Yep - could that be the 1st???
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 16 December 2002 17:55
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Rumour mill again...
>
>
> "... Release date sometime in April 2002." ??
>
> keith whaley
>
> Rob Brigham wrote:
> >
> > VERY SCEPTICAL, but here for your opinions:
> >
> >
> http://www.luminous-landscape.com/cgi->
bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi?s=a9a24e
> > a6
> > 81d85888866035b8610ee567;act=ST;f=3;t=67
> >
> > Just a heads up....I was privy to some info and specs on a
> new camera
> > that will debut this spring at PMA. Pentax will be putting
> out a 14
> > megapixel Full Frame SLR utilizing a Foveon sensor. No Typo
> here....14
> > megpixel full frame Foveon. Don't ask me for my sources because I
> > won't tell . Whether or not you believe it is up to you.
> Lets just say
> > I am 100% cetain of this info.
> >
> > The SLR will accept all 35mm Pentax-AF lenses and will have an
> > environtmentally sealed body.
> >
> > Specs that I saw were as follows:
> >
> > - 35mm Full Frame Foveon Sensor with RAW only recording. No JPG.
> > Firewire and USB enabled ports. External flash shoe will accept
> > Pentax-AF series units.
> >
> > - Maximum ~2.0 FPS recording
> >
> > - ISO 100-800 with ISO 800 being a special programmed in camera
> > function.
> >
> > - Anti Alias filter and dust protector over sensor.
> >
> > Obviously no estimated Street Value but my source tells me
> expect the
> > final street price to be roughly $6,000. Release date sometime in
> > April 2002.
>
>
