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mikeodial · 04-29-2015, 09:16 AM

Seems like we are heading into a lonely timeframe awaiting any further news on the FF. Now that the K3II is out there shortly, we will have to wait and see what goodies await those who decide to wait for the FF. Any news at all?

Wolfeye · 04-29-2015, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by mikeodial

Seems like we are heading into a lonely timeframe awaiting any further news on the FF. Now that the K3II is out there shortly, we will have to wait and see what goodies await those who decide to wait for the FF. Any news at all?

You suspect this website of keeping secrets?

I'm betting they have no news they can release. Everything else is mental masturbation.

Not a Number · 04-29-2015, 09:40 AM

Isn't the tentative release date in October? So you're not likely to hear anything official before end of August or September. Anything else is likely just rumor or speculation.

alamo5000 · 04-29-2015, 11:08 AM

Seriously? What do you want? A weekly update from the engineering department? Its like a kid in the back seat asking "are we there yet" the whole way through a trip...

johnmflores · 04-29-2015, 11:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by alamo5000

Seriously? What do you want? A weekly update from the engineering department? Its like a kid in the back seat asking "are we there yet" the whole way through a trip...

Well, are we there yet?

mikeodial · 04-29-2015, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnmflores

Well, are we there yet?

I feel guilty but still smile at this ...

**Kerrowdown** · 04-29-2015, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnmflores

Well, are we there yet?

I've waited so long, I feel sick and need a wee.

**monochrome** · 04-29-2015, 12:45 PM

If history is a guide there should be a number of announcements before October. Possible announcements:

Q range extension or replacement
K-50 (mid-range non-S) replacement
GR replacement

There should also be a major Firmware release, maybe another accessory (the AF201FG just entered stock at B&H today) and maybe another K-mount lens. There could also be a 645 lens.

yorik · 04-29-2015, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wolfeye

You suspect this website of keeping secrets?

I'm betting they have no news they can release. Everything else is mental masturbation.

To paraphrase Woody Allen in Sleeper: that's my second favorite kind...

formercanuck · 04-29-2015, 02:23 PM

Here's my 2 cents... take it for what its worth:

1. Pentax put out NEW FF lenses.
2. These FF lenses are only properly usable on KAF-3 (i.e. no screw drive)

This means

a) Pentax is totally NUTS in creating a NEW (not updated old lens) FF lens that only works on newer digital cameras. Why? NEW FF with these large zoom-telephoto lenses are not cheap. If they weren't going to build FF camera, the lens would be smaller/lighter/less expensive.
b) They're going to go bust on these new lenses w/o a FF camera to back it
c) They're going to build/sell FF (question is when ). Hell hasn't frozen over yet, as Toronto hasn't won the Stanley Cup.

**monochrome** · 04-29-2015, 04:09 PM

Toronto?

St. Louis!!!

**nater** · 04-30-2015, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by formercanuck

Here's my 2 cents... take it for what its worth:

1. Pentax put out NEW FF lenses.
2. These FF lenses are only properly usable on KAF-3 (i.e. no screw drive)

This means

a) Pentax is totally NUTS in creating a NEW (not updated old lens) FF lens that only works on newer digital cameras. Why? NEW FF with these large zoom-telephoto lenses are not cheap. If they weren't going to build FF camera, the lens would be smaller/lighter/less expensive.
b) They're going to go bust on these new lenses w/o a FF camera to back it
c) They're going to build/sell FF (question is when ). Hell hasn't frozen over yet, as Toronto hasn't won the Stanley Cup.

There isn't a question, they've already announced a full frame DSLR, and it's going to be on the market before the end of the year:

Pentax Full Frame DSLR Officially Announced - Pentax Announcements | PentaxForums.com

**Rorschach** · 04-30-2015, 04:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Toronto?

St. Louis!!!

Minnesota!

(many Finns on their roster, too ;-)

BTW: the world championships begin tomorrow and Finland's first game is against the US

**maxfield_photo** · 04-30-2015, 09:57 AM

I suspect that the K-3 II was something of a trial run for the eventual FF, a chance to try out the new pixel shift technology, the improved shake reduction, and to gauge the public's reaction to the inclusion of a GPS and the exclusion of a pop-up flash. To me is suggests that they intend to pull out all the stops on the FF, but as to the time table of it's release, I don't think the K-3 II sheds any light.

**Pål Jensen** · 04-30-2015, 12:13 PM

I think that the FF body is the K-3II with a larger sensor (obviously) and an articulated screen. Thats it.
This in order to make the FF body "affordable".

04-29-2015, 09:16 AM	#1
mikeodial Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 370	Deafened by the Silence Seems like we are heading into a lonely timeframe awaiting any further news on the FF. Now that the K3II is out there shortly, we will have to wait and see what goodies await those who decide to wait for the FF. Any news at all?

04-29-2015, 12:45 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	If history is a guide there should be a number of announcements before October. Possible announcements: Q range extension or replacement K-50 (mid-range non-S) replacement GR replacement There should also be a major Firmware release, maybe another accessory (the AF201FG just entered stock at B&H today) and maybe another K-mount lens. There could also be a 645 lens.

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04-29-2015, 09:31 AM	#2
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by mikeodial Seems like we are heading into a lonely timeframe awaiting any further news on the FF. Now that the K3II is out there shortly, we will have to wait and see what goodies await those who decide to wait for the FF. Any news at all? You suspect this website of keeping secrets? I'm betting they have no news they can release. Everything else is mental masturbation.

04-29-2015, 09:40 AM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Isn't the tentative release date in October? So you're not likely to hear anything official before end of August or September. Anything else is likely just rumor or speculation.

04-29-2015, 11:08 AM	#4
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Seriously? What do you want? A weekly update from the engineering department? Its like a kid in the back seat asking "are we there yet" the whole way through a trip...

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johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by alamo5000 Seriously? What do you want? A weekly update from the engineering department? Its like a kid in the back seat asking "are we there yet" the whole way through a trip... Well, are we there yet?

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mikeodial Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 370 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnmflores Well, are we there yet? I feel guilty but still smile at this ...

04-29-2015, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by johnmflores Well, are we there yet? I've waited so long, I feel sick and need a wee.

04-29-2015, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#9
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by Wolfeye You suspect this website of keeping secrets? I'm betting they have no news they can release. Everything else is mental masturbation. To paraphrase Woody Allen in Sleeper: that's my second favorite kind...

04-29-2015, 02:23 PM	#10
formercanuck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 518	Here's my 2 cents... take it for what its worth: 1. Pentax put out NEW FF lenses. 2. These FF lenses are only properly usable on KAF-3 (i.e. no screw drive) This means a) Pentax is totally NUTS in creating a NEW (not updated old lens) FF lens that only works on newer digital cameras. Why? NEW FF with these large zoom-telephoto lenses are not cheap. If they weren't going to build FF camera, the lens would be smaller/lighter/less expensive. b) They're going to go bust on these new lenses w/o a FF camera to back it c) They're going to build/sell FF (question is when ). Hell hasn't frozen over yet, as Toronto hasn't won the Stanley Cup.

04-29-2015, 04:09 PM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Toronto? St. Louis!!!

04-30-2015, 12:15 AM	#12
nater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Photos: Albums Posts: 706	Originally posted by formercanuck Here's my 2 cents... take it for what its worth: 1. Pentax put out NEW FF lenses. 2. These FF lenses are only properly usable on KAF-3 (i.e. no screw drive) This means a) Pentax is totally NUTS in creating a NEW (not updated old lens) FF lens that only works on newer digital cameras. Why? NEW FF with these large zoom-telephoto lenses are not cheap. If they weren't going to build FF camera, the lens would be smaller/lighter/less expensive. b) They're going to go bust on these new lenses w/o a FF camera to back it c) They're going to build/sell FF (question is when ). Hell hasn't frozen over yet, as Toronto hasn't won the Stanley Cup. There isn't a question, they've already announced a full frame DSLR, and it's going to be on the market before the end of the year: Pentax Full Frame DSLR Officially Announced - Pentax Announcements \| PentaxForums.com

04-30-2015, 04:01 AM - 1 Like	#13
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by monochrome Toronto? St. Louis!!! Minnesota! (many Finns on their roster, too ;-) BTW: the world championships begin tomorrow and Finland's first game is against the US

04-30-2015, 09:57 AM	#14
maxfield_photo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,216	I suspect that the K-3 II was something of a trial run for the eventual FF, a chance to try out the new pixel shift technology, the improved shake reduction, and to gauge the public's reaction to the inclusion of a GPS and the exclusion of a pop-up flash. To me is suggests that they intend to pull out all the stops on the FF, but as to the time table of it's release, I don't think the K-3 II sheds any light.

04-30-2015, 12:13 PM	#15
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	I think that the FF body is the K-3II with a larger sensor (obviously) and an articulated screen. Thats it. This in order to make the FF body "affordable".

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