Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer I still don't understand the reason 10% of Pentax shooters want a FF DSLR. I know Pentax dosen't know either. And that's why they are in no hurry to build one, it just isn't worth there time and money.
What is the big advantage? Wider field of view? I just back up and get the same shot as my K1000 or I change lenses. What else is better?
Just back up and get the same perspective doesn't always work. in close quarters it can be impossible, and with landscapes just back up may mean moving a mile or more and other items become an issue.
DOF is another. effectively you cannot buy something that replicates even the most basic fast 50 F1.4 on FF (or for that matter an F2 50mm) at least in the pentax line
there is no fast portrait lens like an 85 1.4 (the 55 1.4 is close but still not the same DOF
There is no apsc with the VF of a FF either
there are loads of reasons for wanting one, and no really good reason for opposing one IMO It's not like they will drop apsc in favour of FF, it's an alernative that is needed if Ricoh wants to be a player, plain and simple. If they want to remain a niche brand then No FF a good start.