Full Frame Release timeline

**UncleVanya** · 09-16-2015, 06:21 AM

I'd be ok with an Early Christmas if it came in the form of a Full Frame Pentax! But otherwise - no thanks. After Thanksgiving is my rule.

**monochrome** · 09-16-2015, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

After Thanksgiving is my rule.

Not before December 15th. If you didn't make it yourself and you can't get it done by shopping in 9 days it shouldn't be done.

**kwb** · 09-17-2015, 10:15 PM

"Full Frame by Pentax2016 Spring Debut", that's from Ricoh/Pentax's new official teaser web page:
Full Frame by PENTAX | RICOH IMAGING

**Arne Bo** · 09-18-2015, 04:04 AM - **1 Like**

I think it is very important für Ricoh to make the big announcement before the holiday season starts. If it is still obscure a lot of people might get another new toy and abandon Pentax Ricoh.

rawr · 09-18-2015, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by Arne Bo

If it is still obscure a lot of people might get another new toy and abandon Pentax Ricoh.

Ricoh seem blind (or indifferent) to this real and present danger.

**UncleVanya** · 09-18-2015, 04:46 AM

Better a solid camera released in Spring than a botched launch with bugs in October.

FantasticMrFox · 09-18-2015, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Ricoh seem blind (or indifferent) to this real and present danger.

It's been a danger forever. People have always left Pentax to buy an FF from another manufacturer, but at the same time people continue to buy into the Pentax system, getting K-S2s, K3s etc. In half a year some people will have left and got something else, and some people who are currently working with APS-C cameras will be ready to make the jump to the new FF.

There isn't a fixed number of Pentax users who will buy a FF that constantly decreases, rather it's a pool with an outflow (people leaving for other systems) and an inflow (people buying into the Pentax system).

**monochrome** · 09-18-2015, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Better a solid camera released in Spring than a botched launch with bugs in October.

Could be the K-3II debacle affected all manner of thinking.

quant2325 · 09-18-2015, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by kwb

"Full Frame by Pentax2016 Spring Debut", that's from Ricoh/Pentax's new official teaser web page:
Full Frame by PENTAX | RICOH IMAGING

Well, that's it then. Next spring is when we'll see it. I imagine the K-3ii will also be replaced next year. Bummer, I was hoping for this year.

FantasticMrFox · 09-19-2015, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by quant2325

I imagine the K-3ii will also be replaced next year. Bummer, I was hoping for this year.

But ... it was only released a couple of months ago

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09-16-2015, 06:21 AM	#31
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	I'd be ok with an Early Christmas if it came in the form of a Full Frame Pentax! But otherwise - no thanks. After Thanksgiving is my rule.

09-16-2015, 04:02 PM	#32
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by UncleVanya After Thanksgiving is my rule. Not before December 15th. If you didn't make it yourself and you can't get it done by shopping in 9 days it shouldn't be done.

09-17-2015, 10:15 PM	#33
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	"Full Frame by Pentax2016 Spring Debut", that's from Ricoh/Pentax's new official teaser web page: Full Frame by PENTAX \| RICOH IMAGING

09-18-2015, 04:04 AM - 1 Like	#34
Arne Bo Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hamburg Photos: Albums Posts: 123	I think it is very important für Ricoh to make the big announcement before the holiday season starts. If it is still obscure a lot of people might get another new toy and abandon Pentax Ricoh.

09-18-2015, 04:30 AM	#35
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Arne Bo If it is still obscure a lot of people might get another new toy and abandon Pentax Ricoh. Ricoh seem blind (or indifferent) to this real and present danger.

09-18-2015, 04:46 AM	#36
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Better a solid camera released in Spring than a botched launch with bugs in October.

09-18-2015, 05:03 AM	#37
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by rawr Ricoh seem blind (or indifferent) to this real and present danger. It's been a danger forever. People have always left Pentax to buy an FF from another manufacturer, but at the same time people continue to buy into the Pentax system, getting K-S2s, K3s etc. In half a year some people will have left and got something else, and some people who are currently working with APS-C cameras will be ready to make the jump to the new FF. There isn't a fixed number of Pentax users who will buy a FF that constantly decreases, rather it's a pool with an outflow (people leaving for other systems) and an inflow (people buying into the Pentax system).

09-18-2015, 05:04 AM	#38
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by UncleVanya Better a solid camera released in Spring than a botched launch with bugs in October. Could be the K-3II debacle affected all manner of thinking.

09-18-2015, 03:03 PM	#39
quant2325 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 205	Originally posted by kwb "Full Frame by Pentax2016 Spring Debut", that's from Ricoh/Pentax's new official teaser web page: Full Frame by PENTAX \| RICOH IMAGING Well, that's it then. Next spring is when we'll see it. I imagine the K-3ii will also be replaced next year. Bummer, I was hoping for this year.

09-19-2015, 05:35 PM	#40
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by quant2325 I imagine the K-3ii will also be replaced next year. Bummer, I was hoping for this year. But ... it was only released a couple of months ago