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Kunzite · 03-18-2015, 01:14 AM

And to be really thorough, should they use vintage film instead of a sensor?

We discussed about this a hundred times; it would cost Leica prices and sell in very low volumes if any. The Df is basically on the same level as the D610, with another sensor, some functions disabled and a retro look - it costs almost as much a D810. A digital LX... perhaps $5000?
There's no place for a digital LX, MX or K1000, it's a mistake to believe the same solutions as then would work today.

Stavri · 03-18-2015, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

And to be really thorough, should they use vintage film instead of a sensor?

We discussed about this a hundred times; it would cost Leica prices and sell in very low volumes if any. The Df is basically on the same level as the D610, with another sensor, some functions disabled and a retro look - it costs almost as much a D810. A digital LX... perhaps $5000?
There's no place for a digital LX, MX or K1000, it's a mistake to believe the same solutions as then would work today.

You mentioned Nikon DF and i remembered this hilarious review from Fstoppers

Youtu.be

Kunzite · 03-18-2015, 10:38 AM

Which supports the idea of the fake retro Df being just an effective exercise in marketing

What works is to have a distinct yet recognizable design, and Pentax should pursue a styling both modern and aggressive. A bit like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/56/4a/fc/564afcd4df67e428905d6d850f257a72.jpg

Stavri · 03-18-2015, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Which supports the idea of the fake retro Df being just an effective exercise in marketing

What works is to have a distinct yet recognizable design, and Pentax should pursue a styling both modern and aggressive. A bit like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/56/4a/fc/564afcd4df67e428905d6d850f257a72.jpg

....and shoot photon torpedoes.......

patarok · 05-03-2015, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

cloaking is already built into every pentax body, thanks to the massive product placement from nikon and canon.

lotech · 07-23-2015, 01:15 PM

I want an IR focus assist light, I dun want to shine a greenish Martian light on people and animals

AldaCZ · 07-23-2015, 01:42 PM

Mirror which can be made fully opaque/translucent for MF
Full K mount

sculptor666 · 07-25-2015, 11:46 AM

orange spots on lens hoods that line up with orange spots on lens... and reverse thread on the hood so i can take off a lense without the hood popping off... and what lotech said!

sculptor666 · 07-27-2015, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

also an anti-fog ovf would be great.

Simen1 · 08-04-2015, 06:40 AM

I wish for a new D-FA normal prime. An affordable, upgraded, FF alternative to the APS-C DA 50mm f/1,8 that might replace it.

08-04-2015, 06:40 AM	#70
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03-18-2015, 01:14 AM	#61
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	And to be really thorough, should they use vintage film instead of a sensor? We discussed about this a hundred times; it would cost Leica prices and sell in very low volumes if any. The Df is basically on the same level as the D610, with another sensor, some functions disabled and a retro look - it costs almost as much a D810. A digital LX... perhaps $5000? There's no place for a digital LX, MX or K1000, it's a mistake to believe the same solutions as then would work today.

03-18-2015, 10:38 AM	#63
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Which supports the idea of the fake retro Df being just an effective exercise in marketing What works is to have a distinct yet recognizable design, and Pentax should pursue a styling both modern and aggressive. A bit like this: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/56/4a/fc/564afcd4df67e428905d6d850f257a72.jpg

03-18-2015, 12:16 PM	#64
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Kunzite Which supports the idea of the fake retro Df being just an effective exercise in marketing What works is to have a distinct yet recognizable design, and Pentax should pursue a styling both modern and aggressive. A bit like this: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/56/4a/fc/564afcd4df67e428905d6d850f257a72.jpg ....and shoot photon torpedoes.......

05-03-2015, 01:29 PM - 1 Like	#65
patarok Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 389	cloaking is already built into every pentax body, thanks to the massive product placement from nikon and canon.

07-23-2015, 01:15 PM	#66
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312	I want an IR focus assist light, I dun want to shine a greenish Martian light on people and animals

07-23-2015, 01:42 PM	#67
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Mirror which can be made fully opaque/translucent for MF Full K mount

07-25-2015, 11:46 AM	#68
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	orange spots on lens hoods that line up with orange spots on lens... and reverse thread on the hood so i can take off a lense without the hood popping off... and what lotech said!

07-27-2015, 05:40 PM - 1 Like	#69
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	also an anti-fog ovf would be great.