Pentax K-1F idea

Dericali · 09-18-2018, 12:39 AM

I think it would be cool if Pentax did launch a new film camera... but I certainly wouldn't want it to have the bulk, weight and cost of the K1.
But I would buy a modern film camera.... it could be a good idea for Pentax's 100th anniversary.

08amczb · 09-18-2018, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by Dericali

it could be a good idea for Pentax's 100th anniversary.

Maybe Pentax could sell a new camera with these features and with the form factor of the MX (or LX) in a limited 2000 instance only worldwide. It hardly be profitable although. Only with a very high price tag.

**ffking** · 09-18-2018, 01:12 AM

I can see a rationale, in a few years time, if film is still available, of doing a production run a cosmetically special edition of the K1000, perhaps, to give film people a new body and tap into the nostalgia market. but any sort of hybrid doesn't make sense - anybody who shoots film now would only do through no choice (larger formats) or because the like the fully hands on decision making nature of the process.- I don't think there'd even be a market for a new AF/AE film camera.

bm75 · 09-18-2018, 02:36 AM

My vote is no. Nowadays if I want to stoot film it's easy and affordable to shoot MF gaining much better IQ than 35 mm film.

yucafrita · 09-18-2018, 03:41 AM - **2 Likes**

An updated MZ-S would also do. Uncrippled mount with KAF4 compatibility. However, the tools surely dont exist anymore. It's a pity...

johnha · 09-18-2018, 05:35 PM

As others have pointed out, film these days is more about taking your time, and for me, medium format is much more desirable than 35mm. Although I'd welcome a new Pentax film SLR, I doubt I'd buy one. My Z-1 is about the best AF SLR you could wish for (perhaps remove the PZ features to add SDM etc.), the only extra features I'd prefer would be a Li-ion battery and a weatherproof magnesium body. Interest in a new film SLR would be low and therefore cost would be very expensive.

nickthetasmaniac · 09-18-2018, 07:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Another 'No' vote that didn't vote because your No option is misleading. I shoot probably 70% film 30% digital, but I'd have zero interest in a 35mm K-1. A big part of why I shoot is film is access to the wonderful, mechanical and manual bodies. Give me a cloth focal-plane shutter, manual exposure, manual focus and manual advance any day. If I wanted a fancy-pants auto-everything I'd buy a MZS...

If I were to buy a brand new film body it would be something along the lines of the Leica M-A.

Mikheil88 · 09-19-2018, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

If I were to buy a brand new film body it would be something along the lines of the Leica M-A.

To be fair, there are no many options when it comes to new 35 mil. One is Nikon F6, others are Leica M-A and MP and if one wishes to own manual and mechanical item, Nikon is off the board.

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Yes, it's my dream for years!	6	12.77%
Yes, but only with an optional digital back	4	8.51%
No, who shots film in 2018?	37	78.72%
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09-18-2018, 12:39 AM	#31
Dericali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Berlin Posts: 298	I think it would be cool if Pentax did launch a new film camera... but I certainly wouldn't want it to have the bulk, weight and cost of the K1. But I would buy a modern film camera.... it could be a good idea for Pentax's 100th anniversary.

09-18-2018, 01:02 AM	#32
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dericali it could be a good idea for Pentax's 100th anniversary. Maybe Pentax could sell a new camera with these features and with the form factor of the MX (or LX) in a limited 2000 instance only worldwide. It hardly be profitable although. Only with a very high price tag.

09-18-2018, 01:12 AM	#33
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	I can see a rationale, in a few years time, if film is still available, of doing a production run a cosmetically special edition of the K1000, perhaps, to give film people a new body and tap into the nostalgia market. but any sort of hybrid doesn't make sense - anybody who shoots film now would only do through no choice (larger formats) or because the like the fully hands on decision making nature of the process.- I don't think there'd even be a market for a new AF/AE film camera.

09-18-2018, 02:36 AM	#34
bm75 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Italia Photos: Albums Posts: 354	My vote is no. Nowadays if I want to stoot film it's easy and affordable to shoot MF gaining much better IQ than 35 mm film.

09-18-2018, 03:41 AM - 2 Likes	#35
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	An updated MZ-S would also do. Uncrippled mount with KAF4 compatibility. However, the tools surely dont exist anymore. It's a pity...

09-18-2018, 05:35 PM	#36
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	As others have pointed out, film these days is more about taking your time, and for me, medium format is much more desirable than 35mm. Although I'd welcome a new Pentax film SLR, I doubt I'd buy one. My Z-1 is about the best AF SLR you could wish for (perhaps remove the PZ features to add SDM etc.), the only extra features I'd prefer would be a Li-ion battery and a weatherproof magnesium body. Interest in a new film SLR would be low and therefore cost would be very expensive.

09-18-2018, 07:45 PM - 2 Likes	#37
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Another 'No' vote that didn't vote because your No option is misleading. I shoot probably 70% film 30% digital, but I'd have zero interest in a 35mm K-1. A big part of why I shoot is film is access to the wonderful, mechanical and manual bodies. Give me a cloth focal-plane shutter, manual exposure, manual focus and manual advance any day. If I wanted a fancy-pants auto-everything I'd buy a MZS... If I were to buy a brand new film body it would be something along the lines of the Leica M-A.

09-19-2018, 06:06 AM	#38
Mikheil88 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tbilisi Posts: 97	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac If I were to buy a brand new film body it would be something along the lines of the Leica M-A. To be fair, there are no many options when it comes to new 35 mil. One is Nikon F6, others are Leica M-A and MP and if one wishes to own manual and mechanical item, Nikon is off the board.