My Little Pentax Prediction

benjikan · 08-18-2012, 02:31 AM - **4 Likes**

I can smell a new Pentax DSLR using a 24.3 megapixel sensor and a new proprietary Pentax software algorithm, improved auto focus and video functions...etc.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-18-2012, 02:42 AM

How big is that sensor, or can't you smell it yet?

gazonk · 08-18-2012, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

How big is that sensor, or can't you smell it yet?

It's pretty obvious that it smells like APS-C.
But I also think that it may be better than any 24mp APS-C we've seen so far, even beating the K-5 on both DR (may we hope for ISO 50?) and high iso. If you add better video and better AF, you end up with a camera that's everything the K-5 is, just more of it - what's not to like about that?

benjikan · 08-18-2012, 03:47 AM

I would think that it smells like it might out resolve most of the 24.3 megapixel camera's available out there. But then again, what do I know?

Na Horuk · 08-18-2012, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

But then again, what do I know?

I think that is exactly what we are wondering

Sounds good though. And plausible, unlike some other predictions on these forums.

Docrwm · 08-18-2012, 05:13 AM

You are smelling what I've been hoping for from Pentax, a solid follow on to the K-5.

Sandy Hancock · 08-18-2012, 05:14 AM

I suspect Ben has his nose to the ground.
And the aroma is pleasant.

bobmaxja · 08-18-2012, 05:22 AM

This is the most sensible prediction not a dream or wish.

**dadipentak** · 08-18-2012, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

This is the most sensible prediction not a dream or wish.

Plus (as the saying goes) one

usmcxm35 · 08-18-2012, 05:43 AM

All for the low low price of just $1699, body only of course.

ElJamoquio · 08-18-2012, 05:45 AM

Hmm, that's not so low low of a price.

TaoMaas · 08-18-2012, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I would think that it smells like it might out resolve most of the 24.3 megapixel camera's available out there. But then again, what do I know?

I could see that happening. My wife recently got a Q. The image quality Pentax was able to wring out of that tiny sensor is pretty amazing. If they could do the same thing with a larger sensor with twice the megapizels (even if it is APS-C)...while keeping all the good stuff of the K5...they might have another winner on their hands.

Raffwal · 08-18-2012, 06:28 AM

Ben, remember to remove the EXIF data from the pictures by the beta tested camera!

But it sounds like an improved APS-C camera - just like the sources that I trust the most have said. Sorry folks, no FF. At least not this year.

Sandy Hancock · 08-18-2012, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by Raffwal

Sorry folks, no FF. At least not this year.

I don't think anyone seriously thought it would be this year. An announcement on the other hand....

benjikan · 08-18-2012, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by usmcxm35

All for the low low price of just $1699, body only of course.

Less...

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08-18-2012, 02:42 AM	#2
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	How big is that sensor, or can't you smell it yet?

08-18-2012, 03:43 AM	#3
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 How big is that sensor, or can't you smell it yet? It's pretty obvious that it smells like APS-C. But I also think that it may be better than any 24mp APS-C we've seen so far, even beating the K-5 on both DR (may we hope for ISO 50?) and high iso. If you add better video and better AF, you end up with a camera that's everything the K-5 is, just more of it - what's not to like about that?

08-18-2012, 03:47 AM	#4
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	I would think that it smells like it might out resolve most of the 24.3 megapixel camera's available out there. But then again, what do I know?

08-18-2012, 04:56 AM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by benjikan But then again, what do I know? I think that is exactly what we are wondering Sounds good though. And plausible, unlike some other predictions on these forums.

08-18-2012, 05:13 AM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	You are smelling what I've been hoping for from Pentax, a solid follow on to the K-5.

08-18-2012, 05:14 AM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I suspect Ben has his nose to the ground. And the aroma is pleasant.

08-18-2012, 05:22 AM	#8
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	This is the most sensible prediction not a dream or wish.

08-18-2012, 05:40 AM	#9
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by bobmaxja This is the most sensible prediction not a dream or wish. Plus (as the saying goes) one

08-18-2012, 05:43 AM	#10
usmcxm35 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 215	All for the low low price of just $1699, body only of course.

08-18-2012, 05:45 AM	#11
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Hmm, that's not so low low of a price.

08-18-2012, 05:51 AM	#12
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by benjikan I would think that it smells like it might out resolve most of the 24.3 megapixel camera's available out there. But then again, what do I know? I could see that happening. My wife recently got a Q. The image quality Pentax was able to wring out of that tiny sensor is pretty amazing. If they could do the same thing with a larger sensor with twice the megapizels (even if it is APS-C)...while keeping all the good stuff of the K5...they might have another winner on their hands.

08-18-2012, 06:28 AM	#13
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Ben, remember to remove the EXIF data from the pictures by the beta tested camera! But it sounds like an improved APS-C camera - just like the sources that I trust the most have said. Sorry folks, no FF. At least not this year.

08-18-2012, 06:37 AM	#14
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Raffwal Sorry folks, no FF. At least not this year. I don't think anyone seriously thought it would be this year. An announcement on the other hand....

08-18-2012, 07:11 AM	#15
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by usmcxm35 All for the low low price of just $1699, body only of course. Less...