Rumor: Pentax FF Sept 18-23, 2012

feishui · 02-17-2012, 09:31 AM

24MP, high ISO similar to Nikon D3S
Will be first released in Germany

From an ID that has successfully predicted the release data of Pentax mirrorless and Nikon D800 before anywhere I had seen.
Let's see what will happen.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-17-2012, 09:41 AM

Sounds like a good start at PhotoKina. Still as my expectations are. Untill then we can all fill this thread.

Asahiflex · 02-17-2012, 09:41 AM

Interesting and it was to be expected that such a camera would be announced at Photokina

Although I have yet to see a FF to materialize.

Raffwal · 02-17-2012, 09:43 AM

When hell freezes over.

ducdao · 02-17-2012, 09:47 AM

Here comes another FF thread with 2 gazillions posts

bobmaxja · 02-17-2012, 09:48 AM

I think Adam need to start a section in Rumors just for FF. That way when the true FF is coming the section will already be full
But also for peoples who are NOT interested in FF, we can skip it

Kryscendo · 02-17-2012, 09:48 AM

So when we take this thread to page #121, will the gods be appeased then?

Harald · 02-17-2012, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by feishui

Will be first released in Germany

What are the Germany immigration regulations?

ogl · 02-17-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by feishui

24MP, high ISO similar to Nikon D3S
Will be first released in Germany

From an ID that has successfully predicted the release data of Pentax mirrorless and Nikon D800 before anywhere I had seen.
Let's see what will happen.

It's not new rumor. Pentax, 24 MP and FF - flying around rumor during 2011 year. I've heard it before. I hope the price will be low. USD1500.

Harald · 02-17-2012, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Raffwal

When hell freezes over.

Perhaps this has allready happened? we have here an saying "cold as in the russian hell"

bilybianca · 02-17-2012, 09:56 AM - **12 Likes**

I think the rumor should be interpreted as "full frame will be released sometime between 2018 and 2023".

- Journalist: can we expect an Pentax FF in the near future?
- Pentax rep: No. Not now, not later, not at all.
- Journalist: Should this be understood as "well, we are thinking of making one very soon"?
- Pentax rep: No, absolutely not. We have a firm decision to stay out of the FF market.
- Journalist: How should we interpret this?
- Pentax rep: I cannot speak out clearer than I have.
- Forum rumor: A Pentax FF is soon to be announced!

Kjell

Raffwal · 02-17-2012, 10:02 AM

I just can't believe how we people keep the hope alive. Year after year Pentax users have hoped, prayed, begged for a FF Pentax. And year after year the company has been denying any plans. In stead what they have been doing is releasing APS-C only lenses, the Q with a microscopic sensor and latest the APS-C mirrorless. And every time some Pentax exec breaths out, us in the faith take it as a definite sign that the long-awaited FF is finally coming.

Stop. It is not coming. Ricoh or not.

JinDesu · 02-17-2012, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by ogl

It's not new rumor. Pentax, 24 MP and FF - flying around rumor during 2011 year. I've heard it before. I hope the price will be low. USD1500.

USD 1500 seems a little bit too low for an FF. I'm willing to accept sub-3000, maybe $2400.

ducdao · 02-17-2012, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by bilybianca

I think the rumor should be interpreted as "full frame will be released sometime between 2018 and 2023".

- Journalist: can we expect an Pentax FF in the near future?
- Pentax rep: No. Not now, not later, not at all.
- Journalist: Should this be understood as "well, we are thinking of making one very soon"?
- Pentax rep: No, absolutely not. We have a firm decision to stay out of the FF market.
- Journalist: How should we interpret this?
- Pentax rep: I cannot speak out clearer than I have.
- Forum rumor: A Pentax FF is soon to be announced!

Kjell

a good one, but also very true, sadly.

ogl · 02-17-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

USD 1500 seems a little bit too low for an FF. I'm willing to accept sub-3000, maybe $2400.

For 24 MP sensor? I bet USD1500-1700.

If this camera will be real.

02-17-2012, 10:02 AM	#12
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	I just can't believe how we people keep the hope alive. Year after year Pentax users have hoped, prayed, begged for a FF Pentax. And year after year the company has been denying any plans. In stead what they have been doing is releasing APS-C only lenses, the Q with a microscopic sensor and latest the APS-C mirrorless. And every time some Pentax exec breaths out, us in the faith take it as a definite sign that the long-awaited FF is finally coming. Stop. It is not coming. Ricoh or not. Last edited by Raffwal; 02-22-2012 at 08:25 AM.

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02-17-2012, 09:31 AM	#1
feishui Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 94	Rumor: Pentax FF Sept 18-23, 2012 24MP, high ISO similar to Nikon D3S Will be first released in Germany From an ID that has successfully predicted the release data of Pentax mirrorless and Nikon D800 before anywhere I had seen. Let's see what will happen.

02-17-2012, 09:41 AM	#2
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Sounds like a good start at PhotoKina. Still as my expectations are. Untill then we can all fill this thread.

02-17-2012, 09:41 AM	#3
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Interesting and it was to be expected that such a camera would be announced at Photokina Although I have yet to see a FF to materialize.

02-17-2012, 09:43 AM	#4
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	When hell freezes over.

02-17-2012, 09:47 AM	#5
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Here comes another FF thread with 2 gazillions posts

02-17-2012, 09:48 AM	#6
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I think Adam need to start a section in Rumors just for FF. That way when the true FF is coming the section will already be full But also for peoples who are NOT interested in FF, we can skip it

02-17-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	So when we take this thread to page #121, will the gods be appeased then?

02-17-2012, 09:54 AM	#8
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by feishui Will be first released in Germany What are the Germany immigration regulations?

02-17-2012, 09:55 AM	#9
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by feishui 24MP, high ISO similar to Nikon D3S Will be first released in Germany From an ID that has successfully predicted the release data of Pentax mirrorless and Nikon D800 before anywhere I had seen. Let's see what will happen. It's not new rumor. Pentax, 24 MP and FF - flying around rumor during 2011 year. I've heard it before. I hope the price will be low. USD1500.

02-17-2012, 09:56 AM - 1 Like	#10
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by Raffwal When hell freezes over. Perhaps this has allready happened? we have here an saying "cold as in the russian hell"

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02-17-2012, 09:56 AM - 12 Likes	#11
bilybianca Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 334	I think the rumor should be interpreted as "full frame will be released sometime between 2018 and 2023". - Journalist: can we expect an Pentax FF in the near future? - Pentax rep: No. Not now, not later, not at all. - Journalist: Should this be understood as "well, we are thinking of making one very soon"? - Pentax rep: No, absolutely not. We have a firm decision to stay out of the FF market. - Journalist: How should we interpret this? - Pentax rep: I cannot speak out clearer than I have. - Forum rumor: A Pentax FF is soon to be announced! Kjell

02-17-2012, 10:04 AM	#13
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by ogl It's not new rumor. Pentax, 24 MP and FF - flying around rumor during 2011 year. I've heard it before. I hope the price will be low. USD1500. USD 1500 seems a little bit too low for an FF. I'm willing to accept sub-3000, maybe $2400.

02-17-2012, 10:20 AM	#14
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by bilybianca I think the rumor should be interpreted as "full frame will be released sometime between 2018 and 2023". - Journalist: can we expect an Pentax FF in the near future? - Pentax rep: No. Not now, not later, not at all. - Journalist: Should this be understood as "well, we are thinking of making one very soon"? - Pentax rep: No, absolutely not. We have a firm decision to stay out of the FF market. - Journalist: How should we interpret this? - Pentax rep: I cannot speak out clearer than I have. - Forum rumor: A Pentax FF is soon to be announced! Kjell a good one, but also very true, sadly.

02-17-2012, 10:39 AM	#15
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by JinDesu USD 1500 seems a little bit too low for an FF. I'm willing to accept sub-3000, maybe $2400. For 24 MP sensor? I bet USD1500-1700. If this camera will be real.