The price of FF is coming down. The next generation of FF DSLR's is rumored to be much more affordable. APS-C DSLR's dropped in price over time, there is no reason why FF DSLR's won't follow.
I always saw APS-C as a compromise. The cost of FF sensors was too expensive at the time, now that sensor prices are coming down quite a bit FF will be more affordable to the masses.
FF (24x36) has been the dominant format for almost 90 years, ( I believe the first 35mm camera was shown in the 1920's). I believe the market is just correcting itself now that FF sensors are easier and less expensive to fabricate. There are benefits to a larger sensor.
More than likely Pentax will allow DA lenses to be used on a FF DSLR under a crop mode like Nikon does. The APS-C market will not disappear, I'm sure Pentax is still going to support it with models like the K-X and K-7.
Bring on the FF DSLR Pentax and some new D-FA lenses!!!
Originally posted by philippe I wonder if FF is really that better than APS-C, considering the higher price.
Considerable good lenses, a thoughtful use and good PP is important too, regardless the sensor size.
Looking at Benjamin's pictures, I have no reasons to doubt the quality of a good and well used APS-C sensor.
I think that a good 'hand' is as important as good tool.
OK, there are always camera features that can be improved, but how far must or can one go?
Do we really have to spend or hardly earned pennies on pixels?
Are we going to make better pictures once we can hold a FF camera?
Is FF really the end of the world?
Do we really have to consume more?
What to do with the non FF camera's we have now?
Why can't we do more with what we have now?
Did we really explored the possibilities of or APS-C camera till the end?
Why can't we be happy with what we have?
I know, these are a lot of questions, who knows the answer?