A "Professional DSLR" for just $26 ??

**luftfluss** · 03-29-2019, 01:34 PM - **6 Likes**

photoptimist · 03-29-2019, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I opened it today, taking unboxing photos, and then tried it out. I don't want to give too much away in this thread... I'm saving it for the review. I'll admit, it has a few early firmware glitches. But the image quality is quite unlike anything I've previously witnessed...

So...is it fair to say that the way it renders images renders you speechless?

swanlefitte · 03-29-2019, 01:51 PM - **4 Likes**

BigMacCam is like a true Pentax rep. Not telling much in advance. Some Kenspo optimist and some Asahiman cryptic, and like Ricoh i hope some surprises.
Our job is to have 50 pages of speculation.

**PJ1** · 03-29-2019, 01:55 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

the image quality is quite unlike anything I've previously witnessed...

Just keep looking at the lens cap that says "Camera". Quite often it is not the equipment but the user if something doesn't seem to deliver.

**BigMackCam** · 03-29-2019, 02:08 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by photoptimist

So...is it fair to say that the way is renders images renders you speechless?

Speechless would be an accurate description, yes indeed - followed by hesitant gasps of disbelief, then uncontrollable smiling (some of it audible). And when a camera makes you smile this much, you know you've found something quite unique...

Originally posted by swanlefitte

BigMacCam is like a true Pentax rep. Not telling much in advance. Some Kenspo optimist and some Asahiman cryptic, and like Ricoh i hope some surprises.
Our job is to have 50 pages of speculation.

Are you suggesting I'm "working the crowd"?

Well, OK... perhaps just a little bit

Originally posted by PJ1

Just keep looking at the lens cap that says "Camera". Quite often it is not the equipment but the user if something doesn't seem to deliver.

Well said... And my first tests today clearly highlighted my own limitations. Give me a consumer or "pro-sumer" camera, and I can turn out a decent photo without too much effort. But this really is a different level of equipment entirely, as evidenced by my early attempts with it. More shooting scheduled for tomorrow, including a clip or two for the video folks, and then I'll get cracking on the review

Dartmoor Dave · 03-29-2019, 02:12 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

But the image quality is quite unlike anything I've previously witnessed...

That's a good enough recommendation for me. I'm going to be listing my entire collection of Phase One gear on ebay tomorrow morning(*).

(*Consisting of one lens cap that I found out on the moor last year.)

**BigMackCam** · 03-29-2019, 02:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

That's a good enough recommendation for me. I'm going to be listing my entire collection of Phase One gear on ebay tomorrow morning(*).

(*Consisting of one lens cap that I found out on the moor last year.)

Ha ha

Did you really find a Phase One lens cap out on the moor? Given the price of their equipment, you ought to get that on eBay... You could buy a nice old K-mount lens with the funds

stevebrot · 03-29-2019, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Our job is to have 50 pages of speculation.

With most being created AFTER the big reveal.

Steve

**BigMackCam** · 03-29-2019, 03:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

With most being created AFTER the big reveal.

Give me two or three days... then I'll publish the review, and wild speculation can begin in earnest...

**gaweidert** · 03-30-2019, 09:09 AM - **2 Likes**

If you think about it, 40 years ago none of us could have afforded this camera. Now we laugh at it as junk. It has better image quality than the video cameras we sent to the moon with the Apollo missions. Not as robust, but better image quality.

Having a bunch of these would probably be fun. Give them to guests at a wedding reception to take shots and ask for the memory cards when they leave.

**K-Three** · 03-30-2019, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Um....

What is Monday's date?

at 115 posts, this could be the shaggiest of shaggy dog gags,
good work

**BigMackCam** · 03-30-2019, 04:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

If you think about it, 40 years ago none of us could have afforded this camera. Now we laugh at it as junk. It has better image quality than the video cameras we sent to the moon with the Apollo missions. Not as robust, but better image quality.

I'm a third of the way into writing my review, so don't want to give any more away at this stage. However, I think you and others will smile when presented with the images this new model captures. I can safely say, none of my other cameras produces anything like them. And there's something for the video folks to enjoy too, for even with my lack of video experience, I've learned that one doesn't need to spend thousands of dollars to capture jaw-dropping video footage...

Originally posted by K-Three

Um....

What is Monday's date?

at 115 posts, this could be the shaggiest of shaggy dog gags,
good work

Shaggy dog gag?

My review promises to blow the doors wide open and finally reveal what $26 can buy these days...

**paulh** · 03-30-2019, 04:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

you and others will smile

Originally posted by BigMackCam

none of my other cameras produces anything like them

Originally posted by BigMackCam

jaw-dropping video footage

Originally posted by BigMackCam

ow the doors wide open

Oh, the anticipation!

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-30-2019, 08:42 PM - **2 Likes**

I remember when one had to pay extra for the "professional black finish".

Chris

stillshot2 · 03-30-2019, 10:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

Give them to guests at a wedding reception to take shots and ask for the memory cards when they leave.

That's a cool idea!

03-29-2019, 01:35 PM - 1 Like	#107
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,127	Originally posted by BigMackCam I opened it today, taking unboxing photos, and then tried it out. I don't want to give too much away in this thread... I'm saving it for the review. I'll admit, it has a few early firmware glitches. But the image quality is quite unlike anything I've previously witnessed... So...is it fair to say that the way it renders images renders you speechless? Last edited by photoptimist; 03-29-2019 at 02:20 PM. Reason: typos

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	BigMacCam is like a true Pentax rep. Not telling much in advance. Some Kenspo optimist and some Asahiman cryptic, and like Ricoh i hope some surprises. Our job is to have 50 pages of speculation.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Originally posted by BigMackCam the image quality is quite unlike anything I've previously witnessed... Just keep looking at the lens cap that says "Camera". Quite often it is not the equipment but the user if something doesn't seem to deliver.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,684 Original Poster	Originally posted by photoptimist So...is it fair to say that the way is renders images renders you speechless? Speechless would be an accurate description, yes indeed - followed by hesitant gasps of disbelief, then uncontrollable smiling (some of it audible). And when a camera makes you smile this much, you know you've found something quite unique... Originally posted by swanlefitte BigMacCam is like a true Pentax rep. Not telling much in advance. Some Kenspo optimist and some Asahiman cryptic, and like Ricoh i hope some surprises. Our job is to have 50 pages of speculation. Are you suggesting I'm "working the crowd"? Well, OK... perhaps just a little bit Originally posted by PJ1 Just keep looking at the lens cap that says "Camera". Quite often it is not the equipment but the user if something doesn't seem to deliver. Well said... And my first tests today clearly highlighted my own limitations. Give me a consumer or "pro-sumer" camera, and I can turn out a decent photo without too much effort. But this really is a different level of equipment entirely, as evidenced by my early attempts with it. More shooting scheduled for tomorrow, including a clip or two for the video folks, and then I'll get cracking on the review

03-29-2019, 02:12 PM - 4 Likes	#111
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,888	Originally posted by BigMackCam But the image quality is quite unlike anything I've previously witnessed... That's a good enough recommendation for me. I'm going to be listing my entire collection of Phase One gear on ebay tomorrow morning(). (Consisting of one lens cap that I found out on the moor last year.)

03-29-2019, 02:44 PM - 1 Like	#112
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,684 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave That's a good enough recommendation for me. I'm going to be listing my entire collection of Phase One gear on ebay tomorrow morning(). (Consisting of one lens cap that I found out on the moor last year.) Ha ha Did you really find a Phase One lens cap out on the moor? Given the price of their equipment, you ought to get that on eBay... You could buy a nice old K-mount lens with the funds

03-29-2019, 03:50 PM	#113
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by swanlefitte Our job is to have 50 pages of speculation. With most being created AFTER the big reveal. Steve

03-29-2019, 03:53 PM - 1 Like	#114
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,684 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot With most being created AFTER the big reveal. Give me two or three days... then I'll publish the review, and wild speculation can begin in earnest...

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03-30-2019, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#116
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Um.... What is Monday's date? at 115 posts, this could be the shaggiest of shaggy dog gags, good work

03-30-2019, 04:02 PM - 1 Like	#117
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,684 Original Poster	Originally posted by gaweidert If you think about it, 40 years ago none of us could have afforded this camera. Now we laugh at it as junk. It has better image quality than the video cameras we sent to the moon with the Apollo missions. Not as robust, but better image quality. I'm a third of the way into writing my review, so don't want to give any more away at this stage. However, I think you and others will smile when presented with the images this new model captures. I can safely say, none of my other cameras produces anything like them. And there's something for the video folks to enjoy too, for even with my lack of video experience, I've learned that one doesn't need to spend thousands of dollars to capture jaw-dropping video footage... Originally posted by K-Three Um.... What is Monday's date? at 115 posts, this could be the shaggiest of shaggy dog gags, good work Shaggy dog gag? My review promises to blow the doors wide open and finally reveal what $26 can buy these days...

03-30-2019, 04:08 PM - 1 Like	#118
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by BigMackCam you and others will smile Originally posted by BigMackCam none of my other cameras produces anything like them Originally posted by BigMackCam jaw-dropping video footage Originally posted by BigMackCam ow the doors wide open Oh, the anticipation!

03-30-2019, 08:42 PM - 2 Likes	#119
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I remember when one had to pay extra for the "professional black finish". Chris

03-30-2019, 10:56 PM - 1 Like	#120
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by gaweidert Give them to guests at a wedding reception to take shots and ask for the memory cards when they leave. That's a cool idea!