Originally posted by illdefined ...or you can do what others have done plenty of times and use two current processors...
Which won't add focus peaking, H264 video encoding and other features unsupported by the PRIME II. The code will also have to be (partially) re-written to support multiprocessing.
Originally posted by illdefined gosh, are you actually admitting SAFOX isn't competitive? because Canon and Nikon both re-used their APS-C AF systems for their new FF models...
Is it competitive? If people bash Pentax for their 11-point SAFOX, in a $1200 camera, what would happen if they'll use the same (yet worse, since AF points will be gathered in the center) in a $2100-3000 one?
Originally posted by illdefined if they even want to have SR at all. they could always go the OIS route as well like they did with the 645D. members here have already stated they'd part with SR if it meant a small FF body..
With the medium format, having stabilization at all is a big deal - since nobody else does.
With the small format, everyone has some form of stabilization; IMHO Pentax should try to stick with the in-body SR, since it's so much more convenient for their users.
A small user sample from a certain forum is not really relevant, I'm afraid.
Originally posted by illdefined Pentax currently has 4 FA primes in production (I think the FA 50mm still gets made for Japan), and designs, molds and patents for dozens more. Pentax would not be starting from zero. far from it. throw some HD coating on some of their best FA designs and they're nearly there.
to launch with FF, all they'd need to do is reintroduce a couple FA zooms (like my FA 24-90), and they're already good to start with primes. That's a better launch lineup than the Fuji-X System. certainly WAY better than the Q or 645D launches..
Why were the FA Limiteds missing from Photokina? I was told they're out of production (but this can means anything from no longer being necessary, to having scheduled improved, digital versions).
Anyway, I never claimed they would be starting from zero; they certainly wouldn't (and didn't for 645D, either). But there is a considerable effort, and by the way there is a big difference from having "designs, molds and patents" to having actual, well-performing products on the market.
They can do it, of course; but it won't be "much easier".
Originally posted by illdefined nice try though.
Thank you; but I believe I did better than that