apparently Patriot Aigo, a chinese company is releasing a digital slr camera in co-op with carl zeiss (which will be china’s first leica-m mount) under the name k-1.
here is where it gets REALLY weird though, this is the pentax MZ-D which was an slr built in the early 2000’s
this is the Patriot Aigo K-1 being released:
look familiar? yeah…weird.
HERE is the story translated (roughly) to english via google translator from the original article on engadget found HERE
check it out:
k10d and gx-10 firmware hacks!
it sounds like it’s only good for the k10d and gx-10 so far. i’ll download the program and report back, hopefully it’ll work on my k100d!
after much planning, plus some trial and error, the first round of DGO camera bag inserts are here! below are pictures of the first round i just finished last night and are still awaiting 1/4″ polyethylene closed cell padding that will be here at the beginning of next week. the materials used are a 1.9 OZ ripstop fabric in two colors plus my standard z46 nylon thread.
these will be available in a variety of sizes and orientations, plus different colors and a choice of material (either this 1.9 OZ ripstop or 200d oxford cordura!) for maximum customization. this first round i built with 2″ of velco® brand hook & loop tape so the included padded dividers (see earlier post) can be moved to accommodate different lenses, bodies and accessories. i may actually sew in the dividers on future designs, but i’m digging this style so far.
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way to go pentax, crawl out from under that rock and show the world you’re no longer a “third party” camera maker!
check out THIS article over at pop photo detailing the pentax k10d’s win of their editor’s choice 2007 award for best advanced dslr!
good job guys, keep up the good work!
here is the first round of add-in dividers for use with any yet-to come dgo inserts or existing camera bags. they’re constructed with heavy duty 1.9oz ripstop, 1″ velcro® brand hook and loop strips and 1/4″ closed cell foam padding. they’re extremely lightweight, durable and come in a wide variety of sizes to accommodate any bag.
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stay tuned for full inserts (not just dividers) in the upcoming week!
after about two hours behind the machine, no template or sketches and a scrap piece of 2mm neoprene i completed the first DGO v1.0 NEO quick-draw style camera bag. it’s stylish and totally functional, made for someone with ADD like myself to get to lenses and accessories quickly without having to spend 5 minutes unzipping and searching through 35 pockets to find what is needed.
this is definitely a lo-fi bag in the sense of simplicity, with 2mm black neoprene making up the body, a comfortable 2″ polypropylene strap and 1050d ballistic cordura for the flap that has been lined with 200d coated oxford. this can be used as a freestanding bag but i see it more as a “bag within a bag” since it dawns a simple, lightweight design. perfect for wedding, sports and wildlife photogs!
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as mentioned in an earlier post, the DGO v2.0 wedge bag has been completed but this is the first official full size photo showing the color and size!
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model: lindi maxfield
our apartment has turned more into a sweatshop than a place to eat and sleep, i’ve been working diligently on getting my designs perfected so i can start getting these bags out there to the public. here’s the latest two i’ve been working on, sorry for the TERRIBLE camera phone pics, they really don’t do the bags or colors justice!
this is the DGO v2.0 wedge, it’s larger than the v1.0 but still small enough to not feel like there’s a mattress on your back.
here’s the DGO v1.0 camera bag, this is the first full size DGO camera bag, it was designed and built to accommodate DGO inserts for complete customization.
i’ve finally gotten down the proper materials and hardware for the bags and am stoked to announce i’ll be only using 1000d cordura (in a variety of colors, of course) plus z69 nylon threading for maximum strength and longevity. for the inserts and lining of my bags a flame retardant 200d coated oxford cordura is being used. no skimping on material quality or the small chance of losing your gear from falling into a fire!
coming soon: neoprene “quick draw” camera bags, be on the look out and check back for updates!
not bad for a pretty well-rated lens with decent range!
and HERE is a few reviews at the pentax lens review database at the PENTAX FORUMS
*itchy BUY finger*
