FF out in 4 months

rawr · 06-23-2015, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by mee

We get a 31 MP sensor.

That would be a nice compromise

- more than 24, less than 36, yet the best of both. Plus distinctive.

RonHendriks1966 · 06-23-2015, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by mee

42 + 20 = 62 / 2 = 31. We get a 31 MP sensor.

I still think it will be 32 or less MP.. and still quite possibly this 20 MP sensor. I couldn't possibly see Ricoh pulling a Canon and going berserk with the mp count.

Wich makes sense since it's a FF cut from 645Z.

bxf · 06-23-2015, 07:12 PM - **3 Likes**

Ah, exactly what we've been missing - a thread about FF speculations

**Pål Jensen** · 06-23-2015, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by rawr

OK, so now we have two silly sensor rumours for the Pentax FF - the 42MP Sony stacked BSI one, and the alleged 20MP Nikon D5 one. I think neither are likely. Simply too expensive, plus one is too big with the megapickles and the other is too small.
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Thy are not rumors. Just random speculation in this forum based on the existence of those sensors....

rawr · 06-23-2015, 07:45 PM

If a October date is real, by now lots of Pentax re-sellers, distributors and trade partners around the world should have been getting more than just vague hints.

Hopefully more pieces of the puzzle will start to trickle out soon.

Shanti · 06-23-2015, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

You mean Klaus Schroiff from photozone.de? I never thought he could be involved in delivering the FF ;-)

4 months, perhaps a late October announcement with November delivery? Fits the other rumors. Unless it was the same distributor who said November in the first place

from Holland Pentax...no MP count yet ...

---------- Post added 06-24-15 at 05:05 AM ----------

Originally posted by mee

42 + 20 = 62 / 2 = 31. We get a 31 MP sensor.

I still think it will be 32 or less MP.. and still quite possibly this 20 MP sensor. I couldn't possibly see Ricoh pulling a Canon and going berserk with the mp count.

It will Be 42

so crop will be about 18MP..why make a 150-450 lens for a FF without a decent MP crop factor?

mee · 06-23-2015, 08:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Shanti

from Holland Pentax...no MP count yet ...

Haha.. meanwhile, back at Ricoh HQ, engineers throw darts at a board to determine just the MP count they will give their first digital FF body.

We have 20, 24, 31, 32, 36, 38, 42, and 50 sections on the board. bullseye is 'delay it for 4 more months' to do more determination of what the MP count should be

Adam · 06-23-2015, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by rawr

OK, so now we have two silly sensor rumours for the Pentax FF - the 42MP Sony stacked BSI one, and the alleged 20MP Nikon D5 one. I think neither are likely. Simply too expensive, plus one is too big with the megapickles and the other is too small.

A October release date for the Pentax FF would be excellent. Make your move, Pentax.

They definitely aren't going to use the 20Mp sensor unless the FF is designed to be a flagship for sports photographers, which is highly unlikely. My guess remains the 36Mp sensor from last year.

**beachgardener** · 06-23-2015, 09:33 PM - **1 Like**

There is going to be a full frame?

tic irony

**clackers** · 06-23-2015, 09:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Won't be able to use this meme in future, hopefully! :-D

**beachgardener** · 06-23-2015, 09:49 PM

is it now not politically correct?

Franc · 06-23-2015, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

from Holland Pentax...no MP count yet ...[COLOR="Silver"]

Edwin?

RonHendriks1966 · 06-23-2015, 10:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by mee

Haha.. meanwhile, back at Ricoh HQ, engineers throw darts at a board to determine just the MP count they will give their first digital FF body.

We have 20, 24, 31, 32, 36, 38, 42, and 50 sections on the board. bullseye is 'delay it for 4 more months' to do more determination of what the MP count should be

They have to study the market for at least another year.............

ogl · 06-23-2015, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

From an EU Pentax distributor, I heard the FF will come in about 4 months.which if true is faster than expected--(whenever that was

now just to find a Sony source to see if the 42MP BSI was sold to Pentax!!

It's the same time which we knew before. The end of October.

---------- Post added 06-23-2015 at 11:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

They definitely aren't going to use the 20Mp sensor unless the FF is designed to be a flagship for sports photographers, which is highly unlikely. My guess remains the 36Mp sensor from last year.

My guess is the same.

kooks · 06-23-2015, 11:59 PM

36 or maaaaybe 42 MP... no more.. no less.. 20mp is not attractive to many people and is a niche.. at several interviews RICOH reps stand that they care more about the image quality as a photograph than as video.. so Why would they put a 20mp sensor in a brand new FF to a brand that cares more about photographers than videographers??.. doesnt make sense.. on the other hand.. the 36mp sensor is really nice.. will give something around 16MP cropped, and the new 42will give around 18-20.. another thing here is that Pentax ( i dond remember where i read it ) said that their FF will come late this year because it will come with the latest technology available, this could mean that they will use the 42MP sensor isnted of the well known 36MP sensor.

The good thing is.. we are almost there.

06-23-2015, 09:28 PM	#23
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,166	Originally posted by rawr OK, so now we have two silly sensor rumours for the Pentax FF - the 42MP Sony stacked BSI one, and the alleged 20MP Nikon D5 one. I think neither are likely. Simply too expensive, plus one is too big with the megapickles and the other is too small. A October release date for the Pentax FF would be excellent. Make your move, Pentax. They definitely aren't going to use the 20Mp sensor unless the FF is designed to be a flagship for sports photographers, which is highly unlikely. My guess remains the 36Mp sensor from last year. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-23-2015, 06:59 PM	#16
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by mee We get a 31 MP sensor. That would be a nice compromise - more than 24, less than 36, yet the best of both. Plus distinctive.

06-23-2015, 07:01 PM	#17
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by mee 42 + 20 = 62 / 2 = 31. We get a 31 MP sensor. I still think it will be 32 or less MP.. and still quite possibly this 20 MP sensor. I couldn't possibly see Ricoh pulling a Canon and going berserk with the mp count. Wich makes sense since it's a FF cut from 645Z.

06-23-2015, 07:12 PM - 3 Likes	#18
bxf Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Ah, exactly what we've been missing - a thread about FF speculations

06-23-2015, 07:14 PM	#19
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,351	Originally posted by rawr OK, so now we have two silly sensor rumours for the Pentax FF - the 42MP Sony stacked BSI one, and the alleged 20MP Nikon D5 one. I think neither are likely. Simply too expensive, plus one is too big with the megapickles and the other is too small. . Thy are not rumors. Just random speculation in this forum based on the existence of those sensors....

06-23-2015, 07:45 PM	#20
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	If a October date is real, by now lots of Pentax re-sellers, distributors and trade partners around the world should have been getting more than just vague hints. Hopefully more pieces of the puzzle will start to trickle out soon.

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Shanti Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kunzite You mean Klaus Schroiff from photozone.de? I never thought he could be involved in delivering the FF ;-) 4 months, perhaps a late October announcement with November delivery? Fits the other rumors. Unless it was the same distributor who said November in the first place from Holland Pentax...no MP count yet ... ---------- Post added 06-24-15 at 05:05 AM ---------- Originally posted by mee 42 + 20 = 62 / 2 = 31. We get a 31 MP sensor. I still think it will be 32 or less MP.. and still quite possibly this 20 MP sensor. I couldn't possibly see Ricoh pulling a Canon and going berserk with the mp count. It will Be 42 so crop will be about 18MP..why make a 150-450 lens for a FF without a decent MP crop factor?

06-23-2015, 08:08 PM - 1 Like	#22
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Shanti from Holland Pentax...no MP count yet ... Haha.. meanwhile, back at Ricoh HQ, engineers throw darts at a board to determine just the MP count they will give their first digital FF body. We have 20, 24, 31, 32, 36, 38, 42, and 50 sections on the board. bullseye is 'delay it for 4 more months' to do more determination of what the MP count should be

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Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Originally posted by Shanti from Holland Pentax...no MP count yet ...[COLOR="Silver"] Edwin?

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by mee Haha.. meanwhile, back at Ricoh HQ, engineers throw darts at a board to determine just the MP count they will give their first digital FF body. We have 20, 24, 31, 32, 36, 38, 42, and 50 sections on the board. bullseye is 'delay it for 4 more months' to do more determination of what the MP count should be They have to study the market for at least another year.............

06-23-2015, 11:09 PM	#29
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Shanti From an EU Pentax distributor, I heard the FF will come in about 4 months.which if true is faster than expected--(whenever that was now just to find a Sony source to see if the 42MP BSI was sold to Pentax!! It's the same time which we knew before. The end of October. ---------- Post added 06-23-2015 at 11:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam They definitely aren't going to use the 20Mp sensor unless the FF is designed to be a flagship for sports photographers, which is highly unlikely. My guess remains the 36Mp sensor from last year. My guess is the same.

06-23-2015, 11:59 PM	#30
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	36 or maaaaybe 42 MP... no more.. no less.. 20mp is not attractive to many people and is a niche.. at several interviews RICOH reps stand that they care more about the image quality as a photograph than as video.. so Why would they put a 20mp sensor in a brand new FF to a brand that cares more about photographers than videographers??.. doesnt make sense.. on the other hand.. the 36mp sensor is really nice.. will give something around 16MP cropped, and the new 42will give around 18-20.. another thing here is that Pentax ( i dond remember where i read it ) said that their FF will come late this year because it will come with the latest technology available, this could mean that they will use the 42MP sensor isnted of the well known 36MP sensor. The good thing is.. we are almost there.