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Posted 18/02/2011 - 00:13
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Smeggypants wrote:
99.9% of people get to have fun.robbie_d wrote:
I think you're onto a winner here Don, Dragon's Den beckons!
I should say though that we shouldn't let this thread get too silly. We all know what happens when threads get silly...
Errrr, people have fun? Don wrote:
Tripod/portapotty hybrid? in case you have to go while on the go?
A Tripotty if you will. Or perhaps a Portapod.Tripod/portapotty hybrid? in case you have to go while on the go?
I think you're onto a winner here Don, Dragon's Den beckons!
I should say though that we shouldn't let this thread get too silly. We all know what happens when threads get silly...
The remaining 0.1% have to find another forum for a week.
If you can't say something nice about Pentax, you won't say anything at all.
Apparently.
Apparently.
Posted 18/02/2011 - 00:39
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robbie_d wrote:
99.9% of people get to have fun.Smeggypants wrote:
I think you're onto a winner here Don, Dragon's Den beckons!
I should say though that we shouldn't let this thread get too silly. We all know what happens when threads get silly...
Errrr, people have fun? robbie_d wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="Don"]Tripod/portapotty hybrid? in case you have to go while on the go?
A Tripotty if you will. Or perhaps a Portapod.[quote:3496ace15f="Don"]Tripod/portapotty hybrid? in case you have to go while on the go?
I think you're onto a winner here Don, Dragon's Den beckons!
I should say though that we shouldn't let this thread get too silly. We all know what happens when threads get silly...
The remaining 0.1% have to find another forum for a week.[/quote]Smeggy's
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 07:27
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I asked and got confirmation that "it" will allso be available for the K10D/K20D eventually. It is something that has to be custom made to suit every DSLR they are going to put it out for.
If it would have something that would not be available for the K10D/K20D it could have been something for movie recording but that option is out of window for now.
(that is a lot of somethings and would have's in one post... )
If it would have something that would not be available for the K10D/K20D it could have been something for movie recording but that option is out of window for now.
(that is a lot of somethings and would have's in one post... )
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 08:00
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Strange, its now an issue in the Macro Photography Blog. Apparently it will be announced on Monday what it is.
May I be right in a new Bellows that will keep the full functions of a DSLR?
Also I can not see a reason why that would work only with the K-5/K-7 to begin with, or am I missing here something?
May I be right in a new Bellows that will keep the full functions of a DSLR?
Also I can not see a reason why that would work only with the K-5/K-7 to begin with, or am I missing here something?
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 08:45
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I'm still leaning towards a new third party focusing screen.
Cheers,
/Ian
Cheers,
/Ian
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:02
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And the plot thickens: http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-happens-when-three-entrepreneurs.ht...
And it's not a focusing screen. A machine shop is not needed for that.
My guess is some type of camera support.
And it's not a focusing screen. A machine shop is not needed for that.
My guess is some type of camera support.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:31
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pentaxian450 wrote:
And the plot thickens: http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-happens-when-three-entrepreneurs.ht...
And it's not a focusing screen. A machine shop is not needed for that.
My guess is some type of camera support.
They're not anodised or powder-coated either! And the plot thickens: http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-happens-when-three-entrepreneurs.ht...
And it's not a focusing screen. A machine shop is not needed for that.
My guess is some type of camera support.
I'm with you on camera support.
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:35
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Well if it's in-house Anodised/powder coated and CNC machined for a specific model of camera then I guess it's alloy and fits directly to the body - base plate probably. It's a mount of some type, either to mount the camera on something or to mount something on the camera! Maybe it's a decent side strap mounting? I've wanted one of these for some time ...
Vic.
Vic.
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:40
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Pentaxophile wrote:
A motorised mount for 3D, panoramas
Could be but why camera specific I wonder?
A motorised mount for 3D, panoramas
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:41
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Am I correct in thinking the K7 and K5 have the same footprint?
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:44
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These are camera specific, Alloy, CNC'd and powder coated - but they've already done it ...
http://www.kirkphoto.com/L-Brackets.html
http://www.kirkphoto.com/L-Brackets.html
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 10:49
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robbie_d wrote:
Am I correct in thinking the K7 and K5 have the same footprint?
Yes, I believe it is.Am I correct in thinking the K7 and K5 have the same footprint?
Vic.
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Posted 18/02/2011 - 11:08
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OK, reading between the lines of this quote:
"......I think our item will be of particular interest for travel photographers, wildlife photographers, landscape photographers but can be useful for all kind of photography. Actually, studio photographers may not have much of a need for it....."
I now tend to lean towards a tight fitting waterproof housing (silicon maybe) with special flash mount and screen protection.
Macro may be a possibility but I really can not see much use for the above named photographers. FULL Waterproofing but still being able to handle the camera as a DSLR would be something new.
You got bags or diving gear but something that maintains the cameras handling but fully waterproof it would be of use to the above.
It would also fit with the statement:
"......Actually, studio photographers may not have much of a need for it....." and even more so ".....Some will like it and some won't....."
It would fit right in to that plus if you have an external flash hot shoe that would be then camera specific as you need the contacts. K-5 and K-7 share the same body as far as I know and it would have to be specific to every make as the hot shoe connection is different for every make.
Just a thought, as we are all just guessing.
"......I think our item will be of particular interest for travel photographers, wildlife photographers, landscape photographers but can be useful for all kind of photography. Actually, studio photographers may not have much of a need for it....."
I now tend to lean towards a tight fitting waterproof housing (silicon maybe) with special flash mount and screen protection.
Macro may be a possibility but I really can not see much use for the above named photographers. FULL Waterproofing but still being able to handle the camera as a DSLR would be something new.
You got bags or diving gear but something that maintains the cameras handling but fully waterproof it would be of use to the above.
It would also fit with the statement:
"......Actually, studio photographers may not have much of a need for it....." and even more so ".....Some will like it and some won't....."
It would fit right in to that plus if you have an external flash hot shoe that would be then camera specific as you need the contacts. K-5 and K-7 share the same body as far as I know and it would have to be specific to every make as the hot shoe connection is different for every make.
Just a thought, as we are all just guessing.
Kind regards
SmutjeUK
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SmutjeUK
It's nice to be nice!
Pentax K-5 with D-GB4 Grip, to many lenses to mention by now (serious LBA by now), TC's, Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW, Manfrotto 028 & Redsnapper RS-283 with various Heads plus various Camera Clamps (I collect them). Pentax AF 360FGZ, Pentax AF 240FT, several Metz 45 CT-1 & 5 with stands and 'Blow Up' Soft Boxes, Flash Triggers, and various Macro gear.
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Tripod/portapotty hybrid? in case you have to go while on the go?
I think you're onto a winner here Don, Dragon's Den beckons!
I should say though that we shouldn't let this thread get too silly. We all know what happens when threads get silly...
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