A new type of camera

devouges · 05-22-2014, 02:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I just thought of an idea and I wonder if it makes sense.

How about an upgradable camera ?

Basically, you would have all of the mechanics in the "fron end" and all of the upgradable ( firmware and sensor ) in the exchangable "back end"

So when an upgrade is available.... ie a XXX megapix sensor with a-z options appears, we just have to buy the back-end ! ! ! ! !

just a thought ! ! !

**crewl1** · 05-22-2014, 02:15 PM

See Ricoh GXR GXR / Digital Cameras | Ricoh Global

Na Horuk · 05-22-2014, 02:28 PM

And also digital backs for some cameras. Lots of people are hoping Pentax would make a modular camera, where some pieces could be exchanged (viewfinder, sensor..), but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it.

Tom S. · 05-22-2014, 02:31 PM

Moved to proper area. General Talk, per the rules posted there, is for Non Photographic topics only.

05-22-2014, 02:09 PM	#1
devouges Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 324	A new type of camera Hi everyone, I just thought of an idea and I wonder if it makes sense. How about an upgradable camera ? Basically, you would have all of the mechanics in the "fron end" and all of the upgradable ( firmware and sensor ) in the exchangable "back end" So when an upgrade is available.... ie a XXX megapix sensor with a-z options appears, we just have to buy the back-end ! ! ! ! ! just a thought ! ! !

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	And also digital backs for some cameras. Lots of people are hoping Pentax would make a modular camera, where some pieces could be exchanged (viewfinder, sensor..), but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it.

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Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Moved to proper area. General Talk, per the rules posted there, is for Non Photographic topics only.