21st
but if nothing, its goodbye Pentax, Hello Nikon

Dave

Don't be offended if we do not hold a candle-light vigil, waiting for your return.

I've been here for over a year now and still can't understand why people need to make a big deal about leaving...it's just a brand...geeez.

Originally posted by jmbradd

how dare they not announce a camera before announcing it.

Uhhh...what?

Originally posted by ogl

Outer sheel is alloy.

But...a bit strange.

Most metals used are alloys...sooooooooo...it could be anything is what you're saying.

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Isnt that the green focus symbol in the viewfinder of the present models?

It is...but if you look closely, the hexagon sits "flat" when looking into the viewfinder. On the K-7, the hexagon is rotated slightly onto a "point" if that makes sense. I had to look yesterday just to confirm

Originally posted by lol101

A note for your "hypothetical" swich to a 5D + takumars, they work perfect down to 50mm with adapter but wide angles (35f2 and 24f3.5 that I have) cannot be used because of protruding rear element that "conflicts" with the 5D mirror... (max distance for the 24mm is 0,8m and 3m for the 35mm)

A fairly comprehensive list can be found here for anyone interested

And yes...that is unfortunate

Asahiflex · 05-15-2009, 09:24 AM

I hope Pentax really does that. There's no better way to show how tough our cameras are. Will the competition survive an immersion in water? No I don't think so, let's crush them!

PiratStian · 05-15-2009, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by ogl

I think that we will see how K-7 to drop into sea and pull out during the presentation in Norway.

I'll be waiting with scuba-gear, ready to snatch it

Would be cool if they did that though, probably one of the most impressive ways to show how well sealed it is..

RMabo · 05-15-2009, 09:30 AM

About "doesn't feel like metal", neither does the MZ-S and yet it is a metal body (with a special outer texture on the outside of the metal)

Torphoto · 05-15-2009, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by dafiryde

too be honest i am not sure
some days shes good, and then some days, like she wakes up with real issues

Dave

I volunteer to test it for ya

Kenn100D · 05-15-2009, 09:34 AM

So it means it can shoot under the sea with specific pentax underwater lenses. No need for the specific casings. Wow under water photography.

ryan s · 05-15-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I hope Pentax really does that. There's no better way to show how tough our cameras are. Will the competition survive an immersion in water? No I don't think so, let's crush them!

Tie ropes to a K-7, 5DII, E-3 and whatever other cameras they can get...and toss em off the dock. Ooooo...even better...have the video mode running on that K-7 they toss in, and have another K-7 filming the results.

That would be youtube "favorite" worthy

Torphoto · 05-15-2009, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

So it means it can shoot under the sea with specific pentax underwater lenses. No need for the specific casings. Wow under water photography.

no more like if your kayaking it can take a dunk and keep clicking.

dave sz · 05-15-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

is it possible to hold the WB button and use a wheel/dial to scroll through the WB options (faster that way, like the way Nikon works)?

that would suck. WHy make it a 2 hand operation?

Erasmo · 05-15-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by RMabo

About "doesn't feel like metal", neither does the MZ-S and yet it is a metal body (with a special outer texture on the outside of the metal)

'I can't believe it's not plastic!'

falconeye · 05-15-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by Lore

there was a poll on POTN... a majority including myself are left eyed actually

Welcome fangirl. Why does fangirl sound nice when fanboy doesn't at all? Must be you. And actually, you're far too tolerant for a fangirl

So, you're the analog of Pentaxian in Canon land (how is this called then?) -- oh no, you've been nominated honorable Pentaxian already

As for eye dominance. Interesting that POTN had a majority being left eye dominant. We had a similiar poll here and it ended with the common wisdom, that 2/3 of mankind is right eye dominant (Ocular dominance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

ryan s · 05-15-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by dave sz

that would suck. WHy make it a 2 hand operation?

My old Canon Rebel was:

Push button
Use wheel
Push button

That was for things like WB and ISO...

falconeye · 05-15-2009, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by doraMZS

What the 'buttery' means? Is it kind of 'blurry' or 'soft'?

It isn't my wording. I assume it means the loss of details when denoising artifacts becomes visible. Like the median filter in Photoshop. Which is neither blurry nor soft.

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Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Under the sea So it means it can shoot under the sea with specific pentax underwater lenses. No need for the specific casings. Wow under water photography.

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05-15-2009, 08:52 AM	#2866
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Vormulac Alternatively that it's good on toast but smells a bit funny on a hot day. Or the quality is so good people will look at it and say "I Can't Believe it's not Canon!" This will make Pentax's next spokesman an obvious choice. YouTube - I can't believe its not butter SPRAY!

05-15-2009, 09:20 AM	#2867
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Anybody said about swivel LCD. For waterproof camera is no good at all. LCD is the most vulnerable part of Olympus E-3, for example. K-7 has stronger WR than E-3 or K20D. That's why such LCD is no good for K-7. I think that we will see how K-7 to drop into sea and pull out during the presentation in Norway.

05-15-2009, 09:23 AM	#2868
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by dafiryde well ok, i will wait till the 21st but if nothing, its goodbye Pentax, Hello Nikon Dave Don't be offended if we do not hold a candle-light vigil, waiting for your return. I've been here for over a year now and still can't understand why people need to make a big deal about leaving...it's just a brand...geeez. Originally posted by jmbradd how dare they not announce a camera before announcing it. Uhhh...what? Originally posted by ogl Outer sheel is alloy. But...a bit strange. Most metals used are alloys...sooooooooo...it could be anything is what you're saying. Originally posted by Mike.P® Isnt that the green focus symbol in the viewfinder of the present models? It is...but if you look closely, the hexagon sits "flat" when looking into the viewfinder. On the K-7, the hexagon is rotated slightly onto a "point" if that makes sense. I had to look yesterday just to confirm Originally posted by lol101 A note for your "hypothetical" swich to a 5D + takumars, they work perfect down to 50mm with adapter but wide angles (35f2 and 24f3.5 that I have) cannot be used because of protruding rear element that "conflicts" with the 5D mirror... (max distance for the 24mm is 0,8m and 3m for the 35mm) A fairly comprehensive list can be found here for anyone interested And yes...that is unfortunate

05-15-2009, 09:24 AM	#2869
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I hope Pentax really does that. There's no better way to show how tough our cameras are. Will the competition survive an immersion in water? No I don't think so, let's crush them!

05-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#2870
PiratStian Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Originally posted by ogl I think that we will see how K-7 to drop into sea and pull out during the presentation in Norway. I'll be waiting with scuba-gear, ready to snatch it Would be cool if they did that though, probably one of the most impressive ways to show how well sealed it is..

05-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#2871
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	About "doesn't feel like metal", neither does the MZ-S and yet it is a metal body (with a special outer texture on the outside of the metal)

05-15-2009, 09:31 AM	#2872
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by dafiryde too be honest i am not sure some days shes good, and then some days, like she wakes up with real issues Dave I volunteer to test it for ya

05-15-2009, 09:34 AM	#2874
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by Asahiflex I hope Pentax really does that. There's no better way to show how tough our cameras are. Will the competition survive an immersion in water? No I don't think so, let's crush them! Tie ropes to a K-7, 5DII, E-3 and whatever other cameras they can get...and toss em off the dock. Ooooo...even better...have the video mode running on that K-7 they toss in, and have another K-7 filming the results. That would be youtube "favorite" worthy

05-15-2009, 09:37 AM	#2875
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by Kenn100D So it means it can shoot under the sea with specific pentax underwater lenses. No need for the specific casings. Wow under water photography. no more like if your kayaking it can take a dunk and keep clicking.

05-15-2009, 09:41 AM	#2876
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 is it possible to hold the WB button and use a wheel/dial to scroll through the WB options (faster that way, like the way Nikon works)? that would suck. WHy make it a 2 hand operation?

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05-15-2009, 09:41 AM	#2877
Erasmo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 191	Originally posted by RMabo About "doesn't feel like metal", neither does the MZ-S and yet it is a metal body (with a special outer texture on the outside of the metal) 'I can't believe it's not plastic!'

05-15-2009, 09:47 AM	#2878
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Lore there was a poll on POTN... a majority including myself are left eyed actually Welcome fangirl. Why does fangirl sound nice when fanboy doesn't at all? Must be you. And actually, you're far too tolerant for a fangirl So, you're the analog of Pentaxian in Canon land (how is this called then?) -- oh no, you've been nominated honorable Pentaxian already As for eye dominance. Interesting that POTN had a majority being left eye dominant. We had a similiar poll here and it ended with the common wisdom, that 2/3 of mankind is right eye dominant (Ocular dominance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

05-15-2009, 09:47 AM	#2879
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by dave sz that would suck. WHy make it a 2 hand operation? My old Canon Rebel was: Push button Use wheel Push button That was for things like WB and ISO...

05-15-2009, 09:56 AM	#2880
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by doraMZS What the 'buttery' means? Is it kind of 'blurry' or 'soft'? It isn't my wording. I assume it means the loss of details when denoising artifacts becomes visible. Like the median filter in Photoshop. Which is neither blurry nor soft.