Mr. Kitazawa slated to announce Pentax upcoming bodies in Dec 19'th

JohnBee · 12-17-2011, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

According to Pete Fang from DPreview, Mr. Kitazawa, who is head of Pentax's camera R&D, told a Japanese DC Magazine that Pentax is working on a mirror-less 35mm full-frame camera "and..." is even considering a mirror-less 645D.

The OP is also asking for anyone with good Japanese reading skills to help by translating and confirming the article on Dec. 19.

The blog can be found here: http://thisistanaka.blog66.fc2.com/entry/662/

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Personally, if this works-out to be true, then I think it substantiates the initial rumors of a FF mirorless that has been going around lately. And though I wouldn't highly recommend it, perhaps, this will be our queue to put a little more stock into that rumor.

Last edited by JohnBee; 12-17-2011 at 08:45 AM.

Adam · 12-17-2011, 07:55 AM

Well a mirrorless full-frame is still a full-frame, right?

Wonder how they'll pull that off with the k mount, though.

jsherman999 · 12-17-2011, 07:56 AM

A FF Mirrorless with perhaps fully-functional K-mount adapter is intriguing in a way that 'Q' wasn't, that's for sure.

A really, really good EVF with value-add overlay, peaking, 100%, etc would go a long way toward making this acceptable to folks like me who are really attached to their big FF OVFs

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(Any good Japanese language speakers out there who can translate directly?)

SteveM · 12-17-2011, 08:03 AM

I doubt I would be tempted to buy FF if it is mirrorless. When looking through the viewfinder I can cut out all of the other distractions around me and concentrate on one area of the prospective photo. For example, can try to focus on the eye of a bird while ignoring everything else except composition. Good luck trying to zoom into see if the eye is in focus while trying to track a bird in flight using a screen on the back of the camera.

Winder · 12-17-2011, 08:20 AM

EVIL FF and and EVIL MF? What is Pentax thinking? Where do they come up with these ideas?

Experts on this forum have said repeatedly that EVIL FF and MF is not going to happen, so I will believe it when I see it.

Now, how about some good rumors about good glass?

Kunzite · 12-17-2011, 08:21 AM

I would rather leave Pentax (even though I don't want to) than buy a mirrorless. Just saying.

RioRico · 12-17-2011, 08:23 AM

Cool story. THAT would sure gain some attention. Let's see, today is the 17th, so we have until sometime Monday to spin-out our fantasies. Time is short! Start posting!!

Asahiflex · 12-17-2011, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

EVIL FF = home run for Pentax :-)

aurele · 12-17-2011, 08:25 AM

well, i've always been sceptical about EVF and rangefinder camera (tried it some time ago, and wasn't convinced ...).

Whatever, it's nice to read that Pentax is working on some experimental body now.

bobell69 · 12-17-2011, 08:48 AM

While I find this very interesting and innovative, I am still looking to see what they are planning with respect to the replacement of the KR and the K5. Also what are their plans with respect to the current lens lineup?

JohnBee · 12-17-2011, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by bobell69

While I find this very interesting and innovative, I am still looking to see what they are planning with respect to the replacement of the KR and the K5. Also what are their plans with respect to the current lens lineup?

My guess is that the K-3 will be a 24MP body. But I'm not sure how exciting that will be for K-5 owners(more resolution mainly). And so as a precursor to adding excitement, I think the FF mirorless will be the big ticket item next year. Not to mention that Pentax/Ricoh will likely be the first company to deliver it.

But what would really kick ass(I think) is if Pentax would put out an APS-C and FF that would yet again become the camera to beat for the next two years

ogl · 12-17-2011, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Well a mirrorless full-frame is still a full-frame, right?

Wonder how they'll pull that off with the k mount, though.

I said that Pentax needs FF EVIL MANY MANY times before - it's right move. Check my posts at this forum.

**Fontan** · 12-17-2011, 09:04 AM

Guys, nobody is announcing anything on Dec 19. The dude who blogs there interviewed engineers and others from 8 manufacturers about what is to come in 2012. One of the eight was mr kitazawa. He was blurting things out, but not a whole lots of details. This magazine is to come out on dec 19th.

JohnBee · 12-17-2011, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Fontan

Guys, nobody is announcing anything on Dec 19. The dude who blogs there interviewed engineers and others from 8 manufacturers about what is to come in 2012. One of the eight was mr kitazawa. He was blurting things out, but not a whole lots of details. This magazine is to come out on dec 19th.

Sounds interesting... any chance you could translate the blog for us?

What about the FF and 645D mirorless?
Aren't those terms part of the article?

**Fontan** · 12-17-2011, 09:12 AM - **1 Like**

BTW, this blogger, Mikio Tanaka, is a well known photographer in Japan, and contributes to many photography magazines. He is very legit. I follow the dude on Twitter.

12-17-2011, 07:42 AM - 1 Like	#1
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Mr. Kitazawa slated to announce Pentax upcoming bodies in Dec 19'th According to Pete Fang from DPreview, Mr. Kitazawa, who is head of Pentax's camera R&D, told a Japanese DC Magazine that Pentax is working on a mirror-less 35mm full-frame camera "and..." is even considering a mirror-less 645D. The OP is also asking for anyone with good Japanese reading skills to help by translating and confirming the article on Dec. 19. The blog can be found here: http://thisistanaka.blog66.fc2.com/entry/662/ ~ Personally, if this works-out to be true, then I think it substantiates the initial rumors of a FF mirorless that has been going around lately. And though I wouldn't highly recommend it, perhaps, this will be our queue to put a little more stock into that rumor. Last edited by JohnBee; 12-17-2011 at 08:45 AM.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Well a mirrorless full-frame is still a full-frame, right? Wonder how they'll pull that off with the k mount, though.

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	A FF Mirrorless with perhaps fully-functional K-mount adapter is intriguing in a way that 'Q' wasn't, that's for sure. A really, really good EVF with value-add overlay, peaking, 100%, etc would go a long way toward making this acceptable to folks like me who are really attached to their big FF OVFs . (Any good Japanese language speakers out there who can translate directly?)

12-17-2011, 08:03 AM	#4
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I doubt I would be tempted to buy FF if it is mirrorless. When looking through the viewfinder I can cut out all of the other distractions around me and concentrate on one area of the prospective photo. For example, can try to focus on the eye of a bird while ignoring everything else except composition. Good luck trying to zoom into see if the eye is in focus while trying to track a bird in flight using a screen on the back of the camera.

12-17-2011, 08:20 AM	#5
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	EVIL FF and and EVIL MF? What is Pentax thinking? Where do they come up with these ideas? Experts on this forum have said repeatedly that EVIL FF and MF is not going to happen, so I will believe it when I see it. Now, how about some good rumors about good glass?

12-17-2011, 08:21 AM	#6
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I would rather leave Pentax (even though I don't want to) than buy a mirrorless. Just saying.

12-17-2011, 08:23 AM	#7
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Cool story. THAT would sure gain some attention. Let's see, today is the 17th, so we have until sometime Monday to spin-out our fantasies. Time is short! Start posting!!

12-17-2011, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#8
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	EVIL FF = home run for Pentax :-)

12-17-2011, 08:25 AM	#9
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	well, i've always been sceptical about EVF and rangefinder camera (tried it some time ago, and wasn't convinced ...). Whatever, it's nice to read that Pentax is working on some experimental body now.

12-17-2011, 08:48 AM	#10
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	While I find this very interesting and innovative, I am still looking to see what they are planning with respect to the replacement of the KR and the K5. Also what are their plans with respect to the current lens lineup?

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobell69 While I find this very interesting and innovative, I am still looking to see what they are planning with respect to the replacement of the KR and the K5. Also what are their plans with respect to the current lens lineup? My guess is that the K-3 will be a 24MP body. But I'm not sure how exciting that will be for K-5 owners(more resolution mainly). And so as a precursor to adding excitement, I think the FF mirorless will be the big ticket item next year. Not to mention that Pentax/Ricoh will likely be the first company to deliver it. But what would really kick ass(I think) is if Pentax would put out an APS-C and FF that would yet again become the camera to beat for the next two years

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Adam Well a mirrorless full-frame is still a full-frame, right? Wonder how they'll pull that off with the k mount, though. I said that Pentax needs FF EVIL MANY MANY times before - it's right move. Check my posts at this forum.

12-17-2011, 09:04 AM	#13
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Guys, nobody is announcing anything on Dec 19. The dude who blogs there interviewed engineers and others from 8 manufacturers about what is to come in 2012. One of the eight was mr kitazawa. He was blurting things out, but not a whole lots of details. This magazine is to come out on dec 19th.

12-17-2011, 09:10 AM	#14
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fontan Guys, nobody is announcing anything on Dec 19. The dude who blogs there interviewed engineers and others from 8 manufacturers about what is to come in 2012. One of the eight was mr kitazawa. He was blurting things out, but not a whole lots of details. This magazine is to come out on dec 19th. Sounds interesting... any chance you could translate the blog for us? What about the FF and 645D mirorless? Aren't those terms part of the article?

12-17-2011, 09:12 AM - 1 Like	#15
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	BTW, this blogger, Mikio Tanaka, is a well known photographer in Japan, and contributes to many photography magazines. He is very legit. I follow the dude on Twitter.