Originally posted by davidsladek Allison, have you actually seen the changes in action? How can you be disappointed by something that is only a rumour at this stage and compare it to something that's already materialised?
Well, it materialized now and I am disappointed. The only improvement is the AF system, which while it does need improving it is not nearly enough. It has the same number of points, so are we really talking about a software upgrade here? Price is going to be a huge factor. Will I pay as much as the K-5 at launch? Probably not now...not with higher mp/new technology crop sensors available. IMHO, this is just not an upgrade enough for ALL of us current K-5 users to scurry to buy so we can replace our K-5s. I want something better....still hoping for a K3.
Originally posted by janneman But what kind of FF do you get for that price? It will be FF entry level. I don't think those are as capable as the FF's we are all talking about.
Entry level, sure, but don't forget that Nikon discontinued the D700...so there is room in their lineup for a more basic FF than the D800. the D600 will be for the advanced amateur/student/new professional crowd...and for those looking to make the FF leap without breaking the bank. I can justify spending $2000 on a camera...I am struggling to justify $3000. Maybe it is just me, but I don't think I am alone.
Really, part of my desires come down to me wanting Pentax to stay competitive and I am not sure how much longer they can do that without either a ff or an aps-c that tops all the other brands' aps-c cameras. Do I expect them to be ready by photokina? no. but I do think they can could have a leak of what is to come and that would make a lot of people settle down.