The Best Picture of the New Pentax FF

**LaurenOE** · 02-04-2015, 10:54 PM - **13 Likes**

Since I can't adequately explain how I feel about this new camera, I thought I might do an homage to the joy a child feels when they get something they desperately wanted and were denied for so long.

The simple joy.

JinDesu · 02-04-2015, 10:55 PM - **1 Like**

That's not a full frame, that's a medium format.

**LaurenOE** · 02-04-2015, 10:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JinDesu

That's not a full frame, that's a medium format.

It's also an homage to Ricoh's fail with the KS-1 and "lady hands".

A double-homage!

JinDesu · 02-04-2015, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

It's also an homage to Ricoh's fail with the KS-1 and "lady hands".

A double-homage!

Touche...

**LaurenOE** · 02-04-2015, 10:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JinDesu

Touche...

Pentaxians NEVER forget.

Uluru · 02-04-2015, 11:17 PM

That is funny though.
Although by itself and with only shoes in it, it is one of my favourite photographs of all time.

VoiceOfReason · 02-04-2015, 11:24 PM

Does this mean you're getting a couple of them?

Anthen · 02-05-2015, 12:50 AM

They should just use that as their advertisement!
Its much better than those black gradient posters where you can only see the rim of the lens.

HYS · 02-05-2015, 02:26 AM

This is Linhof Technika !

Imp · 02-05-2015, 04:08 AM - **3 Likes**

How about this?

oxidized · 02-05-2015, 05:10 AM

So i dont mean to troll or anything but i don't quite understand the level of excitement. (And believe me, i want to be excited. I for one am buying one the moment its released) But, they officially announced they are working on a FF. This is such a marginal step compared to what we already knew. The product doesn't even have a release date and the prototype picture is done w a 3d printer.... this could just as easily get scrapped like it did 10 years ago. or am i missing something?

tromboads · 02-05-2015, 05:17 AM

Yes its all a little silly. BUT. Its the first official word in what, 15years that they are actually at least thinking about making one. :P So yes, but I'm with you. Until it's on Special in my local camera store I don't think I'll be able to believe it either :P

**pearsaab** · 02-05-2015, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Since I can't adequately explain how I feel about this new camera, I thought I might do an homage to the joy a child feels when they get something they desperately wanted and were denied for so long.

The simple joy.

LOL that's great Lauren!!!

---------- Post added 02-05-15 at 08:13 AM ----------

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Does this mean you're getting a couple of them?

Lauren only buys 2 of everything

GeneV · 02-05-2015, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by oxidized

So i dont mean to troll or anything but i don't quite understand the level of excitement. (And believe me, i want to be excited. I for one am buying one the moment its released) But, they officially announced they are working on a FF. This is such a marginal step compared to what we already knew. The product doesn't even have a release date and the prototype picture is done w a 3d printer.... this could just as easily get scrapped like it did 10 years ago. or am i missing something?

The new FF lenses are a pretty good indication of some commitment.

DeadJohn · 02-05-2015, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by oxidized

So i dont mean to troll or anything but i don't quite understand the level of excitement. (And believe me, i want to be excited. I for one am buying one the moment its released) But, they officially announced they are working on a FF. This is such a marginal step compared to what we already knew. The product doesn't even have a release date and the prototype picture is done w a 3d printer.... this could just as easily get scrapped like it did 10 years ago. or am i missing something?

I think you've forgotten that prior FF "announcements" were informal statements during interviews saying they were thinking about FF, plus a Facebook hint. Yesterday was the first time Ricoh Pentax officially committed to FF.

Scrapping the project is possible but it would be a public failure now. They wouldn't have committed if major engineering or marketing issues remained. It's safe to assume the sensor, processor, and AF module are already selected for the new camera.

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	That's not a full frame, that's a medium format.

02-04-2015, 10:57 PM - 2 Likes	#3
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu That's not a full frame, that's a medium format. It's also an homage to Ricoh's fail with the KS-1 and "lady hands". A double-homage!

02-04-2015, 10:58 PM	#4
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by LaurenOE It's also an homage to Ricoh's fail with the KS-1 and "lady hands". A double-homage! Touche...

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LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu Touche... Pentaxians NEVER forget.

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Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	That is funny though. Although by itself and with only shoes in it, it is one of my favourite photographs of all time.

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Does this mean you're getting a couple of them?

02-05-2015, 12:50 AM	#8
Anthen Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 79	They should just use that as their advertisement! Its much better than those black gradient posters where you can only see the rim of the lens.

02-05-2015, 02:26 AM	#9
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	This is Linhof Technika !

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Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	How about this?

02-05-2015, 05:10 AM	#11
oxidized Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA - Delaware Photos: Albums Posts: 435	So i dont mean to troll or anything but i don't quite understand the level of excitement. (And believe me, i want to be excited. I for one am buying one the moment its released) But, they officially announced they are working on a FF. This is such a marginal step compared to what we already knew. The product doesn't even have a release date and the prototype picture is done w a 3d printer.... this could just as easily get scrapped like it did 10 years ago. or am i missing something?

02-05-2015, 05:17 AM	#12
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Yes its all a little silly. BUT. Its the first official word in what, 15years that they are actually at least thinking about making one. :P So yes, but I'm with you. Until it's on Special in my local camera store I don't think I'll be able to believe it either :P

02-05-2015, 06:12 AM	#13
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by LaurenOE Since I can't adequately explain how I feel about this new camera, I thought I might do an homage to the joy a child feels when they get something they desperately wanted and were denied for so long. The simple joy. LOL that's great Lauren!!! ---------- Post added 02-05-15 at 08:13 AM ---------- Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Does this mean you're getting a couple of them? Lauren only buys 2 of everything

02-05-2015, 06:29 AM	#14
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by oxidized So i dont mean to troll or anything but i don't quite understand the level of excitement. (And believe me, i want to be excited. I for one am buying one the moment its released) But, they officially announced they are working on a FF. This is such a marginal step compared to what we already knew. The product doesn't even have a release date and the prototype picture is done w a 3d printer.... this could just as easily get scrapped like it did 10 years ago. or am i missing something? The new FF lenses are a pretty good indication of some commitment.

02-05-2015, 07:01 AM	#15
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by oxidized So i dont mean to troll or anything but i don't quite understand the level of excitement. (And believe me, i want to be excited. I for one am buying one the moment its released) But, they officially announced they are working on a FF. This is such a marginal step compared to what we already knew. The product doesn't even have a release date and the prototype picture is done w a 3d printer.... this could just as easily get scrapped like it did 10 years ago. or am i missing something? I think you've forgotten that prior FF "announcements" were informal statements during interviews saying they were thinking about FF, plus a Facebook hint. Yesterday was the first time Ricoh Pentax officially committed to FF. Scrapping the project is possible but it would be a public failure now. They wouldn't have committed if major engineering or marketing issues remained. It's safe to assume the sensor, processor, and AF module are already selected for the new camera.