K3 Sensor - It's SONY - PF is wacked out ;-)

Parallax · 10-10-2013, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

omg this thread is self destructing, terminate terminate terminate!

Where's the fun in that?

snake · 10-10-2013, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

omg this thread is self destructing, terminate terminate terminate!

**K(s)evin** · 10-10-2013, 05:58 PM

Per specs on Ricoh Imaging website, sensor has 23.35 effective MP. Sensor in D7100 has 24.71.

That might indicate something new!

krebsy75 · 10-10-2013, 06:41 PM

I bet these guys could figure it out: http://www.chipworks.com/

krebsy75 · 10-10-2013, 06:48 PM

This site says it's a Sony sensor: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/dslrs/129446/1/pentax-k-3-hands-on-review

Don't shoot the messenger.

Greyser · 10-10-2013, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by krebsy75

This site says it's a Sony sensor: Pentax K-3 hands-on review | DSLR reviews: Digital SLR reviews, tests and specifications | Amateur Photographer

Don't shoot the messenger.

They said that it is 'presumably the same sensor as that used in a number of other popular cameras, including the Sony NEX-7 and Alpha 77'

That is what trustworthy DPR Pentax source 'asahi man' wrote today, answering my question:

sony sensor is direct from pentax,a very nice sensor,nearby

In the past few days he mentioned a few times that k-3 is equipped with brand new Sony sensor.
Let's wait how Adam's inquiry ends up.

6BQ5 · 10-10-2013, 07:41 PM - **2 Likes**

This thread has been pretty harsh. We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. It's always easier to throw stones than catch them. Adam has been doing a wonderful job in promoting Pentax, the K-3, and all of us as fans of the brand. Before we take on a critical tone let's thank the wheels that keeps us going on the forum here!

That said, let's also recognize that for as resourceful as Adam is he is not an official news source, an authorized voice of Pentax, or professionally employed by Pentax (as far as I can see - maybe I'm wrong). I think Pentax recognizes him as a leader because of this forum and grants him *some* special access on occasion. He is probably bound by a confidentiality agreement too. Therefore, set your expectations.

I don't think anyone here lost any blood, money, or sweat over which sensor Pentax is using. So, let's see what it turns out to be. Whatever it is we can't change it.

stevebrot · 10-10-2013, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by sledger

no wonder there is so much misinformation on the web

That ain't misinformation! That's "Web truth" with a small "t"!

Steve

bobmaxja · 10-10-2013, 07:48 PM

My personal opinion , I believe Adam is pushing Nikon FF now. That my perception in the post he answered and it's not wrong if it's the case

Greyser · 10-10-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

This thread has been pretty harsh. We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. It's always easier to throw stones than catch them. Adam has been doing a wonderful job in promoting Pentax, the K-3, and all of us as fans of the brand. Before we take on a critical tone let's thank the wheels that keeps us going on the forum here!

That said, let's also recognize that for as resourceful as Adam is he is not an official news source, an authorized voice of Pentax, or professionally employed by Pentax (as far as I can see - maybe I'm wrong). I think Pentax recognizes him as a leader because of this forum and grants him *some* special access on occasion. He is probably bound by a confidentiality agreement too. Therefore, set your expectations.

I don't think anyone here lost any blood, money, or sweat over which sensor Pentax is using. So, let's see what it turns out to be. Whatever it is we can't change it.

I kind of defend him today on DPR: Re: The other forum heats up: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

6BQ5 · 10-10-2013, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Greyser

I kind of defend him today on DPR: Re: The other forum heats up: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Although I am happy to offer a "defense", I was really trying to say that this thread is begging for someone to say, "Relax!!" It's just a forum about a camera that we all enjoy using. This isn't like the AP or Washington Post.

God bless Adam for pushing Nikon. Let him push, pull, twist, and fold whatever he likes as far as I'm concerned. Just do no harm... like, real harm.

SKwan · 10-10-2013, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

This thread has been pretty harsh. We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. It's always easier to throw stones than catch them. Adam has been doing a wonderful job in promoting Pentax, the K-3, and all of us as fans of the brand. Before we take on a critical tone let's thank the wheels that keeps us going on the forum here!

Agreed.

snake · 10-10-2013, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Greyser

I kind of defend him today on DPR: Re: The other forum heats up: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Good job.

Originally posted by 6BQ5

We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together.

This is kind of weird. This is a camera brand. A product. A toy for some, a tool for others. This is not a guild, club, cult, or otherwise, though it appears to be the latter at times. What are we "in" together?

The joys of consumerism, I guess.

altopiet · 10-11-2013, 12:01 AM

Adam making a mistake! I can't believe it, and I gave him $20 just two days ago... I want a refund NOW!

Clavius · 10-11-2013, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by altopiet

Adam making a mistake!

It's almost as if he's human, isn't it? Humans do tend to make mistakes. Everybody should relax. I seriously dislike the phrase: "You should go out and take more pictures!" Less is more. Instead I say: Everybody should produce just one really very excellently good picture of which they can be really very excellently proud this comming weekend.

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10-10-2013, 03:40 PM	#136
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by D1N0 omg this thread is self destructing, terminate terminate terminate! Where's the fun in that?

10-10-2013, 03:44 PM	#137
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	Originally posted by D1N0 omg this thread is self destructing, terminate terminate terminate!

10-10-2013, 05:58 PM	#138
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	Per specs on Ricoh Imaging website, sensor has 23.35 effective MP. Sensor in D7100 has 24.71. That might indicate something new!

10-10-2013, 06:41 PM	#139
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	I bet these guys could figure it out: http://www.chipworks.com/

10-10-2013, 06:48 PM	#140
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	This site says it's a Sony sensor: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/dslrs/129446/1/pentax-k-3-hands-on-review Don't shoot the messenger.

10-10-2013, 07:25 PM	#141
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by krebsy75 This site says it's a Sony sensor: Pentax K-3 hands-on review \| DSLR reviews: Digital SLR reviews, tests and specifications \| Amateur Photographer Don't shoot the messenger. They said that it is 'presumably the same sensor as that used in a number of other popular cameras, including the Sony NEX-7 and Alpha 77' That is what trustworthy DPR Pentax source 'asahi man' wrote today, answering my question: sony sensor is direct from pentax,a very nice sensor,nearby In the past few days he mentioned a few times that k-3 is equipped with brand new Sony sensor. Let's wait how Adam's inquiry ends up.

10-10-2013, 07:41 PM - 2 Likes	#142
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	This thread has been pretty harsh. We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. It's always easier to throw stones than catch them. Adam has been doing a wonderful job in promoting Pentax, the K-3, and all of us as fans of the brand. Before we take on a critical tone let's thank the wheels that keeps us going on the forum here! That said, let's also recognize that for as resourceful as Adam is he is not an official news source, an authorized voice of Pentax, or professionally employed by Pentax (as far as I can see - maybe I'm wrong). I think Pentax recognizes him as a leader because of this forum and grants him some special access on occasion. He is probably bound by a confidentiality agreement too. Therefore, set your expectations. I don't think anyone here lost any blood, money, or sweat over which sensor Pentax is using. So, let's see what it turns out to be. Whatever it is we can't change it.

10-10-2013, 07:47 PM	#143
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by sledger no wonder there is so much misinformation on the web That ain't misinformation! That's "Web truth" with a small "t"! Steve

10-10-2013, 07:48 PM	#144
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	My personal opinion , I believe Adam is pushing Nikon FF now. That my perception in the post he answered and it's not wrong if it's the case

10-10-2013, 07:55 PM	#145
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by 6BQ5 This thread has been pretty harsh. We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. It's always easier to throw stones than catch them. Adam has been doing a wonderful job in promoting Pentax, the K-3, and all of us as fans of the brand. Before we take on a critical tone let's thank the wheels that keeps us going on the forum here! That said, let's also recognize that for as resourceful as Adam is he is not an official news source, an authorized voice of Pentax, or professionally employed by Pentax (as far as I can see - maybe I'm wrong). I think Pentax recognizes him as a leader because of this forum and grants him some special access on occasion. He is probably bound by a confidentiality agreement too. Therefore, set your expectations. I don't think anyone here lost any blood, money, or sweat over which sensor Pentax is using. So, let's see what it turns out to be. Whatever it is we can't change it. I kind of defend him today on DPR: Re: The other forum heats up: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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10-10-2013, 09:50 PM	#146
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Greyser I kind of defend him today on DPR: Re: The other forum heats up: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Although I am happy to offer a "defense", I was really trying to say that this thread is begging for someone to say, "Relax!!" It's just a forum about a camera that we all enjoy using. This isn't like the AP or Washington Post. God bless Adam for pushing Nikon. Let him push, pull, twist, and fold whatever he likes as far as I'm concerned. Just do no harm... like, real harm.

10-10-2013, 10:49 PM	#147
SKwan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	Originally posted by 6BQ5 This thread has been pretty harsh. We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. It's always easier to throw stones than catch them. Adam has been doing a wonderful job in promoting Pentax, the K-3, and all of us as fans of the brand. Before we take on a critical tone let's thank the wheels that keeps us going on the forum here! Agreed.

10-10-2013, 11:15 PM	#148
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	Originally posted by Greyser I kind of defend him today on DPR: Re: The other forum heats up: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Good job. Originally posted by 6BQ5 We're all Pentaxians and we're all in this together. This is kind of weird. This is a camera brand. A product. A toy for some, a tool for others. This is not a guild, club, cult, or otherwise, though it appears to be the latter at times. What are we "in" together? The joys of consumerism, I guess.

10-11-2013, 12:01 AM	#149
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Adam making a mistake! I can't believe it, and I gave him $20 just two days ago... I want a refund NOW!

10-11-2013, 12:51 AM	#150
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by altopiet Adam making a mistake! It's almost as if he's human, isn't it? Humans do tend to make mistakes. Everybody should relax. I seriously dislike the phrase: "You should go out and take more pictures!" Less is more. Instead I say: Everybody should produce just one really very excellently good picture of which they can be really very excellently proud this comming weekend.