Would you buy a Pentax Full Frame DSLR?

Tesla · 04-04-2013, 06:16 PM

I was just wondering how many here would buy a Pentax Full Frame DSLR. I would.

Edit: (Assuming the camera is k-mount and top of the line. Time frame not important.. when available or two years later)

This was a 10 day poll.

Last edited by Tesla; 05-21-2013 at 08:34 AM.

JinDesu · 04-04-2013, 06:17 PM

When I am older and have more money, yes.
While I am young and broke, no.

Kozlok · 04-04-2013, 06:49 PM - **2 Likes**

No, I will not buy it, but I will complain incessantly about its unavailability until then.

vonBaloney · 04-04-2013, 07:00 PM - **1 Like**

Immediately upon release? I doubt it. Eventually (within 2 years of initial release), yes.

**monochrome** · 04-04-2013, 07:04 PM

I often think I won't buy it, but then I realize I've spent more than the expected cost on Q stuff already this year, so I probably will.

**patrick9** · 04-04-2013, 07:18 PM

Not immediately. I just bought my K-30 . In a couple years maybe.

SteveTheOldMan · 04-04-2013, 07:40 PM

Assuming I had the money, I'd be interested. The other question would be: what glass I be mounting on the end of what I'm sure would be a worthy camera? I have several M primes, but I'm thinking I'd also be looking for some zooms. Pentax would have to produce several new lenses for this venture as well. How long would that take? Unless I have money invested in some fine old (FA*) glass, it would almost be better to move to CaNikon for a better ff lens selection. Unless Pentax is producing full-frame compatible lenses in a bunker somewhere, I just don't think you'll see a full-frame for at least a few years...or longer...unless they can produce some sort of full-function eos adapter with which one could use Canon lenses. OK, sorry, I'm obviously off my meds. :-/

jrforman · 04-04-2013, 07:47 PM - **1 Like**

Without knowing cost, functionality, features, lens availability, etc. I don't know how anyone would know.

twitch · 04-04-2013, 08:13 PM

Yes I will, whatever the cost or the features, full frame sensor + k mount and I'm a buyer.

**Ash** · 04-04-2013, 08:18 PM

Another buyer, depending on how it compares to the K-5 in terms of DR/high ISO and resolution. And I have no problem with getting it without waiting for others to tell me how good (or otherwise) it is. It'll just be a matter of me test driving it in my own hands before buying it. I would think there would therefore be a lag period (being in Australia) between it being released and it appearing on the shelves in a B&M store.

This poll made it pretty clear that the next Pentax camera desired is a FF dSLR: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/209882-next-...oh-pentax.html

SirBismuth · 04-04-2013, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

No, I will not buy it, but I will complain incessantly about its unavailability until then.

Lol, indeed. I just got my K-30, so maybe in a year or two, or as soon as I feel limited by the K-30 (which I think I am far from for now!).

TBH, would just like it if there was a FF Pentax, so the Canikons can stop going on about Pentax's lack of one (those that even know Pentax exists, ofc!)

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**jeffshaddix** · 04-04-2013, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Immediately upon release? I doubt it. Eventually (within 2 years of initial release), yes.

This...it's inevitable - my Zeiss is calling it's name.

jbarry · 04-04-2013, 11:28 PM

II heard a rumour that Pentax had a FF DSLR ready to go called K 3, I guess we will wait to see if that materialises as a reality

Louicio · 04-04-2013, 11:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JinDesu

When I am older and have more money, yes.
While I am young and broke, no.

Whatever you have heard, it's a lie. you don't have more money when you are older LOL

Jyrkira · 04-04-2013, 11:47 PM

Yes I will. My Fs & FAs are eagerly waiting for it.

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04-04-2013, 06:17 PM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	When I am older and have more money, yes. While I am young and broke, no.

04-04-2013, 06:49 PM - 2 Likes	#3
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	No, I will not buy it, but I will complain incessantly about its unavailability until then.

04-04-2013, 07:00 PM - 1 Like	#4
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Immediately upon release? I doubt it. Eventually (within 2 years of initial release), yes.

04-04-2013, 07:04 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I often think I won't buy it, but then I realize I've spent more than the expected cost on Q stuff already this year, so I probably will.

04-04-2013, 07:18 PM	#6
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Not immediately. I just bought my K-30 . In a couple years maybe.

04-04-2013, 07:40 PM	#7
SteveTheOldMan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 63	Assuming I had the money, I'd be interested. The other question would be: what glass I be mounting on the end of what I'm sure would be a worthy camera? I have several M primes, but I'm thinking I'd also be looking for some zooms. Pentax would have to produce several new lenses for this venture as well. How long would that take? Unless I have money invested in some fine old (FA*) glass, it would almost be better to move to CaNikon for a better ff lens selection. Unless Pentax is producing full-frame compatible lenses in a bunker somewhere, I just don't think you'll see a full-frame for at least a few years...or longer...unless they can produce some sort of full-function eos adapter with which one could use Canon lenses. OK, sorry, I'm obviously off my meds. :-/

04-04-2013, 07:47 PM - 1 Like	#8
jrforman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 202	Without knowing cost, functionality, features, lens availability, etc. I don't know how anyone would know.

04-04-2013, 08:13 PM	#9
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Yes I will, whatever the cost or the features, full frame sensor + k mount and I'm a buyer.

04-04-2013, 08:18 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Another buyer, depending on how it compares to the K-5 in terms of DR/high ISO and resolution. And I have no problem with getting it without waiting for others to tell me how good (or otherwise) it is. It'll just be a matter of me test driving it in my own hands before buying it. I would think there would therefore be a lag period (being in Australia) between it being released and it appearing on the shelves in a B&M store. This poll made it pretty clear that the next Pentax camera desired is a FF dSLR: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/209882-next-...oh-pentax.html

04-04-2013, 09:11 PM	#11
SirBismuth Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 126	Originally posted by Kozlok No, I will not buy it, but I will complain incessantly about its unavailability until then. Lol, indeed. I just got my K-30, so maybe in a year or two, or as soon as I feel limited by the K-30 (which I think I am far from for now!). TBH, would just like it if there was a FF Pentax, so the Canikons can stop going on about Pentax's lack of one (those that even know Pentax exists, ofc!) B

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04-04-2013, 09:52 PM	#12
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by vonBaloney Immediately upon release? I doubt it. Eventually (within 2 years of initial release), yes. This...it's inevitable - my Zeiss is calling it's name.

04-04-2013, 11:28 PM	#13
jbarry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne + Malvern East Victoria Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	II heard a rumour that Pentax had a FF DSLR ready to go called K 3, I guess we will wait to see if that materialises as a reality

04-04-2013, 11:38 PM - 1 Like	#14
Louicio Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 432	Originally posted by JinDesu When I am older and have more money, yes. While I am young and broke, no. Whatever you have heard, it's a lie. you don't have more money when you are older LOL

04-04-2013, 11:47 PM	#15
Jyrkira Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 215	Yes I will. My Fs & FAs are eagerly waiting for it.