Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 I was thinking a few days ago about how if Pentax made an "entry-level" full frame camera, what I would want and whether or not I would buy it. I thought about it maybe being a sort of stripped down K-1 or a larger, FF "version" of the K-70. I was thinking that they could remove the built-in GPS, handheld PS, make a simplier screen hinge mechanism (or a fixed screen even), a slightly lower amount of weather-sealing, one SD slot, 2 mode dials (compared to the K-1's 3), and remove/change some other features to make a simplier, less expensive full frame camera with a design language similar to that of the K-70. If a camera such as this were to be planned, though, I would hope for an improved AF module with faster AF and more points over the K-1. What are your thoughts. I suppose this may have been talked about to death but this is my take on it.
I think it could potentially be a successful idea if they plan it out well. The problem is that the K-70 already has so many features at such a low price. Any entry-level FF would have to be at least as good, and at that point there isn't much that can be taken out, apart from niche features like GPS and the hand-held PSR. There would also be competition from second-hand offerings, which are now becoming increasingly accessible (and also the already-cheap D750 and 6D).
A truly stripped-down manual focus (digital K1000 if you will) FF camera with a metal body would be interesting. Forget the video, flash, GPS, dual card slots, customizable buttons, and all of that- make a camera aimed at the Leica crowd. If the price could be right, it might do really well.
Adam
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