Pentax K-3 Full Frame Announced

troglodytis · 04-01-2012, 09:08 AM

well played, sir. well played.

especially with the price increases/scheme changes, so buyable!

**jatrax** · 04-01-2012, 09:12 AM

Got the email, saw the date, didn't even open it. Sad, to be so cynical about a brand you love so much.......

markku55 · 04-01-2012, 09:20 AM

This joke had no style at all like a proper 1st April joke should have

filorp · 04-01-2012, 09:40 AM

thanks adam - it was nice to dream for a while.....

**klh** · 04-01-2012, 09:51 AM

Here I was already trying to come up with the arguments why I would need one.

Alas.

normhead · 04-01-2012, 09:56 AM

I thought about it for a second and thought, there's lot's good things there, but I'm not going to buy it. Unlike many on here who are so artsy that a bit of depth of field makes all the difference, my big issue remains getting enough depth of field, not getting less, so paying more for a full frame body makes no sense. I have the Tamron 90, the Fa 50 so if I ever get the 31ltd full frame might become an option as a back up body. Then of course I said to myself but it is April 1. So I can't say I'm disappointed. The only thing that tipped me off in the article was the price. WIth 12 MP D700 selling for $2300, there's no need for Pentax to bring out their FF at less than $2600. To price it lower would be throwing away money.

**luftfluss** · 04-01-2012, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I thought about it for a second and thought, there's lot's good things there, but I'm not going to buy it. Unlike many on here who are so artsy that a bit of depth of field makes all the difference, my big issue remains getting enough depth of field, not getting less, so paying more for a full frame body makes no sense. I have the Tamron 90, the Fa 50 so if I ever get the 31ltd full frame might become an option as a back up body. Then of course I said to myself but it is April 1. So I can't say I'm disappointed. The only thing that tipped me off in the article was the price. WIth 12 MP D700 selling for $2300, there's no need for Pentax to bring out their FF at less than $2600. To price it lower would be throwing away money.

To play along, with the Nikon D800 selling for $3000, if Pentax were to release a 24MP full frame, it had better be priced at less than $2600.

**germar** · 04-01-2012, 10:28 AM

I enjoy a good April Fool's prank as the next guy, but honestly...

Pentax Forums has for the last several months been working to build it's "cred" among photo sites by creating extremely detailed and generally unbiased reviews of lenses and gear. People take PF pretty seriously when the site posts breaking news and leaks, evidenced by the multiple thousands of reads such threads garner. PF has been doing what many, many sites only wish they could do, and that is to become a believable resource for things about Pentax and photography in general. That credibility is GOLD on the Web, now that anyone can toss up a photo gear site or blog.

This deal with the K-3 prank sets the site back several years, in my opinion. It was a bad call in regards to credibility and respectability that will honestly hang around for a long time. Remember, now and forever when someone searches on "Pentax K-3" this dumb prank from PF will pop up. That hurts this really wonderful site and all the people who work to create the quality community here.

I have never complained about Pentax Forums and how this great site has been managed and moderated. But this is a self-administered black eye. Really bad form, guys.

Rick in PA · 04-01-2012, 10:51 AM

Well done Adam and I am glad to see that the Forum has a sense of humour.

bluespearbone · 04-01-2012, 10:54 AM

Blimey. Have never been so close to needing fresh laundry as when reading that email. Good one to the Jokers

RioRico · 04-01-2012, 10:59 AM

There seems a clear trifurcation of responses:

1- Love it
2- Hate it
3- Ignore it

Can we correlate these to personality types?

MrPetkus · 04-01-2012, 11:02 AM

Thanks for making me chuckle today...

MrPetkus · 04-01-2012, 11:04 AM

Come on.

Originally posted by germar

I enjoy a good April Fool's prank as the next guy, but honestly...

Pentax Forums has for the last several months been working to build it's "cred" among photo sites by creating extremely detailed and generally unbiased reviews of lenses and gear. People take PF pretty seriously when the site posts breaking news and leaks, evidenced by the multiple thousands of reads such threads garner. PF has been doing what many, many sites only wish they could do, and that is to become a believable resource for things about Pentax and photography in general. That credibility is GOLD on the Web, now that anyone can toss up a photo gear site or blog.

This deal with the K-3 prank sets the site back several years, in my opinion. It was a bad call in regards to credibility and respectability that will honestly hang around for a long time. Remember, now and forever when someone searches on "Pentax K-3" this dumb prank from PF will pop up. That hurts this really wonderful site and all the people who work to create the quality community here.

I have never complained about Pentax Forums and how this great site has been managed and moderated. But this is a self-administered black eye. Really bad form, guys.

**luftfluss** · 04-01-2012, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by germar

I enjoy a good April Fool's prank as the next guy, but honestly...

...But this is a self-administered black eye. Really bad form, guys.

Given the tenor of most of the responses in this thread, apparently... you don't.

This was a great April Fool's Day prank... plausible on the surface, revelatory underneath (24MP sensor).

Adam · 04-01-2012, 11:10 AM

Though the K-3 isn't here yet, one could say that this is an early preview, in a way

Have you guys seen Google Racing? This isn't an april fools joke: Google Racing

04-01-2012, 10:28 AM	#128
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 728	Theres this valued thing called credibility... I enjoy a good April Fool's prank as the next guy, but honestly... Pentax Forums has for the last several months been working to build it's "cred" among photo sites by creating extremely detailed and generally unbiased reviews of lenses and gear. People take PF pretty seriously when the site posts breaking news and leaks, evidenced by the multiple thousands of reads such threads garner. PF has been doing what many, many sites only wish they could do, and that is to become a believable resource for things about Pentax and photography in general. That credibility is GOLD on the Web, now that anyone can toss up a photo gear site or blog. This deal with the K-3 prank sets the site back several years, in my opinion. It was a bad call in regards to credibility and respectability that will honestly hang around for a long time. Remember, now and forever when someone searches on "Pentax K-3" this dumb prank from PF will pop up. That hurts this really wonderful site and all the people who work to create the quality community here. I have never complained about Pentax Forums and how this great site has been managed and moderated. But this is a self-administered black eye. Really bad form, guys.

04-01-2012, 11:10 AM	#135
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Though the K-3 isn't here yet, one could say that this is an early preview, in a way Have you guys seen Google Racing? This isn't an april fools joke: Google Racing Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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04-01-2012, 09:08 AM	#121
troglodytis New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17	well played, sir. well played. especially with the price increases/scheme changes, so buyable!

04-01-2012, 09:12 AM	#122
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Got the email, saw the date, didn't even open it. Sad, to be so cynical about a brand you love so much.......

04-01-2012, 09:20 AM	#123
markku55 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hanko, Finland Posts: 223	This joke had no style at all like a proper 1st April joke should have

04-01-2012, 09:40 AM	#124
filorp Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 398	thanks adam - it was nice to dream for a while.....

04-01-2012, 09:51 AM	#125
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Here I was already trying to come up with the arguments why I would need one. Alas.

04-01-2012, 09:56 AM	#126
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I thought about it for a second and thought, there's lot's good things there, but I'm not going to buy it. Unlike many on here who are so artsy that a bit of depth of field makes all the difference, my big issue remains getting enough depth of field, not getting less, so paying more for a full frame body makes no sense. I have the Tamron 90, the Fa 50 so if I ever get the 31ltd full frame might become an option as a back up body. Then of course I said to myself but it is April 1. So I can't say I'm disappointed. The only thing that tipped me off in the article was the price. WIth 12 MP D700 selling for $2300, there's no need for Pentax to bring out their FF at less than $2600. To price it lower would be throwing away money.

04-01-2012, 10:02 AM	#127
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by normhead I thought about it for a second and thought, there's lot's good things there, but I'm not going to buy it. Unlike many on here who are so artsy that a bit of depth of field makes all the difference, my big issue remains getting enough depth of field, not getting less, so paying more for a full frame body makes no sense. I have the Tamron 90, the Fa 50 so if I ever get the 31ltd full frame might become an option as a back up body. Then of course I said to myself but it is April 1. So I can't say I'm disappointed. The only thing that tipped me off in the article was the price. WIth 12 MP D700 selling for $2300, there's no need for Pentax to bring out their FF at less than $2600. To price it lower would be throwing away money. To play along, with the Nikon D800 selling for $3000, if Pentax were to release a 24MP full frame, it had better be priced at less than $2600.

04-01-2012, 10:51 AM	#129
Rick in PA Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Port Alfred, South Africa Posts: 102	Well done Adam and I am glad to see that the Forum has a sense of humour.

04-01-2012, 10:54 AM	#130
bluespearbone Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom Posts: 325	Blimey. Have never been so close to needing fresh laundry as when reading that email. Good one to the Jokers

04-01-2012, 10:59 AM	#131
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	There seems a clear trifurcation of responses: 1- Love it 2- Hate it 3- Ignore it Can we correlate these to personality types?

04-01-2012, 11:02 AM	#132
MrPetkus Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 387	Thanks for making me chuckle today...

04-01-2012, 11:04 AM	#133
MrPetkus Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 387	Come on. Originally posted by germar I enjoy a good April Fool's prank as the next guy, but honestly... Pentax Forums has for the last several months been working to build it's "cred" among photo sites by creating extremely detailed and generally unbiased reviews of lenses and gear. People take PF pretty seriously when the site posts breaking news and leaks, evidenced by the multiple thousands of reads such threads garner. PF has been doing what many, many sites only wish they could do, and that is to become a believable resource for things about Pentax and photography in general. That credibility is GOLD on the Web, now that anyone can toss up a photo gear site or blog. This deal with the K-3 prank sets the site back several years, in my opinion. It was a bad call in regards to credibility and respectability that will honestly hang around for a long time. Remember, now and forever when someone searches on "Pentax K-3" this dumb prank from PF will pop up. That hurts this really wonderful site and all the people who work to create the quality community here. I have never complained about Pentax Forums and how this great site has been managed and moderated. But this is a self-administered black eye. Really bad form, guys.

04-01-2012, 11:07 AM	#134
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by germar I enjoy a good April Fool's prank as the next guy, but honestly... ...But this is a self-administered black eye. Really bad form, guys. Given the tenor of most of the responses in this thread, apparently... you don't. This was a great April Fool's Day prank... plausible on the surface, revelatory underneath (24MP sensor).