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Tesla · 04-06-2013, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

The question in the poll is as well designed as asking:

"Would you buy the nice used car from the stranger tomorrow paying cash?" yes/no.

Well everyone has a right to their own opinion. I disagree and so do 80+ members who have voted. I'm curious of what the demand is for a Full Frame and I think it would be nice for Pentax (and Jim Malcolm) to see what the demand is from the few on this forum. Also they don't even have to be a member as they'll be able to see the results when the pull closes in a week.

repaap · 04-06-2013, 12:37 PM

Well, actually, quite many people buys used car from stranger...But propably want's to see it first and testdrive.. I know what you mean, but still...

Originally posted by beholder3

The question in the poll is as well designed as asking:

"Would you buy the nice used car from the stranger tomorrow paying cash?" yes/no.

Scottie137 · 04-06-2013, 01:09 PM

Yes, I would buy one. More importantly, at this point, would be the longer term planning I could do relative to Pentax Lenses. Right now I am simply not sure I want to invest money in high end glass that I may or may not end up keeping....

ElJamoquio · 04-06-2013, 01:18 PM

Immediately. It's probably going to be my next Pentax purchase.

**RuiC** · 04-06-2013, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Immediately. It's probably going to be my next Pentax purchase.

Me too !! I think there will be enough time to save for it !!!

oppositz · 04-07-2013, 06:59 PM

I've worked a ton of overtime since November just for this reason, and now finally have enough.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 04-07-2013, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

I just hope Pentax realises what a dedicated user base it has.

SyncGuy · 04-08-2013, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Louicio

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

A bit late on this... But this just caused me to burst out laughing... LOL!!!
I'm in that phase now and do realize it too.. Hahaha! Oh.. The way of the world....

Oh! And to the thread's main purpose, yes.. I'll buy it if it appears... But for now, Pentax's not getting a single cent from me.. Well, they actually never had coz i keep buying used gears. Heh....

Kunzite · 04-08-2013, 02:07 AM

Because Pentax should make everything we ask for, without money to fund its R&D

By the way, I hope people realize it will take some time, maybe we won't see it until next year.

ElJamoquio · 04-08-2013, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Because Pentax should make everything we ask for, without money to fund its R&D

By the way, I hope people realize it will take some time, maybe we won't see it until next year.

It was pretty obvious in 2011 that it was needed.

I have trouble believing the product cycle is 2.5 years, so this is 'on Ricoh' now.

jimr-pdx · 04-08-2013, 07:58 PM

Your 2-year window allows me to say yes. I cannot be an early adopter if it arrives "soon", but two years from now makes it more viable. And if not, well I'll still be a happy Pentaxian

Kunzite · 04-09-2013, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

It was pretty obvious in 2011 that it was needed.

I have trouble believing the product cycle is 2.5 years, so this is 'on Ricoh' now.

Pentax Ricoh started in October 2011, there's a lot of work to do integrating two companies - we can be certain they couldn't start new products from day 1 - and no, nothing is "pretty obvious".

**spartan** · 04-09-2013, 04:31 AM

Assuming:
- The build quality is on par with K5
- the sensor performance exceeds K5
- The Mpixels are at least 24 for $1900 or 36mpixels for $2300
- They issue some good zooms for FF (16-28, 24-70, 70-200 all f2.8 at a minimum)
I would buy. No question. Other wise hello to Nikon.

steve1307 · 04-09-2013, 07:42 AM

Definitely not when it first becomes available, my lens line up is definitely APS-C centric at the moment.
The K-5IIs will be enough (too much!) for me to handle at the moment.

In the future who knows? I bought a Q kit on impulse the other day.
Not if it is a huge brick of a thing, but if the same/similar form factor as a K-5 then i'd be interested when the time comes.

I'm not interested in changing systems and joining the flock of sheep.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-09-2013, 08:01 AM

Well looking at the poll today, Pentax are gonna sell at least 104 FF bodies, in fact it's 105 because I need two.

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04-06-2013, 11:32 AM	#46
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589 Original Poster	Originally posted by beholder3 The question in the poll is as well designed as asking: "Would you buy the nice used car from the stranger tomorrow paying cash?" yes/no. Well everyone has a right to their own opinion. I disagree and so do 80+ members who have voted. I'm curious of what the demand is for a Full Frame and I think it would be nice for Pentax (and Jim Malcolm) to see what the demand is from the few on this forum. Also they don't even have to be a member as they'll be able to see the results when the pull closes in a week.

04-06-2013, 12:37 PM	#47
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Well, actually, quite many people buys used car from stranger...But propably want's to see it first and testdrive.. I know what you mean, but still... Originally posted by beholder3 The question in the poll is as well designed as asking: "Would you buy the nice used car from the stranger tomorrow paying cash?" yes/no.

04-06-2013, 01:09 PM	#48
Scottie137 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, Ga Photos: Albums Posts: 186	Yes, I would buy one. More importantly, at this point, would be the longer term planning I could do relative to Pentax Lenses. Right now I am simply not sure I want to invest money in high end glass that I may or may not end up keeping....

04-06-2013, 01:18 PM	#49
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Immediately. It's probably going to be my next Pentax purchase.

04-06-2013, 02:31 PM	#50
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by ElJamoquio Immediately. It's probably going to be my next Pentax purchase. Me too !! I think there will be enough time to save for it !!!

04-07-2013, 06:59 PM	#51
oppositz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 39	I've worked a ton of overtime since November just for this reason, and now finally have enough.

04-07-2013, 08:41 PM - 1 Like	#52
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	I just hope Pentax realises what a dedicated user base it has.

04-08-2013, 01:59 AM	#53
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by Louicio Whatever you have heard, it's a lie. you don't have more money when you are older LOL A bit late on this... But this just caused me to burst out laughing... LOL!!! I'm in that phase now and do realize it too.. Hahaha! Oh.. The way of the world.... Oh! And to the thread's main purpose, yes.. I'll buy it if it appears... But for now, Pentax's not getting a single cent from me.. Well, they actually never had coz i keep buying used gears. Heh....

04-08-2013, 02:07 AM	#54
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Because Pentax should make everything we ask for, without money to fund its R&D By the way, I hope people realize it will take some time, maybe we won't see it until next year.

04-08-2013, 06:43 PM	#55
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Kunzite Because Pentax should make everything we ask for, without money to fund its R&D By the way, I hope people realize it will take some time, maybe we won't see it until next year. It was pretty obvious in 2011 that it was needed. I have trouble believing the product cycle is 2.5 years, so this is 'on Ricoh' now.

04-08-2013, 07:58 PM	#56
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Your 2-year window allows me to say yes. I cannot be an early adopter if it arrives "soon", but two years from now makes it more viable. And if not, well I'll still be a happy Pentaxian

04-09-2013, 12:30 AM	#57
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by ElJamoquio It was pretty obvious in 2011 that it was needed. I have trouble believing the product cycle is 2.5 years, so this is 'on Ricoh' now. Pentax Ricoh started in October 2011, there's a lot of work to do integrating two companies - we can be certain they couldn't start new products from day 1 - and no, nothing is "pretty obvious".

04-09-2013, 04:31 AM	#58
spartan Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 428	Assuming: - The build quality is on par with K5 - the sensor performance exceeds K5 - The Mpixels are at least 24 for $1900 or 36mpixels for $2300 - They issue some good zooms for FF (16-28, 24-70, 70-200 all f2.8 at a minimum) I would buy. No question. Other wise hello to Nikon.

04-09-2013, 07:42 AM	#59
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Definitely not when it first becomes available, my lens line up is definitely APS-C centric at the moment. The K-5IIs will be enough (too much!) for me to handle at the moment. In the future who knows? I bought a Q kit on impulse the other day. Not if it is a huge brick of a thing, but if the same/similar form factor as a K-5 then i'd be interested when the time comes. I'm not interested in changing systems and joining the flock of sheep.

04-09-2013, 08:01 AM	#60
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Well looking at the poll today, Pentax are gonna sell at least 104 FF bodies, in fact it's 105 because I need two.

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