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Kunzite · 02-05-2015, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

The irony is that the Pentaxians that frequent DPR forums AND b1tch that DPR doesn't review Pentax products in a timely manner or always give Pentax news a negative slant still post in that forum.

Don't they realize that the act of posting there contributes to DPR advertising dollars (clicks and hits)?

But posting there and raising poorly coded click counters is the only way to hasten Pentax reviews on that site... or at least, making them appear at all.

cali92rs · 02-05-2015, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

But posting there and raising poorly coded click counters is the only way to hasten Pentax reviews on that site... or at least, making them appear at all.

Yes...obviously that has worked so far.

**jpzk** · 02-05-2015, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Can't wait for the...
"Why I'm Not Buying a FF Pentax" thread to begin...you know it's coming!

Regards!

I suggested earlier a dedicated thread to the not-yet-there Pentax FF exclusive to complainers.

---------- Post added 02-05-15 at 02:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by vcollerp

K3II with new focus system and small things on the 10th, A wink will do

Well, that would complicate my decision : K3 ? K5IIs ? ...

Raffwal · 02-05-2015, 12:07 PM

kenspo, can you confirm screw drive AF?

dakight · 02-05-2015, 12:17 PM

Whatever will people complain about now that the favorite whipping horse has been dispatched? I'm sure there will be something though; should we take bets?

Docrwm · 02-05-2015, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by dakight

Whatever will people complain about now that the favorite whipping horse has been dispatched? I'm sure there will be something though; should we take bets?

They keep going back and forth on Red vs Green

Pentax isn't used as often or Ricoh is used too often

Why can't they just rerelease X lens, it's FF and never cost as much as these new designs

Why doesn't my new FF take as good pictures as my MX-1 (or insert another pocket single dedicated lens camera)

Don't worry, the griping will keep going - have no fear!

kenspo · 02-05-2015, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Raffwal

kenspo, can you confirm screw drive AF?

No, not 100%..But have a meeting with Pentax tomorrow. Will check more then

**monochrome** · 02-05-2015, 01:00 PM

Many small bits of new information from asahi man on the 'other' discussion forum (if you can stand to go there). From about 10 hours ago:

Prototype showing at CP+ - demo later.
Completely new AF and drive system in BOTH the LENSES. Internal AF system completely new
NEW IBIS - says biggest tech change in a long time
Planned available autumn
90% likely NOT 24Mp (but is Sony sensor)

Paul the Sunman · 02-05-2015, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

No, not 100%..But have a meeting with Pentax tomorrow. Will check more then

Wow, all bets off without it! All the old glass ...! Can't believe they'd leave it off.

6BQ5 · 02-05-2015, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Many small bits of new information from asahi man on the 'other' discussion forum (if you can stand to go there). From about 10 hours ago:

Prototype showing at CP+ - demo later.
Completely new AF and drive system in BOTH the LENSES. Internal AF system completely new
NEW IBIS - says biggest tech change in a long time
Planned available autumn
90% likely NOT 24Mp (but is Sony sensor)

So either 16 MP for low light performance or 36 MP for extra resolution?

ChristianRock · 02-05-2015, 01:08 PM

So they said you could use the DA lenses because it has a crop mode, right? Why would they do that when no DA prime other than the 55 has a motor?

I'm pretty sure it supports the screw drive AF.

**monochrome** · 02-05-2015, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Wow, all bets off without it! All the old glass ...! Can't believe they'd leave it off.

on the other Forum asahi man confirms screwdrive motor in the FF body, but the lenses have ALL NEW technology for the motor and the Drive System.

This si consistent with other rumors - crippled KAF2 in the body, KAF3 in the lenses.

Raffwal · 02-05-2015, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

So either 16 MP for low light performance or 36 MP for extra resolution?

Didn't the Pentaxeros leak (sorta "confirmed" by kenspo) say 36 Mpix?

---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 22:21 ----------

Ficha especificaciones técnicas Pentax Full Frame - Pentax Full Frame

36 Mpix

**monochrome** · 02-05-2015, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Raffwal

Didn't the Pentaxeros leak (sorta "confirmed" by kenspo) say 36 Mpix?

---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 22:21 ----------

Ficha especificaciones técnicas Pentax Full Frame - Pentax Full Frame

36 Mpix

So did asahi man (90% sure) on DPR this morning.

6BQ5 · 02-05-2015, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Raffwal

Didn't the Pentaxeros leak (sorta "confirmed" by kenspo) say 36 Mpix?

---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 22:21 ----------

Ficha especificaciones técnicas Pentax Full Frame - Pentax Full Frame

36 Mpix

Gotcha! If it's 36 MP then it's 36 MP. Let's hope for low noise and wide dynamic range too!

Maybe we'll see something similar to the A7R. That's one generation back from the A7II but probably more than good enough.

02-05-2015, 01:00 PM	#638
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Many small bits of new information from asahi man on the 'other' discussion forum (if you can stand to go there). From about 10 hours ago: Prototype showing at CP+ - demo later. Completely new AF and drive system in BOTH the LENSES. Internal AF system completely new NEW IBIS - says biggest tech change in a long time Planned available autumn 90% likely NOT 24Mp (but is Sony sensor)

02-05-2015, 01:08 PM	#640
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by monochrome Many small bits of new information from asahi man on the 'other' discussion forum (if you can stand to go there). From about 10 hours ago: Prototype showing at CP+ - demo later. Completely new AF and drive system in BOTH the LENSES. Internal AF system completely new NEW IBIS - says biggest tech change in a long time Planned available autumn 90% likely NOT 24Mp (but is Sony sensor) So either 16 MP for low light performance or 36 MP for extra resolution?

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02-05-2015, 11:21 AM	#631
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by cali92rs The irony is that the Pentaxians that frequent DPR forums AND b1tch that DPR doesn't review Pentax products in a timely manner or always give Pentax news a negative slant still post in that forum. Don't they realize that the act of posting there contributes to DPR advertising dollars (clicks and hits)? But posting there and raising poorly coded click counters is the only way to hasten Pentax reviews on that site... or at least, making them appear at all.

02-05-2015, 11:26 AM	#632
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Kunzite But posting there and raising poorly coded click counters is the only way to hasten Pentax reviews on that site... or at least, making them appear at all. Yes...obviously that has worked so far.

02-05-2015, 11:59 AM	#633
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Rupert Can't wait for the... "Why I'm Not Buying a FF Pentax" thread to begin...you know it's coming! Regards! I suggested earlier a dedicated thread to the not-yet-there Pentax FF exclusive to complainers. ---------- Post added 02-05-15 at 02:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by vcollerp K3II with new focus system and small things on the 10th, A wink will do Well, that would complicate my decision : K3 ? K5IIs ? ...

02-05-2015, 12:07 PM	#634
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	kenspo, can you confirm screw drive AF?

02-05-2015, 12:17 PM	#635
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Whatever will people complain about now that the favorite whipping horse has been dispatched? I'm sure there will be something though; should we take bets?

02-05-2015, 12:23 PM	#636
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by dakight Whatever will people complain about now that the favorite whipping horse has been dispatched? I'm sure there will be something though; should we take bets? They keep going back and forth on Red vs Green Pentax isn't used as often or Ricoh is used too often Why can't they just rerelease X lens, it's FF and never cost as much as these new designs Why doesn't my new FF take as good pictures as my MX-1 (or insert another pocket single dedicated lens camera) Don't worry, the griping will keep going - have no fear!

02-05-2015, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#637
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Raffwal kenspo, can you confirm screw drive AF? No, not 100%..But have a meeting with Pentax tomorrow. Will check more then

02-05-2015, 01:00 PM	#639
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by kenspo No, not 100%..But have a meeting with Pentax tomorrow. Will check more then Wow, all bets off without it! All the old glass ...! Can't believe they'd leave it off.

02-05-2015, 01:08 PM	#641
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	So they said you could use the DA lenses because it has a crop mode, right? Why would they do that when no DA prime other than the 55 has a motor? I'm pretty sure it supports the screw drive AF.

02-05-2015, 01:13 PM	#642
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Wow, all bets off without it! All the old glass ...! Can't believe they'd leave it off. on the other Forum asahi man confirms screwdrive motor in the FF body, but the lenses have ALL NEW technology for the motor and the Drive System. This si consistent with other rumors - crippled KAF2 in the body, KAF3 in the lenses.

02-05-2015, 01:17 PM	#643
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Originally posted by 6BQ5 So either 16 MP for low light performance or 36 MP for extra resolution? Didn't the Pentaxeros leak (sorta "confirmed" by kenspo) say 36 Mpix? ---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 22:21 ---------- Ficha especificaciones técnicas Pentax Full Frame - Pentax Full Frame 36 Mpix

02-05-2015, 01:26 PM	#644
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Raffwal Didn't the Pentaxeros leak (sorta "confirmed" by kenspo) say 36 Mpix? ---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 22:21 ---------- Ficha especificaciones técnicas Pentax Full Frame - Pentax Full Frame 36 Mpix So did asahi man (90% sure) on DPR this morning.

02-05-2015, 01:35 PM	#645
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Raffwal Didn't the Pentaxeros leak (sorta "confirmed" by kenspo) say 36 Mpix? ---------- Post added 05-02-15 at 22:21 ---------- Ficha especificaciones técnicas Pentax Full Frame - Pentax Full Frame 36 Mpix Gotcha! If it's 36 MP then it's 36 MP. Let's hope for low noise and wide dynamic range too! Maybe we'll see something similar to the A7R. That's one generation back from the A7II but probably more than good enough.

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