Another Picture of the new Pentax Camera DSLR

Angevinn · 04-16-2009, 10:55 AM

I found this image on a web blog, I hope they keep AV Mode! If you look in the lower left corner of the photo just below the dial it looks like three shooting modes, are these the cropping modes that were rumored earlier?

http://8bgytq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYFMOR5PG8nfnxVna9SQKFBmwYWSHGwwgZ3bv0...0149_ps_up.jpg

The blog is here:

YJP的幸福数码生活: April, 2009

Last edited by Angevinn; 04-16-2009 at 11:26 AM.

thibs · 04-16-2009, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Angevinn

I found this image on a web blog, I hope they keep Tav Mode! If you look in the lower left corner of the photo just below the dial it looks like three shooting modes, are these the cropping modes that were rumored earlier?

http://8bgytq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYFMOR5PG8nfnxVna9SQKFBmwYWSHGwwgZ3bv0...0149_ps_up.jpg

The blog is here:

YJP的幸福数码生活: April, 2009

The other thread has already ben updated for duscussing this third photo. Please let's keep one thread only.

CSoars · 04-16-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Angevinn

If you look in the lower left corner of the photo just below the dial it looks like three shooting modes, are these the cropping modes that were rumored earlier?

That's the spot, centre-weighted and matrix metering switch.

ytterbium · 04-16-2009, 11:46 AM

Looking at the top it seems that it has much edgier mirror box and body compared to curved transitions and slopes in previous dslr's.
Something more similar to classic SLR's:
http://www.aohc.it/cameras/mes01.jpg
I could say the same for that metallic knob in front, i believe to be strap attachment as well as the shape of the dial (simple, edgy cylinder with something round in center).
Top of the body (where the dial is located) seems to be flat as well, is it?
The button? on top of the plug? looks very crude and mechanical. Is it really raw/flash?
Is that a play button at the top?

Just some fun (sick) thoughts, considering the quality of picture... lol is that a Pentax camera at all

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I feel like i'm using too much of a "the" in my sentences, English speakers, is it so?

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nixcamic · 04-16-2009, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by ytterbium

I feel like i'm using too much of a "the" in my sentences, English speakers, is it so?

Not at all, I would actually use it more, but thats me

ajuett · 04-16-2009, 01:13 PM

These "spy" photos remind me of the fuzzy photos of the Sasquatch/Yeti in the 70's. Technology sure has improved eh? ;-)

Ratmagiclady · 04-16-2009, 01:29 PM

That definitely looks like quite a blocky mirror box for a 35mm-based camera design. I have to wonder what the extra space would be for, if it's not some version of the digital 645 we're looking at. Must be something pretty interesting, if that's the arrangement of things, I'd think.

kenyee · 04-16-2009, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

That definitely looks like quite a blocky mirror box for a 35mm-based camera design. I have to wonder what the extra space would be for

FF would be my guess. Look at the Sony A900's mirror box.

I don't believe the pictures though. Looks like they were taken by a drunk guy w/ a camera phone

pentaxpaul · 04-16-2009, 02:22 PM

correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't we be able to see the hot shoe??...

**Pål Jensen** · 04-16-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by pentaxpaul

correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't we be able to see the hot shoe??...

I'm able to se the hot shoe...

yetidesign · 04-16-2009, 02:24 PM

you can (well, I can) see it -- top right corner of the photo, partly cut off...

Ratmagiclady · 04-16-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by kenyee

FF would be my guess. Look at the Sony A900's mirror box.

I don't believe the pictures though. Looks like they were taken by a drunk guy w/ a camera phone

You've got to wonder, I suppose. Full-frame, maybe that idea of a rotatable sensor or square one could account for the oddness. Don't really expect it, but that'd shut em up if it *was* FF, though, wouldn't it?

Here's my theory, while I've been puzzling: The mirror box is forward, and the prism housing is long because there's room in there for some magnification, as well as maybe some kind of digital in-finder live view or other interesting feature, as well as maybe an articulated screen for video that tucks in out of the way. There could also be room back there to allow the sensor to move around for any number of puproses I can imagine.

How's that?

As for the photos, themselves, I don't find myself particularly skeptical of them, though nothing, I suppose, really says that's the new model.

TomaSzSz · 04-16-2009, 02:36 PM

it's Awesome ! just Like d700 ;D

Ratmagiclady · 04-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Nah, Tomas, pretty clearly there's something unconventional going on in this camera, that lack of prism overhang on the Pentax has to mean *something's* different.

Kunzite · 04-16-2009, 02:53 PM

Something like... a new design for the built-in flash?

04-16-2009, 10:55 AM	#1
Angevinn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 204	Another Picture of the new Pentax Camera DSLR I found this image on a web blog, I hope they keep AV Mode! If you look in the lower left corner of the photo just below the dial it looks like three shooting modes, are these the cropping modes that were rumored earlier? http://8bgytq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYFMOR5PG8nfnxVna9SQKFBmwYWSHGwwgZ3bv0...0149_ps_up.jpg The blog is here: YJP的幸福数码生活: April, 2009 Last edited by Angevinn; 04-16-2009 at 11:26 AM.

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04-16-2009, 10:56 AM	#2
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Angevinn I found this image on a web blog, I hope they keep Tav Mode! If you look in the lower left corner of the photo just below the dial it looks like three shooting modes, are these the cropping modes that were rumored earlier? http://8bgytq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pYFMOR5PG8nfnxVna9SQKFBmwYWSHGwwgZ3bv0...0149_ps_up.jpg The blog is here: YJP的幸福数码生活: April, 2009 The other thread has already ben updated for duscussing this third photo. Please let's keep one thread only.

04-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
CSoars Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 322	Originally posted by Angevinn If you look in the lower left corner of the photo just below the dial it looks like three shooting modes, are these the cropping modes that were rumored earlier? That's the spot, centre-weighted and matrix metering switch.

04-16-2009, 11:46 AM	#4
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	Looking at the top it seems that it has much edgier mirror box and body compared to curved transitions and slopes in previous dslr's. Something more similar to classic SLR's: http://www.aohc.it/cameras/mes01.jpg I could say the same for that metallic knob in front, i believe to be strap attachment as well as the shape of the dial (simple, edgy cylinder with something round in center). Top of the body (where the dial is located) seems to be flat as well, is it? The button? on top of the plug? looks very crude and mechanical. Is it really raw/flash? Is that a play button at the top? Just some fun (sick) thoughts, considering the quality of picture... lol is that a Pentax camera at all . I feel like i'm using too much of a "the" in my sentences, English speakers, is it so? Attached Images Last edited by ytterbium; 04-16-2009 at 12:07 PM.

04-16-2009, 11:59 AM	#5
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	Originally posted by ytterbium I feel like i'm using too much of a "the" in my sentences, English speakers, is it so? Not at all, I would actually use it more, but thats me

04-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#6
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	These "spy" photos remind me of the fuzzy photos of the Sasquatch/Yeti in the 70's. Technology sure has improved eh? ;-)

04-16-2009, 01:29 PM	#7
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	That definitely looks like quite a blocky mirror box for a 35mm-based camera design. I have to wonder what the extra space would be for, if it's not some version of the digital 645 we're looking at. Must be something pretty interesting, if that's the arrangement of things, I'd think.

04-16-2009, 01:57 PM	#8
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady That definitely looks like quite a blocky mirror box for a 35mm-based camera design. I have to wonder what the extra space would be for FF would be my guess. Look at the Sony A900's mirror box. I don't believe the pictures though. Looks like they were taken by a drunk guy w/ a camera phone

04-16-2009, 02:22 PM	#9
pentaxpaul Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County California Posts: 37	correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't we be able to see the hot shoe??...

04-16-2009, 02:23 PM	#10
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by pentaxpaul correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't we be able to see the hot shoe??... I'm able to se the hot shoe...

04-16-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
yetidesign Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	you can (well, I can) see it -- top right corner of the photo, partly cut off...

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04-16-2009, 02:27 PM	#12
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by kenyee FF would be my guess. Look at the Sony A900's mirror box. I don't believe the pictures though. Looks like they were taken by a drunk guy w/ a camera phone You've got to wonder, I suppose. Full-frame, maybe that idea of a rotatable sensor or square one could account for the oddness. Don't really expect it, but that'd shut em up if it was FF, though, wouldn't it? Here's my theory, while I've been puzzling: The mirror box is forward, and the prism housing is long because there's room in there for some magnification, as well as maybe some kind of digital in-finder live view or other interesting feature, as well as maybe an articulated screen for video that tucks in out of the way. There could also be room back there to allow the sensor to move around for any number of puproses I can imagine. How's that? As for the photos, themselves, I don't find myself particularly skeptical of them, though nothing, I suppose, really says that's the new model.

04-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#13
TomaSzSz Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery Posts: 6	it's Awesome ! just Like d700 ;D

04-16-2009, 02:51 PM	#14
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Nah, Tomas, pretty clearly there's something unconventional going on in this camera, that lack of prism overhang on the Pentax has to mean something's different.

04-16-2009, 02:53 PM	#15
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Something like... a new design for the built-in flash?