"First pics taken with full frame"

normhead · 12-11-2015, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by wissink

I remember the DFA 70-200 and DFA 150-450 samples weren't great either.

Not to mention they used 24mm 400 ISO at 1/1600 when they really didn't need to?

Is that some kind of default setting, why would they set the camera like that. Any camera will do ASA 400 clean, 1/1600 second hardly shows off the SR, and 24mm... was wid dat?

Do you suppose "shot with a camera under development" means, the final version of the software isn't done?

rawr · 12-11-2015, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

My reading of the use of the FA*'s in the teaser is that Pentax are simply alerting people:

- if you aren't familiar with Pentax, there will be LOTS of full-frame compatible lenses out there that will work on the new FF body straight away. The virtue of K-mount. ;

- if you are familiar with Pentax, your old glass has a new home.

Wired · 12-11-2015, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Is that some kind of default setting, why would they set the camera like that. Any camera will do ASA 400 clean, 1/1600 second hardly shows off the SR, and 24mm... was wid dat?

Do you suppose "shot with a camera under development" means, the final version of the software isn't done?

automatic mode. lol

**bobbotron** · 12-11-2015, 02:04 PM

Definitely looking forward to this camera, will most likely be picking one up at some point in 2016!

Imp · 12-11-2015, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database SMC Pentax-FA* 24mm F2 AL [IF] Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Whoops, definitely though that said DFA... just me hoping, i guess!!

LFLee · 12-11-2015, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by x-country

Of course it makes sense. They're aiming also for pentaxians with old equipment

lol... exactly. at this point, those with nice old glasses are the one most likely to jump on it first.

I have some FA glasses and definitely want to see how my they perform on this new body.

dcpropilot · 12-11-2015, 02:39 PM

I want a price tag so I can save up (or not).

Wired · 12-11-2015, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

I want a price tag so I can save up (or not).

$2999 USA street price.

my guess

**baldeagle21b** · 12-11-2015, 02:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Is that some kind of default setting, why would they set the camera like that. Any camera will do ASA 400 clean, 1/1600 second hardly shows off the SR, and 24mm... was wid dat?

Do you suppose "shot with a camera under development" means, the final version of the software isn't done?

Following industry practice the firmware won't be final until at least a couple of "improved stability for general performance" updates are rolled out.

zmohie · 12-11-2015, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by x-country

Of course it makes sense. They're aiming also for pentaxians with old equipment

And also aiming for pentaxians with old lenses but using them with canikon and Sony gears and the shooters on another system who have Pentax lenses.

Kuzma · 12-11-2015, 03:28 PM

So, as I understand, cropped lenses will be compatible with FF? Very good news, because I am not sure that I would be able to buy at once both camera and new lenses.

DeadJohn · 12-11-2015, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kuzma

So, as I understand, cropped lenses will be compatible with FF?

Of course. Not doing that could seriously hurt sales from APS-C Pentaxians who want the FF. I think every FF camera from Canon, Nikon, and Sony has a similar feature.

mee · 12-11-2015, 04:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Wired

Very exciting to see this. Looks like the hype machine is slowly starting to leave the station. I'm hoping for news about the all new flash system rumored to be developed for this camera....

The hype machine left the station YEARS ago... it is finally arriving at it's destination after a rather scenic route.

rvannatta · 12-11-2015, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by mohb

Perhaps they feel the need to reassure the legions of old glass users that the wait has been worth it?

It certainly pleases me. I've been hoarding my FA glass for a long time now. Seems hard to believe that it's been out of production for almost a dozen years, but I'm ready...

K David · 12-11-2015, 06:30 PM

This part interests me:L

"As for the APS-C-size image sensor, the DA lens series, the cropping function makes it possible to use the APS-C-size center portion of an image. By changing the settings, you can also choose a 35mm full-frame angle of view."

Is sounds like the camera will record a full-frame image using a DA lens, including the vignetting. Is anyone else reading that quote the same way?

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12-11-2015, 01:55 PM	#31
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by wissink I remember the DFA 70-200 and DFA 150-450 samples weren't great either. Not to mention they used 24mm 400 ISO at 1/1600 when they really didn't need to? Is that some kind of default setting, why would they set the camera like that. Any camera will do ASA 400 clean, 1/1600 second hardly shows off the SR, and 24mm... was wid dat? Do you suppose "shot with a camera under development" means, the final version of the software isn't done?

12-11-2015, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#32
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	My reading of the use of the FA*'s in the teaser is that Pentax are simply alerting people: - if you aren't familiar with Pentax, there will be LOTS of full-frame compatible lenses out there that will work on the new FF body straight away. The virtue of K-mount. ; - if you are familiar with Pentax, your old glass has a new home.

12-11-2015, 02:04 PM	#33
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by normhead Is that some kind of default setting, why would they set the camera like that. Any camera will do ASA 400 clean, 1/1600 second hardly shows off the SR, and 24mm... was wid dat? Do you suppose "shot with a camera under development" means, the final version of the software isn't done? automatic mode. lol

12-11-2015, 02:04 PM	#34
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,348	Definitely looking forward to this camera, will most likely be picking one up at some point in 2016!

12-11-2015, 02:15 PM	#35
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by dcshooter SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database SMC Pentax-FA* 24mm F2 AL [IF] Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Whoops, definitely though that said DFA... just me hoping, i guess!!

12-11-2015, 02:16 PM	#36
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by x-country Of course it makes sense. They're aiming also for pentaxians with old equipment lol... exactly. at this point, those with nice old glasses are the one most likely to jump on it first. I have some FA glasses and definitely want to see how my they perform on this new body.

12-11-2015, 02:39 PM	#37
dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941	I want a price tag so I can save up (or not).

12-11-2015, 02:57 PM	#38
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by dcpropilot I want a price tag so I can save up (or not). $2999 USA street price. my guess

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baldeagle21b Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 223	Originally posted by normhead Is that some kind of default setting, why would they set the camera like that. Any camera will do ASA 400 clean, 1/1600 second hardly shows off the SR, and 24mm... was wid dat? Do you suppose "shot with a camera under development" means, the final version of the software isn't done? Following industry practice the firmware won't be final until at least a couple of "improved stability for general performance" updates are rolled out.

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zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	Originally posted by x-country Of course it makes sense. They're aiming also for pentaxians with old equipment And also aiming for pentaxians with old lenses but using them with canikon and Sony gears and the shooters on another system who have Pentax lenses.

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12-11-2015, 03:28 PM	#41
Kuzma Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Moscow Posts: 514	So, as I understand, cropped lenses will be compatible with FF? Very good news, because I am not sure that I would be able to buy at once both camera and new lenses.

12-11-2015, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#42
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by Kuzma So, as I understand, cropped lenses will be compatible with FF? Of course. Not doing that could seriously hurt sales from APS-C Pentaxians who want the FF. I think every FF camera from Canon, Nikon, and Sony has a similar feature.

12-11-2015, 04:24 PM - 2 Likes	#43
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Wired Very exciting to see this. Looks like the hype machine is slowly starting to leave the station. I'm hoping for news about the all new flash system rumored to be developed for this camera.... The hype machine left the station YEARS ago... it is finally arriving at it's destination after a rather scenic route.

12-11-2015, 05:52 PM	#44
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	Originally posted by mohb Perhaps they feel the need to reassure the legions of old glass users that the wait has been worth it? It certainly pleases me. I've been hoarding my FA glass for a long time now. Seems hard to believe that it's been out of production for almost a dozen years, but I'm ready...

12-11-2015, 06:30 PM	#45
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	This part interests me:L "As for the APS-C-size image sensor, the DA lens series, the cropping function makes it possible to use the APS-C-size center portion of an image. By changing the settings, you can also choose a 35mm full-frame angle of view." Is sounds like the camera will record a full-frame image using a DA lens, including the vignetting. Is anyone else reading that quote the same way?