Unveiling of the Full Frame Prototype

mrNewt · 02-12-2015, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by fs999

The top reminds me a little bit on the AP 50th anniversary prototype...

The top reminds me a little of Frankenstein to be honest...

... Penkenstein!?

blende8 · 02-12-2015, 08:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Would someone tell me where everyone is getting the 'tilty/articulate screen' idea from? Based on the model alone I see absolutely no indication that the screen will move just a millimetre.

Kimio Tanaka (product development) mentions it in an interview:
He says
- articulate screen
- no flash
- screw drive
- fixed focal lenses will come (of course)
- SR resolution enhancement will be 1,5 - 2x
data size goes up to 4x
only for non moving motives

ogl · 02-12-2015, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by blende8

Kimio Tanaka (product development) mentions it in an interview:
He says

- SR resolution enhancement will be 1,5 - 2x
data size goes up to 4x
only for non moving motives

what does it mean? I didn't catch

reh321 · 02-12-2015, 08:39 AM

How does a Pentax flash master communicate with its slaves?
strobe?
IR?
RF?
I'm wondering whether a camera could serve as a flash master without actually having a flash itself.

cfraz · 02-12-2015, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by ogl

what does it mean? I didn't catch

Using sensor shift to take multiple images of stationary subject to increase resolution.

Dan · 02-12-2015, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by ogl

what does it mean? I didn't catch

It means that the SR mechanism will be used to increase the effective megapixels, resulting in a 1.5-2x increase in image resolution. The files will be up to 4x larger. It can only be used when the camera and subject are not moving.

**Digitalis** · 02-12-2015, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by reh321

'm wondering whether a camera could serve as a flash master without actually having a flash itself.

with use of the appropriate wireless control setting on an attached AF540 or AF 360 it will be perfectly possible to control additional flashes.

aleonx3 · 02-12-2015, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by freerider

The large articulating screen looks promising. Thanks for posting.

I am not sure if that it is an articulated screen... just saying...

blende8 · 02-12-2015, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

I am not sure if that it is an articulated screen... just saying...

The articulated screen is also confirmed in the interview.

ogl · 02-12-2015, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by cfraz

Using sensor shift to take multiple images of stationary subject to increase resolution.

Thanks a lot.

**fs999** · 02-12-2015, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I'm wondering whether a camera could serve as a flash master without actually having a flash itself.

Originally posted by Digitalis

with use of the appropriate wireless control setting on an attached AF540 or AF 360 it will be perfectly possible to control additional flashes.

I suppose the AF201FG is there for that.

zapp · 02-12-2015, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Class A

A Japanese site features photos of the unveiling of the FF prototpye.

Sadly, it is just a 3D print again, but one can see the back of the camera with an enormous screen.

More images of the Pentax FF mock-up at Gigazine.

format is 6x7 isn't it.
what an ugly looking mock up. For two years we only get mock ups. Mock it up Pentax.

Interesting to see what you people see in a plastic brick. The screen looks like dark to me, like all inscriptins on the buttons.... This is so stupid, but a sign of life maybe.

Oh, yes the model is mirrorless - ha ha ha

DennisH · 02-12-2015, 10:17 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by zapp

format is 6x7 isn't it.
what an ugly looking mock up. For two years we only get mock ups. Mock it up Pentax.

Interesting to see what you people see in a plastic brick. The screen looks like dark to me, like all inscriptins on the buttons.... This is so stupid, but a sign of life maybe.

Oh, yes the model is mirrorless - ha ha ha

Well, I'm glad someone can see the cloud behind all that silver lining.

mikeodial · 02-12-2015, 10:25 AM

Pentax F1

**Aristophanes** · 02-12-2015, 10:25 AM

Looks like a big ole medium format from the days gone by.

02-12-2015, 10:25 AM	#74
mikeodial Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 370	And the Name should be: Pentax F1

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02-12-2015, 08:11 AM	#61
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by fs999 The top reminds me a little bit on the AP 50th anniversary prototype... The top reminds me a little of Frankenstein to be honest... ... Penkenstein!?

02-12-2015, 08:17 AM - 1 Like	#62
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Would someone tell me where everyone is getting the 'tilty/articulate screen' idea from? Based on the model alone I see absolutely no indication that the screen will move just a millimetre. Kimio Tanaka (product development) mentions it in an interview: He says - articulate screen - no flash - screw drive - fixed focal lenses will come (of course) - SR resolution enhancement will be 1,5 - 2x data size goes up to 4x only for non moving motives

02-12-2015, 08:26 AM	#63
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by blende8 Kimio Tanaka (product development) mentions it in an interview: He says - SR resolution enhancement will be 1,5 - 2x data size goes up to 4x only for non moving motives what does it mean? I didn't catch

02-12-2015, 08:39 AM	#64
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	How does a Pentax flash master communicate with its slaves? strobe? IR? RF? I'm wondering whether a camera could serve as a flash master without actually having a flash itself.

02-12-2015, 08:41 AM	#65
cfraz Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 521	Originally posted by ogl what does it mean? I didn't catch Using sensor shift to take multiple images of stationary subject to increase resolution.

02-12-2015, 08:45 AM	#66
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by ogl what does it mean? I didn't catch It means that the SR mechanism will be used to increase the effective megapixels, resulting in a 1.5-2x increase in image resolution. The files will be up to 4x larger. It can only be used when the camera and subject are not moving.

02-12-2015, 09:14 AM	#67
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by reh321 'm wondering whether a camera could serve as a flash master without actually having a flash itself. with use of the appropriate wireless control setting on an attached AF540 or AF 360 it will be perfectly possible to control additional flashes.

02-12-2015, 09:34 AM	#68
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by freerider The large articulating screen looks promising. Thanks for posting. I am not sure if that it is an articulated screen... just saying...

02-12-2015, 09:37 AM	#69
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by aleonx3 I am not sure if that it is an articulated screen... just saying... The articulated screen is also confirmed in the interview.

02-12-2015, 09:38 AM	#70
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by cfraz Using sensor shift to take multiple images of stationary subject to increase resolution. Thanks a lot.

02-12-2015, 10:01 AM	#71
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	Originally posted by reh321 I'm wondering whether a camera could serve as a flash master without actually having a flash itself. Originally posted by Digitalis with use of the appropriate wireless control setting on an attached AF540 or AF 360 it will be perfectly possible to control additional flashes. I suppose the AF201FG is there for that.

02-12-2015, 10:12 AM	#72
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by Class A A Japanese site features photos of the unveiling of the FF prototpye. Sadly, it is just a 3D print again, but one can see the back of the camera with an enormous screen. More images of the Pentax FF mock-up at Gigazine. format is 6x7 isn't it. what an ugly looking mock up. For two years we only get mock ups. Mock it up Pentax. Interesting to see what you people see in a plastic brick. The screen looks like dark to me, like all inscriptins on the buttons.... This is so stupid, but a sign of life maybe. Oh, yes the model is mirrorless - ha ha ha

02-12-2015, 10:17 AM - 3 Likes	#73
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Originally posted by zapp format is 6x7 isn't it. what an ugly looking mock up. For two years we only get mock ups. Mock it up Pentax. Interesting to see what you people see in a plastic brick. The screen looks like dark to me, like all inscriptins on the buttons.... This is so stupid, but a sign of life maybe. Oh, yes the model is mirrorless - ha ha ha Well, I'm glad someone can see the cloud behind all that silver lining.

02-12-2015, 10:25 AM	#75
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Looks like a big ole medium format from the days gone by.