This looks to be what Aaron and the other insiders saw. Thanks. Paul -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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
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