Who would like a Pentax D-MX?

leadbelly · 03-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Pentax can take a page off Epson's book with their RD-1 series cameras... the analog controls are perfect! WB/ISO/Jpeg-Raw settings/Shutter...all can be controlled using the analog controls...(I'm actually getting one this week

) I really hope Pentax makes this kind of camera, i don't care much about the 645D, I'd rather go small and compact...

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-31-2009, 01:59 AM

For me it would have to have no LCD, an optical viewing system only, simple
controls a film photographer would be comfortable with. Something like a classic
Pentax mechanical SLR that uses memory cards instead of film - yes, I'd buy that.

Chris

snkenai · 04-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by losecontrol

In summer we will see a new semipro-entusiasm camera from pentax.

They have promised it will be smaller, but anyone of you would like it to be a old-design Pentax MX or LX but digital?

"Think about a Digital Fullframed MX with a metal chassit

In pure pentax/leica-stile, but not leica price..."

Who of you would buy that?

or do we prefer modern design and HD video? What road are we choose?

Regards Emil

ps. This question is posed to see what pentax members here on the forum like the new pentax. If they go more modern in the term of design and functions (video). Or if we want old good time pentax again. The choice is yours, but don't forgett to tell it here in the thread below.

Bring it on! I just recieved my first MX today (a fix-it-upper) and like it. A digital version would be my ideal Alaskan "Bush" camera!

Steve

snkenai · 04-04-2009, 02:30 PM

PS
I too don't care if it isn't FF, but make it simple. No autofocus, no lcd, no JPG (raw only), no program mode, BIG easy focusing viewfinder. You Kxx fans need not complain about lack of features, you have them in the K's. It's a wonderful dream, but I agree, not likely to happen. Not enough market to R&D product. You have to understand-"they're just in it for the money"not just the fun of taking pics.

**monochrome** · 04-04-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

For me it would have to have no LCD, an optical viewing system only, simple
controls a film photographer would be comfortable with. Something like a classic
Pentax mechanical SLR that uses memory cards instead of film - yes, I'd buy that.

Chris

Pentax. Be . . . . Interesting!

chalion · 04-12-2009, 05:58 PM

I agree with Chris on this. The feel of a good old fashioned ME or MX made into digital would be just the thing. Unfortunately, it won't happen. P&S are more common and easier to make that fill most of the needs in this nitch.

04-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#18
snkenai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 113	MX-D? Originally posted by losecontrol In summer we will see a new semipro-entusiasm camera from pentax. They have promised it will be smaller, but anyone of you would like it to be a old-design Pentax MX or LX but digital? "Think about a Digital Fullframed MX with a metal chassit In pure pentax/leica-stile, but not leica price..." Who of you would buy that? or do we prefer modern design and HD video? What road are we choose? Regards Emil ps. This question is posed to see what pentax members here on the forum like the new pentax. If they go more modern in the term of design and functions (video). Or if we want old good time pentax again. The choice is yours, but don't forgett to tell it here in the thread below. Bring it on! I just recieved my first MX today (a fix-it-upper) and like it. A digital version would be my ideal Alaskan "Bush" camera! Steve

03-29-2009, 11:35 PM	#16
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	Pentax can take a page off Epson's book with their RD-1 series cameras... the analog controls are perfect! WB/ISO/Jpeg-Raw settings/Shutter...all can be controlled using the analog controls...(I'm actually getting one this week ) I really hope Pentax makes this kind of camera, i don't care much about the 645D, I'd rather go small and compact...

03-31-2009, 01:59 AM	#17
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	For me it would have to have no LCD, an optical viewing system only, simple controls a film photographer would be comfortable with. Something like a classic Pentax mechanical SLR that uses memory cards instead of film - yes, I'd buy that. Chris

04-04-2009, 02:30 PM	#19
snkenai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 113	PS I too don't care if it isn't FF, but make it simple. No autofocus, no lcd, no JPG (raw only), no program mode, BIG easy focusing viewfinder. You Kxx fans need not complain about lack of features, you have them in the K's. It's a wonderful dream, but I agree, not likely to happen. Not enough market to R&D product. You have to understand-"they're just in it for the money"not just the fun of taking pics.

04-04-2009, 02:46 PM	#20
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt For me it would have to have no LCD, an optical viewing system only, simple controls a film photographer would be comfortable with. Something like a classic Pentax mechanical SLR that uses memory cards instead of film - yes, I'd buy that. Chris Pentax. Be . . . . Interesting!

04-12-2009, 05:58 PM	#21
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	I agree with Chris on this. The feel of a good old fashioned ME or MX made into digital would be just the thing. Unfortunately, it won't happen. P&S are more common and easier to make that fill most of the needs in this nitch.