MOM, Look what they've done to my LX!

**RuiC** · 04-22-2009, 03:43 PM

And I'm unable to attend the announcement live

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ftpaddict · 04-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Sounds like it'll be a nuKlear week. End of next month?

The anticipation is nibbling at my shins!

**RuiC** · 04-22-2009, 03:59 PM

The grip is so comfortably cold that I can feel the heat of my blood pulsating while I enter another world via that wonderful viewfinder, ouch.

**RuiC** · 04-22-2009, 04:04 PM

And the gorgeous bird jumped swiftly from the branch and flew away through the morning mist. I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

CSoars · 04-22-2009, 04:08 PM

Now do I sell my LX to get this new... LX? Or wait until fall and try and scoop one up, plus the requisite DA wide angle.

Looking good, Pentax.

vinzer · 04-22-2009, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by CSoars

Now do I sell my LX to get this new... LX? Or wait until fall and try and scoop one up, plus the requisite DA wide angle.

Looking good, Pentax.

You wait. I can just imagine how nice it will be to put those two together side-by-side.

Not to mention you can still keep shooting film alongside digital if you feel the bug again.

RBellavance · 04-22-2009, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by RuiC

And the gorgeous bird jumped swiftly from the branch and flew away through the morning mist. I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

Oh no, RuiC has been possessed by the spirit of WendyB

pop4 · 04-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by RuiC

I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

Must.
Not.
Speculate.

Ah, what the heck. 8fps?

Wheatfield · 04-22-2009, 07:09 PM

Just remember kids, the 60-250 was announced something like three years ago......

er1kksen · 04-22-2009, 08:17 PM

Keeping that in mind, this is a remarkably quick turnaround from teasers to announcement. C'mon, Pentax, you've got to give us at least 6 months to brew over the obscure symbols on the new buttons before you actually announce anything? Next month? I'm feeling rushed. Disoriented, more like. I think I need to sit down.

BrendanPK · 04-22-2009, 08:40 PM

ooooooooooo
kinda like the squair pentaprism retro look.
Now will it have what I need?

RiceHigh · 04-22-2009, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by BrendanPK

ooooooooooo
kinda like the squair pentaprism retro look.
Now will it have what I need?

I hope there should be a RTF, though!!!

pop4 · 04-22-2009, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Just remember kids, the 60-250 was announced something like three years ago......

And lets not forget the Pentax 645D either. Now when was that first announced, and when will it ever be available...

stevebrot · 04-22-2009, 09:10 PM

I could not figure out what was meant by "LX" until I turned K7 upside down. Now if that is not tricky, I don't know what is...

Steve

MSM · 04-22-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I could not figure out what was meant by "LX" until I turned K7 upside down. Now if that is not tricky, I don't know what is...

Steve

@Steve (and others): I am new to Pentax and have never used any film SLR's let alone the LX. I was just curious what attributes of the LX make it so endearing to so many long-time Pentaxians. I have seen several different threads where posters say they wish this next camera is a modern digital LX. Others (MX, KX) are mentioned but it seems that the LX is more revered? Anyone care to give some insight/history? Thanks...

04-22-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	MOM, Look what they've done to my LX! And I'm unable to attend the announcement live Attached Images

04-22-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Oh...I just got it... I could not figure out what was meant by "LX" until I turned K7 upside down. Now if that is not tricky, I don't know what is... Steve

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04-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#2
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Sounds like it'll be a nuKlear week. End of next month? The anticipation is nibbling at my shins!

04-22-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633 Original Poster	The grip is so comfortably cold that I can feel the heat of my blood pulsating while I enter another world via that wonderful viewfinder, ouch.

04-22-2009, 04:04 PM	#4
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633 Original Poster	And the gorgeous bird jumped swiftly from the branch and flew away through the morning mist. I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK.

04-22-2009, 04:08 PM	#5
CSoars Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 322	Now do I sell my LX to get this new... LX? Or wait until fall and try and scoop one up, plus the requisite DA wide angle. Looking good, Pentax.

04-22-2009, 05:57 PM	#6
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by CSoars Now do I sell my LX to get this new... LX? Or wait until fall and try and scoop one up, plus the requisite DA wide angle. Looking good, Pentax. You wait. I can just imagine how nice it will be to put those two together side-by-side. Not to mention you can still keep shooting film alongside digital if you feel the bug again.

04-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#7
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by RuiC And the gorgeous bird jumped swiftly from the branch and flew away through the morning mist. I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK. Oh no, RuiC has been possessed by the spirit of WendyB

04-22-2009, 07:02 PM	#8
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by RuiC I hope that the 8 frames I shot are OK. Must. Not. Speculate. Ah, what the heck. 8fps?

04-22-2009, 07:09 PM	#9
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Just remember kids, the 60-250 was announced something like three years ago......

04-22-2009, 08:17 PM	#10
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801	Keeping that in mind, this is a remarkably quick turnaround from teasers to announcement. C'mon, Pentax, you've got to give us at least 6 months to brew over the obscure symbols on the new buttons before you actually announce anything? Next month? I'm feeling rushed. Disoriented, more like. I think I need to sit down.

04-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#11
BrendanPK Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 735	ooooooooooo kinda like the squair pentaprism retro look. Now will it have what I need?

04-22-2009, 08:51 PM	#12
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by BrendanPK ooooooooooo kinda like the squair pentaprism retro look. Now will it have what I need? I hope there should be a RTF, though!!!

04-22-2009, 09:07 PM	#13
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by Wheatfield Just remember kids, the 60-250 was announced something like three years ago...... And lets not forget the Pentax 645D either. Now when was that first announced, and when will it ever be available...

04-22-2009, 09:19 PM	#15
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Originally posted by stevebrot I could not figure out what was meant by "LX" until I turned K7 upside down. Now if that is not tricky, I don't know what is... Steve @Steve (and others): I am new to Pentax and have never used any film SLR's let alone the LX. I was just curious what attributes of the LX make it so endearing to so many long-time Pentaxians. I have seen several different threads where posters say they wish this next camera is a modern digital LX. Others (MX, KX) are mentioned but it seems that the LX is more revered? Anyone care to give some insight/history? Thanks...