the "back to the basics" poll

8540tomg · 07-26-2010, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by noahpurdy

I would bite if it was the following:

1. Full-frame.
2. An LX styled body.
3. Leica like build quality.

That said it would still have to be regelated to a secondary system for me because I absolutely need AF for half of my paid jobs (Event coverage).

But then again if that's what you want why not just buy a Leica?

I think we used to have a Leica when the LX was still in production noah. In keeping with the back to basics theme, it would be nice to see Pentax get back to that standard again.

Tom G

Last edited by 8540tomg; 07-26-2010 at 10:14 AM. Reason: typo

noahpurdy · 07-26-2010, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

I think we used to have a Leica when the LX was still in production noah. In keeping with the back to basics theme, it would be nice to see Pentax get back to that standard again.

Tom G

Touché. Couldn't agree more. I'm just skeptical Hoyatax can deliver that type of quality.

RioRico · 07-26-2010, 09:18 PM

Hmm, an evil idea that's neither EVIL/MILC nor FF: Steal the design of the Olympus Pen-FT half-frame 35mm SLR, with a PK lens mount. Working name: K-Pen-D.

The Pen-FT (and its kin the Pen-F and Pen-FV) shot frames the same size as an APS-C sensor. Rather than a top-mounted pentaprism, the Pens had an internal vertically-oriented porro-prism (like in binoculars), giving it a low, flat-top profile. Because there were no 'legacy' lenses to support, the Pens' Zuikos were designed with a register of 28.95mm, compared to the Pentax 45.46mm. Thus a K-Pen-D would need the mount extended by 16.51mm (~2/3 inch) -- enough body thickness to contain sensor and screen.

Compared to FF SLRs, the midget Pens use 1/2-size mirror and prism; images are portrait mode, not landscape. The K-Pen-D would similarly have a smaller, lighter, faster, quieter mirror, a smaller and lighter prism, and it would easily slip into a pocket. This is without an AF motor, of course. We're talking BASIC cams, right? Optional add-on: battery pack with AF motor, for sluggards who can't handle MF.

It'll never happen, of course.

View Poll Results: would you invest in the new "back to the basics" k system (please read post)
if price 75% body, 50% lenses	13	17.81%
if price 50% body, 75% lenses	16	21.92%
when hell freezes over, no thanks.	44	60.27%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

07-26-2010, 09:18 PM	#33
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	K-Pen-D Hmm, an evil idea that's neither EVIL/MILC nor FF: Steal the design of the Olympus Pen-FT half-frame 35mm SLR, with a PK lens mount. Working name: K-Pen-D. The Pen-FT (and its kin the Pen-F and Pen-FV) shot frames the same size as an APS-C sensor. Rather than a top-mounted pentaprism, the Pens had an internal vertically-oriented porro-prism (like in binoculars), giving it a low, flat-top profile. Because there were no 'legacy' lenses to support, the Pens' Zuikos were designed with a register of 28.95mm, compared to the Pentax 45.46mm. Thus a K-Pen-D would need the mount extended by 16.51mm (~2/3 inch) -- enough body thickness to contain sensor and screen. Compared to FF SLRs, the midget Pens use 1/2-size mirror and prism; images are portrait mode, not landscape. The K-Pen-D would similarly have a smaller, lighter, faster, quieter mirror, a smaller and lighter prism, and it would easily slip into a pocket. This is without an AF motor, of course. We're talking BASIC cams, right? Optional add-on: battery pack with AF motor, for sluggards who can't handle MF. It'll never happen, of course.

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07-26-2010, 10:12 AM	#31
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by noahpurdy I would bite if it was the following: 1. Full-frame. 2. An LX styled body. 3. Leica like build quality. That said it would still have to be regelated to a secondary system for me because I absolutely need AF for half of my paid jobs (Event coverage). But then again if that's what you want why not just buy a Leica? I think we used to have a Leica when the LX was still in production noah. In keeping with the back to basics theme, it would be nice to see Pentax get back to that standard again. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 07-26-2010 at 10:14 AM. Reason: typo

07-26-2010, 10:23 AM	#32
noahpurdy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 479	Originally posted by 8540tomg I think we used to have a Leica when the LX was still in production noah. In keeping with the back to basics theme, it would be nice to see Pentax get back to that standard again. Tom G Touché. Couldn't agree more. I'm just skeptical Hoyatax can deliver that type of quality.