K-7: the specs are known already

vinzer · 05-05-2009, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I suppose you are looking at the same press photos as I have. If so then sorry Wieland, you are completely wrong. Maybe you haven't noticed that for some odd reason Pentax chose to take that shot with the ground glass screen frame in the down position. I.e. that's not the mirror but the ground glass screen!

Uh, you lost me there. Layman's terms, does this mean we're gonna get a bigger viewfinder or not?

falconeye · 05-05-2009, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by blende8

What I don't like is that the bracketing is gone into the menu.
I use it very often.

... +1 ...

kolouch · 05-05-2009, 05:34 AM

om81 said something as you can use any iso without fear ..

ogl · 05-05-2009, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by kolouch

om81 said something as you can use any iso without fear ..

smart guy

Asahiflex · 05-05-2009, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by vinzer

Uh, you lost me there. Layman's terms, does this mean we're gonna get a bigger viewfinder or not?

The only thing I wanted to make clear is that the existence of a bigger viewfinder cannot be proven from the set of press photos that have been leaked. So, it's still unsure at this moment. Just prepare for the worst and you'll never be disappointed

falconeye · 05-05-2009, 05:37 AM

... WAIT A MINUTE ...

Have I been the only one to notice this:

Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads:

I ♥ SAF0X-iiX

(the current one is SAFOX-VIII)

So, a first bit of information being leaked?

Bill Stickers · 05-05-2009, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

... WAIT A MINUTE ...

Have I been the only one to notice this:

Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads:

I ♥ SAF0X-iiX

(the current one is SAFOX-VIII)

So, a first bit of information being leaked?

VIII=5+3=8 IIX=10-2=8 there is no difference. apart from the fact that the second one is grammatically(?) incorrect

blende8 · 05-05-2009, 05:41 AM

Isn't IIX = VIII ?

ogl · 05-05-2009, 05:42 AM

the in-body features are important in K-7.

a lot of new and new only for Pentax features...

Asahiflex · 05-05-2009, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

... WAIT A MINUTE ...

Have I been the only one to notice this:

Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads:

I ♥ SAF0X-iiX

(the current one is SAFOX-VIII)

So, a first bit of information being leaked?

LOL, the Roman numeral IIX does not exist. He's making fun out of us as VIII = 8 and if IIX existed (it doesn't) it would be equal to 8 too.

Edit: damn, everyone is faster than me today

RiceHigh · 05-05-2009, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

... WAIT A MINUTE ...

Have I been the only one to notice this:

Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads:

I ♥ SAF0X-iiX

(the current one is SAFOX-VIII)

10 - 2 = 8 (but of course IIX is grammatically incorrect for Roman numerics)

5 + 3 = 8

There is NO Difference!

Quote:

So, a first bit of information being leaked?

Nope.

blende8 · 05-05-2009, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by kolouch

om81 said something as you can use any iso without fear ..

You can already today.

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less", as Marie Curie once said.

janneman · 05-05-2009, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

... WAIT A MINUTE ...

Have I been the only one to notice this:

Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads:

I ♥ SAF0X-iiX

(the current one is SAFOX-VIII)

So, a first bit of information being leaked?

Hmm, I think this confirms SAFOX VIII

When the romans did their counting they also "substacted" for example by placing an "I" before the larger one: Five was "V", One was "I", so four was "IV".... So IIX is Ten ("X") minus One ("Ï") minus One ("I") = Eight ( - VIII).

But if I may believe a friend who lectures maths, even the same thing with different algorythms may be an important improvement, especially if the additional electronics can be improved as well.
Algoritms can be powerfull. Or so I am led to believe....

vinzer · 05-05-2009, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The only thing I wanted to make clear is that the existence of a bigger viewfinder cannot be proven from the set of press photos that have been leaked. So, it's still unsure at this moment. Just prepare for the worst and you'll never be disappointed

No worries there. I'm only expecting K20D innards in a new shell so my expectations are much lower than others here. Any spec above what the K20D offers now becomes a pleasant surprise for me.

falconeye · 05-05-2009, 05:50 AM

My mistake, sorry!

Originally posted by Bill Stickers

VIII=5+3=8 IIX=10-2=8

Originally posted by blende8

Isn't IIX = VIII ?

Originally posted by Asahiflex

LOL, the Roman numeral IIX does not exist.

Originally posted by RiceHigh

10 - 2 = 8

Originally posted by janneman

IIX is Ten ("X") minus One ("Ï") minus One ("I")

Ok, but this is an interesting lesson, too.

Whenever I want replies, I will post a silly mistake

EDIT:
And another lesson: rumor excitement can cause severe brain damage

05-05-2009, 05:37 AM	#156
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Pentax K-7 has new generation Autofocus system ! ... WAIT A MINUTE ... Have I been the only one to notice this: Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads: I ♥ SAF0X-iiX (the current one is SAFOX-VIII) So, a first bit of information being leaked?

05-05-2009, 05:41 AM	#157
Bill Stickers Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 32	Originally posted by falconeye ... WAIT A MINUTE ... Have I been the only one to notice this: Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads: I ♥ SAF0X-iiX (the current one is SAFOX-VIII) So, a first bit of information being leaked? VIII=5+3=8 IIX=10-2=8 there is no difference. apart from the fact that the second one is grammatically(?) incorrect

05-05-2009, 05:42 AM	#160
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by falconeye ... WAIT A MINUTE ... Have I been the only one to notice this: Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads: I ♥ SAF0X-iiX (the current one is SAFOX-VIII) So, a first bit of information being leaked? LOL, the Roman numeral IIX does not exist. He's making fun out of us as VIII = 8 and if IIX existed (it doesn't) it would be equal to 8 too. Edit: damn, everyone is faster than me today

05-05-2009, 05:44 AM	#161
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by falconeye ... WAIT A MINUTE ... Have I been the only one to notice this: Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads: I ♥ SAF0X-iiX (the current one is SAFOX-VIII) 10 - 2 = 8 (but of course IIX is grammatically incorrect for Roman numerics) 5 + 3 = 8 There is NO Difference! Quote: So, a first bit of information being leaked? Nope.

05-05-2009, 05:45 AM	#163
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by falconeye ... WAIT A MINUTE ... Have I been the only one to notice this: Om81 on penta-club.ru has a (new?) signature line, which reads: I ♥ SAF0X-iiX (the current one is SAFOX-VIII) So, a first bit of information being leaked? Hmm, I think this confirms SAFOX VIII When the romans did their counting they also "substacted" for example by placing an "I" before the larger one: Five was "V", One was "I", so four was "IV".... So IIX is Ten ("X") minus One ("Ï") minus One ("I") = Eight ( - VIII). But if I may believe a friend who lectures maths, even the same thing with different algorythms may be an important improvement, especially if the additional electronics can be improved as well. Algoritms can be powerfull. Or so I am led to believe....

05-05-2009, 05:30 AM	#151
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Asahiflex I suppose you are looking at the same press photos as I have. If so then sorry Wieland, you are completely wrong. Maybe you haven't noticed that for some odd reason Pentax chose to take that shot with the ground glass screen frame in the down position. I.e. that's not the mirror but the ground glass screen! Uh, you lost me there. Layman's terms, does this mean we're gonna get a bigger viewfinder or not?

05-05-2009, 05:31 AM	#152
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by blende8 What I don't like is that the bracketing is gone into the menu. I use it very often. ... +1 ...

05-05-2009, 05:34 AM	#153
kolouch Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic, Ostrava Posts: 90	om81 said something as you can use any iso without fear ..

05-05-2009, 05:36 AM	#154
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by kolouch om81 said something as you can use any iso without fear .. smart guy

05-05-2009, 05:36 AM	#155
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by vinzer Uh, you lost me there. Layman's terms, does this mean we're gonna get a bigger viewfinder or not? The only thing I wanted to make clear is that the existence of a bigger viewfinder cannot be proven from the set of press photos that have been leaked. So, it's still unsure at this moment. Just prepare for the worst and you'll never be disappointed

05-05-2009, 05:41 AM	#158
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Isn't IIX = VIII ?

05-05-2009, 05:42 AM	#159
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	the in-body features are important in K-7. a lot of new and new only for Pentax features...

05-05-2009, 05:45 AM	#162
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by kolouch om81 said something as you can use any iso without fear .. You can already today. "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less", as Marie Curie once said.

05-05-2009, 05:49 AM	#164
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Asahiflex The only thing I wanted to make clear is that the existence of a bigger viewfinder cannot be proven from the set of press photos that have been leaked. So, it's still unsure at this moment. Just prepare for the worst and you'll never be disappointed No worries there. I'm only expecting K20D innards in a new shell so my expectations are much lower than others here. Any spec above what the K20D offers now becomes a pleasant surprise for me.

05-05-2009, 05:50 AM	#165
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	My mistake, sorry! Originally posted by Bill Stickers VIII=5+3=8 IIX=10-2=8 Originally posted by blende8 Isn't IIX = VIII ? Originally posted by Asahiflex LOL, the Roman numeral IIX does not exist. Originally posted by RiceHigh 10 - 2 = 8 Originally posted by janneman IIX is Ten ("X") minus One ("Ï") minus One ("I") Ok, but this is an interesting lesson, too. Whenever I want replies, I will post a silly mistake EDIT: And another lesson: rumor excitement can cause severe brain damage Last edited by falconeye; 05-05-2009 at 05:57 AM.

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