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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Updated: Countdown to the Upcoming Pentax New Product Announcement!
It's intersting that Pentax can now create a FF pretty cheap .... By cheap i mean not 5000$+ like D4 or D3 was..In the past FF was for very rich photographers imo..With D600 in mainstream it may be profitable for them now than before....
I wish a FF camera for under $2,000... fast autofocus in live view (for people -like me- with some physical disabilities. Good weather sealing like K-5. No AA filter. good battery life. AF-ON button.
The reported exclusivity window on the 24mp FF sensor should be ending soon, and I am sure Pentax engineers have probably played with FF sensors for years, so there is no reason why a FF camera could not be released, along with an entry level model. Most of the people who would buy this FF camera likely already have a cash of Pentax FF lenses anyway, and for those who may be new to Pentax (esp. if they can break the $1,600 barrier) are likely not to spend $3,000 on lenses if they are going after the cheapest FF on the market.
As for lenses, looking at http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/10/compatibilit... shows that Pentax's lens lineup really hits the sweet spot anyway: • Only 5 of the 13 DA primes are not considered FF (and all DA* primes are compatible). This, along with an update to the 85mm 1.4 is all that is needed. Well, maybe an update to the 15mm Limited as well.
• While none of the DA zooms are compatible, the only lenses to worry about are the 16-50 DA* (which everyone wants to see revised anyway) and the 50-135 DA*(which, along with the 60-250 DA*, should really be replaced with an update of the 80-200 2.8) - the rest can really remain the same for the APSc cameras. Seriously, I am not buying a 50-300 4-5.8 to put on a FF camera, nor the 50-200, or the 18-270. If I am buying a FF, I want to maximize that sensor.
• The FA Limited primes really cover most of the ranges of the DA Limiteds, with the exception of the 14-15 range.
So, April seems exactly where I thought Pentax would release a FF. If its just a K5II with a 24mp sensor shoehorned in there, I think most of us would be happy. If they beat the other guys on the $2,000 pricetag, it would be even better. I see a two-camera announcement, along with an entry level that is sup cheap, but does not have weatherstripping, and is probably a pentamirror. I would love to see a 24mp Toshiba sensor in a new APSc model, pushing the K5II and the K30 down in price and market, but I doubt that.
I still am hoping for a new mirrorless that can go between M4/3 and K Mount with a powered adapter, but I am dreaming on that one.
hopefully one FF is on its way. If they bring a camera that blows the D600 and has descent autofocus i am all for it. Also have a good FF collection of lenses: FA 24-90, FA 77, DA 40mm (compatible), Sigma 105 Macro, Sigma APO EX 70-200 (2000 Model) Doesnt matter when the new Model will be available, there is enough patient :-)
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ricoh.pentax · 628 weeks ago
but of course an FF and lenses would be nice :)
Belnan · 628 weeks ago
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daedbird · 628 weeks ago
As for lenses, looking at http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/10/compatibilit... shows that Pentax's lens lineup really hits the sweet spot anyway:
• Only 5 of the 13 DA primes are not considered FF (and all DA* primes are compatible). This, along with an update to the 85mm 1.4 is all that is needed. Well, maybe an update to the 15mm Limited as well.
• While none of the DA zooms are compatible, the only lenses to worry about are the 16-50 DA* (which everyone wants to see revised anyway) and the 50-135 DA*(which, along with the 60-250 DA*, should really be replaced with an update of the 80-200 2.8) - the rest can really remain the same for the APSc cameras. Seriously, I am not buying a 50-300 4-5.8 to put on a FF camera, nor the 50-200, or the 18-270. If I am buying a FF, I want to maximize that sensor.
• The FA Limited primes really cover most of the ranges of the DA Limiteds, with the exception of the 14-15 range.
So, April seems exactly where I thought Pentax would release a FF. If its just a K5II with a 24mp sensor shoehorned in there, I think most of us would be happy. If they beat the other guys on the $2,000 pricetag, it would be even better. I see a two-camera announcement, along with an entry level that is sup cheap, but does not have weatherstripping, and is probably a pentamirror. I would love to see a 24mp Toshiba sensor in a new APSc model, pushing the K5II and the K30 down in price and market, but I doubt that.
I still am hoping for a new mirrorless that can go between M4/3 and K Mount with a powered adapter, but I am dreaming on that one.
disorder · 628 weeks ago
David · 628 weeks ago
Doesnt matter when the new Model will be available, there is enough patient :-)
Asahi · 628 weeks ago
Sruy · 628 weeks ago
Raffwal · 628 weeks ago
davescliches 52p · 628 weeks ago
RicohPentax · 628 weeks ago
aurèle · 628 weeks ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXPo72dpAtQ
guest · 628 weeks ago
mark · 628 weeks ago