>From: Henry Chu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Dear PDML members, > >I have found several interesting new US patent applicatons from Pentax >(Ashai): > >1. No. 20020102105 Photometry device - A metering system works like the >Nikon's RGB system in F5, but still retain the traditional Pentax 6-zone >metering system. Is Pentax developing a metering system for the new >flagship 135SLR? > >2. No. 20020101525 Image interpolating device - Pentax is working on an >image processing system for traditional G-R-G-B CCD to reduce chromatic >blur. So they are not planning for Fovren X3 sensor for D-SLR >afterall.... > >3. No. 20020097994 Photographing lens system - A lens of 118mm/f2.5 with >inner focusing system. The design emphasis on compactness and small >filter diameter. Is it the 4th limited lens? > >4. No. 20020089257 Ultrasonic-motor control system - Finally, Pentax is >working on USM motor. So it is another sign of a new flagship SLR? > >Have any of your PDML members heard of the news or can even confirm >them? > >Regards, > >Henry Chu, a Pentax user from Hong Kong >11/8/2002
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