Some FF news

timautin · 11-19-2015, 04:43 PM - **7 Likes**

Today I went at a Pentax shop in Paris (and bought a 150-450

), and discussed about the FF, and here are some rumors:
- the sensor will probably be 36 Mp
- the crop mode can be either manual or automatic
- the prism should be awsome
- a grip will be available (no big surprise here, bit still good to be sure)

I think I didn't forget anything, if so I'll update the post!

Last edited by timautin; 11-21-2015 at 04:04 AM.

mee · 11-19-2015, 04:49 PM

If true, YAY for the manual crop mode. Did they say if it had multiple crop modes? (1.5x 1.2x 5:4 ??)

pathdoc · 11-19-2015, 04:56 PM - **1 Like**

The prism should be awesome, eh? I'm betting OVF with superimposed HUD-style data overlay and please, oh please, a split focusing aid (real or simulated).

What about the mount? Standard KAF3? Or have they done the impossible and crammed the aperture coupler back in there?

Enjoy your new lens, BTW!!

**jatrax** · 11-19-2015, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by timautin

Today I went at the Pentax shop in Paris (and bought a 150-450 )

Congrats on the lens. Please post some pictures in the 150-450 pictures thread when you get a chance.

timautin · 11-19-2015, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Did they say if it had multiple crop modes? (1.5x 1.2x 5:4 ??)

I did not asked, but if there is a manual mode, you can do what you want in pp. The crop mode can be controlled from the two new wheel on the top of the camera, so I guess that some options could be available.

Quote:

The prism should be awesome, eh? I'm betting OVF with superimposed HUD-style data overlay and please, oh please, a split focusing aid (real or simulated).

What about the mount? Standard KAF3? Or have they done the impossible and crammed the aperture coupler back in there?

Sorry I did not asked more information about the viewfinder, I'll see if I have an email to contact him.

I don't know either for the mount, and I don't think that he will have more information, he only had it for a few moments.

Quote:

Congrats on the lens. Please post some pictures in the 150-450 pictures thread when you get a chance.

Sure I will

!

BTW, the store is really great, ALL the Pentax cameras and lenses are available, and even some collectors, like a huge 6x7 800 f4 ^^ . I also had a good price for the 150-450, at 2000€, which is a little bit less than the cheapest offer I found on the internet in France.

**NZ_Ross** · 11-19-2015, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by timautin

I think I didn't forget anything, if so I'll update the post!

Thanks for posting this info. Very kind of you to share it for those of us not able to walk into the Pentax shop in Paris

12345 · 11-19-2015, 05:27 PM

Interesting! Let's hope they get the "prism issues" sorted out before they have to push back the announcement date again...

Na Horuk · 11-19-2015, 05:39 PM - **1 Like**

Prism issues? So that means it is not a "simple" piece of glass..? Maybe it has something new in there, sounds interesting!

FantasticMrFox · 11-19-2015, 05:54 PM

It sounds very interesting indeed. Constructing and producing a simple FF prism shouldn't be very problematic, so one might indeed assume that we're not talking about a straightforward, normal prism here.

**monochrome** · 11-19-2015, 06:23 PM

kenspo and lots of other people have said there is something else 'interesting' about the FF and

dansamy · 11-19-2015, 06:39 PM

"interesting" is certainly open to interpretation...

**onlineflyer** · 11-19-2015, 06:44 PM - **3 Likes**

Best wishes to you and the people of France. Stand tall and stay tough..

bertwert · 11-19-2015, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

Just what I thought...

Enjoy the 150-450!

mysterick · 11-19-2015, 06:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Thanks for posting this info. Very kind of you to share it for those of us not able to walk into the Pentax shop in Paris

Or anywhere else for that matter! Paris is in my thoughts and prayers.

**Catscradle** · 11-19-2015, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

The prism should be awesome, eh? I'm betting OVF with superimposed HUD-style data overlay and please, oh please, a split focusing aid (real or simulated).

What about the mount? Standard KAF3? Or have they done the impossible and crammed the aperture coupler back in there?

Enjoy your new lens, BTW!!

I 2nd the split focus idea. I've a Katzeye focus screen on my K-3. It has split focusing plus a rule of thirds grid. I don't think Katzeye is in business any longer so I can only hope the Ricoh has it stock on the FF, though in honesty I doubt it.

11-19-2015, 04:43 PM - 7 Likes	#1
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	Some FF news Today I went at a Pentax shop in Paris (and bought a 150-450 ), and discussed about the FF, and here are some rumors: - the sensor will probably be 36 Mp - the crop mode can be either manual or automatic - the prism should be awsome - a grip will be available (no big surprise here, bit still good to be sure) I think I didn't forget anything, if so I'll update the post! Last edited by timautin; 11-21-2015 at 04:04 AM.

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11-19-2015, 04:49 PM	#2
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	If true, YAY for the manual crop mode. Did they say if it had multiple crop modes? (1.5x 1.2x 5:4 ??)

11-19-2015, 04:56 PM - 1 Like	#3
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	The prism should be awesome, eh? I'm betting OVF with superimposed HUD-style data overlay and please, oh please, a split focusing aid (real or simulated). What about the mount? Standard KAF3? Or have they done the impossible and crammed the aperture coupler back in there? Enjoy your new lens, BTW!!

11-19-2015, 05:01 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by timautin Today I went at the Pentax shop in Paris (and bought a 150-450 ) Congrats on the lens. Please post some pictures in the 150-450 pictures thread when you get a chance.

11-19-2015, 05:15 PM	#5
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346 Original Poster	Quote: Did they say if it had multiple crop modes? (1.5x 1.2x 5:4 ??) I did not asked, but if there is a manual mode, you can do what you want in pp. The crop mode can be controlled from the two new wheel on the top of the camera, so I guess that some options could be available. Quote: The prism should be awesome, eh? I'm betting OVF with superimposed HUD-style data overlay and please, oh please, a split focusing aid (real or simulated). What about the mount? Standard KAF3? Or have they done the impossible and crammed the aperture coupler back in there? Sorry I did not asked more information about the viewfinder, I'll see if I have an email to contact him. I don't know either for the mount, and I don't think that he will have more information, he only had it for a few moments. Quote: Congrats on the lens. Please post some pictures in the 150-450 pictures thread when you get a chance. Sure I will ! BTW, the store is really great, ALL the Pentax cameras and lenses are available, and even some collectors, like a huge 6x7 800 f4 ^^ . I also had a good price for the 150-450, at 2000€, which is a little bit less than the cheapest offer I found on the internet in France.

11-19-2015, 05:15 PM	#6
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by timautin I think I didn't forget anything, if so I'll update the post! Thanks for posting this info. Very kind of you to share it for those of us not able to walk into the Pentax shop in Paris

11-19-2015, 05:27 PM	#7
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Interesting! Let's hope they get the "prism issues" sorted out before they have to push back the announcement date again...

11-19-2015, 05:39 PM - 1 Like	#8
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Prism issues? So that means it is not a "simple" piece of glass..? Maybe it has something new in there, sounds interesting!

11-19-2015, 05:54 PM	#9
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	It sounds very interesting indeed. Constructing and producing a simple FF prism shouldn't be very problematic, so one might indeed assume that we're not talking about a straightforward, normal prism here.

11-19-2015, 06:23 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	kenspo and lots of other people have said there is something else 'interesting' about the FF and

11-19-2015, 06:39 PM	#11
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	"interesting" is certainly open to interpretation...

11-19-2015, 06:44 PM - 3 Likes	#12
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Best wishes to you and the people of France. Stand tall and stay tough..

11-19-2015, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#13
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Just what I thought... Enjoy the 150-450!

11-19-2015, 06:50 PM - 1 Like	#14
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 567	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Thanks for posting this info. Very kind of you to share it for those of us not able to walk into the Pentax shop in Paris Or anywhere else for that matter! Paris is in my thoughts and prayers.

11-19-2015, 07:02 PM	#15
Catscradle Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Weymouth, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 220	Originally posted by pathdoc The prism should be awesome, eh? I'm betting OVF with superimposed HUD-style data overlay and please, oh please, a split focusing aid (real or simulated). What about the mount? Standard KAF3? Or have they done the impossible and crammed the aperture coupler back in there? Enjoy your new lens, BTW!! I 2nd the split focus idea. I've a Katzeye focus screen on my K-3. It has split focusing plus a rule of thirds grid. I don't think Katzeye is in business any longer so I can only hope the Ricoh has it stock on the FF, though in honesty I doubt it.