What will the FF be like?

Na Horuk · 02-02-2015, 08:58 AM

We are fairly certain the FF will be announced soon. But what will it be like? I have identified some of the current "types" of FF cameras, and I wonder where Pentax's will fit. Will it be a heavy, specialized beast, will it be a do-it-all camera, will it be a compact FF? Which type would you actually buy, assuming prices would be similar to its competition (hopefully a little lower)?

Hope I'm not stirring up too much trouble with these questions

Seems like we will get a confirmation soon enough anyway

Last edited by Na Horuk; 02-02-2015 at 09:05 AM.

Kunzite · 02-02-2015, 09:09 AM - **1 Like**

It will be like a Pentax (unfortunately, that option is missing from the poll...)

goodnight · 02-02-2015, 10:05 AM - **10 Likes**

312 color combinations
300hp screwdrive
can use AAs, diesel fuel, and assorted oils
grip takes potatoes too
four dial drive
4D IBIS
organic mount molds to any lens
tungsten carbide body over carbon steel & reinforced concrete chassis
weatherproof and lava resistant
Pentax on the back, Ricoh on the front
four SD card slots
superarticulated LCD
sealing rated to 5000atm
glow in the dark viewfinder
-80db shutter
still doomed

**monochrome** · 02-02-2015, 10:14 AM

Surprise!

Wolfeye · 02-02-2015, 10:36 AM

It will be like the invisible girl from the Superbowl ad - only more invisible.

dyoon153 · 02-02-2015, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by goodnight

312 color combinations
300hp screwdrive
can use AAs, diesel fuel, and assorted oils
grip takes potatoes too
four dial drive
4D IBIS
organic mount molds to any lens
tungsten carbide body over carbon steel & reinforced concrete chassis
weatherproof and lava resistant
Pentax on the back, Ricoh on the front
four SD card slots
superarticulated LCD
sealing rated to 5000atm
glow in the dark viewfinder
-80db shutter
still doomed

You missed flashy colourful LEDs to for disco mode.

AquaDome · 02-02-2015, 10:39 AM

It might as well be like a ZX-50 or SF1 if Ricoh doesn't come out with any new lenses for it.

**mattb123** · 02-02-2015, 11:18 AM

My hope is it will be just like a K-3 with a bigger sensor and a tilting screen.

I don't have much of a prediction except that it will probably be similar to existing Pentax cameras which as an adventure and landscape photographer means it's likely to suit me pretty well.

Docrwm · 02-02-2015, 11:37 AM

Pentax is DOOOMMMEED!

Aksel · 02-02-2015, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

We are fairly certain the FF will be announced soon. ...

Mostly it depends on what you mean by "soon". Soon by Pentax - it is difficult to say what it means for them.

But... I hope to see instead MF mirrorless 645Z. Size is same as FF with mirror!

SteveTheOldMan · 02-02-2015, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by goodnight

312 color combinations
300hp screwdrive
can use AAs, diesel fuel, and assorted oils
grip takes potatoes too
four dial drive
4D IBIS
organic mount molds to any lens
tungsten carbide body over carbon steel & reinforced concrete chassis
weatherproof and lava resistant
Pentax on the back, Ricoh on the front
four SD card slots
superarticulated LCD
sealing rated to 5000atm
glow in the dark viewfinder
-80db shutter
still doomed

...will also be $79.95 & fold into your shirt pocket. That also includes the new "kit" lens, FA* 10-400 f2.8.

Docrwm · 02-02-2015, 12:33 PM - **1 Like**

And it will take this kind of battery (shown with the optional low capacity option).

Steve.Ledger · 02-02-2015, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

My hope is it will be just like a K-3 with a bigger sensor and a tilting screen.

What he said.
(Though I have no interest in buying one personally.)

Zav · 02-02-2015, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SteveTheOldMan

That also includes the new "kit" lens, FA* 10-400 f2.8.

What? No f2.0? When will Pentax release fast lenses? Pentax is doomed!

SteveTheOldMan · 02-02-2015, 12:54 PM

That one wouldn't fit in the shirt pocket; only a 4"x4"x3" case.

View Poll Results: Which type of DSLR will the Pentax FF be most similar to?
Canon 1Dx, Nikon D4s	1	0.85%
Canon 5D, Nikon D810E	27	23.08%
Canon 6D, Nikon D610	27	23.08%
Body style of Sony A7, but with mirror and OVF	9	7.69%
Completely unique	53	45.30%
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02-02-2015, 08:58 AM	#1
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	What will the FF be like? We are fairly certain the FF will be announced soon. But what will it be like? I have identified some of the current "types" of FF cameras, and I wonder where Pentax's will fit. Will it be a heavy, specialized beast, will it be a do-it-all camera, will it be a compact FF? Which type would you actually buy, assuming prices would be similar to its competition (hopefully a little lower)? Hope I'm not stirring up too much trouble with these questions Seems like we will get a confirmation soon enough anyway Last edited by Na Horuk; 02-02-2015 at 09:05 AM.

02-02-2015, 10:05 AM - 10 Likes	#3
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Completely unique 312 color combinations 300hp screwdrive can use AAs, diesel fuel, and assorted oils grip takes potatoes too four dial drive 4D IBIS organic mount molds to any lens tungsten carbide body over carbon steel & reinforced concrete chassis weatherproof and lava resistant Pentax on the back, Ricoh on the front four SD card slots superarticulated LCD sealing rated to 5000atm glow in the dark viewfinder -80db shutter still doomed

02-02-2015, 10:38 AM	#6
dyoon153 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 84	Originally posted by goodnight 312 color combinations 300hp screwdrive can use AAs, diesel fuel, and assorted oils grip takes potatoes too four dial drive 4D IBIS organic mount molds to any lens tungsten carbide body over carbon steel & reinforced concrete chassis weatherproof and lava resistant Pentax on the back, Ricoh on the front four SD card slots superarticulated LCD sealing rated to 5000atm glow in the dark viewfinder -80db shutter still doomed You missed flashy colourful LEDs to for disco mode.

02-02-2015, 12:17 PM	#11
SteveTheOldMan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 63	Originally posted by goodnight 312 color combinations 300hp screwdrive can use AAs, diesel fuel, and assorted oils grip takes potatoes too four dial drive 4D IBIS organic mount molds to any lens tungsten carbide body over carbon steel & reinforced concrete chassis weatherproof and lava resistant Pentax on the back, Ricoh on the front four SD card slots superarticulated LCD sealing rated to 5000atm glow in the dark viewfinder -80db shutter still doomed ...will also be $79.95 & fold into your shirt pocket. That also includes the new "kit" lens, FA* 10-400 f2.8.

02-02-2015, 09:09 AM - 1 Like	#2
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	It will be like a Pentax (unfortunately, that option is missing from the poll...)

02-02-2015, 10:14 AM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Surprise!

02-02-2015, 10:36 AM	#5
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	It will be like the invisible girl from the Superbowl ad - only more invisible.

02-02-2015, 10:39 AM	#7
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	It might as well be like a ZX-50 or SF1 if Ricoh doesn't come out with any new lenses for it.

02-02-2015, 11:18 AM	#8
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	My hope is it will be just like a K-3 with a bigger sensor and a tilting screen. I don't have much of a prediction except that it will probably be similar to existing Pentax cameras which as an adventure and landscape photographer means it's likely to suit me pretty well.

02-02-2015, 11:37 AM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Pentax is DOOOMMMEED!

02-02-2015, 12:12 PM	#10
Aksel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 224	Originally posted by Na Horuk We are fairly certain the FF will be announced soon. ... Mostly it depends on what you mean by "soon". Soon by Pentax - it is difficult to say what it means for them. But... I hope to see instead MF mirrorless 645Z. Size is same as FF with mirror!

02-02-2015, 12:33 PM - 1 Like	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	And it will take this kind of battery (shown with the optional low capacity option).

02-02-2015, 12:42 PM	#13
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by mattb123 My hope is it will be just like a K-3 with a bigger sensor and a tilting screen. What he said. (Though I have no interest in buying one personally.)

02-02-2015, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#14
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	Originally posted by SteveTheOldMan That also includes the new "kit" lens, FA* 10-400 f2.8. What? No f2.0? When will Pentax release fast lenses? Pentax is doomed!

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SteveTheOldMan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 63	That one wouldn't fit in the shirt pocket; only a 4"x4"x3" case.