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Pentax Bob · 06-03-2012, 05:17 PM

With all the speculation about a FF DSLR from Pentax, I hope that Pentax has been keeping up with what the competition is doing. I just got this months copy of Shutterbug. In it they review the Nikon D-800. It seems this camera sets new standards for resolution . I believe it will be mighty difficult for pentax to do it one better. Manybe with luck pentax will find a way to make a competitive product with the same performance at a more reasonable price. The D-800 lists for around $ 3000.

Pentax Bob

mrjamesabels · 06-03-2012, 05:37 PM

The D600 would be the model to compete with but its not released yet.

Sol Invictus · 06-03-2012, 06:25 PM

For what you're getting $3000 is a great value. That is actually cheaper than the Canon 5D Mark III.

But I agree with mrjamesabels that Pentax should be aiming for the D600 not the D800, yet.

**Fontan** · 06-03-2012, 08:26 PM

Yeah, let us all get excited about the second best product out there. I always liked the silver medal rather than the gold one anyway. Gold is kind of tacky.

Sol Invictus · 06-03-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

Yeah, let us all get excited about the second best product out there. I always liked the silver medal rather than the gold one anyway. Gold is kind of tacky.

The baby needs to crawl before he can walk.

Actually the damn baby is overdue. A decade overdue.

WerTicus · 06-03-2012, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by Pentax Bob

It seems this camera sets new standards for resolution .

It sets a new standard for dynamic range, for colour depth, for iso noise too. All far more important to me than resolution, but it has that one in the bag too!

If i had the dosh i would buy a d800 yesterday.

oppositz · 06-04-2012, 05:06 AM

Pentax just needs to get in the game. Full frame with the quality build of the K-5

gazonk · 06-04-2012, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by oppositz

Pentax just needs to get in the game. Full frame with the quality build of the K-5

They need an update to 645D as well - D800 is too close.

Blue · 06-04-2012, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Sol Invictus

The baby needs to crawl before he can walk.

Actually the damn baby is overdue. A decade overdue.

I agree. They need to release 1 full frame body to take on both the D800 and the mythical D600. That is essentially what they have been doing for years with their aps-c bodies.

pghwarrior23 · 06-04-2012, 09:50 AM

If I were to get a FF from Pentax I would want... 24mp, compatable with legacy film era lenses (ie FA lenses), 4-6 new FF lenses (35, 50, and 85 fast f/1.4 and 24-70 zoom would be nice), dual card slots, fully weather sealed in a small camera body, and flash sync of 1/250. Priced around $2500. Would be a killer camera and kick the competitions butt assuming the autofocus, DR, and high ISO capabilities are on par with the competition

**Aristophanes** · 06-04-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Sol Invictus

For what you're getting $3000 is a great value. That is actually cheaper than the Canon 5D Mark III.

Both are extremely expensive cameras regardless.

You have to decide what market you are in to have a product that costly drive your sales and market share. Pentax has only ever been ni this zone with medium format.

**luftfluss** · 06-04-2012, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

Yeah, let us all get excited about the second best product out there. I always liked the silver medal rather than the gold one anyway. Gold is kind of tacky.

But if the "silver medal" camera has specific virtues that the "gold medal" camera doesn't, then it is a legitimate alternative.

**Fontan** · 06-04-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

But if the "silver medal" camera has specific virtues that the "gold medal" camera doesn't, then it is a legitimate alternative.

Much agreed. I really was not a big fan of Mr. T . . . .

Blue · 06-04-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

Much agreed. I really was not a big fan of Mr. T . . . .

You mean you don't want a digital one of these?

**Fontan** · 06-04-2012, 09:01 PM

Funny u mentioned this, because I was thinking about exactly this as I was writing my last post. No kidding!

06-03-2012, 05:17 PM	#1
Pentax Bob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Photos: Albums Posts: 119	tough competiton With all the speculation about a FF DSLR from Pentax, I hope that Pentax has been keeping up with what the competition is doing. I just got this months copy of Shutterbug. In it they review the Nikon D-800. It seems this camera sets new standards for resolution . I believe it will be mighty difficult for pentax to do it one better. Manybe with luck pentax will find a way to make a competitive product with the same performance at a more reasonable price. The D-800 lists for around $ 3000. Pentax Bob

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Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	For what you're getting $3000 is a great value. That is actually cheaper than the Canon 5D Mark III. But I agree with mrjamesabels that Pentax should be aiming for the D600 not the D800, yet.

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Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Yeah, let us all get excited about the second best product out there. I always liked the silver medal rather than the gold one anyway. Gold is kind of tacky.

06-03-2012, 08:59 PM	#5
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	Originally posted by Fontan Yeah, let us all get excited about the second best product out there. I always liked the silver medal rather than the gold one anyway. Gold is kind of tacky. The baby needs to crawl before he can walk. Actually the damn baby is overdue. A decade overdue.

06-03-2012, 09:02 PM	#6
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by Pentax Bob It seems this camera sets new standards for resolution . It sets a new standard for dynamic range, for colour depth, for iso noise too. All far more important to me than resolution, but it has that one in the bag too! If i had the dosh i would buy a d800 yesterday.

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oppositz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 39	Pentax just needs to get in the game. Full frame with the quality build of the K-5

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gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by oppositz Pentax just needs to get in the game. Full frame with the quality build of the K-5 They need an update to 645D as well - D800 is too close.

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Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Sol Invictus The baby needs to crawl before he can walk. Actually the damn baby is overdue. A decade overdue. I agree. They need to release 1 full frame body to take on both the D800 and the mythical D600. That is essentially what they have been doing for years with their aps-c bodies.

06-04-2012, 09:50 AM	#10
pghwarrior23 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 331	If I were to get a FF from Pentax I would want... 24mp, compatable with legacy film era lenses (ie FA lenses), 4-6 new FF lenses (35, 50, and 85 fast f/1.4 and 24-70 zoom would be nice), dual card slots, fully weather sealed in a small camera body, and flash sync of 1/250. Priced around $2500. Would be a killer camera and kick the competitions butt assuming the autofocus, DR, and high ISO capabilities are on par with the competition

06-04-2012, 09:57 AM	#11
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by Sol Invictus For what you're getting $3000 is a great value. That is actually cheaper than the Canon 5D Mark III. Both are extremely expensive cameras regardless. You have to decide what market you are in to have a product that costly drive your sales and market share. Pentax has only ever been ni this zone with medium format.

06-04-2012, 08:06 PM	#12
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by Fontan Yeah, let us all get excited about the second best product out there. I always liked the silver medal rather than the gold one anyway. Gold is kind of tacky. But if the "silver medal" camera has specific virtues that the "gold medal" camera doesn't, then it is a legitimate alternative.

06-04-2012, 08:28 PM	#13
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by luftfluss But if the "silver medal" camera has specific virtues that the "gold medal" camera doesn't, then it is a legitimate alternative. Much agreed. I really was not a big fan of Mr. T . . . .

06-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#14
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Fontan Much agreed. I really was not a big fan of Mr. T . . . . You mean you don't want a digital one of these?

06-04-2012, 09:01 PM	#15
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Funny u mentioned this, because I was thinking about exactly this as I was writing my last post. No kidding!

tough competiton

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