k-x comes

RBellavance · 09-16-2009, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Angevinn

Jopy strikes again...

And his site is now "private" (i.e. you have to ask to get access)...

AFAIK, that also happened during the lead-in to the K-7's launch, some time after the "Hello Mr. Blurry Cameraphone" thingy.

RaduA · 09-16-2009, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by RBellavance

And his site is now "private" (i.e. you have to ask to get access)...

AFAIK, that also happened during the lead-in to the K-7's launch, some time after the "Hello Mr. Blurry Cameraphone" thingy.

This time the wait is almost over anyway and the secrecy was much better guarded.

Radu

thibs · 09-16-2009, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by RaduA

This time the wait is almost over anyway and the secrecy was much well guarded.

Radu

Indeed, there are rumours etc but real specs? I saw none till now. Just wild guesses.

Nubi · 09-16-2009, 06:23 AM

I warned you guys that it will look goofy!

opiedog · 09-16-2009, 06:40 AM

6 hours to go ? can't wait. must know!

Blaze · 09-16-2009, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

It's 3 times faster than the white/black K-m

Cookies to whoever got the joke

Red wunz go fasta???

Andi Lo · 09-16-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by Blaze

Red wunz go fasta???

Char Aznable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (third and fourth paragraph)

He's the pilot of that robot thing in the first picture

Last edited by Andi Lo; 09-16-2009 at 09:32 AM.

nostatic · 09-16-2009, 09:29 AM

We'll see how it is priced and how it handles/shoots. I am looking for my next street cam...

deadwolfbones · 09-16-2009, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by nostatic

We'll see how it is priced and how it handles/shoots. I am looking for my next street cam...

Likewise...

nostatic · 09-16-2009, 11:36 AM

Right now the GF-1 w/20mmf1.7 is top of my list as a small/light street setup. I could be swayed by a Kx that has some weather sealing and a kit with 35 or 40ltd for under $1K. What I'd really like to see is a faster DAltd prime though.

ytterbium · 09-16-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by adonishong

1. the "x" means, it is unknown
2. two photo attached
3. come from a chinese space
YJP的幸福数码生活 - Windows Live

Just for referencing, hot-linked some images:

It seems to me that the RED camera has text for the lower button, in the button column at the right side of the LCD but most likely it is just the same old K-m in red.

RaduA · 09-16-2009, 12:59 PM

Breaking: New Pentax K-X coming out tomorrow! | Photo Rumors

Somehow I feel most of you can understand now my past enthusiasm about this very INTERESTING entry level/mid range camera.

Please note the DA L 55-300.

Radu

gazonk · 09-16-2009, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by RaduA

Please note the DA L 55-300.

Sure it's an "L"? I think they've sold the K-m in dual lens kits with the regular 55-300 in Japan.

RaduA · 09-16-2009, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by gazonk

Sure it's an "L"? I think they've sold the K-m in dual lens kits with the regular 55-300 in Japan.

Yes, they have and I think the success there spawn this idea. It's not the same lens and remember when one Hoya boss said "new cameras and new lenses launched at the same time"? K-7 had the twin WR kits, K-x will have DA L 55-300. the next camera ....

It's not about weight in principal it's all about making lenses with 2009 technology that are cheaper to assemble and probably have less parts. No quick shift, plastic mount etc. Reduces enough the price for that vast quantities in which they make the kit lenses.

Radu

ftpaddict · 09-16-2009, 02:41 PM

Pentax seem to have teamed up with the folks from Colorware

09-16-2009, 06:14 AM	#17
RaduA Guest	Originally posted by RBellavance And his site is now "private" (i.e. you have to ask to get access)... AFAIK, that also happened during the lead-in to the K-7's launch, some time after the "Hello Mr. Blurry Cameraphone" thingy. This time the wait is almost over anyway and the secrecy was much better guarded. Radu Last edited by RaduA; 09-16-2009 at 06:19 AM. Reason: reminder to self: I have to sleep! :p

09-16-2009, 06:40 AM	#20
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	how much longer? 6 hours to go ? can't wait. must know!

09-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#27
RaduA Guest	here you go Breaking: New Pentax K-X coming out tomorrow! \| Photo Rumors Somehow I feel most of you can understand now my past enthusiasm about this very INTERESTING entry level/mid range camera. Please note the DA L 55-300. Radu

09-16-2009, 05:43 AM	#16
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Angevinn Jopy strikes again... And his site is now "private" (i.e. you have to ask to get access)... AFAIK, that also happened during the lead-in to the K-7's launch, some time after the "Hello Mr. Blurry Cameraphone" thingy.

09-16-2009, 06:15 AM	#18
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by RaduA This time the wait is almost over anyway and the secrecy was much well guarded. Radu Indeed, there are rumours etc but real specs? I saw none till now. Just wild guesses.

09-16-2009, 06:23 AM	#19
Nubi Guest	I warned you guys that it will look goofy!

09-16-2009, 06:42 AM	#21
Blaze Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 124	Originally posted by Andi Lo It's 3 times faster than the white/black K-m Cookies to whoever got the joke Red wunz go fasta???

09-16-2009, 09:26 AM	#22
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by Blaze Red wunz go fasta??? Char Aznable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (third and fourth paragraph) He's the pilot of that robot thing in the first picture Last edited by Andi Lo; 09-16-2009 at 09:32 AM.

09-16-2009, 09:29 AM	#23
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	We'll see how it is priced and how it handles/shoots. I am looking for my next street cam...

09-16-2009, 10:32 AM	#24
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Originally posted by nostatic We'll see how it is priced and how it handles/shoots. I am looking for my next street cam... Likewise...

09-16-2009, 11:36 AM	#25
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	Right now the GF-1 w/20mmf1.7 is top of my list as a small/light street setup. I could be swayed by a Kx that has some weather sealing and a kit with 35 or 40ltd for under $1K. What I'd really like to see is a faster DAltd prime though.

09-16-2009, 12:15 PM	#26
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by adonishong 1. the "x" means, it is unknown 2. two photo attached 3. come from a chinese space YJP的幸福数码生活 - Windows Live Just for referencing, hot-linked some images: It seems to me that the RED camera has text for the lower button, in the button column at the right side of the LCD but most likely it is just the same old K-m in red.

09-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#28
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by RaduA Please note the DA L 55-300. Sure it's an "L"? I think they've sold the K-m in dual lens kits with the regular 55-300 in Japan.

09-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#29
RaduA Guest	Originally posted by gazonk Sure it's an "L"? I think they've sold the K-m in dual lens kits with the regular 55-300 in Japan. Yes, they have and I think the success there spawn this idea. It's not the same lens and remember when one Hoya boss said "new cameras and new lenses launched at the same time"? K-7 had the twin WR kits, K-x will have DA L 55-300. the next camera .... It's not about weight in principal it's all about making lenses with 2009 technology that are cheaper to assemble and probably have less parts. No quick shift, plastic mount etc. Reduces enough the price for that vast quantities in which they make the kit lenses. Radu

09-16-2009, 02:41 PM	#30
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Pentax seem to have teamed up with the folks from Colorware