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ryan s · 05-24-2009, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by Cambo

Did anybody ever answer the original question? Just curious.

And rampant specualtion about an f1.0 lens....nice! These bad time are good times for Pentax, it seems.

And I'd HATE to be the last post in this thread...that'd be like the guy who cancelled Star Trek...or the original Iron Chef!

Cheers,
Cameron

Yes, it has been answered at least 6 times.

I wouldn't hold my breath for an f/1 lens. I definitely won't hold my breath for it to be under $1500.

Originally posted by falconeye

Oh, there is a forum feature which gives you the "last word"? Not bad :ugh:

Mods/Admins can post where ever they like, even in closed threads. Mods do it all the time on another site I'm on when a thread gets out of control then locked...the last 3-5 posts are all from them

(And just for fun...on vB they can view an original post even if it was edited.)

Originally posted by falconeye

If only they would make a special edition with clear covers. Too bad that's probably like 1 of 5 they'll ever make

elkarrde · 05-24-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

is this pic of K30D?

[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2009-05/24/K7-007-L.jpg[/IMGWIDELEFT]

that's nice!

another one like those transparent PZ-1 film cameras, as a kid, i always liked transparent cameras like that like that.

Asahiflex · 05-24-2009, 12:49 PM

I still haven't seen a picture of the back of the D-BG4 grip. Is this classified information???

dopeytree · 05-24-2009, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I still haven't seen a picture of the back of the D-BG4 grip. Is this classified information???

There's not much to see really..

Attached Images

heliphoto · 05-24-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by dopeytree

There's not much to see really..

Actually, that's fantastic - the AF button is real!

Jonson PL · 05-24-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by dopeytree

There's not much to see really..

That is superb. Keeping it simple, but highly useful.
Thanks for the pictures

dopeytree · 05-24-2009, 02:36 PM

The photos were from here: ƒyƒ“ƒ^ƒbƒNƒXAuK-7‘ÌŠ´ƒg[ƒNƒ‰ƒCƒuv‚ðŠJÃ

Peter Zack · 05-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Not only that but the buttons are in the same relative places on the grip as they are on the body. Ev and ISO relative to the shutter button and the same with the back buttons. Nice and easy.

**rparmar** · 05-24-2009, 04:03 PM

That is nice. Good grip layout.

sezme · 05-24-2009, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

is this pic of K30D?

[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2009-05/24/K7-007-L.jpg[/IMGWIDELEFT]

Well now the question can finally be answered as to what's inside the bump above the lens-release button. Um... Can anyone see inside?

ryan s · 05-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Ahhh...AE-L is still kind of out in right field...

I like how the grip doesn't curve "up" where your pinky would go. Since the body is smaller, those of us with big hands won't have a squished pinky in the corner of the grip when holding it in landscape position

falconeye · 05-24-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by ryan s

And just for fun...on vB they can view an original post even if it was edited.

That's no surprise. As I can see an original post even if it was edited as well; as long as it was mine (by clicking on the Last edited link ...).

loafer · 05-24-2009, 04:49 PM

Not my image, but click through to flickr to see a large version.

Votesh · 05-24-2009, 05:04 PM

The grip looks like it will be quite nice in use. I always though about getting the D-BG2 for my K10D but never really saw the need to. With the ability of this one to use AAs and with the button additions I'll definitely pick this one up sometime after I get the K-7.

falconeye · 05-24-2009, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by loafer

Not my image, but click through to flickr to see a large version.

Great image!
Looks like most of electronics is between sensor and LCD. And there is unused space above the prism! Intentionally left blank?

EVF, anybody?

05-24-2009, 04:49 PM	#4048
loafer Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria/Waterloo Posts: 82	K-7 cut in half. Not my image, but click through to flickr to see a large version.

05-24-2009, 05:04 PM	#4049
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	The grip looks like it will be quite nice in use. I always though about getting the D-BG2 for my K10D but never really saw the need to. With the ability of this one to use AAs and with the button additions I'll definitely pick this one up sometime after I get the K-7. Last edited by Votesh; 05-24-2009 at 05:11 PM.

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05-24-2009, 12:17 PM	#4036
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by Cambo Did anybody ever answer the original question? Just curious. And rampant specualtion about an f1.0 lens....nice! These bad time are good times for Pentax, it seems. And I'd HATE to be the last post in this thread...that'd be like the guy who cancelled Star Trek...or the original Iron Chef! Cheers, Cameron Yes, it has been answered at least 6 times. I wouldn't hold my breath for an f/1 lens. I definitely won't hold my breath for it to be under $1500. Originally posted by falconeye Oh, there is a forum feature which gives you the "last word"? Not bad :ugh: Mods/Admins can post where ever they like, even in closed threads. Mods do it all the time on another site I'm on when a thread gets out of control then locked...the last 3-5 posts are all from them (And just for fun...on vB they can view an original post even if it was edited.) Originally posted by falconeye If only they would make a special edition with clear covers. Too bad that's probably like 1 of 5 they'll ever make

05-24-2009, 12:20 PM	#4037
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387	Originally posted by falconeye is this pic of K30D? [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2009-05/24/K7-007-L.jpg[/IMGWIDELEFT] that's nice! another one like those transparent PZ-1 film cameras, as a kid, i always liked transparent cameras like that like that.

05-24-2009, 12:49 PM	#4038
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I still haven't seen a picture of the back of the D-BG4 grip. Is this classified information???

05-24-2009, 02:05 PM	#4039
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Originally posted by Asahiflex I still haven't seen a picture of the back of the D-BG4 grip. Is this classified information??? There's not much to see really.. Attached Images

05-24-2009, 02:23 PM	#4040
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Originally posted by dopeytree There's not much to see really.. Actually, that's fantastic - the AF button is real!

05-24-2009, 02:27 PM	#4041
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by dopeytree There's not much to see really.. That is superb. Keeping it simple, but highly useful. Thanks for the pictures

05-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#4042
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	The photos were from here: ƒyƒ“ƒ^ƒbƒNƒXAuK-7‘ÌŠ´ƒg[ƒNƒ‰ƒCƒuv‚ðŠJÃ

05-24-2009, 02:42 PM	#4043
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Not only that but the buttons are in the same relative places on the grip as they are on the body. Ev and ISO relative to the shutter button and the same with the back buttons. Nice and easy.

05-24-2009, 04:03 PM	#4044
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	That is nice. Good grip layout.

05-24-2009, 04:21 PM	#4045
sezme Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 59	Originally posted by falconeye is this pic of K30D? [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2009-05/24/K7-007-L.jpg[/IMGWIDELEFT] Well now the question can finally be answered as to what's inside the bump above the lens-release button. Um... Can anyone see inside?

05-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#4046
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Ahhh...AE-L is still kind of out in right field... I like how the grip doesn't curve "up" where your pinky would go. Since the body is smaller, those of us with big hands won't have a squished pinky in the corner of the grip when holding it in landscape position

05-24-2009, 04:39 PM	#4047
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by ryan s And just for fun...on vB they can view an original post even if it was edited. That's no surprise. As I can see an original post even if it was edited as well; as long as it was mine (by clicking on the Last edited link ...).

05-24-2009, 05:48 PM	#4050
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by loafer Not my image, but click through to flickr to see a large version. Great image! Looks like most of electronics is between sensor and LCD. And there is unused space above the prism! Intentionally left blank? EVF, anybody?