KAF3 mount; bye bye screw-drive?

rawr · 02-08-2015, 12:50 PM

So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will:

- no longer have a built in screw drive motor;
- impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses;
- no longer have a built-in flash;
- be super expensive,

and will have a string of other deficiencies.

Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+.

**boriscleto** · 02-08-2015, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by rawr

So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will:

- no longer have a built in screw drive motor;
- impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses;
- no longer have a built-in flash;
- be super expensive,

and will have a string of other deficiencies.

Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+.

And it's not 50MP like the new Canon. And Pentax should make it google-infinty MP by using the SR system.

**clackers** · 02-08-2015, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by rawr

So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will:

- no longer have a built in screw drive motor;
- impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses;
- no longer have a built-in flash;
- be super expensive,

and will have a string of other deficiencies.

Yes, this was meant to be a joyous announcement for a lot of people.

Is there so much anxiety in say, our sister Nikon forum?

**boriscleto** · 02-08-2015, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Yes, this was meant to be a joyous announcement for a lot of people.

Is there so much anxiety in say, our sister Nikon forum?

I didn't think enough people used that forum for it to have a mood.

**monochrome** · 02-08-2015, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by blende8

I don't see any mention of "crippled KAF2 mount".

Whatever. It probably will ~~has~~ have a screwdrive motor. Heaven only knows how many screwdrive FF lenses they have in inventory.

Does that make us all fell better? It's a matter of a couple days wait for proof anyway.

[EDITED for tone, obviously. I also edited the original post to reflect that I cannot find the actual asahi man entry - I believe it was in another post on this Forum contradicting the pentaxeros.com reveal].

We don't actually know whether there will be a screwdrive motor in the new FF.

**boriscleto** · 02-08-2015, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Whatever.

It's a matter of a couple days wait for proof anyway.

Your assuming that any specs will be mentioned at all. A non-working mockup will be on display. All specs, and even appearance, subject to change.

And no matter what the final specs are, it will need more cowbell.

**monochrome** · 02-08-2015, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by rawr

So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will:

- no longer have a built in screw drive motor;
- impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses;
- no longer have a built-in flash;
- be super expensive,

and will have a string of other deficiencies.

Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+.

Forgot Ricoh on the back.

Haters gonna hate; whiners gonna whine.

**monochrome** · 02-08-2015, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

Your assuming that any specs will be mentioned at all. A non-working mockup will be on display. All specs, and even appearance, subject to change.

And no matter what the final specs are, it will need more cowbell.

I'll tell you this much.

I'm not going to spend the next 6 months worrying about screwdrive.

blende8 · 02-08-2015, 02:17 PM

It's not about screw drive!
The question is if there will be a stop-down coupler!

**boriscleto** · 02-08-2015, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by blende8

It's not about screw drive!
The question is if there will be a stop-down coupler!

I've got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL!

**Rondec** · 02-08-2015, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by blende8

It's not about screw drive!
The question is if there will be a stop-down coupler!

Probably not.

JinDesu · 02-08-2015, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by rawr

So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will:

- no longer have a built in screw drive motor;
- impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses;
- no longer have a built-in flash;
- be super expensive,

and will have a string of other deficiencies.

Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+.

It'll also be Pentax F mount. Won't fit any K-mount lenses.

mee · 02-08-2015, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Your assuming that any specs will be mentioned at all. A non-working mockup will be on display. All specs, and even appearance, subject to change.

This is my take too.. just as the 2 lenses were shown as mockup with little/no information at the last show and now are announced in detail and now the FF body is shown in mockup with little/no information at this show. Just a 3D plastic printed shell to look at and see that they are indeed working on the stuff that goes inside of it.

Tesla · 02-08-2015, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

It'll also be Pentax F mount. Won't fit any K-mount lenses.

LOL.. too funny!

Wait for it .. wait for it.. someone is going to say it.. Pentax is..

**clackers** · 02-08-2015, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

And no matter what the final specs are, it will need more cowbell.

(Laughs). Christopher Walken would be a great Pentax ambassador - King of Quirk.

02-08-2015, 01:26 PM	#65
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by blende8 I don't see any mention of "crippled KAF2 mount". Whatever. It probably will ~~has~~ have a screwdrive motor. Heaven only knows how many screwdrive FF lenses they have in inventory. Does that make us all fell better? It's a matter of a couple days wait for proof anyway. [EDITED for tone, obviously. I also edited the original post to reflect that I cannot find the actual asahi man entry - I believe it was in another post on this Forum contradicting the pentaxeros.com reveal]. We don't actually know whether there will be a screwdrive motor in the new FF. Last edited by monochrome; 02-10-2015 at 06:28 AM.

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02-08-2015, 12:50 PM	#61
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will: - no longer have a built in screw drive motor; - impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses; - no longer have a built-in flash; - be super expensive, and will have a string of other deficiencies. Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+.

02-08-2015, 12:54 PM	#62
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by rawr So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will: - no longer have a built in screw drive motor; - impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses; - no longer have a built-in flash; - be super expensive, and will have a string of other deficiencies. Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+. And it's not 50MP like the new Canon. And Pentax should make it google-infinty MP by using the SR system.

02-08-2015, 01:01 PM	#63
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by rawr So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will: - no longer have a built in screw drive motor; - impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses; - no longer have a built-in flash; - be super expensive, and will have a string of other deficiencies. Yes, this was meant to be a joyous announcement for a lot of people. Is there so much anxiety in say, our sister Nikon forum?

02-08-2015, 01:21 PM	#64
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by clackers Yes, this was meant to be a joyous announcement for a lot of people. Is there so much anxiety in say, our sister Nikon forum? I didn't think enough people used that forum for it to have a mood.

02-08-2015, 01:29 PM	#66
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by monochrome Whatever. It's a matter of a couple days wait for proof anyway. Your assuming that any specs will be mentioned at all. A non-working mockup will be on display. All specs, and even appearance, subject to change. And no matter what the final specs are, it will need more cowbell.

02-08-2015, 01:30 PM	#67
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by rawr So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will: - no longer have a built in screw drive motor; - impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses; - no longer have a built-in flash; - be super expensive, and will have a string of other deficiencies. Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+. Forgot Ricoh on the back. Haters gonna hate; whiners gonna whine.

02-08-2015, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#68
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto Your assuming that any specs will be mentioned at all. A non-working mockup will be on display. All specs, and even appearance, subject to change. And no matter what the final specs are, it will need more cowbell. I'll tell you this much. I'm not going to spend the next 6 months worrying about screwdrive.

02-08-2015, 02:17 PM	#69
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	It's not about screw drive! The question is if there will be a stop-down coupler!

02-08-2015, 02:42 PM	#70
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by blende8 It's not about screw drive! The question is if there will be a stop-down coupler! I've got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL!

02-08-2015, 03:02 PM	#71
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by blende8 It's not about screw drive! The question is if there will be a stop-down coupler! Probably not.

02-08-2015, 03:36 PM	#72
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by rawr So much doom and gloom floating around. If you believe what you read in these forums, a Pentax FF will: - no longer have a built in screw drive motor; - impose compulsory crop mode on non FA lenses; - no longer have a built-in flash; - be super expensive, and will have a string of other deficiencies. Perhaps everyone should just wait a while until we actually see the product, and hear how Ricoh describe it at CP+. It'll also be Pentax F mount. Won't fit any K-mount lenses.

02-08-2015, 04:27 PM	#73
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by boriscleto Your assuming that any specs will be mentioned at all. A non-working mockup will be on display. All specs, and even appearance, subject to change. This is my take too.. just as the 2 lenses were shown as mockup with little/no information at the last show and now are announced in detail and now the FF body is shown in mockup with little/no information at this show. Just a 3D plastic printed shell to look at and see that they are indeed working on the stuff that goes inside of it.

02-08-2015, 05:10 PM	#74
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by JinDesu It'll also be Pentax F mount. Won't fit any K-mount lenses. LOL.. too funny! Wait for it .. wait for it.. someone is going to say it.. Pentax is..

02-08-2015, 05:29 PM	#75
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by boriscleto And no matter what the final specs are, it will need more cowbell. (Laughs). Christopher Walken would be a great Pentax ambassador - King of Quirk.