K7D on May 21th!

Torphoto · 04-23-2009, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

Please people, stop directing traffic to RH's blog. You are doing a disservice to Pentax.

Normally I would say yes but the irony is this time Rice appears to be keeping an open mind, wooha did I just say that ? Man what is this world coming to

nosnoop · 04-23-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Torphoto

Normally I would say yes but the irony is this time Rice appears to be keeping an open mind, wooha did I just say that ? Man what is this world coming to

Just wait until the real specs is released or someone else has laid a hand on the real thing, his true colors will be unleashed! Some things never change.

JETninja · 04-23-2009, 02:35 PM

Have to wonder about the marketing team that comes up with the numbering. Many would tend to believe a K7 is below a K10/K20....and were does it fit with-in the K200, K1000/K-M etc, etc etc....LOL!

Not that it interests me as of yet though until the specs are out who really knows. My next Pentax will have no noise at ISO 3200+, 1080P video recording, weather proofed like my K200, maybe built in WiFi.

We can dream.......

Torphoto · 04-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

Just wait until the real specs is released or someone else has laid a hand on the real thing, his true colors will be unleashed! Some things never change.

Trust me I am expecting the same, but if most of the rumors are partially true ( hd video, good live view, better af, same sensor but less noise ) He would have had many of his complaints of k20D vs D90 answered and have less to argue about.

I wonder if Pentax will let me test one out

fashion show season is starting again

dave sz · 04-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by JETninja

Have to wonder about the marketing team that comes up with the numbering. Many would tend to believe a K7 is below a K10/K20....

why?
kx(d)> kxxd > kxxxd

Jonson PL · 04-23-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

Having gone from the K100D to K10D, I think it's frankly crazy-talk to say that it's not an upgrade. But to each his own. There's certainly plenty of excellent work done by many talented photographers where the K10D and later met their expectations and usage requirements.

And a word on those, really:
The Online Photographer: T.O.P. Ten Recommended Cameras: #3

Thanks for the link, hadn't seen.
Having used my K10 over 1 ½ years, I'm still discovering and learning new things. Amazing the number of customizations and possibilities they thought of

mickey · 04-23-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Billgscott

Pentax do have a habit of making specials just for the home market. could this be why no other language advert has been found?

Bill

Like has been said, this hasn't been confirmed from Pentax, but let's say it is.
This would be a new camera, and Pentax wouldn't go about designing and releasing a new body only for the Japanese market...or would they?

RaduA · 04-23-2009, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

Please people, stop directing traffic to RH's blog. You are doing a disservice to Pentax.

I can assure you, Nosnoop that Samsungian cares about Pentax just as much as RH. So, I believe you address your request to the wrong people.

Radu

Ratmagiclady · 04-23-2009, 03:40 PM

It's definitely convention that the single digit numbers will be the highest 'level' of camera produced, usually the 'pro' level, no surprise if the new one *is* single-digit.

offertonhatter · 04-23-2009, 03:44 PM

I am looking forward to 21st May, It will be interesting to see the spec, from the rumours. However if it it is true that it will have "at least" 5fps, 100% viewfinder, 1/8000 max shutter and 1/250 Flash sync, yet, have the excellent K20D sensor and full sealing,put me on the list to buy!
It would appear that they reading the forum.
Only a month to go

nosnoop · 04-23-2009, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by RaduA

I can assure you, Nosnoop that Samsungian cares about Pentax just as much as RH. So, I believe you address your request to the wrong people.

Caring about Pentax as much as RH? I sure hope that's not the case. As RH only cares to see how Pentax goes down in flames. If you don't know what I am talking about, then you have not been around long enough.

My post was not directed at Samsungian only. And I just want to repeat that anyone caring about Pentax should refrain from directing traffic to RH blog.

Blue · 04-23-2009, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

It's definitely convention that the single digit numbers will be the highest 'level' of camera produced, usually the 'pro' level, no surprise if the new one *is* single-digit.

Pentax has only done the single digit thing a few times in naming though. MZ-3, K2, S2 etc. However there were some I'd hardly call pro level such as MZ7, Z5 and SF5.

RiceHigh · 04-23-2009, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Pentax has only done the single digit thing a few times in naming though. MZ-3, K2, S2 etc. However there were some I'd hardly call pro level such as MZ7, Z5 and SF5.

Pentax has actually done no Pro body after the LX. The only things that could come close are just the MZ-S and then the Z-1/p.

MZ-3 is a MZ-5 and so do the MZ-5n. SF7 and MZ-7 are beginner's models.

Samsungian · 04-23-2009, 09:23 PM

MZ-S launch. First sentence:

"Introducing the MZ-S Professional...the newflagship of the Pentax SLR line"

whereas in same catalogue PZ-1P first sentence:

"A high performance, multi-featured 35mm autofocus SLR for the advanced amateur and professional photographer."

Me, I never owned either. My first Pentax & only pentax film body was/is ZX-L. Bought it new, my first Pentax camera, still worked fine last year.

I Gotta say the MZ-S is sleek looking. PZ-1P was not a honey. I can't get past just how weird it looks.

I read this belief alot in pentax related forums:

Pentax had no 35mm pro bodies.

HOWEVER My LX launch catalogue says otherwise and 1999 Pentax said their MZ-S was probody too. Heck they grouped LX in with 645 and 6x7, & not with 35mm cameras.

Originally posted by RiceHigh

Pentax has actually done no Pro body after the LX. The only things that could come close are just the MZ-S and then the Z-1/p.

MZ-3 is a MZ-5 and so do the MZ-5n. SF7 and MZ-7 are beginner's models.

Ratmagiclady · 04-23-2009, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Pentax has only done the single digit thing a few times in naming though. MZ-3, K2, S2 etc. However there were some I'd hardly call pro level such as MZ7, Z5 and SF5.

Well, when I said 'convention,' I meant 'across most of the industry right now' rather than 'in the history of Pentax:' Pentax seems to be doing the same kind of hierarchy as everyone else but Sony seems to be, with the 'pro' level cameras in single digits, ie, Eos 1d, Nikon D3, Olympus E-3, so, the person I was replying to probably need have no fear that a camera called a 'K7' would be thought a step *down* from a K20.

More like, it might seem a little ambitious, depending what market they're really going to hit.

04-23-2009, 09:23 PM	#74
Samsungian Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 1,337	I've got the 1999 pentax dealer catalogue that featured MZ-S launch. First sentence: "Introducing the MZ-S Professional...the newflagship of the Pentax SLR line" whereas in same catalogue PZ-1P first sentence: "A high performance, multi-featured 35mm autofocus SLR for the advanced amateur and professional photographer." Me, I never owned either. My first Pentax & only pentax film body was/is ZX-L. Bought it new, my first Pentax camera, still worked fine last year. I Gotta say the MZ-S is sleek looking. PZ-1P was not a honey. I can't get past just how weird it looks. I read this belief alot in pentax related forums: Pentax had no 35mm pro bodies. HOWEVER My LX launch catalogue says otherwise and 1999 Pentax said their MZ-S was probody too. Heck they grouped LX in with 645 and 6x7, & not with 35mm cameras. Originally posted by RiceHigh Pentax has actually done no Pro body after the LX. The only things that could come close are just the MZ-S and then the Z-1/p. MZ-3 is a MZ-5 and so do the MZ-5n. SF7 and MZ-7 are beginner's models.

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04-23-2009, 02:30 PM	#61
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by nosnoop Please people, stop directing traffic to RH's blog. You are doing a disservice to Pentax. Normally I would say yes but the irony is this time Rice appears to be keeping an open mind, wooha did I just say that ? Man what is this world coming to

04-23-2009, 02:34 PM	#62
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by Torphoto Normally I would say yes but the irony is this time Rice appears to be keeping an open mind, wooha did I just say that ? Man what is this world coming to Just wait until the real specs is released or someone else has laid a hand on the real thing, his true colors will be unleashed! Some things never change.

04-23-2009, 02:35 PM	#63
JETninja Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 161	Have to wonder about the marketing team that comes up with the numbering. Many would tend to believe a K7 is below a K10/K20....and were does it fit with-in the K200, K1000/K-M etc, etc etc....LOL! Not that it interests me as of yet though until the specs are out who really knows. My next Pentax will have no noise at ISO 3200+, 1080P video recording, weather proofed like my K200, maybe built in WiFi. We can dream.......

04-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#64
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by nosnoop Just wait until the real specs is released or someone else has laid a hand on the real thing, his true colors will be unleashed! Some things never change. Trust me I am expecting the same, but if most of the rumors are partially true ( hd video, good live view, better af, same sensor but less noise ) He would have had many of his complaints of k20D vs D90 answered and have less to argue about. I wonder if Pentax will let me test one out fashion show season is starting again

04-23-2009, 02:47 PM	#65
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by JETninja Have to wonder about the marketing team that comes up with the numbering. Many would tend to believe a K7 is below a K10/K20.... why? kx(d)> kxxd > kxxxd

04-23-2009, 02:51 PM	#66
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by mattdm Having gone from the K100D to K10D, I think it's frankly crazy-talk to say that it's not an upgrade. But to each his own. There's certainly plenty of excellent work done by many talented photographers where the K10D and later met their expectations and usage requirements. And a word on those, really: The Online Photographer: T.O.P. Ten Recommended Cameras: #3 Thanks for the link, hadn't seen. Having used my K10 over 1 ½ years, I'm still discovering and learning new things. Amazing the number of customizations and possibilities they thought of

04-23-2009, 03:12 PM	#67
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by Billgscott Pentax do have a habit of making specials just for the home market. could this be why no other language advert has been found? Bill Like has been said, this hasn't been confirmed from Pentax, but let's say it is. This would be a new camera, and Pentax wouldn't go about designing and releasing a new body only for the Japanese market...or would they?

04-23-2009, 03:19 PM	#68
RaduA Guest	Originally posted by nosnoop Please people, stop directing traffic to RH's blog. You are doing a disservice to Pentax. I can assure you, Nosnoop that Samsungian cares about Pentax just as much as RH. So, I believe you address your request to the wrong people. Radu

04-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#69
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	It's definitely convention that the single digit numbers will be the highest 'level' of camera produced, usually the 'pro' level, no surprise if the new one is single-digit.

04-23-2009, 03:44 PM	#70
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	I am looking forward to 21st May, It will be interesting to see the spec, from the rumours. However if it it is true that it will have "at least" 5fps, 100% viewfinder, 1/8000 max shutter and 1/250 Flash sync, yet, have the excellent K20D sensor and full sealing,put me on the list to buy! It would appear that they reading the forum. Only a month to go

04-23-2009, 07:36 PM	#71
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by RaduA I can assure you, Nosnoop that Samsungian cares about Pentax just as much as RH. So, I believe you address your request to the wrong people. Caring about Pentax as much as RH? I sure hope that's not the case. As RH only cares to see how Pentax goes down in flames. If you don't know what I am talking about, then you have not been around long enough. My post was not directed at Samsungian only. And I just want to repeat that anyone caring about Pentax should refrain from directing traffic to RH blog.

04-23-2009, 08:04 PM	#72
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady It's definitely convention that the single digit numbers will be the highest 'level' of camera produced, usually the 'pro' level, no surprise if the new one is single-digit. Pentax has only done the single digit thing a few times in naming though. MZ-3, K2, S2 etc. However there were some I'd hardly call pro level such as MZ7, Z5 and SF5.

04-23-2009, 08:12 PM	#73
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by Blue Pentax has only done the single digit thing a few times in naming though. MZ-3, K2, S2 etc. However there were some I'd hardly call pro level such as MZ7, Z5 and SF5. Pentax has actually done no Pro body after the LX. The only things that could come close are just the MZ-S and then the Z-1/p. MZ-3 is a MZ-5 and so do the MZ-5n. SF7 and MZ-7 are beginner's models.

04-23-2009, 11:46 PM	#75
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Blue Pentax has only done the single digit thing a few times in naming though. MZ-3, K2, S2 etc. However there were some I'd hardly call pro level such as MZ7, Z5 and SF5. Well, when I said 'convention,' I meant 'across most of the industry right now' rather than 'in the history of Pentax:' Pentax seems to be doing the same kind of hierarchy as everyone else but Sony seems to be, with the 'pro' level cameras in single digits, ie, Eos 1d, Nikon D3, Olympus E-3, so, the person I was replying to probably need have no fear that a camera called a 'K7' would be thought a step down from a K20. More like, it might seem a little ambitious, depending what market they're really going to hit.