Originally posted by normhead Some interesting thoughts... if they can get the low light performance of the z into it, as well as the other advanced z functions, that you mention...
The interesting point for me is, is it going to be a lower resolution Z, with the tilt screen, a $3200 price tag with great low light performance and a least 36 Mp, or is it going to be a K-3 with a bigger sensor at $2000, and maybe 24 MP.
Based on the expectation of higher mark ups, and the incessant demand for pro quality equipment from forum users, I'm guessing a great low light performing 36MP camera for starts with a 24MP version at a lower price and more average specs in less than an year.
But it's an interesting point of discussion.. big k-3 or small 645z.. or some combination there of.
Comments from the only forum user I'm
inclined to think has some real insight (Asahi Man) are:
- It's a big K-3
- 24MP (he has said 36MP is too close to 645z)
- Great high ISO performance
- Flippy screen
- Body circa $2,500
- Zoom lenses circa $2,000 - $2,500 (with new SDM)
Who knows if he's correct. He has said that's based on a prototype he saw some time ago, so things could have changed (and Nikon have waded in with the D750). Or maybe he's making bogus suggestions to throw competitors of the scent (probably an overly suspicious thought).
Either way, I think the above makes a lots of sense as a conservative first foray into the FF market, so if I was forced to place a bet it would be on that.
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Originally posted by kadajawi Without great video it won't be pro equipment, and Pentax has a great track record of f*cking up in terms of video. Pentax is in the business of making gear for hobbyists.
I don't agree that pro equipment needs to have video.
You are quite correct that, in the recent past, Pentax has focused on the enthusiast/hobbyist market because that was where their strength lay, and that reputation is now lingering. However, they are beginning to target the pro market with quality stills cameras.
Numerous accounts from buyers of the 645z indicates that there are many working pros who are after stills quality, and couldn't care less about video. How do you think Hasselblad and Phase One sell any products? Hobbyists?
I make money from photography on a regular basis (call me a part-time pro, semi-pro, hack or whatever) and I have no interest in video, at all, period.