K-7: the specs are known already

f750k · 05-04-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Prognathous

In terms of features, the Olympus E-3 comes closer than any other camera to the above description.

- 5 fps, 1/8000, 1/250-X
- In-body AS
- Weather seals
- 100% OVF
- LV with articulated LCD
- WB sensor
- PC sync socket
- Die-cast magnesium alloy body

The only features missing are:

- Video mode
- Contrast-detection AF
- Red-pattern AF assist
- AF micro-adjust
- 40~50 AF points
- Digital level
- 920K LCD

I don't see Pentax delivering the entire list, or even the majority of it, and I'm sure they won't include an articulated LCD. The E-3 replacement, on the other hand, has a very good chance of delivering all of these features, except the 40~50 AF points (which I personally don't need).

Prog.

our PENTAX with all its perceived "limitations/shortcomings" have brought out the creativeness and ingenuity in us trying to create good photographs. what some of us want are just convenience, features which reduce the fun in picture-taking. we should not forget that the old masters produced memorable pictures using what we call now as antiquated,primitive,obsolete equipment.i say it is still the photographer and not the equipment

cateto · 05-04-2009, 08:08 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mA2Z5DisA

ftpaddict · 05-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by cateto

YouTube - James Brown - Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing' (45 rpm single)

http://alturl.com/k2md

illdefined · 05-04-2009, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by ogl

K-7 's specs are known, but a BIG SECRET.

My friend - Pentax dealer - got the specs.
He said that it's revolution for PENTAX.

how many times have we've seen this kind of post? but to start a thread like this? after all the other threads you've participated in already saying almost exact same things?

ogl, i'm sorry, but you're only confirming what others have been saying about you lately. why did you start this "shh...i know a secret" thread if not for attention?

Caat · 05-04-2009, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

how many times have we've seen this kind of post? but to start a thread like this? after all the other threads you've participated in already saying almost exact same things?

ogl, i'm sorry, but you're only confirming what others have been saying about you lately. why did you start this "shh...i know a secret" thread if not for attention?

I think Ogl's a double agent

emr · 05-04-2009, 08:50 AM

I wonder who's more ridiculous here - those who post again and again with no new info or we who read and comment all those posts?

Cambo · 05-04-2009, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I remembered this post from December 18, 2007. I'm wondering if this was all about the K-7? The K20D was already in production by then, so they must have been working on the K-7 at that time.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/16635-not-rumour-new-p...h-like-d3.html

There obviously WAS two cameras, because the owner of a K10D would not have been THAt blown away by a K20D - impressed, but they're not that different, and this lack of chimping thing leads me to believe it has some sort of 'heads-up' display in the viewfinder....perhaps. Or it was the multi-focussing video mode which someone else mentioned already.

It IS intriguing...Ben said it's great, then shut his big yap....

Originally posted by ogl

There is one problem with body...

Probably, like the Limiteds, no weather sealing...

One drawback, but many plusses it looks like. And it's about time to return to the 250 sync speed, which we haven't seen since the PZ-1!!!

Cheers,
Cameron

illdefined · 05-04-2009, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Cambo

Probably, like the Limiteds, no weather sealing...

no, then the WR kit lens it's coming with wouldn't make any sense.

vizjerei · 05-04-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by ogl

There is one problem with body...

I know, it is solar powered! so Pentax finally solved the low light AF finally but making a camera will turn off itself when there is not enough light!

jmbradd · 05-04-2009, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

no, then the WR kit lens it's coming with wouldn't make any sense.

How's THAT for irony?! I would enjoy the laugh if that ended up happening.

ryan s · 05-04-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

how many times have we've seen this kind of post? but to start a thread like this? after all the other threads you've participated in already saying almost exact same things?

ogl, i'm sorry, but you're only confirming what others have been saying about you lately. why did you start this "shh...i know a secret" thread if not for attention?

Exactly.

Just trying to "make a name" as one who has the "inside" info...but won't tell.

Remember in grade/middle school...going up to someone and saying "I have a secret about you and [someone else] but I can't say what it is!" This is ogl.

Originally posted by emr

I wonder who's more ridiculous here - those who post again and again with no new info or we who read and comment all those posts?

I've come to grips with it

But seriously...there's no new info in this thread, as usual.

gawan · 05-04-2009, 09:40 AM

"all-in-one, semi-pro" — sounds like a decent backup camera to me, not saving my euros, just yet...

falconeye · 05-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by ogl

There is one problem with body...

It cannot write to storage card?

Torphoto · 05-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by ogl

There is one problem with body...

Originally posted by ogl

I can't answer.

well can you say if it's a BIG problem, a minor one , something thats missing or work aroundable?

dave sz · 05-04-2009, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by kathyk

but I hope that the product matches the hype in this case..

not gonna happen. 99.99% of all things never live up to the hype. It also depends on which aspects of the hype you believe in...

05-04-2009, 08:53 AM	#52
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	My guesses... Originally posted by Asahiflex I remembered this post from December 18, 2007. I'm wondering if this was all about the K-7? The K20D was already in production by then, so they must have been working on the K-7 at that time. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/16635-not-rumour-new-p...h-like-d3.html There obviously WAS two cameras, because the owner of a K10D would not have been THAt blown away by a K20D - impressed, but they're not that different, and this lack of chimping thing leads me to believe it has some sort of 'heads-up' display in the viewfinder....perhaps. Or it was the multi-focussing video mode which someone else mentioned already. It IS intriguing...Ben said it's great, then shut his big yap.... Originally posted by ogl There is one problem with body... Probably, like the Limiteds, no weather sealing... One drawback, but many plusses it looks like. And it's about time to return to the 250 sync speed, which we haven't seen since the PZ-1!!! Cheers, Cameron

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05-04-2009, 08:08 AM	#46
f750k Inactive Account Join Date: May 2009 Location: manila,philippines Posts: 5	Originally posted by Prognathous In terms of features, the Olympus E-3 comes closer than any other camera to the above description. - 5 fps, 1/8000, 1/250-X - In-body AS - Weather seals - 100% OVF - LV with articulated LCD - WB sensor - PC sync socket - Die-cast magnesium alloy body The only features missing are: - Video mode - Contrast-detection AF - Red-pattern AF assist - AF micro-adjust - 40~50 AF points - Digital level - 920K LCD I don't see Pentax delivering the entire list, or even the majority of it, and I'm sure they won't include an articulated LCD. The E-3 replacement, on the other hand, has a very good chance of delivering all of these features, except the 40~50 AF points (which I personally don't need). Prog. our PENTAX with all its perceived "limitations/shortcomings" have brought out the creativeness and ingenuity in us trying to create good photographs. what some of us want are just convenience, features which reduce the fun in picture-taking. we should not forget that the old masters produced memorable pictures using what we call now as antiquated,primitive,obsolete equipment.i say it is still the photographer and not the equipment

05-04-2009, 08:08 AM	#47
cateto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 189	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mA2Z5DisA

05-04-2009, 08:17 AM	#48
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by cateto YouTube - James Brown - Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing' (45 rpm single) http://alturl.com/k2md

05-04-2009, 08:36 AM	#49
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by ogl K-7 's specs are known, but a BIG SECRET. My friend - Pentax dealer - got the specs. He said that it's revolution for PENTAX. how many times have we've seen this kind of post? but to start a thread like this? after all the other threads you've participated in already saying almost exact same things? ogl, i'm sorry, but you're only confirming what others have been saying about you lately. why did you start this "shh...i know a secret" thread if not for attention?

05-04-2009, 08:47 AM	#50
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by illdefined how many times have we've seen this kind of post? but to start a thread like this? after all the other threads you've participated in already saying almost exact same things? ogl, i'm sorry, but you're only confirming what others have been saying about you lately. why did you start this "shh...i know a secret" thread if not for attention? I think Ogl's a double agent

05-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#51
emr Guest	I wonder who's more ridiculous here - those who post again and again with no new info or we who read and comment all those posts?

05-04-2009, 08:55 AM	#53
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by Cambo Probably, like the Limiteds, no weather sealing... no, then the WR kit lens it's coming with wouldn't make any sense.

05-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#54
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by ogl There is one problem with body... I know, it is solar powered! so Pentax finally solved the low light AF finally but making a camera will turn off itself when there is not enough light!

05-04-2009, 09:18 AM	#55
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Originally posted by illdefined no, then the WR kit lens it's coming with wouldn't make any sense. How's THAT for irony?! I would enjoy the laugh if that ended up happening.

05-04-2009, 09:28 AM	#56
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by illdefined how many times have we've seen this kind of post? but to start a thread like this? after all the other threads you've participated in already saying almost exact same things? ogl, i'm sorry, but you're only confirming what others have been saying about you lately. why did you start this "shh...i know a secret" thread if not for attention? Exactly. Just trying to "make a name" as one who has the "inside" info...but won't tell. Remember in grade/middle school...going up to someone and saying "I have a secret about you and [someone else] but I can't say what it is!" This is ogl. Originally posted by emr I wonder who's more ridiculous here - those who post again and again with no new info or we who read and comment all those posts? I've come to grips with it But seriously...there's no new info in this thread, as usual.

05-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#57
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	"all-in-one, semi-pro" — sounds like a decent backup camera to me, not saving my euros, just yet...

05-04-2009, 10:07 AM	#58
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by ogl There is one problem with body... It cannot write to storage card?

05-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#59
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by ogl There is one problem with body... Originally posted by ogl I can't answer. well can you say if it's a BIG problem, a minor one , something thats missing or work aroundable?

05-04-2009, 10:35 AM	#60
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by kathyk but I hope that the product matches the hype in this case.. not gonna happen. 99.99% of all things never live up to the hype. It also depends on which aspects of the hype you believe in...