This one time, at band camp, "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pentax will be putting out a 14 > megapixel Full Frame SLR utilizing a Foveon sensor. Not unbelievable if there is a range of lesser models eg: 6=8-12 Mega pixel. > The SLR will accept all 35mm Pentax-AF lenses and will have an > environtmentally sealed body. Support for existing lenses has long been a selling point for Pentax. What is 'environmentally sealed'? > > - 35mm Full Frame Foveon Sensor with RAW only recording. No JPG. > Firewire and USB enabled ports. A firewire port or some form of networkable camera would be awesome. External flash shoe will accept > Pentax-AF series units. This would be expected of any Pentax 35mm, digital or film > - Maximum ~2.0 FPS recording A little slow for some but handy, the MZ-S I think does 2.5 > - ISO 100-800 with ISO 800 being a special programmed in camera > function. Again a little slow for low light situations, > - Anti Alias filter and dust protector over sensor. standard > Obviously no estimated Street Value but my source tells me expect the > final street price to be roughly $6,000. This is where rumour becomes rough, at that price, I imagine they will sell 2. Pentax has never competed in that price category so why would they begin now? Release date sometime in April > 2002. I think you mean April 1 2003 ;) Would like to see it all come true, exept for the $$$ Kind regards Kevin -- Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html Kevin Waterson Byron Bay, Australia
