Pentax will launch 2 (TWO) NEW camera body!

solar1 · 04-19-2009, 04:07 PM

might make a crop of the new camera image bring out some more detail. I've recently been looking into sharpening programs, and FM looks useful. Still haven't bought it though.

If anyone with FM feels inclined...

flyer · 04-19-2009, 04:09 PM

The larger prism could just be a design unveiled by Pentax some months ago to make a larger viewfinder by adding an enlarging lens under the focusing screen. That design means the viewfinder must sit higher so the mirror can still go all the way up. And, from the picture, you can clearly see a cut out line around the hot shoe, suggesting an on-board flash. So, it could still be APS-C.

danny09 · 04-19-2009, 04:59 PM

Something fishy..i tried accessing the URL of this Mr.Blurry Pentax guy "Jopy Yang" from Pentax China...looks like they have taken his entire blog offline :-( Are you guys able to access his blog??

danny09 · 04-19-2009, 05:18 PM

Couple of things seem pretty clear from the positioning of the Pentax lineup in the shot released by Mr.Blurry Pentax.
-This is a model notch above existing enthusiast Pentax Model i.e. K20D.
-Just look at the way Pentax models are arranged. The K-m on the rightmost position,followed by k200D followed by K20D followed by "Bluuurry Pentax"...clearly indicates to my stupid mind..a newer higher end model by Pentax.
-Whether its an FF or not is not clear but it DOES seem to have bigger viewfinder for sure. (May be for 1.3 crop?)
-A video recording mode based on a previous image of the mode dial.
-It does have a hot shoe...someone mentioned here it doesnt but careful observation reveals a hot shoe mount.
-All of the above in a body thats as compact (or smaller) as the K-m! What a feat already by pentax engineers :-D
-And whatever be the sensor size our existing treasure of pentax lenses will work just fine with this blurry guy :-)

My $0.02 amid all this speculation frenzy.

Das Boot · 04-19-2009, 06:16 PM

Let the threads begin!!! Ahhh, the arguments, the speculation, the rumors, the friend of a friend of a friend threads.... Everyone's hopes will be raised and when concrete info is finally released - everyone will be left scratching their heads thinking - "What?"

whatever7 · 04-19-2009, 09:04 PM

I really like the new shape. I am going to call it "ZX-5D" until Pentax officially announce it.

dopeytree · 04-20-2009, 12:11 AM

I reckon press release today? or this week in time for summer may to get people to buy it for their travels etc

lol101 · 04-20-2009, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by dopeytree

I reckon press release today? or this week in time for summer may to get people to buy it for their travels etc

(Begin snide unnecessary comment)

If Pentax stays true to its reputation, I am betting on an end of may announcement with a commercial release date around end of july... just too late to get people to buy it for their travels etc...

(End snide unnecessary comment)

ogl · 04-20-2009, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by HermanLee

Sorry, doesn't mean to repeat the other thread but since it's too long, some people might have difficulty finding the new update.

So, here is the latest news with better picture of new Pentax camera:
IMG_0153_ps_up.jpg - Windows Live

As we can see that 1st camera on the left is the one that we've been seeing on the internet with blurry picture.
But have you noticed the 3rd camera from the left (or 2nd from the right)?
This one is definitely another new camera. Look at the longer lens mount and different hot shoe (metal?).

So here I see it from left to right:
1) K??? 2)K20D 3)K? or K?? 4)Km/K2000

Live is fun!

Funny man...
3rd is my Pentax K200D.
Very rare and almost unknown Pentax camera.

fejker · 04-20-2009, 03:04 AM

I can't take it no more ... /me grabs his K10D and takes it for a walk outside

ogl · 04-20-2009, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by fejker

I can't take it no more ... /me grabs his K10D and takes it for a walk outside

Good luck!

mickey · 04-20-2009, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by danny09

Something fishy..i tried accessing the URL of this Mr.Blurry Pentax guy "Jopy Yang" from Pentax China...looks like they have taken his entire blog offline :-( Are you guys able to access his blog??

It's still there, but the pic in question has been removed.

JP's SkyDrive - Windows Live

摄影器材 - Windows Live

Gus · 04-20-2009, 07:14 AM

Anyone has the images saved?

dopeytree · 04-20-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Gus

Anyone has the images saved?

Here you go

Gus · 04-20-2009, 09:30 AM

Thanks a bunch!

04-19-2009, 04:07 PM	#16
solar1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 565	Focus Magic might make a crop of the new camera image bring out some more detail. I've recently been looking into sharpening programs, and FM looks useful. Still haven't bought it though. If anyone with FM feels inclined...

04-20-2009, 09:23 AM	#29
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Originally posted by Gus Anyone has the images saved? Here you go Attached Images

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04-19-2009, 04:09 PM	#17
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	The larger prism could just be a design unveiled by Pentax some months ago to make a larger viewfinder by adding an enlarging lens under the focusing screen. That design means the viewfinder must sit higher so the mirror can still go all the way up. And, from the picture, you can clearly see a cut out line around the hot shoe, suggesting an on-board flash. So, it could still be APS-C.

04-19-2009, 04:59 PM	#18
danny09 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 417	Something fishy..i tried accessing the URL of this Mr.Blurry Pentax guy "Jopy Yang" from Pentax China...looks like they have taken his entire blog offline :-( Are you guys able to access his blog??

04-19-2009, 05:18 PM	#19
danny09 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 417	Couple of things seem pretty clear from the positioning of the Pentax lineup in the shot released by Mr.Blurry Pentax. -This is a model notch above existing enthusiast Pentax Model i.e. K20D. -Just look at the way Pentax models are arranged. The K-m on the rightmost position,followed by k200D followed by K20D followed by "Bluuurry Pentax"...clearly indicates to my stupid mind..a newer higher end model by Pentax. -Whether its an FF or not is not clear but it DOES seem to have bigger viewfinder for sure. (May be for 1.3 crop?) -A video recording mode based on a previous image of the mode dial. -It does have a hot shoe...someone mentioned here it doesnt but careful observation reveals a hot shoe mount. -All of the above in a body thats as compact (or smaller) as the K-m! What a feat already by pentax engineers :-D -And whatever be the sensor size our existing treasure of pentax lenses will work just fine with this blurry guy :-) My $0.02 amid all this speculation frenzy.

04-19-2009, 06:16 PM	#20
Das Boot Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sparkle City, South Cackalacky Photos: Gallery Posts: 689	Let the threads begin!!! Ahhh, the arguments, the speculation, the rumors, the friend of a friend of a friend threads.... Everyone's hopes will be raised and when concrete info is finally released - everyone will be left scratching their heads thinking - "What?"

04-19-2009, 09:04 PM	#21
whatever7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 278	I really like the new shape. I am going to call it "ZX-5D" until Pentax officially announce it.

04-20-2009, 12:11 AM	#22
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	I reckon press release today? or this week in time for summer may to get people to buy it for their travels etc

04-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#23
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by dopeytree I reckon press release today? or this week in time for summer may to get people to buy it for their travels etc (Begin snide unnecessary comment) If Pentax stays true to its reputation, I am betting on an end of may announcement with a commercial release date around end of july... just too late to get people to buy it for their travels etc... (End snide unnecessary comment)

04-20-2009, 01:23 AM	#24
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by HermanLee Sorry, doesn't mean to repeat the other thread but since it's too long, some people might have difficulty finding the new update. So, here is the latest news with better picture of new Pentax camera: IMG_0153_ps_up.jpg - Windows Live As we can see that 1st camera on the left is the one that we've been seeing on the internet with blurry picture. But have you noticed the 3rd camera from the left (or 2nd from the right)? This one is definitely another new camera. Look at the longer lens mount and different hot shoe (metal?). So here I see it from left to right: 1) K??? 2)K20D 3)K? or K?? 4)Km/K2000 Live is fun! Funny man... 3rd is my Pentax K200D. Very rare and almost unknown Pentax camera.

04-20-2009, 03:04 AM	#25
fejker Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	I can't take it no more ... /me grabs his K10D and takes it for a walk outside

04-20-2009, 03:57 AM	#26
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by fejker I can't take it no more ... /me grabs his K10D and takes it for a walk outside Good luck!

04-20-2009, 04:12 AM	#27
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by danny09 Something fishy..i tried accessing the URL of this Mr.Blurry Pentax guy "Jopy Yang" from Pentax China...looks like they have taken his entire blog offline :-( Are you guys able to access his blog?? It's still there, but the pic in question has been removed. JP's SkyDrive - Windows Live 摄影器材 - Windows Live

04-20-2009, 07:14 AM	#28
Gus Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 71	Anyone has the images saved?

04-20-2009, 09:30 AM	#30
Gus Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 71	Thanks a bunch!