Is Pentax FF camera close to us?

Asahiflex · 02-07-2011, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by alexeyga

With no FF lenses in the line-up? Wishful thinking....

Makes us wonder why the 1.4x converter was retracted after the 2008 Photokina. I have seen it with my own eyes...

And what happens when you put an APS-C lens on a 1.4x converter which in turn goes on a FF body? Yes, that's true

froeschle · 02-07-2011, 09:27 AM

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Really, an ogl post should have a bit more content in order to spur interest.

It - at least - had some impact

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Pentax Rumors - Pentax Full Frame this year?

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Pentax Full Frame this year? [...] A regular member in the pentax forum posted a rumor about a New 35mm FullFrame Camera this Fall

Pentax rumorizings: full frame this year?

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It is rumor season in the PentaxForums forums, with regular rumorizer "ogl" rumorizing a Pentax 35mm full frame this Fall.

Hopefully, Pentax also knows about their soon-to-be-released PKAF2-FF-camera

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[...] Sony Microelectronics offers the full frame version [...]

Mirrorless Rumors

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A few days ago we posted a rumor we received from sources saying that Leica will drop Kodak sensors in favour of the new Sony fullframe sensors.

m88k · 02-07-2011, 10:59 AM

You all just seriously lack imagination! Pentax will be launching a mirrorless full-frame camera later this year, shortly followed by slashing prices on the 645D to compete with the 5Dmk2!

In all seriousness, I couldn't care less if Pentax ignores FF; it seems the benefits are waning along with the sensor cost, and we're still missing lenses. Personally, I'm looking for two things: a telephoto prime >300mm, and cheaper, dedicated P-TTL slaves like the Nikon R200.

shadmanaj · 02-07-2011, 02:48 PM

I've been on the forum mainly for lens reviews, but God, these threads keep popping up. If I had a $ every time this happened. :P
AJ

zelovoc · 02-10-2011, 02:51 AM

wanna fullframe? go film. a brand new sensor after each shot

RioRico · 02-11-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by zelovoc

wanna fullframe? go film. a brand new sensor after each shot

Yup, and sensors that don't need dust removal -- that's automatic!!

Even better: Spend US$20 and get a 6x9cm folder. Resolution up the yazoo! And it's pocketable!

Pentaxor · 02-12-2011, 02:39 PM

like I said, judgment day will be at the last quarter of this year. more lenses are going bye bye soon. some have already been sold as early as last year. I'm keeping a few treasures behind though.

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02-07-2011, 08:24 AM	#31
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by alexeyga With no FF lenses in the line-up? Wishful thinking.... Makes us wonder why the 1.4x converter was retracted after the 2008 Photokina. I have seen it with my own eyes... And what happens when you put an APS-C lens on a 1.4x converter which in turn goes on a FF body? Yes, that's true

02-07-2011, 09:27 AM	#32
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Quote: Really, an ogl post should have a bit more content in order to spur interest. It - at least - had some impact : Pentax Rumors - Pentax Full Frame this year? Quote: Pentax Full Frame this year? [...] A regular member in the pentax forum posted a rumor about a New 35mm FullFrame Camera this Fall Pentax rumorizings: full frame this year? Quote: It is rumor season in the PentaxForums forums, with regular rumorizer "ogl" rumorizing a Pentax 35mm full frame this Fall. Hopefully, Pentax also knows about their soon-to-be-released PKAF2-FF-camera . Quote: [...] Sony Microelectronics offers the full frame version [...] Mirrorless Rumors Quote: A few days ago we posted a rumor we received from sources saying that Leica will drop Kodak sensors in favour of the new Sony fullframe sensors.

02-07-2011, 10:59 AM	#33
m88k Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 61	You all just seriously lack imagination! Pentax will be launching a mirrorless full-frame camera later this year, shortly followed by slashing prices on the 645D to compete with the 5Dmk2! In all seriousness, I couldn't care less if Pentax ignores FF; it seems the benefits are waning along with the sensor cost, and we're still missing lenses. Personally, I'm looking for two things: a telephoto prime >300mm, and cheaper, dedicated P-TTL slaves like the Nikon R200.

02-07-2011, 02:48 PM	#34
shadmanaj Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 82	I've been on the forum mainly for lens reviews, but God, these threads keep popping up. If I had a $ every time this happened. :P AJ

02-10-2011, 02:51 AM	#35
zelovoc Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kosice Posts: 80	wanna fullframe? go film. a brand new sensor after each shot

02-11-2011, 06:47 AM	#36
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by zelovoc wanna fullframe? go film. a brand new sensor after each shot Yup, and sensors that don't need dust removal -- that's automatic!! Even better: Spend US$20 and get a 6x9cm folder. Resolution up the yazoo! And it's pocketable!

02-12-2011, 02:39 PM	#37
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	like I said, judgment day will be at the last quarter of this year. more lenses are going bye bye soon. some have already been sold as early as last year. I'm keeping a few treasures behind though.