Re: Next Pentax DSLR?
On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 08:12:16AM -0500, Adam Maas wrote: # Reliability has gotten better, not worse. But expected reliability # without regular service has increased faster. Consumer DSLR's are # expected to have a shutter life of 50,000 or more shots. Nobody # expected a MZ-50 to last 1300+ rolls without service (50k shots is # 1388 36ex rolls). 50K? Ouch! My K100 is up to 41K -- It's not the steps in the dance, it's the dance in the steps. Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://www.red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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My MZ-50 recently died after 150 rolls. Unless someone knows how to cure it's urge to wind a frame wheneven I do something with any button... I'll miss it: it's a nice camera, and it was a present... Regards, Lucas On 2/15/09, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 4:54 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/2/14 Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com: DSLR actually stands for Damn Sh**ty Lousy Reliability, regardless of who the manufacturer is. (That said... (knock on wood)... I have had no failures in 15K exposures on my istD and K10D). Me too. I do recall people bitching about LX reliability, though. Not just sticky mirror issues... Makes me wonder if reliability has truly worsened, or if it's just more visible because of the online forums. Jostein Reliability has gotten better, not worse. But expected reliability without regular service has increased faster. Consumer DSLR's are expected to have a shutter life of 50,000 or more shots. Nobody expected a MZ-50 to last 1300+ rolls without service (50k shots is 1388 36ex rolls). -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2009/2/15 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com: On 2/14/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Pentax has resumed development on the 645D. Hot damn! Personally, I don't care if it's any good. And I don't care if they sell enough to recoup RD. What I do care about is the price of my 645 glass going through the freaking roof the minute that camera hits the shelves. Which means I'm going to Disneyland. Dang. I went to Disneyworld a year ago. The *istD sufficed. No need to drag a 645 around. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2009/2/14 Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com: DSLR actually stands for Damn Sh**ty Lousy Reliability, regardless of who the manufacturer is. (That said... (knock on wood)... I have had no failures in 15K exposures on my istD and K10D). Me too. I do recall people bitching about LX reliability, though. Not just sticky mirror issues... Makes me wonder if reliability has truly worsened, or if it's just more visible because of the online forums. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2009/2/15 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: It won't be full frame It will have performance as good as the current full frame cameras Pentax has resumed development on the 645D. That was from RiceHigh's blog a while back, wasn't it? He may be terribly whacky at times, but when translating of interviews from Japanese media he seems to be doing a fair job. With all the water under the bridge since they stopped the 645D, it will probably have to be a complete redevelopment of the electronics. The design looked good on the prototype, though. Hope they keep that. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 4:54 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/2/14 Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com: DSLR actually stands for Damn Sh**ty Lousy Reliability, regardless of who the manufacturer is. (That said... (knock on wood)... I have had no failures in 15K exposures on my istD and K10D). Me too. I do recall people bitching about LX reliability, though. Not just sticky mirror issues... Makes me wonder if reliability has truly worsened, or if it's just more visible because of the online forums. Jostein Reliability has gotten better, not worse. But expected reliability without regular service has increased faster. Consumer DSLR's are expected to have a shutter life of 50,000 or more shots. Nobody expected a MZ-50 to last 1300+ rolls without service (50k shots is 1388 36ex rolls). -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Adam Maas wrote: Having seen the results from the current crop of high-MP FF bodies and also from the low-MP Nikon FF bodies, Pentax is going to need to seriously step up to match that sort of IQ from a sub-35mm sensor. Unless they're trying to match the resolution of the low-MP bodies and noise of the high-MP bodies which frankly the K20D already does. Agreed. They aren't going to get the noise level of the D700 or the resolution of the D3x, or even close, with a crop sensor. I think the 22-megapixel square sensor is either someone's fantasy or, more likely, a joke, but the way forward clearly involves bigger sensors. And though there's a lot of self-ego-stroking and chest-thumping involved in the full-frame game, there *are* photographers who really do use the benefits possible. The night photography Dave Savage has done is fabulous and takes great advantage of the low-noise characteristics possible when you put 12 megapixels in a 24x36 format. My goals tend toward higher ultimate resolution (for large prints). I think I may buy a Sony A900 before the year is out. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Scott Loveless On 2/14/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Pentax has resumed development on the 645D. Hot damn! Personally, I don't care if it's any good. And I don't care if they sell enough to recoup RD. What I do care about is the price of my 645 glass going through the freaking roof the minute that camera hits the shelves. Which means I'm going to Disneyland. Dang. But if they go with a square sensor won't they have to change the name to the 660D or something? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2/15/09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: But if they go with a square sensor won't they have to change the name to the 660D or something? More like 440. If that. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Strike out reliable. Then I think there's something to talk about. :-) Jostein 2009/2/14 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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DSLR actually stands for Damn Sh**ty Lousy Reliability, regardless of who the manufacturer is. (That said... (knock on wood)... I have had no failures in 15K exposures on my istD and K10D). Note that Canon has extended its warranty on their 5D to cover mirrors trying to escape from the camera... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 2/14/09, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Strike out reliable. Then I think there's something to talk about. :-) Jostein 2009/2/14 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 04:36:45PM -0500, John Sessoms wrote: Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? No. Nor do I expect any - Pentax are pretty close-mouthed about future models prior to the official announcement. The only semi- official word we heard from Pentax was some time ago, before the Hoya deal became final, when it was suggested that there would be a higher-end model beyond the K10D/K20D line. Remember, we didn't even know for sure that there would be shake reduction (or SDM lenses) until shortly before their announcement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 14/2/09, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? My hat. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 04:36:45PM -0500, John Sessoms wrote: # Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the # next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? There was the interview in a japanese magazine a while back with someone pretty high up who said: It won't be full frame It will have performance as good as the current full frame cameras Pentax has resumed development on the 645D. -- It's not the steps in the dance, it's the dance in the steps. Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://www.red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 04:36:45PM -0500, John Sessoms wrote: # Aside from the wish list thread, are there any reliable hints what the # next generation Pentax DSLR will actually bring to the table? There was the interview in a japanese magazine a while back with someone pretty high up who said: It won't be full frame It will have performance as good as the current full frame cameras Pentax has resumed development on the 645D. Having seen the results from the current crop of high-MP FF bodies and also from the low-MP Nikon FF bodies, Pentax is going to need to seriously step up to match that sort of IQ from a sub-35mm sensor. Unless they're trying to match the resolution of the low-MP bodies and noise of the high-MP bodies which frankly the K20D already does. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2/14/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Pentax has resumed development on the 645D. Hot damn! Personally, I don't care if it's any good. And I don't care if they sell enough to recoup RD. What I do care about is the price of my 645 glass going through the freaking roof the minute that camera hits the shelves. Which means I'm going to Disneyland. Dang. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Next Pentax DSLR
When is the next Pentax DSLR going to be announced? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that Pentax was going to come out with higher end DSLR, a D upgrade if you will. Dont manufactures announce in or before September their new products that they want to push for Christmas? My plan is to wait for the upgrade DSLR, buy the upgrade DSLR, then look for a cheap D on ebay for a backup body (hoping that people will be selling their D to finance the next DSLR). Derek
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Derek wrote: When is the next Pentax DSLR going to be announced? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that Pentax was going to come out with higher end DSLR, a D upgrade if you will. Don’t manufactures announce in or before September their new products that they want to push for Christmas? My plan is to wait for the upgrade DSLR, buy the upgrade DSLR, then look for a cheap D on ebay for a backup body (hoping that people will be selling their D to finance the next DSLR). Derek The last new DSLR was announced last week (*ist DS2). I'd hope for one in January/February. -Adam
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Thanks for pointing out the DS2, Adam, although it is a bit disappointing. Derek Derek wrote: When is the next Pentax DSLR going to be announced? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that Pentax was going to come out with higher end DSLR, a D upgrade if you will. Dont manufactures announce in or before September their new products that they want to push for Christmas? My plan is to wait for the upgrade DSLR, buy the upgrade DSLR, then look for a cheap D on ebay for a backup body (hoping that people will be selling their D to finance the next DSLR). Derek The last new DSLR was announced last week (*ist DS2). I'd hope for one in January/February. -Adam
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They have a higher speced D replacement that was supposed to be announced after the release of the 645D. That would make it for at earliest next year. With the announcement of a faster release schedule, who knows. Derek wrote: When is the next Pentax DSLR going to be announced? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that Pentax was going to come out with higher end DSLR, a D upgrade if you will. Don’t manufactures announce in or before September their new products that they want to push for Christmas? My plan is to wait for the upgrade DSLR, buy the upgrade DSLR, then look for a cheap D on ebay for a backup body (hoping that people will be selling their D to finance the next DSLR). Derek -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Derek) wrote: My plan is to wait for the upgrade DSLR, buy the upgrade DSLR, then look for a cheap D on ebay for a backup body (hoping that people will be selling their D to finance the next DSLR). This is Pentax we are talking about. No clues to make an informed decision about any up-coming releases. To this end I will purchase a 22mp blad in the new year. Unless of course some major advance from Pentax happens.(unlikely) Kind regards Pentax -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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- Original Message - From: Derek Subject: Next Pentax DSLR When is the next Pentax DSLR going to be announced? This was discussed either last week, or the week before. Pentax traditionally announces it's new DSLRs at the Ulan Bator show. William Robb
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no-one knows. i am of the opinion that it won't be announced until next Feb and not available until Nov next year. Herb - Original Message - From: Derek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net; pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 3:35 PM Subject: Next Pentax DSLR When is the next Pentax DSLR going to be announced? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that Pentax was going to come out with higher end DSLR, a D upgrade if you will. Don’t manufactures announce in or before September their new products that they want to push for Christmas? My plan is to wait for the upgrade DSLR, buy the upgrade DSLR, then look for a cheap D on ebay for a backup body (hoping that people will be selling their D to finance the next DSLR).
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Hi Joakim, I hope your source is correct, I need a new camera very soon (my old Z1p is slowly dying). What does slowly dying mean. Just wondering as I own a Z1p myself. Peter, Uppsala
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John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Roberts mused: Tim Sherburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez, that's old news. :) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0110/01102401pentaxdslrnomore.asp Would've been nice though. Still would be with a different sensor... :) And lenses with aperture rings ... Actually, I think that battery compartment bulge would make it a real pain to reach the aperture ring on many lenses. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
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Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Officially? No. ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
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- Original Message - From: Patrick Genovese Subject: Re: Next Pentax DSLR? Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
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Well I guess we'll all have to keep our fingers crossed :-) Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Officially? No. ;-)
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No, Pentax does not like official releases of information, even after the thing is in the hands of reviewers. However, the info came from a usually reliable source. His info on the istDs, that I posted here on the list at least a month before any official info, was right on target. He gave me the info about the spring release at the same time and had no details except it was to be a model above the istD. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Patrick Genovese wrote: Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
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Wouldn't it be great, if after waiting so long for Pentax to produce a DSLR, that a model was released that performance-wise and price-wise blew away the competiton? Or at least brought Pentax up in stature somehow? I don't expect it... But if it was a FF... maybe... any info on that? Tom C. From: Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Next Pentax DSLR? Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2004 17:12:30 -0500 No, Pentax does not like official releases of information, even after the thing is in the hands of reviewers. However, the info came from a usually reliable source. His info on the istDs, that I posted here on the list at least a month before any official info, was right on target. He gave me the info about the spring release at the same time and had no details except it was to be a model above the istD. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Patrick Genovese wrote: Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
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One thing I wish the MZ-S had is the abilitity to show the aperture in the viewfinder (and on the film) when in Av mode with an A or M lens. I guess this would require the aperture to be set from the body with an A lens, but not possible with an M. I'd like an IR remote port without the additional base too. I agree that it's the best handling Pentax body I've used, although I do like the KX too. An MZ-Dn would be great. Nick -Original Message- From: Patrick Genovese[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey, I did say with updated electronics it is just that the MZ-S handles so beautifully, although there would be a couple of small tweaks that can make it even better.
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I hope your source is correct, I need a new camera very soon (my old Z1p is slowly dying). I also hope that Pentax for once could show their muscles and give us a camera comparable with the DSLR:s produced by Canon and Nikon. /Joakim No, Pentax does not like official releases of information, even after the thing is in the hands of reviewers. However, the info came from a usually reliable source. His info on the istDs, that I posted here on the list at least a month before any official info, was right on target. He gave me the info about the spring release at the same time and had no details except it was to be a model above the istD. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Patrick Genovese wrote: Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 2004-10-16 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 2004-10-16
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Pentax is harder to get secrets out of than a government, I hate to say it but we really don't know, though there are rumors. Joakim Johansson wrote: Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? Kindly Joakim Johansson --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 2004-10-15 -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Next Pentax DSLR?
Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? Kindly Joakim Johansson --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 2004-10-15
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- Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
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Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
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Geez, that's old news. :) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0110/01102401pentaxdslrnomore.asp Would've been nice though. t On 12/2/04 15:30, Patrick Genovese wrote: Would dreaming of the MZ-D be too much to wish for from Pentax ? Just think about it. The MZ-S' ergonomics with updated electronics most of the suff from the *IST-D bigger buffer faster frame rate better AF finder... Maybe we'll get luck who knows ! Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
Re: Next Pentax DSLR?
Here's the first press release about it: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0102/01021106pentaxdigitalslr.asp t On 12/2/04 15:50, Tim Sherburne wrote: Geez, that's old news. :) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0110/01102401pentaxdslrnomore.asp Would've been nice though. t On 12/2/04 15:30, Patrick Genovese wrote: Would dreaming of the MZ-D be too much to wish for from Pentax ? Just think about it. The MZ-S' ergonomics with updated electronics most of the suff from the *IST-D bigger buffer faster frame rate better AF finder... Maybe we'll get luck who knows ! Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
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Tim Sherburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez, that's old news. :) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0110/01102401pentaxdslrnomore.asp Would've been nice though. Still would be with a different sensor... :) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
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Mark Roberts mused: Tim Sherburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez, that's old news. :) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0110/01102401pentaxdslrnomore.asp Would've been nice though. Still would be with a different sensor... :) And lenses with aperture rings ...
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Hey, I did say with updated electronics it is just that the MZ-S handles so beautifully, although there would be a couple of small tweaks that can make it even better. I wouldn't touch a camera with the original Philips CCD that Pentax planned for the MZ-D i beleive that the same ccd was used on the Contax N digital and apparently that sensor had serious noise issues. I would'nt mind an APS-C size sensor as long as the perfomance is up to scratch and can kick a few N and C butts on the image quality stakes. Even if P designs a new body all they need to do is draw inspiration from their best handling bodies like the MZ-S and the Z-1P but at the same time continue to build on the improvements they've already implemented in the *ist series. For example I think that the Finder on the *ist-d is arguably better than the MZ-S so the finder on the new DSLR should be an improvement on the *ist-d's finder etc. etc... Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez, that's old news. :) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0110/01102401pentaxdslrnomore.asp Would've been nice though. t On 12/2/04 15:30, Patrick Genovese wrote: Would dreaming of the MZ-D be too much to wish for from Pentax ? Just think about it. The MZ-S' ergonomics with updated electronics most of the suff from the *IST-D bigger buffer faster frame rate better AF finder... Maybe we'll get luck who knows ! Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
Re: Next Pentax DSLR?
Would dreaming of the MZ-D be too much to wish for from Pentax ? Just think about it. The MZ-S' ergonomics with updated electronics most of the suff from the *IST-D bigger buffer faster frame rate better AF finder... Maybe we'll get luck who knows ! Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
Re: Next Pentax DSLR?
Was that mentioned offically anywhere ? Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a upscale model in the late spring. If they have not changed their plans that is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Joakim Johansson Subject: Next Pentax DSLR? Hi all, My name is Joakim Johansson and I'm a new member. I have a question, witch perhaps have been discussed before, about the next Pentax DSLR. Is it possible that Pentax release a new advanced model (a upgrade of the *istD) during 2005, and what can we expect from it if that is the case? I think the new camera is scheduled to be released at the next Ulan Bator show.. Seriously, they pretty much have to release a new model, if for no other reason than to maintain some sort of dignity in the marketplace. My bet is nothing until the fall of 2005, similar body style to the istD, 8mp, more or less the same feature set as the istD, but with a larger buffer and faster frame rate. Note, this may well be completely off base. William Robb
