PentaxForums.com to Interview Pentax Japan on Feb 11 - Preliminary responses up!

Raffwal · 02-11-2012, 03:16 PM

Thanks, expecting to see the whole interview!

Originally posted by Adam

There are no plans to make an EVF, either (bummer).

Pentax will only create a full-frame camera if they are able to address a market which would be unique in some way or another (hinted that such a camera wasn't coming in the foreseeable future).

Now that's a major bummer x 2!

ElJamoquio · 02-11-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Pentax will only create a full-frame camera if they are able to address a market which would be unique in some way or another (hinted that such a camera wasn't coming in the foreseeable future).

Inexpensive, no video etc?
Compatible with gazillions of lenses already?
Has a Pentax Logo?

Sad trombone...

eurostar · 02-11-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Inexpensive, no video etc?
Compatible with gazillions of lenses already?
Has a Pentax Logo?

Sad trombone...

Mirrorless. And only if a CMOS for the 645D will never be available.

ElJamoquio · 02-11-2012, 03:20 PM

How is the K-5 'unique'?

Is the K-5 a failure?

**1marek** · 02-11-2012, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

How is the K-5 'unique'?

Is the K-5 a failure?

Yeah, sure thing!

Asahiflex · 02-11-2012, 03:29 PM

To be honest: the same Pentax spokesperson, one year ago at the CP+ 2011, said almost the same about a Pentax mirrorless. Like 'Pentax would only do that in an unique way'. And now we have the K-01, which is unique indeed. To me it sounds like a FF mirrorless will come in a year :-)

And if I read that correctly, a XS zoom for the K-01 will follow soon.

lukulele · 02-11-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

I can translate into fluent gibberish, no problem. Translating FROM gibberish is even easier.

Rio,
You must know our Board of Education and the interim Superintendent who succeeded the Superintendent who hired the head of data that pronounced a 98% on-time graduation rate who had to resign when he spoke too much jibberish with fabricated educratic data. Common affliction in public and for profit education. Unfortunately our folks haven't found a Rosetta Stone for Jibberish. Too much data.

Docrwm · 02-11-2012, 04:03 PM

Thanks for the Precis of the interview. Not sure why the lack of a EVF for the K-01 is disappointing - get a K-05 is you need a VF

The rest is very positive and in line with previous info directly from Pentax. I'm most interested in both the full interview, of course, but also the playing around with the equipment after the show that was promised. More clear info on the lenses - Yeah!

Chex · 02-11-2012, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Pentax will only create a full-frame camera if they are able to address a market which would be unique in some way or another (hinted that such a camera wasn't coming in the foreseeable future).

Isn't morrorless FF camera a NEW product that isn't on the market?? Well I guess the K-5 will be replaced with a D800... crappy.

Mareket · 02-11-2012, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

If they said a similar thing about mirrorless and then went on to announce the Q and the K-01 then brace yourselves for some very strange cameras coming over the horizon.

I'm pretty stoked to be honest. I'm getting a D800 or something similar for professional work sooner or later, but my K-5 will always come with me, runnning dual systems can't be that hard, and the K-5 has treated me well so far.

Wired · 02-11-2012, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mareket

If they said a similar thing about mirrorless and then went on to announce the Q and the K-01 then brace yourselves for some very strange cameras coming over the horizon.

I'm pretty stoked to be honest. I'm getting a D800 or something similar for professional work sooner or later, but my K-5 will always come with me, runnning dual systems can't be that hard, and the K-5 has treated me well so far.

I think I got a similar plan.

elho_cid · 02-11-2012, 04:44 PM

I like to see that the PRI remains realistic about the market.
And it is sad to see so many people here wanting something commercially not viable.

Come on, Sony alrady tried to make a full frame DSLR for a minority and they failed badly. And the succeeded with, surprisingly EVIL camera without EVF. Is that so difficult to see?

tohax · 02-11-2012, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

It seems now I understand why it's so hard to get official information from pentax, because they are closer to local communities in Japan, which seems pretty crowded. However the most annoying side of pentax is that they are so stubborn not to immediately release FF camera. Please, at least upgrade the flash system!

tohax · 02-11-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by elho_cid

I like to see that the PRI remains realistic about the market.
And it is sad to see so many people here wanting something commercially not viable.

Come on, Sony alrady tried to make a full frame DSLR for a minority and they failed badly. And the succeeded with, surprisingly EVIL camera without EVF. Is that so difficult to see?

maybe you're right about sony, but pentax has so many FF lenses since decades ago..

Caat · 02-11-2012, 05:12 PM

^ so has Sony via Minolta

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02-11-2012, 03:16 PM	#91
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Thanks, expecting to see the whole interview! Originally posted by Adam There are no plans to make an EVF, either (bummer). Pentax will only create a full-frame camera if they are able to address a market which would be unique in some way or another (hinted that such a camera wasn't coming in the foreseeable future). Now that's a major bummer x 2!

02-11-2012, 03:18 PM	#92
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Adam Pentax will only create a full-frame camera if they are able to address a market which would be unique in some way or another (hinted that such a camera wasn't coming in the foreseeable future). Inexpensive, no video etc? Compatible with gazillions of lenses already? Has a Pentax Logo? Sad trombone...

02-11-2012, 03:20 PM	#93
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Originally posted by ElJamoquio Inexpensive, no video etc? Compatible with gazillions of lenses already? Has a Pentax Logo? Sad trombone... Mirrorless. And only if a CMOS for the 645D will never be available.

02-11-2012, 03:20 PM	#94
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	How is the K-5 'unique'? Is the K-5 a failure?

02-11-2012, 03:25 PM	#95
1marek Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Medjimurje, Croatia Photos: Albums Posts: 40	Originally posted by ElJamoquio How is the K-5 'unique'? Is the K-5 a failure? Yeah, sure thing!

02-11-2012, 03:29 PM	#96
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	To be honest: the same Pentax spokesperson, one year ago at the CP+ 2011, said almost the same about a Pentax mirrorless. Like 'Pentax would only do that in an unique way'. And now we have the K-01, which is unique indeed. To me it sounds like a FF mirrorless will come in a year :-) And if I read that correctly, a XS zoom for the K-01 will follow soon.

02-11-2012, 03:32 PM	#97
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	Originally posted by RioRico I can translate into fluent gibberish, no problem. Translating FROM gibberish is even easier. Rio, You must know our Board of Education and the interim Superintendent who succeeded the Superintendent who hired the head of data that pronounced a 98% on-time graduation rate who had to resign when he spoke too much jibberish with fabricated educratic data. Common affliction in public and for profit education. Unfortunately our folks haven't found a Rosetta Stone for Jibberish. Too much data.

02-11-2012, 04:03 PM	#98
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Thanks for the Precis of the interview. Not sure why the lack of a EVF for the K-01 is disappointing - get a K-05 is you need a VF The rest is very positive and in line with previous info directly from Pentax. I'm most interested in both the full interview, of course, but also the playing around with the equipment after the show that was promised. More clear info on the lenses - Yeah!

02-11-2012, 04:05 PM	#99
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	Originally posted by Adam Pentax will only create a full-frame camera if they are able to address a market which would be unique in some way or another (hinted that such a camera wasn't coming in the foreseeable future). Isn't morrorless FF camera a NEW product that isn't on the market?? Well I guess the K-5 will be replaced with a D800... crappy.

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Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	If they said a similar thing about mirrorless and then went on to announce the Q and the K-01 then brace yourselves for some very strange cameras coming over the horizon. I'm pretty stoked to be honest. I'm getting a D800 or something similar for professional work sooner or later, but my K-5 will always come with me, runnning dual systems can't be that hard, and the K-5 has treated me well so far.

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02-11-2012, 04:13 PM - 1 Like	#101
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Mareket If they said a similar thing about mirrorless and then went on to announce the Q and the K-01 then brace yourselves for some very strange cameras coming over the horizon. I'm pretty stoked to be honest. I'm getting a D800 or something similar for professional work sooner or later, but my K-5 will always come with me, runnning dual systems can't be that hard, and the K-5 has treated me well so far. I think I got a similar plan.

02-11-2012, 04:44 PM	#102
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	I like to see that the PRI remains realistic about the market. And it is sad to see so many people here wanting something commercially not viable. Come on, Sony alrady tried to make a full frame DSLR for a minority and they failed badly. And the succeeded with, surprisingly EVIL camera without EVF. Is that so difficult to see?

02-11-2012, 04:45 PM - 1 Like	#103
tohax Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 69	It seems now I understand why it's so hard to get official information from pentax, because they are closer to local communities in Japan, which seems pretty crowded. However the most annoying side of pentax is that they are so stubborn not to immediately release FF camera. Please, at least upgrade the flash system!

02-11-2012, 04:49 PM	#104
tohax Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 69	Originally posted by elho_cid I like to see that the PRI remains realistic about the market. And it is sad to see so many people here wanting something commercially not viable. Come on, Sony alrady tried to make a full frame DSLR for a minority and they failed badly. And the succeeded with, surprisingly EVIL camera without EVF. Is that so difficult to see? maybe you're right about sony, but pentax has so many FF lenses since decades ago..

02-11-2012, 05:12 PM	#105
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	^ so has Sony via Minolta