Will You Be An "Early Adopter" of the Pentax Full Frame?

Winder · 08-16-2015, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Ian Stuart Forsyth

I would love to have the new 42mp sensor in any FF DSLR

Sony A7R II vs. A7 II - Print Test - Admiring Light 42MP vs 24MP

Ian Stuart Forsyth · 08-16-2015, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Sony A7R II vs. A7 II - Print Test - Admiring Light 42MP vs 24MP

Good little read thanks
I still happy with the D800 at this time

redcat · 08-27-2015, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Sony A7R II vs. A7 II - Print Test - Admiring Light 42MP vs 24MP

24MP is fine for me ^^ K3 files are big enough to slow down my laptop :|

Winder · 08-27-2015, 03:45 AM

Originally posted by redcat

24MP is fine for me ^^ K3 files are big enough to slow down my laptop :|

I think most people would be really happy with a new 24MP sensor, but I doubt we see 24MP. It could end up being a 56MP.

redcat · 08-27-2015, 05:12 AM

we'll see the press announcement on October 6th

I hope pentax use the new 42Mp (the newer the better) but a 36Mp is fine too

**bobbotron** · 08-27-2015, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by Winder

I think most people would be really happy with a new 24MP sensor, but I doubt we see 24MP. It could end up being a 56MP.

I agree. I'd love it was the exact same as my k3, but covering the 35mm image circle. It's not extra MP I'm looking for, it's the lens behaviour.

**UncleVanya** · 08-27-2015, 08:01 AM

I'm unclear about something. With a higher pixel count sensor - when you shoot in lower resolution let's say 14mp on the K3 is there any benefit other than size of the file? Does the downsampling improve noise or anything?

nass_43 · 08-27-2015, 10:04 AM

I will buy it very quickly I think. Not because I need it, but because my wife's pushing me to buy a full frame since months....

normhead · 08-27-2015, 10:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nass_43

I will buy it very quickly I think. Not because I need it, but because my wife's pushing me to buy a full frame since months....

Why can't I have a wife like that?

About 90% of the forum now want to steal your wife... and the other 10% are women.

I'm hoping to be an early adopter, after the early price drop. But realistically, I'm not going to be able to afford this until they've dropped the price because they've introduced the next model, and they want to clear them out.

**UncleVanya** · 08-27-2015, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by nass_43

I will buy it very quickly I think. Not because I need it, but because my wife's pushing me to buy a full frame since months....

You have a unicorn.

nass_43 · 08-28-2015, 03:04 AM - **1 Like**

@normhead and @UncleVanya : the thing is, I bought the K-5 when it was released, and had problems with the stained sensor.... So I would prefer to wait a bit...
Although I am perfectly aware that my wife is exceptional, and will please her by buying the new FF quickly

**UncleVanya** · 08-28-2015, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by nass_43

@normhead and @UncleVanya : the thing is, I bought the K-5 when it was released, and had problems with the stained sensor.... So I would prefer to wait a bit...
Although I am perfectly aware that my wife is exceptional, and will please her by buying the new FF quickly

Smart man.

dominique · 09-01-2015, 02:35 AM

Maybe, I will. It definitely depends on what that FF will be like.

I'm stilll happy with my K-5, but...
* I'd very much enjoy a bigger viewfinder where you more clearly see when something is out of focus. (at least as big as the competition and having the right focusing screen)
* Faster and even more reliable AF is quite important for me
Recently tried a D750 and was really happy with both of the above points.
* Not bigger than the competitors (or better: even smaller) would be a big plus for me. There are already lots of bulky and heavy FFs out there.

Other than that, I'm sure that Pentax will deliver.

**bobbotron** · 09-01-2015, 08:16 AM

Camera's are crazy these days. I think some perspective is needed, spend some time with a old film camera, then be happy with what you've got. :P

Chippedoff · 09-01-2015, 08:47 AM

I am going to wait to the actual product models come out. I am not about to speculate on the type of lens mount because i know better than to bet against company's profit margins.

It is amusing and disturbing to see how all the intrigue hyped promotions turns people into Golum from LOTR... Mine! My own My Precious!

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Chippedoff Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 30	I am going to wait to the actual product models come out. I am not about to speculate on the type of lens mount because i know better than to bet against company's profit margins. It is amusing and disturbing to see how all the intrigue hyped promotions turns people into Golum from LOTR... Mine! My own My Precious! Last edited by Chippedoff; 09-01-2015 at 09:07 AM.

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08-16-2015, 03:28 PM	#106
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Ian Stuart Forsyth I would love to have the new 42mp sensor in any FF DSLR Sony A7R II vs. A7 II - Print Test - Admiring Light 42MP vs 24MP

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Ian Stuart Forsyth Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,531	Originally posted by Winder Sony A7R II vs. A7 II - Print Test - Admiring Light 42MP vs 24MP Good little read thanks I still happy with the D800 at this time

08-27-2015, 02:04 AM	#108
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by Winder Sony A7R II vs. A7 II - Print Test - Admiring Light 42MP vs 24MP 24MP is fine for me ^^ K3 files are big enough to slow down my laptop :\|

08-27-2015, 03:45 AM	#109
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by redcat 24MP is fine for me ^^ K3 files are big enough to slow down my laptop :\| I think most people would be really happy with a new 24MP sensor, but I doubt we see 24MP. It could end up being a 56MP.

08-27-2015, 05:12 AM	#110
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	we'll see the press announcement on October 6th I hope pentax use the new 42Mp (the newer the better) but a 36Mp is fine too

08-27-2015, 06:45 AM	#111
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Winder I think most people would be really happy with a new 24MP sensor, but I doubt we see 24MP. It could end up being a 56MP. I agree. I'd love it was the exact same as my k3, but covering the 35mm image circle. It's not extra MP I'm looking for, it's the lens behaviour.

08-27-2015, 08:01 AM	#112
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	I'm unclear about something. With a higher pixel count sensor - when you shoot in lower resolution let's say 14mp on the K3 is there any benefit other than size of the file? Does the downsampling improve noise or anything?

08-27-2015, 10:04 AM	#113
nass_43 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 39	I will buy it very quickly I think. Not because I need it, but because my wife's pushing me to buy a full frame since months....

08-27-2015, 10:16 AM - 1 Like	#114
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	Originally posted by nass_43 I will buy it very quickly I think. Not because I need it, but because my wife's pushing me to buy a full frame since months.... Why can't I have a wife like that? About 90% of the forum now want to steal your wife... and the other 10% are women. I'm hoping to be an early adopter, after the early price drop. But realistically, I'm not going to be able to afford this until they've dropped the price because they've introduced the next model, and they want to clear them out.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by nass_43 I will buy it very quickly I think. Not because I need it, but because my wife's pushing me to buy a full frame since months.... You have a unicorn.

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08-28-2015, 03:04 AM - 1 Like	#116
nass_43 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 39	@normhead and @UncleVanya : the thing is, I bought the K-5 when it was released, and had problems with the stained sensor.... So I would prefer to wait a bit... Although I am perfectly aware that my wife is exceptional, and will please her by buying the new FF quickly

08-28-2015, 07:56 AM	#117
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by nass_43 @normhead and @UncleVanya : the thing is, I bought the K-5 when it was released, and had problems with the stained sensor.... So I would prefer to wait a bit... Although I am perfectly aware that my wife is exceptional, and will please her by buying the new FF quickly Smart man.

09-01-2015, 02:35 AM	#118
dominique New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Berlin Posts: 16	Maybe, I will. It definitely depends on what that FF will be like. I'm stilll happy with my K-5, but... * I'd very much enjoy a bigger viewfinder where you more clearly see when something is out of focus. (at least as big as the competition and having the right focusing screen) * Faster and even more reliable AF is quite important for me Recently tried a D750 and was really happy with both of the above points. * Not bigger than the competitors (or better: even smaller) would be a big plus for me. There are already lots of bulky and heavy FFs out there. Other than that, I'm sure that Pentax will deliver.

09-01-2015, 08:16 AM	#119
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,348	Camera's are crazy these days. I think some perspective is needed, spend some time with a old film camera, then be happy with what you've got. :P