I think that if there is a pro-level camera, it will still be a K1D. Why skip a number that never existed? I also think that it will be the same size sensor as the current lineup, More fps, better build, more features. Same sensor dimensions. That's my call, and I'm sticking to it:-). Paul On Jan 25, 2008, at 8:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 1/25/2008 1:50:48 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Not that much. The K1D photos were discussed about quite bit not > that > long ago. They were either very good Photoshop creations, or a MZ-D > with a "factory" K1D silk screen job. Pentax has been leaking > quite a > bit more now than in the past. I think these leaks are > intentional, it > helps build buzz. I didn't think that the K1D was an actual Pentax > plant at the time but I've been leaning towards that now. I > expect that > the "Professional level" camera above the K10/K20 in the K mount > camera > line will be the K2D, if and when it's released. > ============= > I sort of agree. > > I think they probably had a mock up or close to making one, almost a > complete design, which they scrapped. > > The plans were so long ago. And I don't think, at that point, that > had > anticipated changing sensors. > > Technology moves fast. > > Marnie aka Doe > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> You have a vivid imagination, Peter. >> >> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>> I think Pentax marketing renamed the MZ-D/MR-52 as the K1D some >>> time ago >>> and releassed a few photographs through a Japanese or Chinese >>> high tech >>> web site, (part of a viral marketing campaign, yes I know very >>> cutting >>> edge for Pentax but that's what it looks like to me). So the K1 >>> already >>> exists and is a FF 24x36mm digital camera. It just has a 6mp >>> sensor and >>> will never have a general release... > > > --------------------------------------------- > Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. > > > > > **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. > (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy? > NCID=aolcmp003000000025 > 48) > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > 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 [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
