Originally posted by kristoffon
A few reasons why I think a Pentax FF should be imminent:
1. R&D is minimal over existing cameras given a sensor is available. Just make a bigger camera.
Well, no. New mirrorbox and if high end camera new shutter are required.
Originally posted by kristoffon
2. Samsung won't like to play second fiddle to Sony for too long. Surely they have a FF sensor up their sleeves.
I hope so but Samsung has been quite a bit anemic to say the least until now.
Originally posted by kristoffon
3. Sony went from a crappy first camera (A100) to a full lineup in two years. No reason Pentax, with much more camera expertise, shoudn't do the same.
They probablyu could, but I don't Hoya wants Pentax to be in the same economical situation than Sony.
Originally posted by kristoffon
4. They can't wait for the end of economic troubles or it'll be too late. They must already have the cameras available when everybody decides to get new cameras.
Agreed, they have to be careful but waiting for economy to recover is a very bad idea.
Originally posted by kristoffon
. Hoya bought Pentax to make money. They won't see a return on investment by sitting still and not expanding the product line.
Agreed as well but going to fast as Sony will f*** their financial situation.