AlunFoto wrote:
Super-A was a reasonably successful top-of-the line Pentax camera. Its
principal technology was reused in the first Pentax 645.
MZ-5 was also a very successful camera, even if not top-of-the-line.
Its principal technology was reused in the 645N.
Based on this, I speculated that the K10D was a Proof of Concept for
the (then) upcoming 645D, with its oversized A/D converter and serious
attempt at wringing the best possible quality out of every pixel. As
we know, the decision to halt the 645D development came later, and
then technology was shifted from CCD to CMOS with the K20D.
So why stop now that the 645D game is on again? My prediction for the
upcoming DSLR is that Pentax will use it as PoC for new stuff they
intend to put in the 645D. I would not be surprised if the camera has
a CMOS sensor with excellent S/N ratios even at high ISO, and that the
technology used to achieve this will be easy to scale up.
Cheers,
Jostein
who has too much time on his hands today
I dunno about all that, but I do anticipate some pretty nice features,
or at least hope for them.
My wish list:
1. 5fps. No, I'm not a machine gunner. Faster frame rate means the
camera is ready to shoot again faster *if I need it* and there are
certainly times it would be useful.
2. Improved AF, to go along with the quicker readiness and well, because
they need to improve the AF.
3. The usual stuff: metal frame/mount, good weather-sealing, and better
signal to noise ratio at higher sensitivity.
Basically, I'd like it to be enough of an improvement that it makes
sense to upgrade.
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