Hypothetical: yes or no

pentee · 03-09-2013, 07:36 PM

Pentax releases a Full Frame camera, this Tuesday. Would you think about buying one? Yes or no?

pentee · 03-09-2013, 07:37 PM

I'd definitely think about buying it

stevebrot · 03-09-2013, 08:00 PM

Posted on the Pentax Forums..."Pentax to have surprise release of FF SLR, March 12". Another Internet rumor is born.

Beyond that, if something that miraculous and unexpected were to occur, you bet I would consider buying one. I have been waiting for something like that for a few years now.

Steve

**Fastback67** · 03-09-2013, 08:06 PM

I would definitely be looking into it.

oppositz · 03-09-2013, 08:24 PM

Yes. Definitely.
Been saving and have the cash ready....

Rupert · 03-09-2013, 08:28 PM - **1 Like**

Not unless I became a much better shooter than I am currently.....by Tuesday.
Regards!

Wired · 03-09-2013, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by pentee

Pentax releases a Full Frame camera, this Tuesday. Would you think about buying one? Yes or no?

not only would I be thinking about it, i would have my preorder monies in as quickly as it shows up in my local shopkeeps computers. Then a Nikon D600 kit (minus flash, love that SB700) would be up for sale on Kijiji faster than you could read this post.

Venturi · 03-09-2013, 09:04 PM

If its sensor performed on par with the D800 I would immediately start selling my APS-C gear.

saladin · 03-09-2013, 09:09 PM

yes, assuming its a dslr, i would think about it. a lot would depend on the AF system.

John Poirier · 03-09-2013, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by pentee

Pentax releases a Full Frame camera, this Tuesday. Would you think about buying one? Yes or no?

I'm planning to buy a full frame camera in the next year or two. If Pentax comes up with something good, yes I will buy. If not, will probably go for a Canon.

glanglois · 03-09-2013, 09:28 PM

Doesn't matter what the price may be - the answer is "no". Many skills to work on and many more urgent uses for photo capital.

If delivered to the market, though, I hope it's an overwhelming financial success in its own right. Might give Pentax the cash flow to invest in new glass, AF designs and motors, lighting gear, etc. Now those would get my photo capital.

Allison · 03-09-2013, 09:39 PM

I have been ready for a FF announcement for a couple of years. I was prepared to purchase FF Pentax if they made the announcement at photokina, since it didn't happen then, I am ready now. I am preparing myself for the idea that it won't be released until 2014.

Docrwm · 03-09-2013, 09:45 PM - **2 Likes**

No. Too much money involved even if the camera can allow you to walk on water and see around corners (as some seem to believe of FF).

sam-joseph · 03-09-2013, 09:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Would I buy a full-frame Pentax camera on Tuesday? Certainly not.
I don't get paid until Friday....

Regards

pinholecam · 03-09-2013, 09:47 PM - **1 Like**

The answer is sort of here :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/217262-what-cameras-do-you-own.html

Pentax is in a way a victim of its own target market. (those who want value for money; those on a budget; those who know too well that a camera is only as good as the one that wields it)

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03-09-2013, 07:37 PM	#2
pentee Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 54 Original Poster	I'd definitely think about buying it

03-09-2013, 08:00 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Posted on the Pentax Forums..."Pentax to have surprise release of FF SLR, March 12". Another Internet rumor is born. Beyond that, if something that miraculous and unexpected were to occur, you bet I would consider buying one. I have been waiting for something like that for a few years now. Steve

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Fastback67 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Hampshire, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	I would definitely be looking into it.

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oppositz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 39	Yes. Definitely. Been saving and have the cash ready....

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Not unless I became a much better shooter than I am currently.....by Tuesday. Regards!

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Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by pentee Pentax releases a Full Frame camera, this Tuesday. Would you think about buying one? Yes or no? not only would I be thinking about it, i would have my preorder monies in as quickly as it shows up in my local shopkeeps computers. Then a Nikon D600 kit (minus flash, love that SB700) would be up for sale on Kijiji faster than you could read this post.

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Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	If its sensor performed on par with the D800 I would immediately start selling my APS-C gear.

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saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	yes, assuming its a dslr, i would think about it. a lot would depend on the AF system.

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John Poirier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gabriola Island Posts: 619	Originally posted by pentee Pentax releases a Full Frame camera, this Tuesday. Would you think about buying one? Yes or no? I'm planning to buy a full frame camera in the next year or two. If Pentax comes up with something good, yes I will buy. If not, will probably go for a Canon.

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glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Doesn't matter what the price may be - the answer is "no". Many skills to work on and many more urgent uses for photo capital. If delivered to the market, though, I hope it's an overwhelming financial success in its own right. Might give Pentax the cash flow to invest in new glass, AF designs and motors, lighting gear, etc. Now *those* would get my photo capital.

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Allison Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 667	I have been ready for a FF announcement for a couple of years. I was prepared to purchase FF Pentax if they made the announcement at photokina, since it didn't happen then, I am ready now. I am preparing myself for the idea that it won't be released until 2014.

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	No. Too much money involved even if the camera can allow you to walk on water and see around corners (as some seem to believe of FF).

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sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Would I buy a full-frame Pentax camera on Tuesday? Certainly not. I don't get paid until Friday.... Regards

03-09-2013, 09:47 PM - 1 Like	#15
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	The answer is sort of here : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/217262-what-cameras-do-you-own.html Pentax is in a way a victim of its own target market. (those who want value for money; those on a budget; those who know too well that a camera is only as good as the one that wields it)