At that price (which is what? Around $5000 US?) I'd assume they'd have to be aiming at the EOS-1D market, and going for a larger sensor than that in the *ist-D. Probably not "full frame", as I'd expect the new DA lenses to work with any new body. Whether that means 8MP or 10MP depends on the available sensor technology - Pentax aren't large enough to have their own sensor built to their own specifications.
Apart from the larger sensor (for better wide angle performance), what else might we see? I'm sure a lot of people here would clamour for the return of the mechanical aperture sensor, but I'm not sure that will come. I *would* expect to see a larger buffer, and a higher burst rate (perhaps not 40 frames at 8fps, but certainly better than 5 frames at a mere 2.5fps). I'd like to see ISO 50 as an option, but that again depends on the sensor, as does the pixel depth (if pressed, I'd predict 14 bits per pixel). Apart from that, what else could there be? Better sealing? Firewire? Built-in 802.11g? > if the high end body has at least 10 megapixels, i am buying one. if not, > it's a sign to me that Pentax isn't truly serious and i will be thinking > very carefully about what to get next. > > Herb.... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Simon King" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 8:25 PM > Subject: RE: Photokina rumour mill has started... > > > > The rep stated matter of factly that Pentax was releasing a low end *ist > > D based on the MZ-60 that would have a street price of "about AU$1,600" > > and a brand new high end model that would come in at around AU$11,000. > > Release for the MZ-60 D (or whatever they call it - Maybe #ist) would be > > September and the high end model "before Christmas" > >
