Do we think Pentax will ever implement an EVF?

**Fontan** · 10-01-2012, 09:10 PM

EVF? You don't need it, really.

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ogl · 10-01-2012, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Could feet on K-02 for example...

K-02 - there is no such camera. and no future models of EVIL with K-mount.

ogl · 10-01-2012, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by Blue

It seems that this would be a logical move given the M module for Leica.

Yes...Already done and easy to buy.

Blue · 10-02-2012, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Yes...Already done and easy to buy.

We were talking about doing it for K-mount with af.

ogl · 10-02-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Blue

We were talking about doing it for K-mount with af.

Absurd idea

Blue · 10-02-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Absurd idea

What would be absurd is keeping the GXR system and NOT looking at a K-mount module.

illdefined · 10-02-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Blue

What would be absurd is keeping the GXR system and NOT looking at a K-mount module.

because that would make too much sense.

remember the K-01 and Q....

Blue · 10-02-2012, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by illdefined

because that would make too much sense.

remember the K-01 and Q....

good point.

falconeye · 10-03-2012, 01:06 AM

I am sure we'll see an EVF with Pentax sooner or later. The short time question rather is what approach Pentax takes wrt mirrorless, now that the K-01 appears to have been an experiment.

They may not want to introduce a fourth mount, so an EVF for the Q would be the first sign to expect.

Originally posted by ducdao

You can virtually mount any lens on the Sony e-mount, including the Pentax glasses. You will loose the AF ability of course.

I noticed Zeiss announcing own E-mount lenses which do AF. That's a first for Zeiss outside of OEM agreements. I talked to Zeiss why now, why not earlier, e.g. for the K mount. A: The E-mount is first with an open AF specification!

So, there may be an E-K adapter which supports AF at some point in time. That would turn a NEX-9 into the only K mount AF full frame digital

Of course, it would still have to be done by who knows the K mount's AF, like Pentax or Sigma. But maybe, don't throw away your FA Limiteds and FA*

NickLarsson · 10-03-2012, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Of course, it would still have to be done by who knows the K mount's AF, like Pentax or Sigma.

well, I think we can forget Pentax on this one

aurele · 10-03-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

The E-mount is first with an open AF specification!

Just throwing an idea without much thinking of it : Pentax should do the same, it would maybe stimulate Tamron/sigma to produce their new lens (180 Macro) for the K mount.

MrCynical · 02-05-2013, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by thibs

No, mirrorless isn't only about size. I know 99% of people think so but this is wrong.

True, but with the size being similar why would anyone buy a K-01 over a K30 other than price? Both are SLR size cameras, they have identical mirrorless functions (CDAF, live view, video modes, focus peaking etc.), but the K30 also has weather sealing and the option to use the mirror and PDAF if the user desires.

thibs · 02-05-2013, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by MrCynical

True, but with the size being similar why would anyone buy a K-01 over a K30 other than price? Both are SLR size cameras, they have identical mirrorless functions (CDAF, live view, video modes, focus peaking etc.), but the K30 also has weather sealing and the option to use the mirror and PDAF if the user desires.

At least one customers of my usual retailer bought the K-01 (at my reseller dismay) because he'd use it for Video. In this context, the mirror is anything but a PITA.
I wouldn't buy it. I didn't. But some did and for very specific reasons.

dtmateojr · 02-05-2013, 03:58 PM

Having used the OM-D for quite some time now, I very much welcome an EVF or a sensor that matches my eyes' DR whichever comes first.

Fogel70 · 02-06-2013, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by dtmateojr

Having used the OM-D for quite some time now, I very much welcome an EVF or a sensor that matches my eyes' DR whichever comes first.

You can't have an EVF that matches DR of your eyes without a sensor that do it too. And it will probably take some time for sensors to get 20+ EVs of DR. But a good start is if EVF can match DR of the sensor, which they can't today.

10-03-2012, 01:06 AM	#24
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	I am sure we'll see an EVF with Pentax sooner or later. The short time question rather is what approach Pentax takes wrt mirrorless, now that the K-01 appears to have been an experiment. They may not want to introduce a fourth mount, so an EVF for the Q would be the first sign to expect. Originally posted by ducdao You can virtually mount any lens on the Sony e-mount, including the Pentax glasses. You will loose the AF ability of course. I noticed Zeiss announcing own E-mount lenses which do AF. That's a first for Zeiss outside of OEM agreements. I talked to Zeiss why now, why not earlier, e.g. for the K mount. A: The E-mount is first with an open AF specification! So, there may be an E-K adapter which supports AF at some point in time. That would turn a NEX-9 into the only K mount AF full frame digital Of course, it would still have to be done by who knows the K mount's AF, like Pentax or Sigma. But maybe, don't throw away your FA Limiteds and FA* Last edited by falconeye; 10-03-2012 at 01:11 AM.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Zygonyx Could feet on K-02 for example... K-02 - there is no such camera. and no future models of EVIL with K-mount.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Blue It seems that this would be a logical move given the M module for Leica. Yes...Already done and easy to buy.

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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 ogl Yes...Already done and easy to buy. We were talking about doing it for K-mount with af.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Blue We were talking about doing it for K-mount with af. Absurd idea

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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 ogl Absurd idea What would be absurd is keeping the GXR system and NOT looking at a K-mount module.

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illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by Blue What would be absurd is keeping the GXR system and NOT looking at a K-mount module. because that would make too much sense. remember the K-01 and Q....

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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 illdefined because that would make too much sense. remember the K-01 and Q.... good point.

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NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by falconeye Of course, it would still have to be done by who knows the K mount's AF, like Pentax or Sigma. well, I think we can forget Pentax on this one

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aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by falconeye The E-mount is first with an open AF specification! Just throwing an idea without much thinking of it : Pentax should do the same, it would maybe stimulate Tamron/sigma to produce their new lens (180 Macro) for the K mount.

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02-05-2013, 11:17 AM	#27
MrCynical Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 132	Originally posted by thibs No, mirrorless isn't only about size. I know 99% of people think so but this is wrong. True, but with the size being similar why would anyone buy a K-01 over a K30 other than price? Both are SLR size cameras, they have identical mirrorless functions (CDAF, live view, video modes, focus peaking etc.), but the K30 also has weather sealing and the option to use the mirror and PDAF if the user desires.

02-05-2013, 03:27 PM	#28
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by MrCynical True, but with the size being similar why would anyone buy a K-01 over a K30 other than price? Both are SLR size cameras, they have identical mirrorless functions (CDAF, live view, video modes, focus peaking etc.), but the K30 also has weather sealing and the option to use the mirror and PDAF if the user desires. At least one customers of my usual retailer bought the K-01 (at my reseller dismay) because he'd use it for Video. In this context, the mirror is anything but a PITA. I wouldn't buy it. I didn't. But some did and for very specific reasons.

02-05-2013, 03:58 PM	#29
dtmateojr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 604	Having used the OM-D for quite some time now, I very much welcome an EVF or a sensor that matches my eyes' DR whichever comes first.

02-06-2013, 12:27 AM	#30
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by dtmateojr Having used the OM-D for quite some time now, I very much welcome an EVF or a sensor that matches my eyes' DR whichever comes first. You can't have an EVF that matches DR of your eyes without a sensor that do it too. And it will probably take some time for sensors to get 20+ EVs of DR. But a good start is if EVF can match DR of the sensor, which they can't today.