I've been Beta testing a FF DSLR

little laker · 04-01-2010, 12:20 AM

I'm still under an NDA, so I really can't say much other than I'm Beta testing an Full Frame DSLR, made by a Japanese company starting with the letter P.

Although I can't post any pic's I am allowed to tell you that it's 22mp, shoots 8 FPS, and uses all my Pentax lenses.

In my opinion, the best part is that it's designed to replicate the look of any Kodak colour film.

Another interesting feature is they've teamed up with another camera company, who's name also starts with the letter P. If you set this DSLR on it's dock it'll allow you to charge the batteries, or print an instant 4x6" image right infront of your eyes.

I'm told that this cameras expected to hit the shelves at the end of September, with the dock for around $1900.00 US.

Oh, and if you haven't figured it out yet.....
April Fools

RioRico · 04-01-2010, 02:30 AM

So where's the fish?

In Roman times (or maybe later), on 1 April was traditional to slip a fish into somebody's pocket. Like you see me walking down the street, and we stop to chat, and you walk away, and then I notice that there's a mackerel in my pocket.

I WANT MY FISH!

ilya80 · 04-01-2010, 03:11 AM

Damn you LOL.

Got me for a second.

theperception2008 · 04-01-2010, 03:16 AM

That is so wrong... I really was excited until I scrolled down... You suck!!!! j/k

avsroy · 04-01-2010, 04:03 AM

Good one ... Almost got me believing it :-)

ogl · 04-01-2010, 04:36 AM

So do I.

We are in the same boat, friend.

benjikan · 04-01-2010, 04:56 AM

Very strange. The one I am Beta Testing has 24.6 Megapixels.

kristoffon · 04-01-2010, 06:03 AM

For the yearly pentax FF camera april fool's you failed to post pictures of the 90's prototype camera (MZ-D) and of course to not write the bloody thing in red so that SOMEONE might not have seen it yet.

C2H4 · 04-01-2010, 06:48 AM

Damn it! It must be me myself made me believe it! Huhhuh~~

GatorPentax · 04-01-2010, 07:29 AM

That is so cruel.... I don't even know where to begin...

little laker · 04-01-2010, 07:29 AM

Sorry folks, someone had to make the first post and since I was up I thought "Why not Me"

Originally posted by benjikan

Very strange. The one I am Beta Testing has 24.6 Megapixels.

On DPR's Sigma forum (my other brand) I did the same post, changing the MP to 24, the FPS to 4 and the lens mount to SA. Making it sound more realistic there

filorp · 04-01-2010, 07:44 AM

but anyway... it was great to dream for a while - thank you!!!

ogl · 04-01-2010, 08:01 AM

100% 0.7x
HD
more than 20 MP
more than 5 fps
the smallest FF DSLR
WR
DA mode
SAFOX IX+
K-7's battery

Miserere · 04-01-2010, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

I WANT MY FISH!

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anBDiCqrMrw[/YT]

...

Adam · 04-01-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by little laker

I'm still under an NDA, so I really can't say much other than I'm Beta testing an Full Frame DSLR, made by a Japanese company starting with the letter P.

Although I can't post any pic's I am allowed to tell you that it's 22mp, shoots 8 FPS, and uses all my Pentax lenses.

In my opinion, the best part is that it's designed to replicate the look of any Kodak colour film.

Another interesting feature is they've teamed up with another camera company, who's name also starts with the letter P. If you set this DSLR on it's dock it'll allow you to charge the batteries, or print an instant 4x6" image right infront of your eyes.

I'm told that this cameras expected to hit the shelves at the end of September, with the dock for around $1900.00 US.

Oh, and if you haven't figured it out yet.....
April Fools

I figured it would by the title because 'beta' only applies to software

04-01-2010, 12:20 AM	#1
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I've been Beta testing a FF DSLR I'm still under an NDA, so I really can't say much other than I'm Beta testing an Full Frame DSLR, made by a Japanese company starting with the letter P. Although I can't post any pic's I am allowed to tell you that it's 22mp, shoots 8 FPS, and uses all my Pentax lenses. In my opinion, the best part is that it's designed to replicate the look of any Kodak colour film. Another interesting feature is they've teamed up with another camera company, who's name also starts with the letter P. If you set this DSLR on it's dock it'll allow you to charge the batteries, or print an instant 4x6" image right infront of your eyes. I'm told that this cameras expected to hit the shelves at the end of September, with the dock for around $1900.00 US. Oh, and if you haven't figured it out yet..... April Fools

04-01-2010, 02:30 AM	#2
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	More fool's ya So where's the fish? In Roman times (or maybe later), on 1 April was traditional to slip a fish into somebody's pocket. Like you see me walking down the street, and we stop to chat, and you walk away, and then I notice that there's a mackerel in my pocket. I WANT MY FISH!

04-01-2010, 08:01 AM	#13
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	100% 0.7x HD more than 20 MP more than 5 fps the smallest FF DSLR WR DA mode SAFOX IX+ K-7's battery Last edited by ogl; 04-01-2010 at 08:10 AM.

04-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by little laker I'm still under an NDA, so I really can't say much other than I'm Beta testing an Full Frame DSLR, made by a Japanese company starting with the letter P. Although I can't post any pic's I am allowed to tell you that it's 22mp, shoots 8 FPS, and uses all my Pentax lenses. In my opinion, the best part is that it's designed to replicate the look of any Kodak colour film. Another interesting feature is they've teamed up with another camera company, who's name also starts with the letter P. If you set this DSLR on it's dock it'll allow you to charge the batteries, or print an instant 4x6" image right infront of your eyes. I'm told that this cameras expected to hit the shelves at the end of September, with the dock for around $1900.00 US. Oh, and if you haven't figured it out yet..... April Fools I figured it would by the title because 'beta' only applies to software Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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ilya80 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint-Petersburg, Russia Photos: Albums Posts: 410	Damn you LOL. Got me for a second.

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theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	That is so wrong... I really was excited until I scrolled down... You suck!!!! j/k

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avsroy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 25	Good one ... Almost got me believing it :-)

04-01-2010, 04:36 AM	#6
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	So do I. We are in the same boat, friend.

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benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Very strange. The one I am Beta Testing has 24.6 Megapixels.

04-01-2010, 06:03 AM	#8
kristoffon Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 532	For the yearly pentax FF camera april fool's you failed to post pictures of the 90's prototype camera (MZ-D) and of course to not write the bloody thing in red so that SOMEONE might not have seen it yet.

04-01-2010, 06:48 AM	#9
C2H4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 103	Damn it! It must be me myself made me believe it! Huhhuh~~

04-01-2010, 07:29 AM	#10
GatorPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 372	That is so cruel.... I don't even know where to begin...

04-01-2010, 07:29 AM	#11
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Sorry folks, someone had to make the first post and since I was up I thought "Why not Me" Originally posted by benjikan Very strange. The one I am Beta Testing has 24.6 Megapixels. On DPR's Sigma forum (my other brand) I did the same post, changing the MP to 24, the FPS to 4 and the lens mount to SA. Making it sound more realistic there

04-01-2010, 07:44 AM	#12
filorp Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 398	but anyway... it was great to dream for a while - thank you!!!

04-01-2010, 10:09 AM	#14
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by RioRico I WANT MY FISH! [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anBDiCqrMrw[/YT] ...