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09-04-2013, 01:39 AM   #286
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QuoteOriginally posted by Poit Quote
I agree entirely.

I'm in the process of building a fledgling wedding photography business, and the lack of a truly professional system (and preferably FF) from Pentax is becoming an increasing concern for me. No-one wants to be trying to do a job with second-rate tools, and the current Pentax cameras are NOT professional tools.

I just want a workhorse professional camera / system. Preferably FF, and preferably Pentax. I can't really fathom why it's such an impossible undertaking for them either.

We'll know in a day or two, and then I'll have to make some (hopefully easy) decisions.
I however think tools themselves, as they are now, can be used professionally. Maybe not for everything 100% dependably that comes to your mind, but for a great deal of photography, definitely.
You see, in all these we need to discern the perception others are forcing upon to us, and how well we understand the subject matter.

Main reason Pentax gear is not used widely as a professional tool is the lack of established service channels, lack of training outlets or workshops, very scarce presence in shops, where we can seriously try the equipment before pulling moolah out of our pockets.

FF absolutely isn't necessary for the job done; if the "FF look" is needed, then renting of a 645D for the occasion will more than suffice and surpass anyone's expectations.

The main attribute of a professional photog aren't amazing tools but amazing creativity of mind that help see beyond and above tools.

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QuoteOriginally posted by VladimirYo Quote
Can it be new Pentax camera? )))

From page of Sole distributor of Pentax and Ricoh (Singapore)
No, it is a Nikon camera. See the red detail on the front of the grip...
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QuoteOriginally posted by froeschle Quote
Hmm, it just occurred to me that the roadmap "standard zoom" has almost no wide angle reach with the current crop. I see that as a hint that a larger-sensor 645d will be released with these lenses
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I see that as a hint that a larger-sensor 645d will be released with these lenses
The KAF-40000 has an optical format of "645 1.3x", the KAF-50100 features "645 1.1x".
They are both based on the 6 micron CCD platform and share a common pin-out and electrical configuration, allowing a single camera design to support both members of this sensor family.
I did expect such a step already last year.
However, the sensor might be outdated now.

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1.1x (or 1x!) would be great. The crop factor is much more of an issue for the 645 system. The wide wideangle cost $5000 and weight over 1kg! There are far fewer lenses in the system as well with the potential of making your existing lenses more awkward and fewer cabdidates to replace or supplement them with.
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QuoteOriginally posted by VladimirYo Quote
Can it be new Pentax camera? )))

From page of Sole distributor of Pentax and Ricoh (Singapore)
To me it actually looks like they've placed one camera body behind the other, like they are comparing sizes or something.
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QuoteOriginally posted by gazonk Quote
Hmm, it just occurred to me that the roadmap "standard zoom" has almost no wide angle reach with the current crop. I see that as a hint that a larger-sensor 645d will be released with these lenses
Or maybe not. With the current crop, 45-90 would correspond to about 35-70 in 35mm equivalents, wouldn't it?

We need leaks, I'm tired of those leeks.

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QuoteOriginally posted by froeschle Quote
Doesn't give any indication if this will be a pentax related announcement. It could just as easily be for compact cameras, or anything else really. It is a consumer electronics show afterall.
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QuoteQuote:
Doesn't give any indication if this will be a pentax related announcement.
Not yet, but let's wait until tomorrow .

But I agree, RICOH Press Conference featuring the new Pentax K-? would have been a better title .
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It is a consumer electronics show afterall.
And maybe even a complement to Photokina?




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out of curiosity, if there was a new DSLR announced tomorrow, do you think it would have an immediate affect on prices? I'm in the market for a K-5ii, but willing to wait a couple weeks if prices would drop...
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out of curiosity, if there was a new DSLR announced tomorrow, do you think it would have an immediate affect on prices? I'm in the market for a K-5ii, but willing to wait a couple weeks if prices would drop...
Yes, it would.
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Yes, it would.
good to know! thanks, I'll wait a couple days before buying then.
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Don't expect anything dramatic
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Don't expect anything dramatic
Oh, I'm not. I'd be willing to pay the current price if it doesn't change. But even if it drops by $50, that's a new camera strap or something
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To give you an idea, the following items were presented by Sony this afternoon during their press conference at IFA:
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  • Action Cam HDR-AS30V
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  • Vaio Tap 11
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  • 4K Bravias 65″ and 55″
  • 7.1 Sound Bar
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  • 4K HomeCinema Projector VW500ES
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  • Xperia Z1
  • PlayMemories Online
  • Cyber-Shot QX10 and QX100
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