Adorama Pentax Full Frame Preview

mcgregni · 10-23-2015, 08:07 AM

Excellent then, we'll all be able to get two of them and avoid having to change lenses at all, plus fit everything in the camera bag..... Thanks Pentax!

Last edited by mcgregni; 10-23-2015 at 08:14 AM.

Kunzite · 10-23-2015, 12:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

After all, the more cameras you can squeeze into your camera bag the better.

Pentax camera shopping algorithm:
1. Buy a large bag
2. Buy one or two 645Zs, put them in the bag
3. Buy enough FFs to fill up the remaining space
4. Is there still some room? Buy K-3IIs to fill up the space
5. A bunch of Qs are needed for the smallest gaps

They're evil...

Frankster · 10-26-2015, 05:49 PM

Here's a picture of the FF with the new 24-70 lens attached compared to a K3 also with the 24-70. Just for size comparison.

rawr · 10-26-2015, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Frankster

Just for size comparison.

They look very similar in size. The K-3 almost looks larger, particularly across the top.

**Mikesul** · 10-27-2015, 10:47 AM

The K-3 only looks larger because of the field of view. Look where the right edge of the lens hits the full frame and where it is on the K-3. The FF is, as expected, larger than the K-3.

**WPRESTO** · 10-27-2015, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

The K-3 only looks larger because of the field of view. Look where the right edge of the lens hits the full frame and where it is on the K-3. The FF is, as expected, larger than the K-3.

Nevertheless, the FF body is very (VERY!) compact. At most only a few mm larger in some dimensions than a K3. That's a laudable achievement considering the major increase in sensor size.

plooksta · 12-03-2015, 05:34 PM

That thing is pretty fugly. From the brand that created the AP and the MX?!

**monochrome** · 12-03-2015, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by plooksta

That thing is pretty fugly. From the brand that created the AP and the MX?!

FUGLY? Nope. Skinny, shiny hipster plates are Fugly.

**UncleVanya** · 12-04-2015, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by plooksta

That thing is pretty fugly. From the brand that created the AP and the MX?!

AP?

I think it is fine looking but most cameras are boring looking. I tend to not care since I look through them not at them.

dansamy · 12-04-2015, 08:57 AM

I think it looks beastly, in a good way. It looks like a serious tool. Not like a toy camera.

**WPRESTO** · 12-04-2015, 11:43 AM

It's very short on the left side, but that's consistent with current Pentax DSLR's. Remember when the lens was roughly centered on a camera body? A left side grip, gone with the 35mm film cassette.

kentster · 12-04-2015, 01:06 PM

Sure hoping this will compete or exceed the Nikon 810. I am pondering upgrading my long lens for the k3....but would feel more comfy if I had more detail on the FF.

More dollars for a long lense or pick up a 810 and use the wife glass.....hmmmm

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10-23-2015, 08:07 AM	#16
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	Excellent then, we'll all be able to get two of them and avoid having to change lenses at all, plus fit everything in the camera bag..... Thanks Pentax! Last edited by mcgregni; 10-23-2015 at 08:14 AM.

10-23-2015, 12:52 PM - 2 Likes	#17
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by normhead After all, the more cameras you can squeeze into your camera bag the better. Pentax camera shopping algorithm: 1. Buy a large bag 2. Buy one or two 645Zs, put them in the bag 3. Buy enough FFs to fill up the remaining space 4. Is there still some room? Buy K-3IIs to fill up the space 5. A bunch of Qs are needed for the smallest gaps They're evil...

10-26-2015, 07:18 PM	#19
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Frankster Just for size comparison. They look very similar in size. The K-3 almost looks larger, particularly across the top.

10-27-2015, 10:47 AM	#20
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	The K-3 only looks larger because of the field of view. Look where the right edge of the lens hits the full frame and where it is on the K-3. The FF is, as expected, larger than the K-3.

10-27-2015, 01:35 PM	#21
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	Originally posted by Mikesul The K-3 only looks larger because of the field of view. Look where the right edge of the lens hits the full frame and where it is on the K-3. The FF is, as expected, larger than the K-3. Nevertheless, the FF body is very (VERY!) compact. At most only a few mm larger in some dimensions than a K3. That's a laudable achievement considering the major increase in sensor size.

12-03-2015, 05:34 PM	#22
plooksta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 158	That thing is pretty fugly. From the brand that created the AP and the MX?!

12-03-2015, 07:13 PM	#23
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by plooksta That thing is pretty fugly. From the brand that created the AP and the MX?! FUGLY? Nope. Skinny, shiny hipster plates are Fugly.

12-04-2015, 08:40 AM	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by plooksta That thing is pretty fugly. From the brand that created the AP and the MX?! AP? I think it is fine looking but most cameras are boring looking. I tend to not care since I look through them not at them.

12-04-2015, 08:57 AM	#25
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	I think it looks beastly, in a good way. It looks like a serious tool. Not like a toy camera.

12-04-2015, 11:43 AM	#26
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	It's very short on the left side, but that's consistent with current Pentax DSLR's. Remember when the lens was roughly centered on a camera body? A left side grip, gone with the 35mm film cassette.

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12-04-2015, 01:06 PM	#27
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	Sure hoping this will compete or exceed the Nikon 810. I am pondering upgrading my long lens for the k3....but would feel more comfy if I had more detail on the FF. More dollars for a long lense or pick up a 810 and use the wife glass.....hmmmm