Cp+ 2015 - FF

Tesla · 09-16-2014, 11:17 AM

So will 2015 be the year?

Edit: The poll was suppose to close 02-12-15, but didn't take.. closing on the 18th. Doesn't really matter I guess.

Last edited by Tesla; 09-16-2014 at 11:22 PM.

**boriscleto** · 09-16-2014, 11:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Next year is the year of Pentax FF. A statement that will never be false.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-16-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Tesla

So will 2015 be the year

Could be, but I've been saying that for years now.

Na Horuk · 09-16-2014, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Im sure next year Pentax will definitely work hard to try and assure its customers that they are exploring all possibilities and starting market research, which might some day result in a camera that may have a sensor of different size than APSC. Or not.

jsherman999 · 09-16-2014, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

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Nope.

There are always reasons to delay an important, difficult decision when you look for them. Unfortunately I suspect Pentax's management and their Ricoh executive sponsorship have spent too much valuable time looking for those reasons.

Pentax-as-brand will continue for the foreseeable future as an aps-c DSLR maker dabbling in MILC, and their viability will last as long as that niche does.

At some point in the years to come (after 2015) they may opt for a FF body in some form, but all product niches will have been filled, market advantages squandered, and it will be a continuation of a limp-along stategy they seem to be employing now, with aps-c DSLR.

Very sad to say this and I would like to be wrong. K-mount has some true jewels and some of my best shooting (and funnest shooting adventures) have been with Pentax.

**K6-III** · 09-16-2014, 12:15 PM

Looks like 2015 it is: Ricoh confirms they will launch a Full Frame camera in 2015! | Mirrorless Rumors

jsherman999 · 09-16-2014, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by K6-III

Looks like 2015 it is: Ricoh confirms they will launch a Full Frame camera in 2015! | Mirrorless Rumors

We'll believe it when it comes from something other than a hacked-looking French Facebook page (ie an official announcement or real Pentax rep)

Also, the translation:

"The full frame is in development right now ! We will keep you informed on this page !"

.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-16-2014, 01:11 PM

Under glass....saying wait for fall 2015

ruggiex · 09-16-2014, 01:31 PM

probably Ricoh FF, not Pentax FF.

manntax · 09-16-2014, 01:35 PM

I voted YES but really wanted to vote : POSSIBLY

owl · 09-16-2014, 01:44 PM

When I had a full frame (film) I was told that real photographers use mid format. This will always be the case, that whatever you have isn't good enough. There may very well be a full frame Pentax in 2015, but with all of the features that will be lost (SR is the first to go), we will be told that it isn't a "real FF", so what does it matter?

DSims · 09-16-2014, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

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Nope.

There are always reasons to delay an important, difficult decision when you look for them. Unfortunately I suspect Pentax's management and their Ricoh executive sponsorship have spent too much valuable time looking for those reasons.

Pentax-as-brand will continue for the foreseeable future as an aps-c DSLR maker dabbling in MILC, and their viability will last as long as that niche does.

At some point in the years to come (after 2015) they may opt for a FF body in some form, but all product niches will have been filled, market advantages squandered, and it will be a continuation of a limp-along stategy they seem to be employing now, with aps-c DSLR.

Very sad to say this and I would like to be wrong. K-mount has some true jewels and some of my best shooting (and funnest shooting adventures) have been with Pentax.

What rubbish. You're not even close this time, fortunately.

gmans · 09-16-2014, 02:34 PM

I broke the 19 all tie, with a big fat ass NO.

NickLarsson · 09-16-2014, 02:39 PM

I think yes for 2015, but not for CP+, too early.

I bet on March/April or September.

jsherman999 · 09-16-2014, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by DSims

What rubbish. You're not even close this time, fortunately.

I'll bet you my 77ltd that you will not see a Pentax K-mount Full Frame camera in 2015. What will you put up?

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09-16-2014, 11:17 AM	#1
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Cp+ 2015 - FF So will 2015 be the year? Edit: The poll was suppose to close 02-12-15, but didn't take.. closing on the 18th. Doesn't really matter I guess. Last edited by Tesla; 09-16-2014 at 11:22 PM.

09-16-2014, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#5
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	At this point I'm going to have to say... . Nope. There are always reasons to delay an important, difficult decision when you look for them. Unfortunately I suspect Pentax's management and their Ricoh executive sponsorship have spent too much valuable time looking for those reasons. Pentax-as-brand will continue for the foreseeable future as an aps-c DSLR maker dabbling in MILC, and their viability will last as long as that niche does. At some point in the years to come (after 2015) they may opt for a FF body in some form, but all product niches will have been filled, market advantages squandered, and it will be a continuation of a limp-along stategy they seem to be employing now, with aps-c DSLR. Very sad to say this and I would like to be wrong. K-mount has some true jewels and some of my best shooting (and funnest shooting adventures) have been with Pentax.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Next year is the year of Pentax FF. A statement that will never be false.

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Im sure next year Pentax will definitely work hard to try and assure its customers that they are exploring all possibilities and starting market research, which might some day result in a camera that may have a sensor of different size than APSC. Or not.

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by K6-III Looks like 2015 it is: Ricoh confirms they will launch a Full Frame camera in 2015! \| Mirrorless Rumors We'll believe it when it comes from something other than a hacked-looking French Facebook page (ie an official announcement or real Pentax rep) Also, the translation: "The full frame is in development right now ! We will keep you informed on this page !" .

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Under glass....saying wait for fall 2015

09-16-2014, 01:31 PM	#9
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	probably Ricoh FF, not Pentax FF.

09-16-2014, 01:35 PM	#10
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	I voted YES but really wanted to vote : POSSIBLY

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owl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 92	When I had a full frame (film) I was told that real photographers use mid format. This will always be the case, that whatever you have isn't good enough. There may very well be a full frame Pentax in 2015, but with all of the features that will be lost (SR is the first to go), we will be told that it isn't a "real FF", so what does it matter?

09-16-2014, 02:28 PM	#12
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by jsherman999 . Nope. There are always reasons to delay an important, difficult decision when you look for them. Unfortunately I suspect Pentax's management and their Ricoh executive sponsorship have spent too much valuable time looking for those reasons. Pentax-as-brand will continue for the foreseeable future as an aps-c DSLR maker dabbling in MILC, and their viability will last as long as that niche does. At some point in the years to come (after 2015) they may opt for a FF body in some form, but all product niches will have been filled, market advantages squandered, and it will be a continuation of a limp-along stategy they seem to be employing now, with aps-c DSLR. Very sad to say this and I would like to be wrong. K-mount has some true jewels and some of my best shooting (and funnest shooting adventures) have been with Pentax. What rubbish. You're not even close this time, fortunately.

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09-16-2014, 02:34 PM	#13
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	I broke the 19 all tie, with a big fat ass NO.

09-16-2014, 02:39 PM	#14
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	I think yes for 2015, but not for CP+, too early. I bet on March/April or September.

09-16-2014, 04:54 PM	#15
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by DSims What rubbish. You're not even close this time, fortunately. I'll bet you my 77ltd that you will not see a Pentax K-mount Full Frame camera in 2015. What will you put up?