Hi guys - been lurking and not managing to keep up with the list for some time but starting to get K10D urges!
>From Roland Mabo: 10.2Mp APS-C sized sensor Hardware noise-killing processing (The K10D will have the lowest noise at high ISO of all the 10Mp cameras, thank's to new noise-killing technology by Pentax/Samsung.) (Hardware) Dust removal function 3 fps JPEG streaming (The hardware noise-killing technology slows down the image processing so it isn't possible with more than 3 fps, but in future versions of this technology they may be able to speed it up to allow for faster frames per second) RAW + JPEG possible 22 bit image processing and built-in RAW-JPEG converter (SilkyPix algorithms?) SDHC compatible card slot Li Ion battery pack, AA batteries also possible Li Ion battery/hand grip, AA batteries possible (You can use Li Ion or AA batteries in the camera, it comes with a Li Ion battery pack and charger, but it's designed as 4xAA's or 2xCR-V3 in one unit. Simply remove it and use AA batteries. The optional battery pack/handgrip uses the same solution, so you can use 2 x Li Ion's or 4 x CR-V3's or 8xAA's.) Dust and weather sealed body and battery/hand grip Full metal body (Metal outside and inside, inspired by MZ-S construction) KAF3 lens mount with USM motors support (Don't know what they will call it yet) New DA 16-50 f/2.8 AL ED and 50-135 f/2.8 ED with USM motors. Interchangeable focusing screens Pentaprism viewfinder 11 point AF with 9 cross sensor points (same layout as the current bodies). No more power zoom. + many other neat things. Oh, and a link to Pentax dust removal patent: http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=JP2005354330&F=0 The camera is currently on a secret tour around the world, it has been presented for various VIP's (distributors, salesmens, journalists, professional photographers etc.). The factory is in pre production state now, scheduled to go into full production mid September, shipment starts late September/early October. Expected price with DA 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 AL "kit lens" - approx 1 000 USD. Take care R -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
