From the "existing art" section of the controller patent, it seems that
the PZ lenses already use a two-way data link.
The new patent application seems to be just an extension of
functionality of the existing KAF2 mount; it may not physically be a
new mount -- IF TRUE, this would mean that th
Hi,
All the pieces required to digitally control a USM or IF lens are
already in place in the K-AF2 mount. The power contacts for PZ lenses
are present, and there is already a data link between lens and body
(for MTF/focal-length/focus-point info from FA lenses). It is
conceivable that this c
On Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Alan Chan wrote:
> >From: Henry Chu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >I think Pentax did try to their best maintain the K-mount but they have
> >admitted defeat finally. That's why suddenly they decided to carry out
> >so much R&D effort to move forward.
On the contrary, the patent des
Alan forewarded:
> >4. No. 20020089257 Ultrasonic-motor control system - Finally, Pentax is
> >working on USM motor. So it is another sign of a new flagship SLR?
Are you sure this patent is not related to the ultrasonic endoscopes Pentax are
patenting? :-)
Pål
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> On 12 Aug 2002 at 20:46, Tom Reese wrote:
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> > "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Subject: RE: Interesting new Pentax US patent applications
> >
> > "Nope, the body could take any lens, the lens would tell the body whether
>
Nah, you're playing with me... That definition belongs to us geezers!
keith
Alan Chan wrote:
>
> >Please reveal what USM is to this old newby!
>
> Usually-Slow-Motor.
>
> regards,
> Alan Chan
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>Actually, Pentax people were soon to stress that the MZ-S was not THE
>flagship. The MZ-S is touted as the flagship of the MZ-line.
>I just hope that Pentax haven't shelved the idea of a flagship slr.
Just wondering, have you seen the picture or the actual shelved flagship
SLR? Even the protot
>It could be the 4th Limited lens but it's not the one I'm informed about.
>However, thi sone makes a far lot more sense at the present time
WHAT!? You mean there was one even more ridiculous that this one? Don't tell
me it's the 78mm/1.9. :)
>Lets not forget that Pentax patented image st
>Please reveal what USM is to this old newby!
Usually-Slow-Motor.
regards,
Alan Chan
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Brad wrote:
> You'd think that since they have a new 'flagship', the MZ-S, another one is
> not in the works or is not coming any time soon.
Actually, Pentax people were soon to stress that the MZ-S was not THE flagship. The
MZ-S is touted as the flagship of the MZ-line.
I just hope that Pent
Alan forewarded:
> >1. No. 20020102105 Photometry device - A metering system works like the
> >Nikon's RGB system in F5, but still retain the traditional Pentax 6-zone
> >metering system. Is Pentax developing a metering system for the new
> >flagship 135SLR?
I for one, would certainly have hig
Wisdom might be stretching it a little!!!
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> From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>
> Sounds quite reasonable. Thanks for your words of wisdom,
>
> keith
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Nick Wright wrote:
>
> This is not true. Nikon's newer bodies (ie- n90s,
> f100) will work with either the old style autofocus
> lenses or their version of USM.
That's what I now understand. Thanks for confirming it.
keith whaley
> --- Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > "Ulta?" Not
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> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Interesting new Pentax US patent applications
>
>
> Please reveal what USM is to this old newby!
>
> keith whaley
>
> Scott Nelson wrote:
> >
> > > You'd think tha
Please reveal what USM is to this old newby!
keith whaley
Scott Nelson wrote:
>
> > You'd think that since they have a new 'flagship', the MZ-S, another one
> > is not in the works or is not coming any time soon.
> Maybe the MZ-S already supports a USM focussing interface using the PZ
> cont
> You'd think that since they have a new 'flagship', the MZ-S, another one
is
> not in the works or is not coming any time soon.
Maybe the MZ-S already supports a USM focussing interface using the PZ
contacts, but Pentax just hasn't told us yet. We all know how good Pentax
is at keeping secrets
You'd think that since they have a new 'flagship', the MZ-S, another one is
not in the works or is not coming any time soon.
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Maybe they are just doing it to tease us all
Shaun.
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Hi,
If the USM
Hi,
If the USM actualy makes it into production, i would assume Pentax would be
releasing a new flag ship SLR which supports it, or maybe it will only work
with a DSLR body.
Regards,
Paul Jones
> >4. No. 20020089257 Ultrasonic-motor control system - Finally, Pentax is
> >working on USM motor.
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rofini
>
>
> >3. No. 20020097994 Photographing lens system - A
> >lens of 118mm/f2.5 with inner focusing system. The
> >design emphasis on compactness and small filter
> >diameter. Is it the 4th limi
>3. No. 20020097994 Photographing lens system - A
>lens of 118mm/f2.5 with inner focusing system. The
>design emphasis on compactness and small filter
>diameter. Is it the 4th limited lens?
Hmm
So is the limited lens pool from earlier this year back on? (I guessed
119/2.4) ;-).
Mark Rof
>From: Henry Chu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Dear PDML members,
>
>I have found several interesting new US patent applicatons from Pentax
>(Ashai):
>
>1. No. 20020102105 Photometry device - A metering system works like the
>Nikon's RGB system in F5, but still retain the traditional Pentax 6-zone
>meterin
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