Originally posted by Blue Does that Canon and L glass work 2.5x better than the K20d and FA* 200mm? That's what it comes down to some of us. This photo belongs to Rburgoss:
Absolutely gorgeous shot.
It cracks me up that people are betting on a move to APS-H for Pentax, a format Canon initially used on their cameras because it was too expensive to go full-frame, so they got as close to it as they could.
Pentax has tossed all their eggs in one basket -- the APS-C basket. They're sort of stuck with it. They don't have the lenses or the sensor to go full-frame or APS-H, so expect a fine-tuned 14.6 MP sensor for better ISO performance, faster AF, and maybe some more gadgets. Do not expect a complete overhaul of the K-mount system.
As an electrical engineering student specializing in semiconductor research, I can tell you there's a lot of ways to improve optical sensors than just making their photosites bigger (which a FF design does).
I believe Sony's front-illuminated CMOS sensor has been mentioned on this board -- that's a HUGE development that is going to vastly increase image quality. If Samsung could beat Sony to the punch with something like that, it would revolutionize ALL digital cameras -- not just Pro SLRs.
Because Samsung manufacturers sensors for point-and-shoots as well, they have a vested interest in improving imaging technology in general -- instead of trying to get out of jail by building bigger sensors.
I know, it's not as exotic or fun as some of the possibilities being mentioned on the board (square sensor....?), but with a big, big, big partner like Samsung, they've been going fairly mainstream recently as the competition stiffens.
Full frame / APS-H isn't going to happen. They don't have the sensor. They don't have the lenses.