New Pentax DSLR: Evidence at Adorama!

**aslyfox** · 08-24-2018, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by filmamigo

We run lots of web-based databases at work. Training and demos are supposed to happen on staging servers and never see the light of day.

But it's not uncommon to see someone being trained on the production system.

"See, you just click here, enter a name... I'll just make up a Pentax [hits random keys] KZ922.... enter some data... these fields are mandatory, so we'll say the specs are 8.3FPS.... and when it's all done, you just click the POST button." [CLICK] "You mean like that?" "Ah..... yeah.... let me submit a request to get that deleted...."

if you are right, it reminds me of the false alarm in Hawaii on a supposed incoming missile

Hawaii Missile Warning - Bing News

Hawaii missile alert: How one employee 'pushed the wrong button' and caused a wave of panic

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-hawaii-false-missile-alert...114-story.html

**ffking** · 08-24-2018, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by filmamigo

"See, you just click here, enter a name... I'll just make up a Pentax [hits random keys] KZ922.... enter some data... these fields are mandatory, so we'll say the specs are 8.3FPS.... and when it's all done, you just click the POST button." [CLICK] "You mean like that?" "Ah..... yeah.... let me submit a request to get that deleted...."

Obvious nonsense - on with the speculation... !

Andrea K · 08-24-2018, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

From Italy Pentax ambassadors: "hold your gears, there is to be very optimistic... start saving money". My note: talking to them "gears" could be more than a format.

Abulafia · 08-24-2018, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Andrea K

From Italy Pentax ambassadors: "hold your gears, there is to be very optimistic... start saving money". My note: talking to them "gears" could be more than a format.

Ehy, l'avevo detto io una pagina fa!

It seems we're proud of our ambassador and his news

Kunzite · 08-24-2018, 09:06 AM

I thought about this... evidence.
It might be a genuine leak. It's possible that someone at Adorama started the product pages, without hiding them (or publishing them by mistake - however their content management system works).

But, if that's the case, what do we know? Well... nothing except that there will be a new Pentax camera offered in Black and Silver.
If my optimistic supposition is true, no real information was yet entered on those pages.

**clickclick** · 08-24-2018, 09:13 AM - **1 Like**

Hoping this is an accident that will turn into a brilliant buzz creator before a new release this fall. It's almost like Ricoh pulled off a marketing success to create some stir here. Accident?

IgorZ · 08-24-2018, 09:17 AM

is there a roadmap for bodies like there is for lenses?

The Squirrel Mafia · 08-24-2018, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

^ No. They just release whatever they want whenever they want.

Kunzite · 08-24-2018, 09:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by IgorZ

is there a roadmap for bodies like there is for lenses?

No public one like for lenses.

Andrea K · 08-24-2018, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Abulafia

Ehy, l'avevo detto io una pagina fa!

It seems we're proud of our ambassador and his news

E mica ho letto tutte le pagine....

lo tolgo?

**monochrome** · 08-24-2018, 09:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alizarine

whoa, but prolly a typo. KZ922 - haven't heard Pentax use a name this complicated before unless maybe for the now-gone point and shoots
maybe it's a scheme to get people to look up the Pentax section of their inventory in hopes it can generate sales on the side...

Originally posted by steve_k

Another thought about the name. What if KZ is the name of the new camera and 922 is the release date 9/22?

Photokina is 09/26-29. KZ is either code or the actual model designation. 922 would be the announcement date - details at Photokina. The specs would be a smokescreen.

They’ve done similar before - it’s the only way they can capture eyeballs. Expect more leaks weekly - shadowy images soon.

reh321 · 08-24-2018, 09:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by filmamigo

We run lots of web-based databases at work. Training and demos are supposed to happen on staging servers and never see the light of day.

But it's not uncommon to see someone being trained on the production system.

"See, you just click here, enter a name... I'll just make up a Pentax [hits random keys] KZ922.... enter some data... these fields are mandatory, so we'll say the specs are 8.3FPS.... and when it's all done, you just click the POST button." [CLICK] "You mean like that?" "Ah..... yeah.... let me submit a request to get that deleted...."

In my jobs we had a "sandbox" for playing in - testing, training, etc. At my last job we provided software for radio/TV stations, and we were very cautious about what we did with 'live' sites .... but amateurs might be more reckless.

**ffking** · 08-24-2018, 09:21 AM - **2 Likes**

the only theory that makes any sense to me is that B&H hacked the Adorama website then tipped off the OP so that they could increase their chances of selling another K-1 - or even a K-1ii without reputational damage to themselves

reh321 · 08-24-2018, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Photokina is 09/26-29. KZ is either code or the actual model designation. 922 would be the announcement date - details at Photokina. The specs would be a smokescreen.

They’ve done similar before - it’s the only way they can capture eyeballs. Expect more leaks weekly - shadowy images soon.

Hopefully before the end of August {think K-1ii}

IgorZ · 08-24-2018, 09:24 AM

Since we need to drive the post count up, instead of speculating on what it can be, can we speculate on what it cannot be? For example, the 645 is getting old, but if they release a new 645, won't they have to update lenses as well? And Pentax is behind in FF lens department, so can they work on 2 new lines of lenses?... Unless they are behind in FF lens department because they've been working on 645 lenses...

08-24-2018, 09:21 AM - 2 Likes	#148
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	the only theory that makes any sense to me is that B&H hacked the Adorama website then tipped off the OP so that they could increase their chances of selling another K-1 - or even a K-1ii without reputational damage to themselves Last edited by ffking; 08-24-2018 at 09:27 AM.

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08-24-2018, 08:56 AM	#136
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by filmamigo We run lots of web-based databases at work. Training and demos are supposed to happen on staging servers and never see the light of day. But it's not uncommon to see someone being trained on the production system. "See, you just click here, enter a name... I'll just make up a Pentax [hits random keys] KZ922.... enter some data... these fields are mandatory, so we'll say the specs are 8.3FPS.... and when it's all done, you just click the POST button." [CLICK] "You mean like that?" "Ah..... yeah.... let me submit a request to get that deleted...." if you are right, it reminds me of the false alarm in Hawaii on a supposed incoming missile Hawaii Missile Warning - Bing News Hawaii missile alert: How one employee 'pushed the wrong button' and caused a wave of panic http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-hawaii-false-missile-alert...114-story.html

08-24-2018, 08:57 AM - 2 Likes	#137
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by filmamigo "See, you just click here, enter a name... I'll just make up a Pentax [hits random keys] KZ922.... enter some data... these fields are mandatory, so we'll say the specs are 8.3FPS.... and when it's all done, you just click the POST button." [CLICK] "You mean like that?" "Ah..... yeah.... let me submit a request to get that deleted...." Obvious nonsense - on with the speculation... !

08-24-2018, 08:57 AM - 1 Like	#138
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	From Italy Pentax ambassadors: "hold your gears, there is to be very optimistic... start saving money". My note: talking to them "gears" could be more than a format.

08-24-2018, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#139
Abulafia New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sora (+41° 42' 48.19", +13° 36' 58.07") Posts: 22	Originally posted by Andrea K From Italy Pentax ambassadors: "hold your gears, there is to be very optimistic... start saving money". My note: talking to them "gears" could be more than a format. Ehy, l'avevo detto io una pagina fa! It seems we're proud of our ambassador and his news

08-24-2018, 09:06 AM	#140
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I thought about this... evidence. It might be a genuine leak. It's possible that someone at Adorama started the product pages, without hiding them (or publishing them by mistake - however their content management system works). But, if that's the case, what do we know? Well... nothing except that there will be a new Pentax camera offered in Black and Silver. If my optimistic supposition is true, no real information was yet entered on those pages.

08-24-2018, 09:13 AM - 1 Like	#141
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Hoping this is an accident that will turn into a brilliant buzz creator before a new release this fall. It's almost like Ricoh pulled off a marketing success to create some stir here. Accident?

08-24-2018, 09:17 AM	#142
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	is there a roadmap for bodies like there is for lenses?

08-24-2018, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#143
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,053	^ No. They just release whatever they want whenever they want.

08-24-2018, 09:20 AM - 1 Like	#144
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by IgorZ is there a roadmap for bodies like there is for lenses? No public one like for lenses.

08-24-2018, 09:20 AM	#145
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	Originally posted by Abulafia Ehy, l'avevo detto io una pagina fa! It seems we're proud of our ambassador and his news E mica ho letto tutte le pagine.... lo tolgo?

08-24-2018, 09:21 AM - 1 Like	#146
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Alizarine whoa, but prolly a typo. KZ922 - haven't heard Pentax use a name this complicated before unless maybe for the now-gone point and shoots maybe it's a scheme to get people to look up the Pentax section of their inventory in hopes it can generate sales on the side... Originally posted by steve_k Another thought about the name. What if KZ is the name of the new camera and 922 is the release date 9/22? Photokina is 09/26-29. KZ is either code or the actual model designation. 922 would be the announcement date - details at Photokina. The specs would be a smokescreen. They’ve done similar before - it’s the only way they can capture eyeballs. Expect more leaks weekly - shadowy images soon.

08-24-2018, 09:21 AM - 1 Like	#147
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by filmamigo We run lots of web-based databases at work. Training and demos are supposed to happen on staging servers and never see the light of day. But it's not uncommon to see someone being trained on the production system. "See, you just click here, enter a name... I'll just make up a Pentax [hits random keys] KZ922.... enter some data... these fields are mandatory, so we'll say the specs are 8.3FPS.... and when it's all done, you just click the POST button." [CLICK] "You mean like that?" "Ah..... yeah.... let me submit a request to get that deleted...." In my jobs we had a "sandbox" for playing in - testing, training, etc. At my last job we provided software for radio/TV stations, and we were very cautious about what we did with 'live' sites .... but amateurs might be more reckless.

08-24-2018, 09:22 AM	#149
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by monochrome Photokina is 09/26-29. KZ is either code or the actual model designation. 922 would be the announcement date - details at Photokina. The specs would be a smokescreen. They’ve done similar before - it’s the only way they can capture eyeballs. Expect more leaks weekly - shadowy images soon. Hopefully before the end of August {think K-1ii}

08-24-2018, 09:24 AM	#150
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Since we need to drive the post count up, instead of speculating on what it can be, can we speculate on what it cannot be? For example, the 645 is getting old, but if they release a new 645, won't they have to update lenses as well? And Pentax is behind in FF lens department, so can they work on 2 new lines of lenses?... Unless they are behind in FF lens department because they've been working on 645 lenses...

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