Nikon will offer 54*54 mm new MX system. Can Pentax?

ogl · 02-17-2009, 11:52 PM

Nikon MX System

New Nikon DMF - MX system. Will Pentax make something close to MX and much cheaper?

There were rumors about hybrid bayonet and 36*48 mm sensor in Pentax DMF cameras with mask for FF and DA lenses and with AF for all AF Pentax lenses.
But I have a lot of doubts.

Zebooka · 02-17-2009, 11:59 PM

I wonder what size it will have....

And what type. Module system (PhaseOne, Hasselblad...), or like Leica S2 ?

ogl · 02-18-2009, 12:13 AM

We will know very soon.

Jasvox · 02-18-2009, 12:21 AM

Sure, that is just what Pentax needs to offer, and extreme niche product for an extreme niche user. That will boost their bottom line.

Medium format = $$$$$ (mucho dinero, amigos)

Jason

KungPOW · 02-18-2009, 12:55 AM

It was expected that Nikon would anounce the MX last night.

Instead they gave a Blues Traveller concert.

I expect the MX system is good to go, but the economy is not ready. So at the last minute plans were changed.

I'm sure pentax will anounce something equally exciting.

Maybe the 645D in black, white, and jewel encrusted.

Erik · 02-18-2009, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Sure, that is just what Pentax needs to offer, and extreme niche product for an extreme niche user. That will boost their bottom line.

But Pentax, unlike Nikon, has traditionally been a big player in MF with the 6x7 and 645 systems. I don't see why they couldn't continue doing that now, only digitally? A 645D would make a lot of sense. They already have the lens designs and the reputation!

Oh, and another thing: Pentax has already released its very own MX system a long time ago.

ogl · 02-18-2009, 01:11 AM

645D - WORKING SAMPLES (2 cameras) had been showed at Tokio Photo Expo in 2007.
I don't understand - what does Pentax wait for???

jay · 02-18-2009, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by ogl

645D - WORKING SAMPLES (2 cameras) had been showed at Tokio Photo Expo in 2007.
I don't understand - what does Pentax wait for???

They were working? To what extent? Remember the MZ-D? It was "working" but picture quality was so poor, Pentax didn't release it.

thibs · 02-18-2009, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by ogl

645D - WORKING SAMPLES (2 cameras) had been showed at Tokio Photo Expo in 2007.
I don't understand - what does Pentax wait for???

Waiting for a sensor which wouldn't make the camera wirth US$ 15000?

ewalk · 02-18-2009, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Waiting for a sensor which wouldn't make the camera wirth US$ 15000?

Enter Samsung and not Kodak?

It would be neat to see a 645D prototype (even under glass) at PMA.

ogl · 02-18-2009, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by jay

They were working? To what extent? Remember the MZ-D? It was "working" but picture quality was so poor, Pentax didn't release it.

The man from Pentax USA had showed pictures with working camera.
And there was the brief review from Tokio Photo expo.

ewalk · 02-18-2009, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The man from Pentax USA had showed pictures with working camera.
And there was the brief review from Tokio Photo expo.

Was it 2005 or 2007?

See here:

What Ever Happened to the Pentax Digital 645? - Pro SLR / Digital Backs - Digital Camera Reviews, Ratings of Digital Cameras & Comparisons of Popular Cameras - DigitalCameraInfo.com

ogl · 02-18-2009, 02:01 AM

March of 2007
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/22/5892.html

joele · 02-18-2009, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by KungPOW

It was expected that Nikon would anounce the MX last night.

Instead they gave a Blues Traveller concert.

I expect the MX system is good to go, but the economy is not ready. So at the last minute plans were changed.

How strong is this rumour though? other than KR claims (I won't bother you with my opinions of him) all I have seen is people (including Nikon Rumours which lately has a pretty good record) making fun of Ken's claims...

ogl · 02-18-2009, 04:18 AM

I heard about MX in 2008. Anyway, I'd like to see Pentax to launch DMF camera.

02-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#1
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	*Nikon will offer 5454 mm new MX system. Can Pentax?** Nikon MX System New Nikon DMF - MX system. Will Pentax make something close to MX and much cheaper? There were rumors about hybrid bayonet and 36*48 mm sensor in Pentax DMF cameras with mask for FF and DA lenses and with AF for all AF Pentax lenses. But I have a lot of doubts.

02-18-2009, 01:03 AM	#6
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Originally posted by Jasvox Sure, that is just what Pentax needs to offer, and extreme niche product for an extreme niche user. That will boost their bottom line. But Pentax, unlike Nikon, has traditionally been a big player in MF with the 6x7 and 645 systems. I don't see why they couldn't continue doing that now, only digitally? A 645D would make a lot of sense. They already have the lens designs and the reputation! Oh, and another thing: Pentax has already released its very own MX system a long time ago. Last edited by Erik; 02-18-2009 at 01:08 AM.

02-18-2009, 01:58 AM	#12
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Originally posted by ogl The man from Pentax USA had showed pictures with working camera. And there was the brief review from Tokio Photo expo. Was it 2005 or 2007? See here: What Ever Happened to the Pentax Digital 645? - Pro SLR / Digital Backs - Digital Camera Reviews, Ratings of Digital Cameras & Comparisons of Popular Cameras - DigitalCameraInfo.com Last edited by ewalk; 02-18-2009 at 02:08 AM.

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02-17-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
Zebooka Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk Posts: 323	I wonder what size it will have.... And what type. Module system (PhaseOne, Hasselblad...), or like Leica S2 ?

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	We will know very soon.

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Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Sure, that is just what Pentax needs to offer, and extreme niche product for an extreme niche user. That will boost their bottom line. Medium format = $$$$$ (mucho dinero, amigos) Jason

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KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	It was expected that Nikon would anounce the MX last night. Instead they gave a Blues Traveller concert. I expect the MX system is good to go, but the economy is not ready. So at the last minute plans were changed. I'm sure pentax will anounce something equally exciting. Maybe the 645D in black, white, and jewel encrusted.

02-18-2009, 01:11 AM	#7
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	645D - WORKING SAMPLES (2 cameras) had been showed at Tokio Photo Expo in 2007. I don't understand - what does Pentax wait for???

02-18-2009, 01:23 AM	#8
jay Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Posts: 65	Originally posted by ogl 645D - WORKING SAMPLES (2 cameras) had been showed at Tokio Photo Expo in 2007. I don't understand - what does Pentax wait for??? They were working? To what extent? Remember the MZ-D? It was "working" but picture quality was so poor, Pentax didn't release it.

02-18-2009, 01:28 AM	#9
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by ogl 645D - WORKING SAMPLES (2 cameras) had been showed at Tokio Photo Expo in 2007. I don't understand - what does Pentax wait for??? Waiting for a sensor which wouldn't make the camera wirth US$ 15000?

02-18-2009, 01:39 AM	#10
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Originally posted by thibs Waiting for a sensor which wouldn't make the camera wirth US$ 15000? Enter Samsung and not Kodak? It would be neat to see a 645D prototype (even under glass) at PMA.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by jay They were working? To what extent? Remember the MZ-D? It was "working" but picture quality was so poor, Pentax didn't release it. The man from Pentax USA had showed pictures with working camera. And there was the brief review from Tokio Photo expo.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	March of 2007 http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/22/5892.html

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02-18-2009, 03:31 AM	#14
joele Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	Originally posted by KungPOW It was expected that Nikon would anounce the MX last night. Instead they gave a Blues Traveller concert. I expect the MX system is good to go, but the economy is not ready. So at the last minute plans were changed. How strong is this rumour though? other than KR claims (I won't bother you with my opinions of him) all I have seen is people (including Nikon Rumours which lately has a pretty good record) making fun of Ken's claims...

02-18-2009, 04:18 AM	#15
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	I heard about MX in 2008. Anyway, I'd like to see Pentax to launch DMF camera.