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nbs2005 · 01-23-2017, 01:25 PM

As stated in the title; does anyone think Ricoh/Pentax will offer a K100 (or whatever numbering they'd have to call it) around a full frame sensor for around a $1000 USD?
I'd snap one up in a heartbeat as I just can't justify the K1 for my level of shooting/use and balance with my other expensive hobbies.

Thoughts?

Kunzite · 01-23-2017, 01:28 PM

In the near future? No. Nobody will do it. The best you can hope for is an old, discontinued model - maybe even second hand. In the long term, perhaps the $ will appreciate...

Man up and get the K-1

surfar · 01-23-2017, 01:29 PM

ZERO CHANCE, but you can wait till 2025 and get a used K1,they should be worth that by then!

**jlstrawman** · 01-23-2017, 01:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nbs2005

As stated in the title; does anyone think Ricoh/Pentax will offer a K100 (or whatever numbering they'd have to call it) around a full frame sensor for around a $1000 USD? Thoughts?

What would a full frame camera do for you that your present equipment does not?

Asahiflex · 01-23-2017, 01:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jlstrawman

What would a full frame camera do for you that your present equipment does not?

I'm waiting for the same: a no nonsense, no-frills, no-nothing FF to accommodate my no-nonsense, no-frills fullframe lenses. Nothing more, nothing less.

Spaninator357 · 01-23-2017, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by nbs2005

As stated in the title; does anyone think Ricoh/Pentax will offer a K100 (or whatever numbering they'd have to call it) around a full frame sensor for around a $1000 USD?
I'd snap one up in a heartbeat as I just can't justify the K1 for my level of shooting/use and balance with my other expensive hobbies.

Thoughts?

I would stick with APSC if you don't need to upgrade. There is a better lens selection currently. Look at the K3ii or its upcoming replacement if you want to stay with Pentax..you should be able to get a reasonable price since it is discontinued.

**monochrome** · 01-23-2017, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

I'm waiting for the same: a no nonsense, no-frills, no-nothing FF to accommodate my no-nonsense, no-frills fullframe lenses. Nothing more, nothing less.

Lacking that, I caved and bought a K-1 to use with my manual lenses while I wait for a K1000-D. I just don't use the frills

Bad Boy · 01-23-2017, 02:22 PM - **1 Like**

A basic FF Would be very attractive to me and maybe unique enough that it would sell quite well. Who else offers that? What would really interest me if Pentax could miniaturize a FF camera to the size of a K-R or better yet a ME Super I would be very interested in that. I would find that much easier to lug around.

Asahiflex · 01-23-2017, 02:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

Lacking that, I caved and bought a K-1 to use with my manual lenses while I wait for a K1000-D. I just don't use the frills

Tssskkk... Like buying a Porsche 911 Targa. "Just don't use the throttle".

mee · 01-23-2017, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bad Boy

A basic FF Would be very attractive to me and maybe unique enough that it would sell quite well. Who else offers that? What would really interest me if Pentax could miniaturize a FF camera to the size of a K-R or better yet a ME Super I would be very interested in that. I would find that much easier to lug around.

The issue is, it isn't very attractive for Ricoh to offer it right now.

A 1000 dollar FF body would eat into both K-1 and K-3II sales. It completely breaks the tiered pricing model they have worked to develop.

I think, eventually, we'll get there. But not anytime soon..

**monochrome** · 01-23-2017, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Tssskkk... Like buying a Porsche 911 Targa. "Just don't use the throttle".

What's the over/under on a new Porsche 911 with a clutch pedal and no electronic trimmings?

(Don't lift..DON'T LIFT!!)

Mistral75 · 01-23-2017, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/220217-speculative-...elsewhere.html

surfar · 01-23-2017, 02:48 PM

Yes, the $1000 FF is coming...used K1....depreciation date estimated 2022-25.

nbs2005 · 01-23-2017, 04:00 PM - **1 Like**

The appeal of full frame is simple; I can think about lens coverage and DOF like I have for the fist 25 years of taking pictures and not like the last 13. I don't have to think about how my 24mm primes is more like a 35mm in coverage but still has a huge DOF with just about everything sharp at F4 (exaggerating for effect) and looks more wide angle than a 35mm full frame would.

I guess I wait and have fun with what I have. I'm not complaining, was just wondering/speculating.

wissink · 01-23-2017, 05:59 PM

I believe what you are asking for is the Leica M10 that just came out. No frills FF. Cheers. Less features, more $$$.

01-23-2017, 01:25 PM	#1
nbs2005 New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12	Any possibility of a 'K100' full frame prosumer body in the near future As stated in the title; does anyone think Ricoh/Pentax will offer a K100 (or whatever numbering they'd have to call it) around a full frame sensor for around a $1000 USD? I'd snap one up in a heartbeat as I just can't justify the K1 for my level of shooting/use and balance with my other expensive hobbies. Thoughts?

01-23-2017, 04:00 PM - 1 Like	#14
nbs2005 New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12 Original Poster	The appeal of full frame is simple; I can think about lens coverage and DOF like I have for the fist 25 years of taking pictures and not like the last 13. I don't have to think about how my 24mm primes is more like a 35mm in coverage but still has a huge DOF with just about everything sharp at F4 (exaggerating for effect) and looks more wide angle than a 35mm full frame would. I guess I wait and have fun with what I have. I'm not complaining, was just wondering/speculating. Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-02-2017 at 05:55 PM.

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01-23-2017, 01:28 PM	#2
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	In the near future? No. Nobody will do it. The best you can hope for is an old, discontinued model - maybe even second hand. In the long term, perhaps the $ will appreciate... Man up and get the K-1

01-23-2017, 01:29 PM	#3
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	ZERO CHANCE, but you can wait till 2025 and get a used K1,they should be worth that by then!

01-23-2017, 01:37 PM - 1 Like	#4
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by nbs2005 As stated in the title; does anyone think Ricoh/Pentax will offer a K100 (or whatever numbering they'd have to call it) around a full frame sensor for around a $1000 USD? Thoughts? What would a full frame camera do for you that your present equipment does not?

01-23-2017, 01:44 PM - 1 Like	#5
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by jlstrawman What would a full frame camera do for you that your present equipment does not? I'm waiting for the same: a no nonsense, no-frills, no-nothing FF to accommodate my no-nonsense, no-frills fullframe lenses. Nothing more, nothing less.

01-23-2017, 01:51 PM	#6
Spaninator357 New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 4	Originally posted by nbs2005 As stated in the title; does anyone think Ricoh/Pentax will offer a K100 (or whatever numbering they'd have to call it) around a full frame sensor for around a $1000 USD? I'd snap one up in a heartbeat as I just can't justify the K1 for my level of shooting/use and balance with my other expensive hobbies. Thoughts? I would stick with APSC if you don't need to upgrade. There is a better lens selection currently. Look at the K3ii or its upcoming replacement if you want to stay with Pentax..you should be able to get a reasonable price since it is discontinued.

01-23-2017, 02:14 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Asahiflex I'm waiting for the same: a no nonsense, no-frills, no-nothing FF to accommodate my no-nonsense, no-frills fullframe lenses. Nothing more, nothing less. Lacking that, I caved and bought a K-1 to use with my manual lenses while I wait for a K1000-D. I just don't use the frills

01-23-2017, 02:22 PM - 1 Like	#8
Bad Boy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 41	A basic FF Would be very attractive to me and maybe unique enough that it would sell quite well. Who else offers that? What would really interest me if Pentax could miniaturize a FF camera to the size of a K-R or better yet a ME Super I would be very interested in that. I would find that much easier to lug around.

01-23-2017, 02:26 PM - 4 Likes	#9
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by monochrome Lacking that, I caved and bought a K-1 to use with my manual lenses while I wait for a K1000-D. I just don't use the frills Tssskkk... Like buying a Porsche 911 Targa. "Just don't use the throttle".

01-23-2017, 02:36 PM - 1 Like	#10
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Bad Boy A basic FF Would be very attractive to me and maybe unique enough that it would sell quite well. Who else offers that? What would really interest me if Pentax could miniaturize a FF camera to the size of a K-R or better yet a ME Super I would be very interested in that. I would find that much easier to lug around. The issue is, it isn't very attractive for Ricoh to offer it right now. A 1000 dollar FF body would eat into both K-1 and K-3II sales. It completely breaks the tiered pricing model they have worked to develop. I think, eventually, we'll get there. But not anytime soon..

01-23-2017, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Asahiflex Tssskkk... Like buying a Porsche 911 Targa. "Just don't use the throttle". What's the over/under on a new Porsche 911 with a clutch pedal and no electronic trimmings? (Don't lift..DON'T LIFT!!)

01-23-2017, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#12
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/220217-speculative-...elsewhere.html

01-23-2017, 02:48 PM	#13
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Yes, the $1000 FF is coming...used K1....depreciation date estimated 2022-25.

01-23-2017, 05:59 PM	#15
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	I believe what you are asking for is the Leica M10 that just came out. No frills FF. Cheers. Less features, more $$$.

Any possibility of a 'K100' full frame prosumer body in the near future

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