Chasseur d'Images announces Pentax FF for the next Photokina

normhead · 04-18-2014, 10:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Speaking of April 1st.

I think every year on April 1st there's been announcements of a Pentax Full Frame camera. This year there wasn't one. Coincidence? I think not

Is it time to take this the way of "Why I won't buy a K-3" and start calling them "Cheeseburger D'images"

**Pål Jensen** · 04-20-2014, 04:12 AM

Well, at least there is an FF lens on the roadmap so it isn't totally unlikely this time....

Kunzite · 04-20-2014, 11:52 PM

Nothing on this rumor? Scans, translations, anything?
Someone who read the article says it's nothing like this, CdI is not saying Pentax/Ricoh will make a 135 camera - they were just talking about past rumors: Re: A credible FF rumor???: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

RonHendriks1966 · 04-21-2014, 12:24 AM

Well all the buzz will keep us warm!

PhotoKina is Always good to be looking forward. In 2010 they didn't have a FF Pentax, but they did have a mermaid tank:

You Tube

TomE · 04-21-2014, 04:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

As soon as we see a bunny with a waffle on its head we'll know where this is going.

Cannikin · 04-21-2014, 01:44 PM

In the past four Photokinas, Pentax has announced 3 new flagship consumer DSLRs (K10D, K-5, K-5 II), and in the other, 2008, they announced two pro lenses (DA* 55, 60-250).

Since they chose to have the 645Z out now, they must have something significant to show at Photokina 2014. The original 645D was also shown in the spring of a Photokina year, 2010. That was the year the K-5 was released, which was a pretty huge leap forward in IQ. Too early for a K-3 replacement, and entry level models wouldn't cut it for the biggest tradeshow in the photography industry IMO. And the only "pro" lens on the K-mount roadmap is the mysterious 70-200 " * lens" (conspicuously not labeled "DA*"). Make of that as you will.

normhead · 04-21-2014, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Cannikin

In the past four Photokinas, Pentax has announced 3 new flagship consumer DSLRs (K10D, K-5, K-5 II), and in the other, 2008, they announced two pro lenses (DA* 55, 60-250).

Since they chose to have the 645Z out now, they must have something significant to show at Photokina 2014. The original 645D was also shown in the spring of a Photokina year, 2010. That was the year the K-5 was released, which was a pretty huge leap forward in IQ. Too early for a K-3 replacement, and entry level models wouldn't cut it for the biggest tradeshow in the photography industry IMO. And the only "pro" lens on the K-mount roadmap is the mysterious 70-200 " * lens" (conspicuously not labeled "DA*"). Make of that as you will.

I don't even keep track of that stuff.... how do you do that? You're making me feel like an idiot.

Cannikin · 04-21-2014, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I don't even keep track of that stuff.... how do you do that? You're making me feel like an idiot.

Heh, DPReview's camera and lens databases are pretty convenient for referencing announcement dates (though the K-5 and K-5 II were pretty easy to remember).

**geomez** · 04-21-2014, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Cannikin

In the past four Photokinas, Pentax has announced 3 new flagship consumer DSLRs (K10D, K-5, K-5 II), and in the other, 2008, they announced two pro lenses (DA* 55, 60-250). Since they chose to have the 645Z out now, they must have something significant to show at Photokina 2014. The original 645D was also shown in the spring of a Photokina year, 2010. That was the year the K-5 was released, which was a pretty huge leap forward in IQ. Too early for a K-3 replacement, and entry level models wouldn't cut it for the biggest tradeshow in the photography industry IMO. And the only "pro" lens on the K-mount roadmap is the mysterious 70-200 " * lens" (conspicuously not labeled "DA*"). Make of that as you will.

Intriguing... hopes: elevated

Originally posted by normhead

I don't even keep track of that stuff.... how do you do that? You're making me feel like an idiot.

ditto

**Kerrowdown** · 04-22-2014, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Here we go again:

- rumour lacking any detail;
- 100 pages in PentaxForums of speculation, photoshopped body fakes, various side-tracked discussions;
- nothing happens in Photokina.

What a cynic you've become...

The only problem is I feel the same as you, so that's at least two cynics here on the forum.

Kunzite · 04-22-2014, 01:56 AM

Nothing from Arno, nor from Mistral75? Is there anyone here with access to the CdI magazine?

jogiba · 04-22-2014, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Oh no...here we go with all the endless speculation.

For 14 years at the next Photokina !

Pentax Digital SLR - 6 megapixel: Digital Photography Review

ChristianRock · 04-22-2014, 08:03 AM

Speaking of DPReview...

Someone at this thread over there says they have that magazine, and it doesn't say that at all. It just says that a Pentax person said "never say never" when asked about a FF camera in the future (not mentioning Photokina until later in the article).

So again, it seems like this is much ado about nothing...

Mazhe · 04-22-2014, 09:51 AM

Given the premise, I'm even too lazy to go outside, cross the street and buy the thing, but I know one thing: Ricoh Imaging facebook french page has almost everytime comments about the lack 35mm camera, to the point they answered at one time with a post which said in substance : "We do not know, we were never told anything despite following your questions. With interviews like pentaxforums, you guys almost know more than us". So if Chasseur d'Images got something, it was not from Ricoh Imaging France.

Clavius · 04-23-2014, 01:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Speaking of DPReview...

Someone at this thread over there says they have that magazine, and it doesn't say that at all. It just says that a Pentax person said "never say never" when asked about a FF camera in the future (not mentioning Photokina until later in the article).

So again, it seems like this is much ado about nothing...

Doesn't surprise me at all.

Don't worry folks, next fake Pentax FF rumor is always just around the corner...

04-21-2014, 01:44 PM	#36
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	In the past four Photokinas, Pentax has announced 3 new flagship consumer DSLRs (K10D, K-5, K-5 II), and in the other, 2008, they announced two pro lenses (DA* 55, 60-250). Since they chose to have the 645Z out now, they must have something significant to show at Photokina 2014. The original 645D was also shown in the spring of a Photokina year, 2010. That was the year the K-5 was released, which was a pretty huge leap forward in IQ. Too early for a K-3 replacement, and entry level models wouldn't cut it for the biggest tradeshow in the photography industry IMO. And the only "pro" lens on the K-mount roadmap is the mysterious 70-200 " * lens" (conspicuously not labeled "DA"). Make of that as you will. Last edited by Cannikin; 04-21-2014 at 01:52 PM.*

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04-18-2014, 10:46 AM - 1 Like	#31
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by ChristianRock Speaking of April 1st. I think every year on April 1st there's been announcements of a Pentax Full Frame camera. This year there wasn't one. Coincidence? I think not Is it time to take this the way of "Why I won't buy a K-3" and start calling them "Cheeseburger D'images"

04-20-2014, 04:12 AM	#32
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Well, at least there is an FF lens on the roadmap so it isn't totally unlikely this time....

04-20-2014, 11:52 PM	#33
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Nothing on this rumor? Scans, translations, anything? Someone who read the article says it's nothing like this, CdI is not saying Pentax/Ricoh will make a 135 camera - they were just talking about past rumors: Re: A credible FF rumor???: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

04-21-2014, 04:45 AM - 1 Like	#35
TomE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 299	Originally posted by Not a Number As soon as we see a bunny with a waffle on its head we'll know where this is going.

04-21-2014, 01:54 PM	#37
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Cannikin In the past four Photokinas, Pentax has announced 3 new flagship consumer DSLRs (K10D, K-5, K-5 II), and in the other, 2008, they announced two pro lenses (DA* 55, 60-250). Since they chose to have the 645Z out now, they must have something significant to show at Photokina 2014. The original 645D was also shown in the spring of a Photokina year, 2010. That was the year the K-5 was released, which was a pretty huge leap forward in IQ. Too early for a K-3 replacement, and entry level models wouldn't cut it for the biggest tradeshow in the photography industry IMO. And the only "pro" lens on the K-mount roadmap is the mysterious 70-200 " * lens" (conspicuously not labeled "DA*"). Make of that as you will. I don't even keep track of that stuff.... how do you do that? You're making me feel like an idiot.

04-21-2014, 02:04 PM	#38
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Originally posted by normhead I don't even keep track of that stuff.... how do you do that? You're making me feel like an idiot. Heh, DPReview's camera and lens databases are pretty convenient for referencing announcement dates (though the K-5 and K-5 II were pretty easy to remember).

04-21-2014, 02:04 PM	#39
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by Cannikin In the past four Photokinas, Pentax has announced 3 new flagship consumer DSLRs (K10D, K-5, K-5 II), and in the other, 2008, they announced two pro lenses (DA* 55, 60-250). Since they chose to have the 645Z out now, they must have something significant to show at Photokina 2014. The original 645D was also shown in the spring of a Photokina year, 2010. That was the year the K-5 was released, which was a pretty huge leap forward in IQ. Too early for a K-3 replacement, and entry level models wouldn't cut it for the biggest tradeshow in the photography industry IMO. And the only "pro" lens on the K-mount roadmap is the mysterious 70-200 " * lens" (conspicuously not labeled "DA*"). Make of that as you will. Intriguing... hopes: elevated Originally posted by normhead I don't even keep track of that stuff.... how do you do that? You're making me feel like an idiot. ditto

04-22-2014, 01:13 AM	#40
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by rawr Here we go again: - rumour lacking any detail; - 100 pages in PentaxForums of speculation, photoshopped body fakes, various side-tracked discussions; - nothing happens in Photokina. What a cynic you've become... The only problem is I feel the same as you, so that's at least two cynics here on the forum.

04-22-2014, 01:56 AM	#41
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Nothing from Arno, nor from Mistral75? Is there anyone here with access to the CdI magazine?

04-22-2014, 07:48 AM	#42
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Oh no...here we go with all the endless speculation. For 14 years at the next Photokina ! Pentax Digital SLR - 6 megapixel: Digital Photography Review

04-22-2014, 08:03 AM	#43
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Speaking of DPReview... Someone at this thread over there says they have that magazine, and it doesn't say that at all. It just says that a Pentax person said "never say never" when asked about a FF camera in the future (not mentioning Photokina until later in the article). So again, it seems like this is much ado about nothing...

04-22-2014, 09:51 AM	#44
Mazhe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	Given the premise, I'm even too lazy to go outside, cross the street and buy the thing, but I know one thing: Ricoh Imaging facebook french page has almost everytime comments about the lack 35mm camera, to the point they answered at one time with a post which said in substance : "We do not know, we were never told anything despite following your questions. With interviews like pentaxforums, you guys almost know more than us". So if Chasseur d'Images got something, it was not from Ricoh Imaging France.

04-23-2014, 01:42 AM - 1 Like	#45
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by ChristianRock Speaking of DPReview... Someone at this thread over there says they have that magazine, and it doesn't say that at all. It just says that a Pentax person said "never say never" when asked about a FF camera in the future (not mentioning Photokina until later in the article). So again, it seems like this is much ado about nothing... Doesn't surprise me at all. Don't worry folks, next fake Pentax FF rumor is always just around the corner...