K-x on photorumors

Mats · 09-16-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by AMBIVALENCE

My question is, is there any feature missing compare to K-7?

1. 77 segment metering
2. WR
3. 100% viewfinder
4. Video Quality

thats it?

5. Microfocus adjustment
6. AF Assist via flash

deadwolfbones · 09-16-2009, 03:19 PM

7. Mag alloy body

QuixoticTonic · 09-16-2009, 03:24 PM

8. High Resolution 3" LCD

Quicksand · 09-16-2009, 03:24 PM

[8. High-resolution review screen] EDIT: D'oh! Beaten!

9. Top LCD

AMBIVALENCE · 09-16-2009, 03:25 PM

thanks guys.
what is microfocus adjustment?

deadwolfbones · 09-16-2009, 03:25 PM

10. dual control wheels

AMBIVALENCE · 09-16-2009, 03:27 PM

oh yeah. Top LCD...
Well, doesnt the viewfinder also provide you info already?

And... one more question.
can you shut down the LCD on a K-7 because you have the top LCD?

Steelski · 09-16-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by AMBIVALENCE

My question is, is there any feature missing compare to K-7?

1. 77 segment metering
2. WR
3. 100% viewfinder
4. Video Quality

thats it?

Alloy body.
twin wheels
TAv mode
Pentaprism
AF assist on body, not flash
3 inch high res screen
Safox VIII+
micro-adjustments
rotational adjustment in SR
no auto leveling in SR
No micro adjusting the image by moving the sensor.
14.6MP
5.2 FPS vs 4.7
massive battery
Ability to have external grip

I might be wrong on the rotational SR front, but it requires same accelerometer as in K-7 which could be expencive

Steelski · 09-16-2009, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by AMBIVALENCE

oh yeah. Top LCD...
Well, doesnt the viewfinder also provide you info already?

And... one more question.
can you shut down the LCD on a K-7 because you have the top LCD?

I think you can. You can on the K10 and 20 by disabling the preview mode when taking pictures. meaning it only comes on when you call it.

AMBIVALENCE · 09-16-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Steelski

Alloy body.
twin wheels
TAv mode
Pentaprism
AF assist on body, not flash
3 inch high res screen
Safox VIII+
micro-adjustments
rotational adjustment in SR
no auto leveling in SR
No micro adjusting the image by moving the sensor.
14.6MP
5.2 FPS vs 4.7
massive battery
Ability to have external grip

I might be wrong on the rotational SR front, but it requires same accelerometer as in K-7 which could be expencive

does K-x has horizon level?

Eruditass · 09-16-2009, 03:32 PM

we got semi-confirmation from the insider

Re: Real K-x Specs ????.....major suprise????: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

well, at least he didn't deny any specs

opiszon · 09-16-2009, 03:45 PM

digitalkamera.de: Die neue Einstiegs-DSLR Pentax K-x treibt's bunt und dreht Videos

we have an article on German Site with hi-res photos

and full specs
http://www.digitalkamera.de/Kamera/Pentax/K-x.aspx

jptreen · 09-16-2009, 03:50 PM

Someone asked me what I was calling BS on - well, here it is (hope to be proved wrong)

• Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280×720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.

Why go with 24fps when your other is 30fps? Why call it 'PENTAX 35mm lens' - doesn't sound like usual Pentax wording to me...

• True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.

Would be smart to bring it down from the K-7, but I don't see the deature cascading so fast to entry-level, even though it is a more 'entry level' feel feature...

• Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.

What's the call for 1/6000 shutters on entry level DSLRs? since when has Pentax competed fps with the other makers...this just seems fishy to me

• Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography.

OK - they've done it before with the K10D and the 100super, but I doubt the expanded ISO range, sounds too good to be true...

HOWEVER - now I've read through the lot it seems rather well put together, a bit too good for an obvious fake...still...doubtful. Doubtful.

deadwolfbones · 09-16-2009, 03:52 PM

600 Euro for the 1-lens kit.

I hope it'll be offered body-only.

opiszon · 09-16-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

a bit too good for an obvious fake...still...doubtful. Doubtful.

see links in my post above your ;-)

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Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470 Original Poster	Originally posted by AMBIVALENCE My question is, is there any feature missing compare to K-7? 1. 77 segment metering 2. WR 3. 100% viewfinder 4. Video Quality thats it? Alloy body. twin wheels TAv mode Pentaprism AF assist on body, not flash 3 inch high res screen Safox VIII+ micro-adjustments rotational adjustment in SR no auto leveling in SR No micro adjusting the image by moving the sensor. 14.6MP 5.2 FPS vs 4.7 massive battery Ability to have external grip I might be wrong on the rotational SR front, but it requires same accelerometer as in K-7 which could be expencive

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Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470 Original Poster	Originally posted by AMBIVALENCE oh yeah. Top LCD... Well, doesnt the viewfinder also provide you info already? And... one more question. can you shut down the LCD on a K-7 because you have the top LCD? I think you can. You can on the K10 and 20 by disabling the preview mode when taking pictures. meaning it only comes on when you call it.

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AMBIVALENCE Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 149	Originally posted by Steelski Alloy body. twin wheels TAv mode Pentaprism AF assist on body, not flash 3 inch high res screen Safox VIII+ micro-adjustments rotational adjustment in SR no auto leveling in SR No micro adjusting the image by moving the sensor. 14.6MP 5.2 FPS vs 4.7 massive battery Ability to have external grip I might be wrong on the rotational SR front, but it requires same accelerometer as in K-7 which could be expencive does K-x has horizon level?

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Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	we got semi-confirmation from the insider Re: Real K-x Specs ????.....major suprise????: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review well, at least he didn't deny any specs

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09-16-2009, 03:52 PM	#44
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	600 Euro for the 1-lens kit. I hope it'll be offered body-only.

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opiszon Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Poznań, miasto doznań Posts: 80	Quote: a bit too good for an obvious fake...still...doubtful. Doubtful. see links in my post above your ;-)