New APSC Pentax by early 2016, using Sony A7000 sensor?

falconeye · 07-06-2015, 05:12 PM - **1 Like**

Hi.
Anybody saw this rumor?

Quote:

I now got info from Ricoh and Nikon sources:
They told us that Sony developed a new sensor for the A7000. By contract that sensor could be used by other companies six months after the Sony A7000 announcement. The delay of the A7000 release also changed their product roadmap. To use the new Sony APS-C sensor with hybrid autofocus tech they will have to release their camera sometimes in 2016 instead of late 2015.

[source: A7000 delay and some more info about it (via Ricoh/Nikon sources) | sonyalpharumors ]

(if known, sorry for disturbing and please delete post -- OTOH, the A7000 (A6000 successor) will be especially good in the on-sensor phase detect department; would be interesting to see which kind of product Ricoh is going to make out of it ... also, the exact date of announcement would be 6 month after A7000

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**luftfluss** · 07-06-2015, 05:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Yep, I saw this. Fortunately, it doesn't affect me, as I'm too busy shooting with the fabulous K-01.

rawr · 07-06-2015, 05:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by falconeye

Hi.
Anybody saw this rumor?

Pls let Pentax concentrate on doing their FF. No additional rumours allowed. Might distract their engineers.

Zygonyx · 07-06-2015, 11:29 PM

That, coupled with the new "variable translucent" Pentax mirror, would still make sense...

**RobA_Oz** · 07-07-2015, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Pls let Pentax concentrate on doing their FF. No additional rumours allowed. Might distract their engineers.

At this stage of the FF development, given the announced release period, all final design tweaking should be completed, and the early design work on the successor should be beginning. If the Pentax engineers are still working on the first release, then it isn't going to be out this year. Otherwise, they'll be receiving components and gearing up the production line for the first batch, right now.

kenspo · 07-07-2015, 02:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

it isn't going to be out this year.

......

D1N0 · 07-07-2015, 03:33 AM

sr5? Pentax won't need a new sensor until fall 2016 when the K-3 II successor will be launched. Maybe they can try their hand at mirror less again (with a K-mount adapter this time around instead of a boxy thing everybody will laugh at again).

audiobomber · 07-07-2015, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

This rumour may explain the K-3 II punt.

I have a K-3 and a6000. If the new sensor is revolutionary, 2016 could be an expensive year.

**dadipentak** · 07-07-2015, 05:30 AM - **10 Likes**

Originally posted by rawr

Pls let Pentax concentrate on doing their FF.

No! FF is a frivolous distraction from more important APS-C development.

abacus07 · 07-07-2015, 05:46 AM - **3 Likes**

I am hoping that this comes out earlier in 2016 rather than later. My original K-5 (purchased 2ish years after launch) is getting a little worn and I think I will stay with APSC. It's not the price of the FF camera, it's the new LBA that would kill me. I could use my K24 but... I would have to get a new zoom. I would need... APSC is better. APSC is better. APSC is better. for me.

**dadipentak** · 07-07-2015, 06:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by abacus07

APSC is better. for me.

Me too.

D1N0 · 07-07-2015, 06:13 AM

bigger is better

audiobomber · 07-07-2015, 06:31 AM - **3 Likes**

Please, the FF Forum was created for this nonsense. This thread is not about FF.

6BQ5 · 07-07-2015, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

......

Thanks!

D1N0 · 07-07-2015, 06:39 AM

I would like a Pentax A7000. Can I have one?

07-06-2015, 05:12 PM - 1 Like	#1
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	New APSC Pentax by early 2016, using Sony A7000 sensor? Hi. Anybody saw this rumor? Quote: I now got info from Ricoh and Nikon sources: They told us that Sony developed a new sensor for the A7000. By contract that sensor could be used by other companies six months after the Sony A7000 announcement. The delay of the A7000 release also changed their product roadmap. To use the new Sony APS-C sensor with hybrid autofocus tech they will have to release their camera sometimes in 2016 instead of late 2015. [source: A7000 delay and some more info about it (via Ricoh/Nikon sources) \| sonyalpharumors ] (if known, sorry for disturbing and please delete post -- OTOH, the A7000 (A6000 successor) will be especially good in the on-sensor phase detect department; would be interesting to see which kind of product Ricoh is going to make out of it ... also, the exact date of announcement would be 6 month after A7000 )

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07-06-2015, 05:26 PM - 4 Likes	#2
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Yep, I saw this. Fortunately, it doesn't affect me, as I'm too busy shooting with the fabulous K-01.

07-06-2015, 05:49 PM - 2 Likes	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by falconeye Hi. Anybody saw this rumor? Pls let Pentax concentrate on doing their FF. No additional rumours allowed. Might distract their engineers.

07-06-2015, 11:29 PM	#4
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	That, coupled with the new "variable translucent" Pentax mirror, would still make sense...

07-07-2015, 12:21 AM	#5
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191	Originally posted by rawr Pls let Pentax concentrate on doing their FF. No additional rumours allowed. Might distract their engineers. At this stage of the FF development, given the announced release period, all final design tweaking should be completed, and the early design work on the successor should be beginning. If the Pentax engineers are still working on the first release, then it isn't going to be out this year. Otherwise, they'll be receiving components and gearing up the production line for the first batch, right now.

07-07-2015, 02:21 AM - 2 Likes	#6
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by RobA_Oz it isn't going to be out this year. ......

07-07-2015, 03:33 AM	#7
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	sr5? Pentax won't need a new sensor until fall 2016 when the K-3 II successor will be launched. Maybe they can try their hand at mirror less again (with a K-mount adapter this time around instead of a boxy thing everybody will laugh at again).

07-07-2015, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#8
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	This rumour may explain the K-3 II punt. I have a K-3 and a6000. If the new sensor is revolutionary, 2016 could be an expensive year.

07-07-2015, 05:30 AM - 10 Likes	#9
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by rawr Pls let Pentax concentrate on doing their FF. No! FF is a frivolous distraction from more important APS-C development.

07-07-2015, 05:46 AM - 3 Likes	#10
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	I am hoping that this comes out earlier in 2016 rather than later. My original K-5 (purchased 2ish years after launch) is getting a little worn and I think I will stay with APSC. It's not the price of the FF camera, it's the new LBA that would kill me. I could use my K24 but... I would have to get a new zoom. I would need... APSC is better. APSC is better. APSC is better. for me.

07-07-2015, 06:05 AM - 1 Like	#11
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by abacus07 APSC is better. for me. Me too.

07-07-2015, 06:13 AM	#12
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	bigger is better

07-07-2015, 06:31 AM - 3 Likes	#13
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Please, the FF Forum was created for this nonsense. This thread is not about FF.

07-07-2015, 06:35 AM	#14
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by kenspo ...... Thanks!

07-07-2015, 06:39 AM	#15
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I would like a Pentax A7000. Can I have one?

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