New full frame camera ?

STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY · 08-17-2017, 01:19 PM

Hey guys,

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if Pentax is planning to sell a new full frame camera.

Hope I can get some information on that because I'm looking into buying the K1.

Regards Steew

Adam · 08-17-2017, 01:23 PM

Nothing new for a while, I'm pretty sure. Great time to pick up a K-1!

STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY · 08-17-2017, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Nothing new for a while, I'm pretty sure. Great time to pick up a K-1!

But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ?

Steve.Ledger · 08-17-2017, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

Hey guys,

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if Pentax is planning to sell a new full frame camera.

Only RICOH knows.

Meanwhile, what's missing from the K-1 that makes you consider it to be an 'old' camera?

Adam · 08-17-2017, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ?

Think of all the shots you'd miss out on if you could have been shooting with the K-1 for 2-3+ years but decided not to

mee · 08-17-2017, 01:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ?

If you have about 2 years to blow then sure.. it is always better to wait.

But, as soon as it is released, you need to question whether to buy it or to wait another 3-5 years for the new new camera.

Nothing is replacing the K-1 for years.

pschlute · 08-17-2017, 01:38 PM

Pentax will release FF lenses before they release a new FF camera. The K1 has everything I need and is a superb camera. if you want FF why would you wait?

STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY · 08-17-2017, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by mee

If you have about 2 years to blow then sure.. it is always better to wait.

But, as soon as it is released, you need to question whether to buy it or to wait another 3-5 years for the new new camera.

Nothing is replacing the K-1 for years.

good Statement

---------- Post added 17-08-17 at 13:40 ----------

Originally posted by pschlute

Pentax will release FF lenses before they release a new FF camera. The K1 has everything I need and is a superb camera. if you want FF why would you wait?

new inventions?

**jatrax** · 08-17-2017, 01:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if Pentax is planning to sell a new full frame camera.

Yes they are, definitely. When it will be available however is completely unknown. If you would like my totally unfounded guess it will be announced in 2019 and delivered in 2020.

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ?

You might be waiting for a while. And whatever comes along might not be all that much better anyway. And based on Ricoh's good inventory management recently, I am not sure the announcement of a replacement would have all that much impact on K-1 pricing.

And just a side note but nearly every camera I have ever bought I almost immediately started looking for a newer one. Until the K-1. I honestly cannot think of anything that would be an improvement, for me. I don't really care if/when they release a new camera as the K-1 is near perfect. Now lenses, yes they need to add some new lenses.

**BigMackCam** · 08-17-2017, 02:04 PM

Waiting for the next new model is, in my view, time and pleasure wasted for the sake of having the latest kit. If photography matters more to you than equipment specifications, get what you want now, enjoy it, then - if you really need to - upgrade when the time is right.

One of our members here - I can't recall exactly who - once said that they considered buying equipment before the release of a newer model to be equivalent to rental, in that you can buy what's available now, enjoy it, shoot it, get lots of great photos, then - when the new model becomes available - sell what you have and recoup a decent amount of your spend. Your loss represents the rental amount you've paid, which is typically rather small for the period involved.

Final point: For some months now, I've been taking photos with an eleven-year-old, 10 megapixel Samsung GX-10 (K10D clone) that are easily the equal of my K-3 and K-3II shots at typical reproduction sizes, by using the camera to its strengths. My K-3 and K-3II give me a lot more flexibility and performance in many areas, but they don't make the difference between a good or bad photo. I wouldn't sell them - they're my main cameras; but if I had to, I could happily use just the GX-10 and my favourite lenses. The glass is *way* more important than the camera...

stevebrot · 08-17-2017, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ?

Spoken by one who truly does not need to buy a camera

Steve

(...BTW, who said anything about a new FF camera? )

pschlute · 08-17-2017, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY

new inventions?

That is a reason for never buying a new camera

surfar · 08-17-2017, 02:25 PM - **3 Likes**

The New K-1 mk 2 is just around the corner,but first you have to drive this long straight section!

STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY · 08-17-2017, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Spoken by one who truly does not need to buy a camera

Steve

(...BTW, who said anything about a new FF camera? )

Nobody, I just asked if anyone knows something =D

**snpsht** · 08-17-2017, 03:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jatrax

And just a side note but nearly every camera I have ever bought I almost immediately started looking for a newer one. Until the K-1. I honestly cannot think of anything that would be an improvement, for me. I don't really care if/when they release a new camera as the K-1 is near perfect. Now lenses, yes they need to add some new lenses.

This!

08-17-2017, 01:19 PM	#1
STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bad Doberan Posts: 61	New full frame camera ? Hey guys, I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if Pentax is planning to sell a new full frame camera. Hope I can get some information on that because I'm looking into buying the K1. Regards Steew

08-17-2017, 01:23 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Nothing new for a while, I'm pretty sure. Great time to pick up a K-1! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-17-2017, 01:32 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ? Think of all the shots you'd miss out on if you could have been shooting with the K-1 for 2-3+ years but decided not to Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-17-2017, 02:04 PM	#10
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	Waiting for the next new model is, in my view, time and pleasure wasted for the sake of having the latest kit. If photography matters more to you than equipment specifications, get what you want now, enjoy it, then - if you really need to - upgrade when the time is right. One of our members here - I can't recall exactly who - once said that they considered buying equipment before the release of a newer model to be equivalent to rental, in that you can buy what's available now, enjoy it, shoot it, get lots of great photos, then - when the new model becomes available - sell what you have and recoup a decent amount of your spend. Your loss represents the rental amount you've paid, which is typically rather small for the period involved. Final point: For some months now, I've been taking photos with an eleven-year-old, 10 megapixel Samsung GX-10 (K10D clone) that are easily the equal of my K-3 and K-3II shots at typical reproduction sizes, by using the camera to its strengths. My K-3 and K-3II give me a lot more flexibility and performance in many areas, but they don't make the difference between a good or bad photo. I wouldn't sell them - they're my main cameras; but if I had to, I could happily use just the GX-10 and my favourite lenses. The glass is way more important than the camera... Last edited by BigMackCam; 08-17-2017 at 02:09 PM.

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08-17-2017, 01:25 PM	#3
STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bad Doberan Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Nothing new for a while, I'm pretty sure. Great time to pick up a K-1! But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ?

08-17-2017, 01:30 PM	#4
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY Hey guys, I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if Pentax is planning to sell a new full frame camera. Only RICOH knows. Meanwhile, what's missing from the K-1 that makes you consider it to be an 'old' camera?

08-17-2017, 01:37 PM - 1 Like	#6
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ? If you have about 2 years to blow then sure.. it is always better to wait. But, as soon as it is released, you need to question whether to buy it or to wait another 3-5 years for the new new camera. Nothing is replacing the K-1 for years.

08-17-2017, 01:38 PM	#7
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,210	Pentax will release FF lenses before they release a new FF camera. The K1 has everything I need and is a superb camera. if you want FF why would you wait?

08-17-2017, 01:39 PM	#8
STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bad Doberan Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee If you have about 2 years to blow then sure.. it is always better to wait. But, as soon as it is released, you need to question whether to buy it or to wait another 3-5 years for the new new camera. Nothing is replacing the K-1 for years. good Statement ---------- Post added 17-08-17 at 13:40 ---------- Originally posted by pschlute Pentax will release FF lenses before they release a new FF camera. The K1 has everything I need and is a superb camera. if you want FF why would you wait? new inventions?

08-17-2017, 01:54 PM - 2 Likes	#9
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if Pentax is planning to sell a new full frame camera. Yes they are, definitely. When it will be available however is completely unknown. If you would like my totally unfounded guess it will be announced in 2019 and delivered in 2020. Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ? You might be waiting for a while. And whatever comes along might not be all that much better anyway. And based on Ricoh's good inventory management recently, I am not sure the announcement of a replacement would have all that much impact on K-1 pricing. And just a side note but nearly every camera I have ever bought I almost immediately started looking for a newer one. Until the K-1. I honestly cannot think of anything that would be an improvement, for me. I don't really care if/when they release a new camera as the K-1 is near perfect. Now lenses, yes they need to add some new lenses.

08-17-2017, 02:07 PM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY But wouldn't it be better to wait for new one then =D ? Spoken by one who truly does not need to buy a camera Steve (...BTW, who said anything about a new FF camera? )

08-17-2017, 02:09 PM	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,210	Originally posted by STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY new inventions? That is a reason for never buying a new camera

08-17-2017, 02:25 PM - 3 Likes	#13
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	The New K-1 mk 2 is just around the corner,but first you have to drive this long straight section!

08-17-2017, 02:49 PM	#14
STEEWPHOTOGRAPHY Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bad Doberan Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Spoken by one who truly does not need to buy a camera Steve (...BTW, who said anything about a new FF camera? ) Nobody, I just asked if anyone knows something =D

08-17-2017, 03:49 PM - 2 Likes	#15
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Originally posted by jatrax And just a side note but nearly every camera I have ever bought I almost immediately started looking for a newer one. Until the K-1. I honestly cannot think of anything that would be an improvement, for me. I don't really care if/when they release a new camera as the K-1 is near perfect. Now lenses, yes they need to add some new lenses. This!