Originally posted by tuco I have no doubt about that. However, already the FF Df is lighter than the K3. So perhaps Ricoh would have to utilize more polycarbonates.
This is where I think Pentax can find a niche for themselves with a FF.
Pick up where the Df and A7/r missed.
Namely :
1. Better build (ie. more apparent 'worth')
2. Built in precision focusing screen
3. Better interface (already so with a K3)
4. SR (maybe)
5. Smallish K3 size
Basically a FF K3 will be in a position above the Df, A7, D610.
Lenses are already there to start off.
The FA limiteds work and work well on FF and very much a steal compared to what is charged for the likes of the Sony FE lenses.
Just need to add a UWA as a start.
I doubt FF will die out.
In fact, I think I see the opposite.
Manufacturers are pushing FF as the aps-c replacement for the enthusiast category.
This 1.5yrs alone, we have seen D610/A7(r)/6D
Four cameras aimed at a better price point then FF cameras were before.
Via parallel import sets the A7 is already avaliable for $13xx.
Smaller formats, especially m4/3 are trying to become the new pns.
However, that segment does not necessarily buy at launch, often at closeout.
They seldom buy lenses and don't upgrade every year or two.
So I doubt its money making given the yearly product cycles these cameras are in.
Aps-c is better off in that it still sits as a 'very good enough' (for the money) segment for enthusiast and even laymen see it as such.
It will likely be pushed down to a lower price tier $700-$1000 price point.
The reality of wafer/sensor yields will always mean that its cheap (that gap may close with economy of scale) vs FF.
Its anyones guess right now if FF will edge out APS-C.
A aps-c camera (DSLR or MILC) at close out is a very attractive option to both layman and enthusiast.
Especially when they are 'good enough' in almost all practical aspects of photography.