is this pic of K30D?

and · 05-24-2009, 05:59 PM

Nice to see they got the grip right altho I hope those iso and ev comp buttons are recessed eanough, otherwise I can imagine I would accidentally press them while holding the camera.

Maybe they should use the orientation sensor to enable/diable buttons on the grip hehe

fishy · 05-24-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by and

Maybe they should use the orientation sensor to enable/diable buttons on the grip hehe

Ooooh! Me want!

ricardobeat · 05-24-2009, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by loafer

Not my image, but click through to flickr to see a large version.

Quite a lot of space "wasted" around the lens elements. It's 2009, isn't it possible to get rid of all those thick layers of plastic/metal?

fishy · 05-24-2009, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by ricardobeat

Quite a lot of space "wasted" around the lens elements. It's 2009, isn't it possible to get rid of all those thick layers of plastic/metal?

I'm guessing this is a weathersealed lens.. you'll need volume To compress and space for the rings/washers etc. If the lens would be (near) airtight and there'd be little air volume, you'd be compressing the air in the lens quite a bit, making zoom action really tough. (You already feel that on the 16-50 when engaging the second stage). At least, that's what I think..

heliphoto · 05-24-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by and

Maybe they should use the orientation sensor to enable/diable buttons on the grip hehe

It would be cool if that were an option, but sometimes I use the grip controls when shooting in landscape orientation - specifically, the shutter button.

Gimbal · 05-25-2009, 12:22 AM

I really like that the K-7 body is of magnesium alloy, but how about the grip? It’s plastic I assume, (not that it matters that much) but it would be cool if…

and · 05-25-2009, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by Gimbal

I really like that the K-7 body is of magnesium alloy, but how about the grip? It’s plastic I assume, (not that it matters that much) but it would be cool if…

I believe John C from pentax said on DPR that it was plastic

fejker · 05-25-2009, 04:06 AM

And they still want 200+ € for it?

DAAAAANG

thibs · 05-25-2009, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by fejker

And they still want 200+ € for it?

DAAAAANG

Any other brand marketing such grip, with option for batteries and AA and weathersealed, not replacing the internal battery but adding one more?

Not so sure...

xhanatos · 05-25-2009, 04:59 AM

i remember reading sometime back that the camera would be announced in norway. did they do any cool with the k-7, like threw it down a fjord or something?

dopeytree · 05-25-2009, 05:00 AM

For people asking to see battery grip holders

Simply taken from the japenese pentax site K-7?????????????PENTAX

Do you think there's still a SD holder under the AA batteries?

Asahiflex · 05-25-2009, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by dopeytree

For people asking to see battery grip holders

Simply taken from the japenese pentax site K-7?????????????PENTAX

Do you think there's still a SD holder under the AA batteries?

If you study this photo, then it's obvious that there's a lot of room left in the grip. What about the "grip" part on the front (where your fingers go)?

dopeytree · 05-25-2009, 06:34 AM

I have no idea. People've seen the grip, did anyone take the holder out and see?

It's odd that there's not many photos of the grip yet..

sezme · 05-25-2009, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

If you study this photo, then it's obvious that there's a lot of room left in the grip. What about the "grip" part on the front (where your fingers go)?

Space left over inside the grip is for your 'stash'. Not something they can advertise for obvious reasons.

Yohan Pamudji · 05-25-2009, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Any other brand marketing such grip, with option for batteries and AA and weathersealed, not replacing the internal battery but adding one more?

Not so sure...

Wait, so not replacing the internal battery is considered a plus?

05-25-2009, 06:34 AM	#4063
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	I have no idea. People've seen the grip, did anyone take the holder out and see? It's odd that there's not many photos of the grip yet.. Last edited by dopeytree; 05-25-2009 at 07:55 AM.

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05-24-2009, 05:59 PM	#4051
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	Nice to see they got the grip right altho I hope those iso and ev comp buttons are recessed eanough, otherwise I can imagine I would accidentally press them while holding the camera. Maybe they should use the orientation sensor to enable/diable buttons on the grip hehe

05-24-2009, 06:12 PM	#4052
fishy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brussels Photos: Gallery Posts: 199	Originally posted by and Maybe they should use the orientation sensor to enable/diable buttons on the grip hehe Ooooh! Me want!

05-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#4053
ricardobeat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 376	Originally posted by loafer Not my image, but click through to flickr to see a large version. Quite a lot of space "wasted" around the lens elements. It's 2009, isn't it possible to get rid of all those thick layers of plastic/metal?

05-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#4054
fishy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brussels Photos: Gallery Posts: 199	Originally posted by ricardobeat Quite a lot of space "wasted" around the lens elements. It's 2009, isn't it possible to get rid of all those thick layers of plastic/metal? I'm guessing this is a weathersealed lens.. you'll need volume To compress and space for the rings/washers etc. If the lens would be (near) airtight and there'd be little air volume, you'd be compressing the air in the lens quite a bit, making zoom action really tough. (You already feel that on the 16-50 when engaging the second stage). At least, that's what I think..

05-24-2009, 10:37 PM	#4055
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Originally posted by and Maybe they should use the orientation sensor to enable/diable buttons on the grip hehe It would be cool if that were an option, but sometimes I use the grip controls when shooting in landscape orientation - specifically, the shutter button.

05-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#4056
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	I really like that the K-7 body is of magnesium alloy, but how about the grip? It’s plastic I assume, (not that it matters that much) but it would be cool if…

05-25-2009, 02:22 AM	#4057
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	Originally posted by Gimbal I really like that the K-7 body is of magnesium alloy, but how about the grip? It’s plastic I assume, (not that it matters that much) but it would be cool if… I believe John C from pentax said on DPR that it was plastic

05-25-2009, 04:06 AM	#4058
fejker Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	And they still want 200+ € for it? DAAAAANG

05-25-2009, 04:08 AM	#4059
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by fejker And they still want 200+ € for it? DAAAAANG Any other brand marketing such grip, with option for batteries and AA and weathersealed, not replacing the internal battery but adding one more? Not so sure...

05-25-2009, 04:59 AM	#4060
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	i remember reading sometime back that the camera would be announced in norway. did they do any cool with the k-7, like threw it down a fjord or something?

05-25-2009, 05:00 AM	#4061
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	For people asking to see battery grip holders Simply taken from the japenese pentax site K-7?????????????PENTAX Do you think there's still a SD holder under the AA batteries?

05-25-2009, 06:16 AM	#4062
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by dopeytree For people asking to see battery grip holders Simply taken from the japenese pentax site K-7?????????????PENTAX Do you think there's still a SD holder under the AA batteries? If you study this photo, then it's obvious that there's a lot of room left in the grip. What about the "grip" part on the front (where your fingers go)?

05-25-2009, 06:42 AM	#4064
sezme Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 59	Originally posted by Asahiflex If you study this photo, then it's obvious that there's a lot of room left in the grip. What about the "grip" part on the front (where your fingers go)? Space left over inside the grip is for your 'stash'. Not something they can advertise for obvious reasons.

05-25-2009, 07:54 AM	#4065
Yohan Pamudji Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 184	Originally posted by thibs Any other brand marketing such grip, with option for batteries and AA and weathersealed, not replacing the internal battery but adding one more? Not so sure... Wait, so not replacing the internal battery is considered a plus?