K20D, K2D on the way

[thinkvision]

from late OCT-DEC 2007, one APS-1.5X and one FF (use SONY FF 1.0X CMOS)

live-view LCD

SR-FF designed

[night86mare]

wth

FULL FRAME

OMG DID YOU SAY FULL FRAME? <3 <3 <3

[thinkvision]

do u think 1.0X is not FF?

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by thinkvision do u think 1.0X is not FF?

nada

just got very excited about it
but ff sensor will not work well with digital lenses, right?

[fengwei]

The K20D has been rumored for over half a year now, don't know about the K2D (we don't even have a K1D yet, unless you count that prototype a couple of years back) ...

Well, let's wait and see what Pentax would come up with. I'm pretty happy with the K10D and the K100D already. Don't think I'd jump for another new model anytime soon

[knyghtfall81]

The full frame got me excited too!!! Finally, can switch to a digital system w/o sacrificing the focal length of my current lens!

any idea when the sneak previews will be out?

[flowerpot]

more interested in the pricing, hopefully just like K10D, offering many features of the D200 standard but price below the D80. If thats the case, im seriously gonna consider fully converting to Pentax, finally its time for Pentax join in the fun.

[creampuff]

No need to get excited about rumours... I'll believe it when I see it.

Full frame would be nice but it would probably mean resurrecting the FA series of lenses (many of which were discontinued when Pentax went thru a rough patch a few years ago) or introducing new versions of it (with SDM no less). That will take time... as it is, there as still lenses on its road map it still hasn't rolled out yet.

Live view I really don't need nor want.

Introducing a new sensor isn't the big deal. The big deal is getting the algorithms for the image processing right to ensure the images look good. I'll stick with what I have for the moment because IT WORKS WELL. Learnt many hard and expensive lessons in the past being an early adopter in equipment buying.

[Zenten]

Switching to CMOS may not go very well with those who are used to punchy colors (and details) from a CCD sensor ........

[thinkvision]

FF can still use DA lens by CROP mode

[Erenon]

I'll believe they exist when i see them.

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by Zenten Switching to CMOS may not go very well with those who are used to punchy colors (and details) from a CCD sensor ........

don't understand this

there is difference? not a tech person

[southernoise]

I'll be happy if they release new stuff. K10D price will drop.

[polantics]

haha...true true...but im very happy with my K100D though...maybe a few years down the road then maybe i'll get a chance to try a new Pentax...

[phantasmal]

I would spend on lens than get a new body tat soon.
Only added a Tamron 70-300 Di LD thus far due to budget constraint.

[Equatorer]

k10D more than enough for me already..
but would surely like to see pentax compete more for market

[VSonic06]

If the FF part is true, then Pentax get real busy to produce a new line of FF lenses now. Not too many FA and FA* lenses from last century remaining to go around.

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by night86mare don't understand this there is difference? not a tech person

Maybe you wanna read this:

http://www.dalsa.com/shared/content/..._Litwiller.pdf

[thinkvision]

will anounce updated new DFA* lens map soon


MAY HAVE 55/1.4 85/1.4, 135/1.8 ALSO

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by thinkvision will anounce updated new DFA* lens map soon MAY HAVE 55/1.4 85/1.4, 135/1.8 ALSO

Don't know where you heard about these, but I'd be glad to see the 135/1.8 surfaces again (for a reasonable price)