Pentax FF essential features

bernardf · 05-14-2015, 07:10 PM

I would like to list the features that I use on a camera that makes my life easier and will have an impact on whether I would purchase a Pentax FF:

1. Tilt screen, not a flip out.
2. Focus points that cover the screen.
3. Light weight, not too bulky.
4. Manual focus aids like focus peaking.
5. Image stabilisation.

After using a mirrorless camera, the above features became so useful that I only missed the image quality, shallow DOF, high ISO and battery life of a DSLR, nothing else. The Sony A7II (Amazon $1498 ATM) has most of these features, except for a good battery life.

If Pentax can deliver on the above features as well as an enthusiast-friendly price of < $1600, I will be first in line for a new FF :-)

Regards
Bernard

enoeske · 05-14-2015, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by bernardf

I would like to list the features that I use on a camera that makes my life easier and will have an impact on whether I would purchase a Pentax FF:

1. Tilt screen, not a flip out.
2. Focus points that cover the screen.
3. Light weight, not too bulky.
4. Manual focus aids like focus peaking.
5. Image stabilisation.

After using a mirrorless camera, the above features became so useful that I only missed the image quality, shallow DOF, high ISO and battery life of a DSLR, nothing else. The Sony A7II (Amazon $1498 ATM) has most of these features, except for a good battery life.

If Pentax can deliver on the above features as well as an enthusiast-friendly price of < $1600, I will be first in line for a new FF :-)

Regards
Bernard

okay.

stevebrot · 05-14-2015, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

okay.

What he said...Noted, recorded, and forwarded on to Ricoh for positive response.

Do we have any more requests?

Steve

Outis · 05-14-2015, 08:11 PM

I want a pony!

Billk · 05-14-2015, 09:02 PM

2,4 and 5, plus clean high ISO images and I can put up with anything else like weight or bulk and even a hefty price tag.

Outis, you have to think about whether you really want a pony. Most kids get one, then they are bored with it after a few weeks. Like a lot of camera enthusiasts with their latest toys really.

**clackers** · 05-14-2015, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by bernardf

I only missed the image quality, shallow DOF, high ISO and battery life of a DSLR

Many would say these were important features, too, Bernard.

Sandy Hancock · 05-14-2015, 09:43 PM

1. Even money bet
2. Prepare to be disappointed
3. One out of two ain't bad
4. That's a given
5. Ditto

As for the price: in the immortal words of Darryl Kerrigan - Tell 'im 'e's dreamin'

bernardf · 05-14-2015, 10:06 PM

You guys are funny

Thank you for the comments.

@Outis, did you mean 'Sony' instead of 'pony'?

@Sandy, I think you nailed it.

@Billk, Ricoh will make a gold plated one just for you :-)

@Stevebrot, if you don't ask... (you may not get what you want).

@enoeske, glad you agree.

@clackers, they are important, agreed, but they are also expected features due to the DSLR architecture, sensor type / size, and the bigger body / battery.

JimmyDranox · 05-15-2015, 02:58 AM - **1 Like**

Clean high ISO, clean high ISO, AF tracking on video, tilting or flipping or whatever screen, and not to forget, clean high ISO.

Outis · 05-15-2015, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by bernardf

@Outis, did you mean 'Sony' instead of 'pony'?

No. "Me upon my Sony on my boat" would make for a really weird song!

clockworkrat · 05-15-2015, 11:29 AM

<£100 Starting price, no AE, no AF. Mechanical shutter and aperture operation. Low battery requirements. Interchangeable sensor.

jsherman999 · 05-15-2015, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Outis

I want a pony!

I never wanted a Pony.

Here's my object of desire through childhood:

Bryce K · 05-15-2015, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

I hate anyone that has a pony.

The Pony Remark - Seinfeld - YouTube

JLD's reaction at the end of that is priceless!

Fogel70 · 05-15-2015, 12:52 PM

This is my top-list of features I like to have. If not at least 5 of them are included on the upcoming FF I might have to jump ship.

1. On/Off function manually controlled by a switch.
2, Shutter that is engaged by a button on top of the camera.
3, Variable shutter speed that can be manually set, but also set to auto,
4, Aperture that can be manually controlled on the camera, but also set to auto.
5. Variable ISO that also have a auto function.
6. Exposure compensation function that can be used when shutter speed, aperture or ISO is set to auto,

clockworkrat · 05-15-2015, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Fogel70

This is my top-list of features I like to have. If not at least 5 of them are included on the upcoming FF I might have to jump ship.

1. On/Off function manually controlled by a switch.
2, Shutter that is engaged by a button on top of the camera.
3, Variable shutter speed that can be manually set, but also set to auto,
4, Aperture that can be manually controlled on the camera, but also set to auto.
5. Variable ISO that also have a auto function.
6. Exposure compensation function that can be used when shutter speed, aperture or ISO is set to auto,

That's a tough set of criteria.

05-14-2015, 07:10 PM	#1
bernardf New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6	Pentax FF essential features I would like to list the features that I use on a camera that makes my life easier and will have an impact on whether I would purchase a Pentax FF: 1. Tilt screen, not a flip out. 2. Focus points that cover the screen. 3. Light weight, not too bulky. 4. Manual focus aids like focus peaking. 5. Image stabilisation. After using a mirrorless camera, the above features became so useful that I only missed the image quality, shallow DOF, high ISO and battery life of a DSLR, nothing else. The Sony A7II (Amazon $1498 ATM) has most of these features, except for a good battery life. If Pentax can deliver on the above features as well as an enthusiast-friendly price of < $1600, I will be first in line for a new FF :-) Regards Bernard

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05-14-2015, 07:31 PM	#2
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by bernardf I would like to list the features that I use on a camera that makes my life easier and will have an impact on whether I would purchase a Pentax FF: 1. Tilt screen, not a flip out. 2. Focus points that cover the screen. 3. Light weight, not too bulky. 4. Manual focus aids like focus peaking. 5. Image stabilisation. After using a mirrorless camera, the above features became so useful that I only missed the image quality, shallow DOF, high ISO and battery life of a DSLR, nothing else. The Sony A7II (Amazon $1498 ATM) has most of these features, except for a good battery life. If Pentax can deliver on the above features as well as an enthusiast-friendly price of < $1600, I will be first in line for a new FF :-) Regards Bernard okay.

05-14-2015, 07:54 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by enoeske okay. What he said...Noted, recorded, and forwarded on to Ricoh for positive response. Do we have any more requests? Steve

05-14-2015, 08:11 PM	#4
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	I want a pony!

05-14-2015, 09:02 PM	#5
Billk Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 349	2,4 and 5, plus clean high ISO images and I can put up with anything else like weight or bulk and even a hefty price tag. Outis, you have to think about whether you really want a pony. Most kids get one, then they are bored with it after a few weeks. Like a lot of camera enthusiasts with their latest toys really.

05-14-2015, 09:42 PM	#6
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by bernardf I only missed the image quality, shallow DOF, high ISO and battery life of a DSLR Many would say these were important features, too, Bernard.

05-14-2015, 09:43 PM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	1. Even money bet 2. Prepare to be disappointed 3. One out of two ain't bad 4. That's a given 5. Ditto As for the price: in the immortal words of Darryl Kerrigan - Tell 'im 'e's dreamin'

05-14-2015, 10:06 PM	#8
bernardf New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6 Original Poster	You guys are funny Thank you for the comments. @Outis, did you mean 'Sony' instead of 'pony'? @Sandy, I think you nailed it. @Billk, Ricoh will make a gold plated one just for you :-) @Stevebrot, if you don't ask... (you may not get what you want). @enoeske, glad you agree. @clackers, they are important, agreed, but they are also expected features due to the DSLR architecture, sensor type / size, and the bigger body / battery.

05-15-2015, 02:58 AM - 1 Like	#9
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Clean high ISO, clean high ISO, AF tracking on video, tilting or flipping or whatever screen, and not to forget, clean high ISO.

05-15-2015, 08:02 AM	#10
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Originally posted by bernardf @Outis, did you mean 'Sony' instead of 'pony'? No. "Me upon my Sony on my boat" would make for a really weird song!

05-15-2015, 11:29 AM	#11
clockworkrat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Black Isle, Scotland Posts: 405	<£100 Starting price, no AE, no AF. Mechanical shutter and aperture operation. Low battery requirements. Interchangeable sensor.

05-15-2015, 11:43 AM	#12
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Outis I want a pony! I never wanted a Pony. Here's my object of desire through childhood:

05-15-2015, 12:27 PM	#13
Bryce K Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 93	Originally posted by dcshooter I hate anyone that has a pony. The Pony Remark - Seinfeld - YouTube JLD's reaction at the end of that is priceless!

05-15-2015, 12:52 PM	#14
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	This is my top-list of features I like to have. If not at least 5 of them are included on the upcoming FF I might have to jump ship. 1. On/Off function manually controlled by a switch. 2, Shutter that is engaged by a button on top of the camera. 3, Variable shutter speed that can be manually set, but also set to auto, 4, Aperture that can be manually controlled on the camera, but also set to auto. 5. Variable ISO that also have a auto function. 6. Exposure compensation function that can be used when shutter speed, aperture or ISO is set to auto,

05-15-2015, 02:51 PM	#15
clockworkrat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Black Isle, Scotland Posts: 405	Originally posted by Fogel70 This is my top-list of features I like to have. If not at least 5 of them are included on the upcoming FF I might have to jump ship. 1. On/Off function manually controlled by a switch. 2, Shutter that is engaged by a button on top of the camera. 3, Variable shutter speed that can be manually set, but also set to auto, 4, Aperture that can be manually controlled on the camera, but also set to auto. 5. Variable ISO that also have a auto function. 6. Exposure compensation function that can be used when shutter speed, aperture or ISO is set to auto, That's a tough set of criteria.