Which Pentax FF would you buy ?

NickLarsson · 08-26-2012, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

Hi,

If Pentax releases a FF camera, part of its success will be a good positioning in the FF market in terms of features and price.
So, here is a little poll to have a (very) rough estimate of customers wishes, so we can see at photokina if Pentax made the right choice or not

Which model would you be likely to buy ?

An "entry-level" FF with limited features, D600-like, 24Mp - around $1800
A mid-level FF, 24Mp, more advanced features like WR, ISO 102400, 10-12 fps, blazing-fast AF, 1080p@120fps - around $2000-2500
High-end FF, 36 Mp, D800-like - $3000
Ron's K-11, mirrorless FF, 24 Mp, EVF - $1200-1500

Last edited by NickLarsson; 08-26-2012 at 12:45 PM.

ElJamoquio · 08-26-2012, 12:16 PM

I'd buy any of those. But I think your blazing-fast AF should be in a high end FF.

DaveHolmes · 08-26-2012, 12:17 PM

I'd save for a mid to high-end...

DaveHolmes · 08-26-2012, 12:18 PM

AND... If it's mirrorless I'm not interested

px_pc · 08-26-2012, 12:20 PM

I'm happy with the features of the K-5, but miss the large sensor size. So, I think the entry level would be fine for me.

ohce · 08-26-2012, 12:21 PM

I would keep my K200D for a while until it doesn't fit my needs. I have so many investments on ASPC lens. Changing to FF doesn't mean I can produce more beautiful pictures. Focus on improving my skills is my goal.

NickLarsson · 08-26-2012, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I'd buy any of those. But I think your blazing-fast AF should be in a high end FF.

Yeah maybe. It's just a rough list of features that could justify a $2000-2500 price if it has the same sensor as the D600.

Me, I would go for the mirrorless.
FF is tempting but not at 2 or 3 grands. And size is a big factor for me, I got a 5D MkI for a few months but it was too bulky and stayed at home too often.
Hence the future NEX FF sounds very appealing but I would prefer to stay with Pentax

noser · 08-26-2012, 12:39 PM

I'd prefer a choice of a high end FF but with a lower MP count. If I want 36MP I'll buy a 645D... :P

RonHendriks1966 · 08-26-2012, 12:40 PM

So happy to see my mirrorless in this line

At the moment I'm more into a better and advanced AF-system. That is more important then sensorsize. I would still love APS_H or a full frame with a cropp function like D800.

LeFanch · 08-26-2012, 12:46 PM

Mid-level for me... ;-)

NickLarsson · 08-26-2012, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So happy to see my mirrorless in this line

Not easy to find the good price though.

**dadipentak** · 08-26-2012, 12:49 PM

No way I'd go for a mirrorless FF. I'd have to be convinced there was a serious gain in IQ to lay out 2-3K for a camera (but if I were convinced I'd do it in a heartbeat ;~)

RonHendriks1966 · 08-26-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Not easy to find the good price though.

Yes, but it would be second in my list, since I need a better camera for my sports photography first.

joakim · 08-26-2012, 01:20 PM

A Pentax K-5 casing and 24Mp FF sensor. That would be a camera I would buy!

Medium FormatPro · 08-26-2012, 01:36 PM

Darn, no option to select more than one; perhaps two options.

Full frame or not; hoping one day that Pentax reintroduces a manual only camera - perhaps maybe with only autofocus. As for the example for manual - just show items like shutter speeds, aperature, iso, etc... and also be able to select zones for metering and focus. Besides that just have a three or five dot metering option - green for "right on".

View Poll Results: Which Pentax FF would you buy ?
Entry-level FF, 24Mp, limited features, D600-like - around $1800	33	20.50%
Mid-level FF, 24Mp, advanced features - $2000-2500	53	32.92%
High-end FF, 36 Mp, D800-like - $3000	16	9.94%
Mirrorless FF, 24 Mp, EVF - $1200-1500	19	11.80%
Not interested in FF	40	24.84%
Voters: 161. You may not vote on this poll

08-26-2012, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#1
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Which Pentax FF would you buy ? Hi, If Pentax releases a FF camera, part of its success will be a good positioning in the FF market in terms of features and price. So, here is a little poll to have a (very) rough estimate of customers wishes, so we can see at photokina if Pentax made the right choice or not Which model would you be likely to buy ? An "entry-level" FF with limited features, D600-like, 24Mp - around $1800 A mid-level FF, 24Mp, more advanced features like WR, ISO 102400, 10-12 fps, blazing-fast AF, 1080p@120fps - around $2000-2500 High-end FF, 36 Mp, D800-like - $3000 Ron's K-11, mirrorless FF, 24 Mp, EVF - $1200-1500 Last edited by NickLarsson; 08-26-2012 at 12:45 PM.

08-26-2012, 12:40 PM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	So happy to see my mirrorless in this line At the moment I'm more into a better and advanced AF-system. That is more important then sensorsize. I would still love APS_H or a full frame with a cropp function like D800. Last edited by RonHendriks1966; 08-26-2012 at 04:21 PM.

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08-26-2012, 12:16 PM	#2
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	I'd buy any of those. But I think your blazing-fast AF should be in a high end FF.

08-26-2012, 12:17 PM	#3
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	I'd save for a mid to high-end...

08-26-2012, 12:18 PM	#4
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	AND... If it's mirrorless I'm not interested

08-26-2012, 12:20 PM	#5
px_pc New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8	I'm happy with the features of the K-5, but miss the large sensor size. So, I think the entry level would be fine for me.

08-26-2012, 12:21 PM	#6
ohce Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 477	I would keep my K200D for a while until it doesn't fit my needs. I have so many investments on ASPC lens. Changing to FF doesn't mean I can produce more beautiful pictures. Focus on improving my skills is my goal.

08-26-2012, 12:36 PM	#7
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390 Original Poster	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I'd buy any of those. But I think your blazing-fast AF should be in a high end FF. Yeah maybe. It's just a rough list of features that could justify a $2000-2500 price if it has the same sensor as the D600. Me, I would go for the mirrorless. FF is tempting but not at 2 or 3 grands. And size is a big factor for me, I got a 5D MkI for a few months but it was too bulky and stayed at home too often. Hence the future NEX FF sounds very appealing but I would prefer to stay with Pentax

08-26-2012, 12:39 PM	#8
noser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, AB CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 292	I'd prefer a choice of a high end FF but with a lower MP count. If I want 36MP I'll buy a 645D... :P

08-26-2012, 12:46 PM	#10
LeFanch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Working in Norway, Bordeaux area when on time-off Posts: 123	Mid-level for me... ;-)

08-26-2012, 12:47 PM	#11
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390 Original Poster	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So happy to see my mirrorless in this line Not easy to find the good price though.

08-26-2012, 12:49 PM	#12
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	No way I'd go for a mirrorless FF. I'd have to be convinced there was a serious gain in IQ to lay out 2-3K for a camera (but if I were convinced I'd do it in a heartbeat ;~)

08-26-2012, 01:06 PM	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by NickLarsson Not easy to find the good price though. Yes, but it would be second in my list, since I need a better camera for my sports photography first.

08-26-2012, 01:20 PM	#14
joakim Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweden, Huddinge Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 38	A Pentax K-5 casing and 24Mp FF sensor. That would be a camera I would buy!

08-26-2012, 01:36 PM	#15
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Darn, no option to select more than one; perhaps two options. Full frame or not; hoping one day that Pentax reintroduces a manual only camera - perhaps maybe with only autofocus. As for the example for manual - just show items like shutter speeds, aperature, iso, etc... and also be able to select zones for metering and focus. Besides that just have a three or five dot metering option - green for "right on".