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Alan Browne heads up - New KM D9 rumour
I dunno if you follow the DPreview forum but there's an interesting thread
developing http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=14738559 It pointed to a message in a Kodak forum listing this This new flagship (Unofficially designated D-9) is claimed to be rather modular including upgradeable sensor chip, and is supposely FF sensor size. Basically it's about a long rumoured D9. No dates or specs although the rumour has been reinforced somewhat by this from the guy who did an excellent preview of the D5 before it was officially released (he workes for KM in Taiwan). He says this Yes she is coming with some new exciting lenses after having discontinued the 17-35 f/3.5 APO G, 28-70 f/2.8 G, 600 f/4 and 400 f4.5 APO G Not much else apart from the above. Interesting to see the rumoured upgradable sensor All FWIW, caveat emptor Toa |
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CANON, NIKON, PENTAX and OLYMPUS please take
note of this passage: "This new flagship (Unofficially designated D-9) is claimed to be rather modular including upgradeable sensor chip, and is supposely FF sensor size." If they do this, it could offer a huge advance over the obsolescence problem of DSLRs. It's about frigging time! -Rich |
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Toa wrote:
I dunno if you follow the DPreview forum but there's an interesting thread developing The forums are not that great their, to me, brand loyalty carried a bit too far. A few good posters to be sure, but too much useless fluff. Basically it's about a long rumoured D9. No dates or specs although the rumour has been reinforced somewhat by this from the guy who did an excellent preview of the D5 before it was officially released (he workes for KM in Taiwan). He says this Well, first off, it sounds to me like a plain and simple rumor that has taken on a life of its own. Second, the name is wrong. It would be a 9D. (That's not cast in iron, but would follow the K-M convention). I sincerely hope that a "9" class full frame digital camera emerges from K-M, but I'm not holding my breath. Cheers, Alan. -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. |
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The forums are not that great their, to me, brand loyalty carried a bit
too far. A few good posters to be sure, but too much useless fluff. Agreed. Not unlike this place huh g Well, first off, it sounds to me like a plain and simple rumor that has taken on a life of its own. Second, the name is wrong. It would be a 9D. (That's not cast in iron, but would follow the K-M convention). Yup. But I'm assuming it is a lot more than rumour, based on KM SEA's comments. From what I gather he's based in Taiwan, works for KM and road-tests the cams pre-release. I read his preview on the 5D before it hit the market. Very comprehensive test, lots of photos etc etc etc. I just can't find that review now, not sure where it is I sincerely hope that a "9" class full frame digital camera emerges from K-M, but I'm not holding my breath. Alan. He's spoken of a 3D as well, what that is going to be is anyone's guess. Probably a slimmed down 5D??? Toa |
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He's spoken of a 3D as well, what that is going to be is anyone's guess.
Probably a slimmed down 5D??? Wow, and I though it was alot expecting a movie mode in a DSLR... but 3D holograms! Incredible! g Seriously, i'm looking forward to seeing KM have a full lineup of cameras to compete with Nikon and Canon. It can only be good for the industry. Consumers like to know that their brand has 'headroom' so-to-speak... most people buy a Neon, but its nice to know that Chrystler also has a Viper in their catalogue. PS The 5D looks nicely priced for what it offers... a 3D?? I'd be really worried about how many design compromises would be made to offer an even better price point. Maybe the same as the 5D (mount, sensor, casing) but no motion stability? |
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Toa wrote:
The forums are not that great their, to me, brand loyalty carried a bit too far. A few good posters to be sure, but too much useless fluff. Agreed. Not unlike this place huh g Well, first off, it sounds to me like a plain and simple rumor that has taken on a life of its own. Second, the name is wrong. It would be a 9D. (That's not cast in iron, but would follow the K-M convention). Yup. But I'm assuming it is a lot more than rumour, based on KM SEA's comments. From what I gather he's based in Taiwan, works for KM and road-tests the cams pre-release. What do you know for a 'fact' about this guy? Nothing. Anyone doing pre-release testing would most likely be under non-disclosure rules. Minolta have traditionally been very mum prior to a product release. (I'm not poking at you, I'm just very suspect of this source. I'd love for this to be "true" Just not that hopeful ) I read his preview on the 5D before it hit the market. Very comprehensive test, lots of photos etc etc etc. I just can't find that review now, not sure where it is I sincerely hope that a "9" class full frame digital camera emerges from K-M, but I'm not holding my breath. Alan. He's spoken of a 3D as well, what that is going to be is anyone's guess. Probably a slimmed down 5D??? If true, no anti-shake perhaps. Even less exposure control. Eg: a glorified P&S. (Note I was wrong about A/S for the 5D, I could be wrong here too). Cheers, Alan -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. |
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an even better price point. Maybe the same as the 5D (mount, sensor, casing) but no motion stability? That was my prediction for the 5D and I was wrong. I suppose once the volumes go up for anything the costs reduce to the point of not worth leaving out. Cheers, Alan -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. |
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What do you know for a 'fact' about this guy? Nothing.
Correct, it's all assumption I'll do some more digging about him and let you know what I find out Toa |
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My mistake, my recall was wrong. KM SEA did no preview, rather there was a
very early Review from another user http://www.photohobby.net/webboard/s...lldata&No=5613 posted late July Toa |
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