Very interesting indeed!
But correct me if I'm wrong; did Pent@x announce they were getting out
of the camera biz? Or was that just film-based products? Or am I
hallucinating? Again?
ScottGee1
On 9/21/06, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I finally clicked on over to dpreview this morning to check the preview
> on the K10D. If your name is spelled O-l-y-m-p-u-s this camera should
> have you shaking in your boots. It is everything an E-1 owner could
> have expected from the as yet non-existent E-3 and more... for $899...
> which also includes the E-1's environmental seals.
>
> Take a close look at the list of features on the introduction page here:
> <http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pentaxk10d/> I think the only E-3
> wishlist features you'll find lacking here are a magnesium alloy
> subframe, interchangeable screens and, of course, the MA-1 adapter for
> your OM Zuiko glass. On the other hand, it will take all your old
> Tamron Adaptalls when fitted with KA adapters.
>
> Notable is shake reduction via sensor shifting but with a new twist that
> ads rotational motion to the x-y motions. And (amazingly) the shake
> reduction system is also used for dust reduction ala Oly with a sticky
> tape to catch the dust.
>
> There are also a whole host of other features and some new ones that
> make perfect sense when rethinking the camera as a digital device.
>
> I'm impressed. If I wasn't already sitting on $3000 of Canyon gear I'd
> be very tempted.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
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