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Falcons · #1 21-04-2009, 8:26pm

Well that is the rumoured name of the soon to be announced new Pentax DSLR.

The rumours have been coming thick & fast and there have been some "Creative Leaks" of blurry photos etc from those with NDA's.

Here is a list of the rumoured specs
-possible name Pentax K7D!!!

-Square sensor? 1.3 crop factor.

- A new, overhauled, excellent AF system
- At least 5fps
- 1.0x viewfinder
- 720p video with audio
- 1/8000 shutter
- 2.7 or 3.0 inch VGA res screen

-1.300-1.500Euro

I suppose we will have to wait and see if this wil lbe an Aps-C or Aps-H sensor camera - one thing is for certain is Pentax seem to be repositioning themselves more and more into the pro market.

With this new K7D and the 645 Medium Format as well - the k-m has been quite succesful in the entry level market and I think Pentax may release a K30D to maintain a presence in the high end enthusiast market.

The blurry photos

Falcons · #2 21-04-2009, 8:31pm

Well that is the rumoured name of the soon to be announced new Pentax DSLR.

The rumours have been coming thick & fast and there have been some "Creative Leaks" of blurry photos etc from those with NDA's.

Here is a list of the rumoured specs
-possible name Pentax K7D!!!

-Square sensor? 1.3 crop factor.

- A new, overhauled, excellent AF system
- At least 5fps
- 1.0x viewfinder
- 720p video with audio
- 1/8000 shutter
- 2.7 or 3.0 inch VGA res screen

-1.300-1.500Euro

I suppose we will have to wait and see if this wil lbe an Aps-C or Aps-H sensor camera - one thing is for certain is Pentax seem to be repositioning themselves more and more into the pro market.

With this new K7D and the 645 Medium Format as well - the k-m has been quite successful in the entry level market and I think Pentax may release a K30D to maintain a presence in the high end enthusiast market.

I have posted this in the Pentax section as well - please forgive me for posting it twice - but i am quite excited to see the Pentax Brand once again getting back into the top echelons of photography (with the finest Lenses ever made still out there they should be )

The blurry photos

hoffy · #3 21-04-2009, 8:36pm

Taking the lead from the canon 1dIII?

Not as good as the Sony A500:

Falcons · #4 21-04-2009, 8:52pm

Sorry but the Pentax trumps that why settle for coffee when you can have BEER

MattC · #5 21-04-2009, 9:29pm

It will be very interesting indeed what they come up with - especially if they put in some of what is being speculated on.

BLWNHR · #6 21-04-2009, 9:50pm

Will be interesting to see what they come up with. What is really needed is a better lens lineup with release dates they actually stick to.

Tannin · #7 21-04-2009, 10:37pm

Interesting news, Falcons, if true. APS-H? Surely not. I really can't imaging why another camera company would go to APS-H. Most people seem tho think that APS-H is the worst of both worlds, neither ful-frame fish nor APS-C crop-camera fowl.

Personally, I think most photographers have just never had the hands-on joy of using an APS-H camera. In my book, APS-H is the best of all possible worlds. I love the format, and would cheerfully trade all my APS-C bodies in on more of the 1.3 models. A lot of sport shooters agree, as do many wildlife people.

But the tradional achillies heel of APS-H is lack of a true wide-angle lens. If Pentax were prepared to introduce an APS-H model and a made-for-purpose wide angle lens - say a 13-30/4, or even just a 13-14mm prime - then that wold be a very attractive product indeed.

JM Tran · #8 21-04-2009, 10:41pm

very interested in the AF system, which for me was the breaking point in going to Canon for professional work

cant wait! time to get back to the Limited Lenses, oh how I miss you sooooo much

littleblightie · #9 22-04-2009, 4:38pm

Hang on square sensor? As in for taking square photos? Or for the ability to shoot in portrait/landscape without rotating?

Given the former, wouldn't it throw out the way crop factors work?

Falcons · #10 23-04-2009, 11:15am

Hers a clearer pic of the camera - now to be announced officially on the 21st May 2009.

There has always been rumoured 2 new DSLR cameras & I wont be surprised to see leaks of the K20d successor soon.

Kym · #11 23-04-2009, 11:23am

One of the reasons APS-H is likely is the the DA* series (cropped only) lenses will still work.
They fail with full frame but are ok with 1.3.

This also probably means my Sigma 10-20 will work! YAY!

Falcons · #12 23-04-2009, 11:36am

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleblightie

Hang on square sensor? As in for taking square photos? Or for the ability to shoot in portrait/landscape without rotating?

Given the former, wouldn't it throw out the way crop factors work?

From my very limited understanding the square format would have a crop format of 1.3 but could also possibly have a digital (in camera) crop factor of 1.5 to allow the use of APS-C designed lenses.
This will allow Pentax to fully utilise its current supply of FA (in particular the limiteds ) and DA Lens lineups and also still allow the use of the superb Legacy lenses still out there- without having to produce a whole new line up for FF.

So a square format seems to be a distinct possibility - time will tell.
The official announcement is now the 21st May 2009.

Still unsure of Samsungs involvement in this and Wether they will also release a rebadged version or possibly utilise the Pentax Lens mounts and engineer their own body around the sensor. (That is if it is a Samsung Sensor)

Kym · #13 23-04-2009, 11:40am

It is my understanding that the DA lens series will work at 1.3 crop.
They fail (vignette) at full frame but are ok at 1.3.

It *should* mean my Sigma 10-20 will work.

Falcons · #14 23-04-2009, 12:22pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleblightie

Hang on square sensor? As in for taking square photos? Or for the ability to shoot in portrait/landscape without rotating?

Given the former, wouldn't it throw out the way crop factors work?

From my very limited understanding the square format would have a crop format of 1.3 but could also possibly have a digital (in camera) crop factor of 1.5 to allow the use of APS-C designed lenses.
This will allow Pentax to fully utilise its current supply of FA (in particular the limiteds ) and DA Lens lineups and also still allow the use of the superb Legacy lenses still out there- without having to produce a whole new line up for FF.

So a square format seems to be a distinct possibility - time will tell.
The official announcement is now the 21st May 2009.

Still unsure of Samsungs involvement in this and Wether they will also release a rebadged version or possibly utilise the Pentax Lens mounts and engineer their own body around the sensor. (That is if it is a Samsung Sensor)

MattC · #15 23-04-2009, 1:40pm

21/5/09 is the date - not sure if that is the release date, or the date they lift the lid on what to expect.

BTW - I think a square sensor format would be great!

reaction · #16 23-04-2009, 10:33pm

1.3 would be cool. easy to move up w/o losing all your lenses.
Square sensor doesn't make sense...

MattC · #17 24-04-2009, 10:27am

In what way doesn't a square sensor make sense?
Personally I think it has many advantages, like being able to choose landscape or portrait orientation without moving the camera. Also to be able to take square format photos - sounds good to me.
Unfortunately this is all just conjecture, and we will all just have to wait until it is unveiled, which won't make a lick of difference to me anyway, as I won't be upgrading my K20D body for at least another 1-2 years if not longer!

Tannin · #18 24-04-2009, 10:33am

A square format picture in a 1.3 crop in a well-designed, ergonomic body, at a pretty sensible price. Or a standard format instead of square, either way. If they did that, there would be one thing and one thing only stopping me buying one .... the wrong lens mount for my wonderful Canon 24-105!

JM Tran · #19 24-04-2009, 10:45am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannin

A square format picture in a 1.3 crop in a well-designed, ergonomic body, at a pretty sensible price. Or a standard format instead of square, either way. If they did that, there would be one thing and one thing only stopping me buying one .... the wrong lens mount for my wonderful Canon 24-105!

Pentax FA31, FA43, FA77 Limited > Canon 24-105 L, and all other primes except 85 f1.2 L

Falcons · #20 25-04-2009, 11:23am

Here's a link to Pentax Blog -the guy has actually seen the specs and pic of camera but has signed an NDA.

http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/

The rumours and conspiracy theory's going around are most entertaining - I really hope this new Flagship Model is as good as the rumours are making out and Pentax is once again King of the Mountain.

Falcons · #21 25-04-2009, 11:31am

Heres a link to a Pentax blog - http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/
this guy has seen the actual specs but has signed an NDA, some are analysing this blog and reading between the lines to speculate on new features.

The conspiracy theory's and rumours are most entertaining; the new Pentax Flagship model has generated huge interest and at most times on Pentax forums there are over 1,000 people viewing the rumour threads (it peaked at almost 5,000).

Go Pentax!!

MarkChap · #22 25-04-2009, 1:14pm

Didn't realise initially,

But why do we have 2 threads for this ????

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...ad.php?t=29646

Kym · #23 25-04-2009, 3:01pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkChap

Didn't realise initially,
But why do we have 2 threads for this ????

Not anymore.
Mod note: Threads Merged (Kym)

Falcons · #24 25-04-2009, 5:03pm

Didn't see a problem with putting it in the Camera discussion thread - ( I made it clear that I had also put it in the Pentax thread as well).

Not many non Pentax people will come here and it was an opportunity to discuss a new camera being released.

But if it was a problem so be it.

Kym · #25 08-05-2009, 2:41pm

http://www.camera-pentax.jp/

Anyone translate?

Google translation: http://translate.google.com/translat...a-pentax.jp%2F

Quote:

Be created from thousands of photographers, PENTAX digital SLR cameras based on the principles of development.
Reveals the whole picture, "NEW K & Experience Live Talk" will be held.
PENTAX is a tough thing to you, you mentioned first.
Please visit us at the close.

Kym · #26 08-05-2009, 2:42pm

Babelfish...

Quote:

The digital single-lens reflex which is created from thinking the photographer, is based on the development idea of PENTAX.
The entire picture becomes clear, “NEW K bodily sensation & it holds talk live”.
We would like you to touch very harshest you, promptly in PENTAX.
By all means attendance in the nearby meeting place

JM Tran · #27 08-05-2009, 2:48pm

hopefully a K7D

then i can go back to pentax again and reunite with my estranged wives, the Limited lenses hehe

Kym · #28 08-05-2009, 2:51pm

The ONLY thing that matters is the sensor - I'm so hoping for APS-H (which means DA lenses all keep working)

If no new sensor - no new body for me.

pgbphotographytas · #29 08-05-2009, 2:52pm

It looks very sexy

JM Tran · #30 08-05-2009, 2:54pm

im more hoping for improved AF speed and lock, and an AF assist lamp on the body but thats being optimistic

was quite happy with the K20D's sensor, especially improved noise and I would assume the new sensor will fare even better