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ArneTorp · 07-19-2013, 03:57 AM

Hi,

I'm an old Pentax user from way back in the film era. I have now a K10D and I'm looking to upgrade to a K-5 II or even better - a full frame camera. I really want a full frame camera and I'm almost willing to change plattform to Nikon if Pentax isn't going to make a FF camera soon - really bad, since I love Pentax and have for som many years.

The reason for me to enter the forums is because I'm reading about all the rumors of Pentax making a FF camera, so I want info as soon as possible before I decide what camera I will buy next.

Best,
Arne

**TER-OR** · 07-19-2013, 06:26 AM

Patience.
If FF is the dealbreaker you'll have to wait for the official announcement. I'm waiting to see what the follow-on is to the K5IIs, though full frame has some limited attraction. Whether it's worth moving from the ASPC system, I don't know. For 90% of my work there would be no advantage, though a bigger viewfinder is in itself attractive.

mickey · 07-19-2013, 07:12 AM

Welcome.
I guess it would be best to check the Full Frame forum for as much info as possible, but it seems to be purely speculation at the moment.

There is a massive divide amongst users here regarding full frame and some have even gone the way of Canon or Nikon, but many have joined over the years thanks to the K-x and K-5.

Personally, I think you might be waiting a while for full frame.

Class A · 07-19-2013, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by ArneTorp

The reason for me to enter the forums is because I'm reading about all the rumors of Pentax making a FF camera, so I want info as soon as possible before I decide what camera I will buy next.

I wouldn't expect an FF model before late 2014.

However, you'll find a K-5 II to be a vast improvement over your K10D and I'm sure it would tide you over till the FF becomes available very nicely. I think you'd may want to give some other the chance to see whether there are any teething problems with the new FF model and you'd probably also want to wait till the first price reduction.

I'm confident that we'll see an FF model in the not too distant future, but some more patience is required.

Jean Poitiers · 07-19-2013, 10:15 AM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjoy the K-10 and looking forward to an image or two ... FF is difficult issue, but I am quite happy with my K-5 ... J

**Kerrowdown** · 07-19-2013, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by ArneTorp

or even better - a full frame camera. I really want a full frame camera

Welcome, it's been a long time coming and it's still not here yet.

07-19-2013, 03:57 AM	#1
ArneTorp Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 66	Hi from Norway Hi, I'm an old Pentax user from way back in the film era. I have now a K10D and I'm looking to upgrade to a K-5 II or even better - a full frame camera. I really want a full frame camera and I'm almost willing to change plattform to Nikon if Pentax isn't going to make a FF camera soon - really bad, since I love Pentax and have for som many years. The reason for me to enter the forums is because I'm reading about all the rumors of Pentax making a FF camera, so I want info as soon as possible before I decide what camera I will buy next. Best, Arne

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07-19-2013, 06:26 AM	#2
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Patience. If FF is the dealbreaker you'll have to wait for the official announcement. I'm waiting to see what the follow-on is to the K5IIs, though full frame has some limited attraction. Whether it's worth moving from the ASPC system, I don't know. For 90% of my work there would be no advantage, though a bigger viewfinder is in itself attractive.

07-19-2013, 07:12 AM	#3
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Welcome. I guess it would be best to check the Full Frame forum for as much info as possible, but it seems to be purely speculation at the moment. There is a massive divide amongst users here regarding full frame and some have even gone the way of Canon or Nikon, but many have joined over the years thanks to the K-x and K-5. Personally, I think you might be waiting a while for full frame.

07-19-2013, 07:52 AM	#4
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by ArneTorp The reason for me to enter the forums is because I'm reading about all the rumors of Pentax making a FF camera, so I want info as soon as possible before I decide what camera I will buy next. I wouldn't expect an FF model before late 2014. However, you'll find a K-5 II to be a vast improvement over your K10D and I'm sure it would tide you over till the FF becomes available very nicely. I think you'd may want to give some other the chance to see whether there are any teething problems with the new FF model and you'd probably also want to wait till the first price reduction. I'm confident that we'll see an FF model in the not too distant future, but some more patience is required.

07-19-2013, 10:15 AM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and *bonjour* from France ... enjoy the K-10 and looking forward to an image or two ... FF is difficult issue, but I am quite happy with my K-5 ... J

07-19-2013, 12:57 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by ArneTorp or even better - a full frame camera. I really want a full frame camera Welcome, it's been a long time coming and it's still not here yet.

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