Pentax Confirms Full-Frame Plans at CP+ Inteview

french_mike · 02-03-2013, 06:19 AM

Amazing big viewfinder and small body don't really go together ... I much prefre a 100% X1 (or 0.90) viewfinder and a body as big as a 5D , than a small body you have to hold with a tweezers and an other X0.70 viewfinder.

A twisty screen could be a first on an FF no ?

Last edited by french_mike; 02-03-2013 at 06:32 AM. Reason: correct my poor english ;)

Kunzite · 02-03-2013, 06:22 AM

How about an amazing big viewfinder attached to a small body?

But, really, if the viewfinder wouldn't be really good, I'd rather stay APS-C.

french_mike · 02-03-2013, 06:32 AM

Or you take the big mirrors and prism off and you have an EVF ... but we don't want that either ... So it will have to be a compromise between a big or small body and a big or small finder

troenaas · 02-03-2013, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

well i think one of the reason why pentax is reluctant to say out loud that they are developing ff body and lens is that people are less likely to splash out on aps-c bodies and lenses if they know for sure ff is coming...

exactly......

richard balonglong · 02-03-2013, 06:43 AM

I wonder what would be the Pentax FF model's prefix? Would it be K3 or something? If it will be K3, then what would comes next after K5II for APS-C models? Maybe they'll be using 'MX' prefix? But that was already used with a P&S such as the MX-1. Or maybe they'll be using 'PZ' or 'Z' or 'MZ'? I'm excited about this good news.! =)

french_mike · 02-03-2013, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Why nor Z1D

richard balonglong · 02-03-2013, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by french_mike

Why nor Z1D

Yeah, I like the prefix 'Z'.
And, that's Nikon's grip, would be still better if it's Pentax's design.

And inside the mount, I wish they'll bring back the old lever where it automatically detects the aperture value of a manual lens with a aperture ring without an 'A' setting.

**ivanvernon** · 02-03-2013, 07:10 AM

1. Who wants to speculate upon the cost?

2.What is the ideal kit lens for a Pentax full frame?

3. Does this mean I should not buy a K-5IIs? Or should I buy one as a backup to the full frame?

4. This provides a new aspect to LBA sufferers, and reduces the attractiveness of the DA line.

**tlong423** · 02-03-2013, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by filorp

You will not be able to refrain from putting FA31 on FF Pentax body... be realistic, i switched two years ago but i am realistic... i know there is something addictive in Pentax - call it real love....

I have to agree. I started out with Pentax when I was a photojournalist. I switched to Nikon in the late 1980s, but I came to regret it. For me, it was the glass; my Pentax lenses are pretty consistently superior to my Nikkor lenses (often strikingly so). I have sold off nearly all of my Nikon equipment and have returned to the Pentax fold.

I love Pentax. I'll never leave it.

Sandy Hancock · 02-03-2013, 07:11 AM - **1 Like**

Seriously, who gives a rat's arse what they call it, as long as they actually produce it?

dualie · 02-03-2013, 07:20 AM

Hmmm...
So will the FA Limited price goes down?
If Pentax do release FF, I'm expecting more FA lens to be produce.
With more lens, hopefully price will come down to more affordable level.

Just my wishful thinking...

andymuns · 02-03-2013, 07:27 AM

like cannon 60d

siamthai · 02-03-2013, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

3. Does this mean I should not buy a K-5IIs? Or should I buy one as a backup to the full frame?

Buy the K-5IIs since the Pentax FF is a dream that never seems to come true ;-)

If I sell my DA*16-50, 60-250, 55, 300mm I might afford a Pentax FF but probably not a lens so I'll have to use my Takumarlenses with the FF. But I wouldn't complaint

andymuns · 02-03-2013, 07:28 AM

i hope pentax does not build a FF like the canon 60d 1/4000 max shutter speed dynamic range of 11 The k5 II
is better than this and it has a aps c sensor.

WideOpen · 02-03-2013, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by french_mike

Amazing big viewfinder and small body don't really go together ... I much prefre a 100% X1 (or 0.90) viewfinder and a body as big as a 5D , than a small body you have to hold with a tweezers and an other X0.70 viewfinder.

A twisty screen could be a first on an FF no ?

My MX disagrees. Tiny, "full frame" body. 95% coverage; 95% magnification. Why can't Pentax achieve a VF like this again? Make it twice as big as the MX, I don't care... just give me a premium VF. It's what makes the experience, for me.

02-03-2013, 06:43 AM	#35
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	I wonder what would be the Pentax FF model's prefix? Would it be K3 or something? If it will be K3, then what would comes next after K5II for APS-C models? Maybe they'll be using 'MX' prefix? But that was already used with a P&S such as the MX-1. Or maybe they'll be using 'PZ' or 'Z' or 'MZ'? I'm excited about this good news.! =) Last edited by richard balonglong; 02-03-2013 at 07:03 AM.

02-03-2013, 07:10 AM	#38
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Full frame comments 1. Who wants to speculate upon the cost? 2.What is the ideal kit lens for a Pentax full frame? 3. Does this mean I should not buy a K-5IIs? Or should I buy one as a backup to the full frame? 4. This provides a new aspect to LBA sufferers, and reduces the attractiveness of the DA line.

02-03-2013, 07:28 AM	#44
andymuns New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brisbane Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	i hope pentax does not build a FF like the canon 60d 1/4000 max shutter speed dynamic range of 11 The k5 II is better than this and it has a aps c sensor. Last edited by andymuns; 02-03-2013 at 07:52 AM. Reason: add some more info

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02-03-2013, 06:19 AM	#31
french_mike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland and France Posts: 167	Amazing big viewfinder and small body don't really go together ... I much prefre a 100% X1 (or 0.90) viewfinder and a body as big as a 5D , than a small body you have to hold with a tweezers and an other X0.70 viewfinder. A twisty screen could be a first on an FF no ? Last edited by french_mike; 02-03-2013 at 06:32 AM. Reason: correct my poor english ;)

02-03-2013, 06:22 AM	#32
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	How about an amazing big viewfinder attached to a small body? But, really, if the viewfinder wouldn't be really good, I'd rather stay APS-C.

02-03-2013, 06:32 AM	#33
french_mike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland and France Posts: 167	Or you take the big mirrors and prism off and you have an EVF ... but we don't want that either ... So it will have to be a compromise between a big or small body and a big or small finder

02-03-2013, 06:35 AM	#34
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by elpolodiablo well i think one of the reason why pentax is reluctant to say out loud that they are developing ff body and lens is that people are less likely to splash out on aps-c bodies and lenses if they know for sure ff is coming... exactly......

02-03-2013, 06:50 AM - 1 Like	#36
french_mike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland and France Posts: 167	Why nor Z1D

02-03-2013, 06:58 AM	#37
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Originally posted by french_mike Why nor Z1D Yeah, I like the prefix 'Z'. And, that's Nikon's grip, would be still better if it's Pentax's design. And inside the mount, I wish they'll bring back the old lever where it automatically detects the aperture value of a manual lens with a aperture ring without an 'A' setting.

02-03-2013, 07:11 AM	#39
tlong423 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194	Originally posted by filorp You will not be able to refrain from putting FA31 on FF Pentax body... be realistic, i switched two years ago but i am realistic... i know there is something addictive in Pentax - call it real love.... I have to agree. I started out with Pentax when I was a photojournalist. I switched to Nikon in the late 1980s, but I came to regret it. For me, it was the glass; my Pentax lenses are pretty consistently superior to my Nikkor lenses (often strikingly so). I have sold off nearly all of my Nikon equipment and have returned to the Pentax fold. I love Pentax. I'll never leave it.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Seriously, who gives a rat's arse what they call it, as long as they actually produce it?

02-03-2013, 07:20 AM	#41
dualie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 38	Hmmm... So will the FA Limited price goes down? If Pentax do release FF, I'm expecting more FA lens to be produce. With more lens, hopefully price will come down to more affordable level. Just my wishful thinking...

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andymuns New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brisbane Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	like cannon 60d

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siamthai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Svealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 172	Originally posted by ivanvernon 3. Does this mean I should not buy a K-5IIs? Or should I buy one as a backup to the full frame? Buy the K-5IIs since the Pentax FF is a dream that never seems to come true ;-) If I sell my DA*16-50, 60-250, 55, 300mm I might afford a Pentax FF but probably not a lens so I'll have to use my Takumarlenses with the FF. But I wouldn't complaint

02-03-2013, 07:28 AM	#45
WideOpen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	Originally posted by french_mike Amazing big viewfinder and small body don't really go together ... I much prefre a 100% X1 (or 0.90) viewfinder and a body as big as a 5D , than a small body you have to hold with a tweezers and an other X0.70 viewfinder. A twisty screen could be a first on an FF no ? My MX disagrees. Tiny, "full frame" body. 95% coverage; 95% magnification. Why can't Pentax achieve a VF like this again? Make it twice as big as the MX, I don't care... just give me a premium VF. It's what makes the experience, for me.