Pentax X70

Ryan Koo · March 2nd, 2009, 12:39 PM

Pentax X70 - full specs and image! - PentaxForums.com

Going to retail for $400. Sounds like they have a digital stabilization feature (which is optional).

Movie shooting in high-definition TV image quality and with anti-shake protection
The X70 captures high-quality movie clips, equivalent in image quality to that of high-definition TV (1280 x 720 pixels). It also features the Movie SR mode,*** which effectively minimizes annoying camera shake during movie shooting through the use of exclusive software. As a result, the photographer enjoys high-quality, blur-free movie shooting with minimal effort.

** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.

Makes one wonder if Pentax will come out with a DSLR w/ HD video, given they're in Nikon's boat (no pro video division to protect).

Liza Witz · March 2nd, 2009, 02:00 PM

As I understand it, they have some alliance with Samsung? Samsung today announced (Again) their answer to Micro-Four Thirds and claim they'll have a camera shipping this fall.

Thus Pentax may be working on an APS-C camera that fits the bill.

Bill Koehler · March 2nd, 2009, 02:47 PM

Lisa,

In referring to Samsung's responce to u4/3rds, do you mean this?

Samsung?s NX Series, Hybrid Digital Cameras Make Global Debut at PMA 2009

Hans Brauer · March 2nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Koo

Movie shooting in high-definition TV image quality and with anti-shake protection
The X70 captures high-quality movie clips, equivalent in image quality to that of high-definition TV (1280 x 720 pixels).

The key word is "equivalent" in my limited knowledge of marketing smokescreens that's equal to fairly good SD resolution video imaging upscaled to 720P. But we will see when the manuals and test arrives.

But, I would love to have more really good bridge cameras with good HD video with proper coding.

March 2nd, 2009, 12:39 PM	#1
Ryan Koo Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 92	Pentax X70 - 720p Pentax X70 - full specs and image! - PentaxForums.com Going to retail for $400. Sounds like they have a digital stabilization feature (which is optional). Movie shooting in high-definition TV image quality and with anti-shake protection The X70 captures high-quality movie clips, equivalent in image quality to that of high-definition TV (1280 x 720 pixels). It also features the Movie SR mode,* which effectively minimizes annoying camera shake during movie shooting through the use of exclusive software. As a result, the photographer enjoys high-quality, blur-free movie shooting with minimal effort. When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting. Makes one wonder if Pentax will come out with a DSLR w/ HD video, given they're in Nikon's boat (no pro video division to protect).

March 2nd, 2009, 02:00 PM	#2
Liza Witz Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46	As I understand it, they have some alliance with Samsung? Samsung today announced (Again) their answer to Micro-Four Thirds and claim they'll have a camera shipping this fall. Thus Pentax may be working on an APS-C camera that fits the bill.

March 2nd, 2009, 02:47 PM	#3
Bill Koehler Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Posts: 760	Lisa, In referring to Samsung's responce to u4/3rds, do you mean this? Samsung?s NX Series, Hybrid Digital Cameras Make Global Debut at PMA 2009