I know this is all just idle speculation, but -- are you suggesting that they'd take a 645D body & stick a 24 x 36mm sensor in there? And it wouldn't be a K mount? Because if that happens, I'll have one heck of a fire sale...
:) -c On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote: > Most K mount users are probably shooting with DA glass, so a 24 x 36 camera > isn't really a viable upgrade path. But it could serve as an entry level > camera for the 645D line, and it would fit in nicely with the brands other > pro offerings. That would also spur 645D lens development. I don't think a > 24 x 36 camera is coming soon to any Pentax line, but if it does, it may make > more sense to make it part of the pro line. > Paul > On Apr 23, 2012, at 5:48 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > >> Actually Paul that makes no particular sense. It makes a little sense to >> build a K mount with approximately 24x36mm sensor, from a marketing >> standpoint, it would give K mount users an upgrade path even if 99% never >> took it. But if they were going to put that size sensor in a 645D I'd think >> that their engineering and marketing departments were working against them. >> Pentax's next 645D will have to have a 60mp sensor to keep ahead of the >> competition from Nikon's and Canon's full frame offerings. >> >> On 4/23/2012 5:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> I don't think Pentax will continue the K-5 as a nameplate. However, the >>> next camera will probably be very similar. Giving it a new name is good >>> marketing in the photo biz these days. And if Pentax does ever go "full >>> frame" (all cameras have full frames, just different sizes), they will >>> undoubtedly continue to focus on APS-C. That's where their glass lives. No >>> way, they'll abandon it. I wouldn't be surprised if a 24 x 36 Pentax is >>> part of the 645D family. That would make sense. >>> Paul >>> On Apr 23, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >>> >>>> Darren, >>>> That's the right attitude. And I didn't mean to say is was superceded yet. >>>> My bet is that Pentax will release one more 'K-5 like' camera before >>>> it goes full frame. >>>> If that should happen, the K-5 will still be a great value. >>>> Regards, Bob S. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Darren Addy<pixelsmi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Bob Sullivan<rf.sulli...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Darren, >>>>>> Good for you! Enjoy using it and know it's not obsolete, just >>>>>> superseded. >>>>> Words of Wisdon, Bob! Thanks! >>>>> That's the thing though: I really don't think it has been superseded >>>>> *yet* which I find impressive. >>>>> Most objective analysis seems to find it still to be the Best APS-C >>>>> DSLR currently available. >>>>> Frankly, give it's acclaim, I think that Pentax would be wise to not >>>>> discontinue it and to simply offer new cameras around it (let the >>>>> market decide). >>>>> >>>>> I realize that new Pentax models are probably imminent, but I don't >>>>> think that necessarily means they are better cameras - at least >>>>> regarding the things that I think are most important. For example, >>>>> most of the recent DSLR advancements have been made with videographers >>>>> in mind (and more megapixels). Taking into account the physics of >>>>> sensors, I find it hard to believe that putting 50% more pixels on a >>>>> sensor (of the same size) is NOT going to result in a lowering of the >>>>> high ISO performance (more noise). >>>>> >>>>> Mark Roberts opined the other day that the 16MP of the K-5 represents >>>>> a sort of "sweet spot" and I think that is quite possible. We won't >>>>> know until we have other models to judge from, but I'm pretty >>>>> confident that as long as the K-5 functions as it should, it will >>>>> probably be my last APS-C camera. I'm still hopeful that Pentax offers >>>>> a FF model "down the road" but if/when they do I won't be one of the >>>>> early adopters. I like to wait and see what Real Users say. >>>>> >>>>> On that score, the K-5 remains impressive. 75 people have reviewed it >>>>> on Amazon. NO one has rated it lower than a 3 (very unusual for any >>>>> product). 3% of reviewers gave it 3 stars (I suspect that most of them >>>>> work for Canon or Nikon). :) 10% gave it 4 stars; A whopping 87% gave >>>>> it 5 stars. And Amazon reviewers are no anomaly. Look at the reviewers >>>>> at B&H or Adorama and you'll find the same thing. 176 reviewers at B&H >>>>> and it has an overall 4.8 stars out of 5. "Short battery life" is the >>>>> only "con" listed. Similar at Adorama, but only 25 reviews: A >>>>> consistent 4.8 stars. >>>>> >>>>> The most recent review at B&H: >>>>> Title: "Enjoying photography again" >>>>> By WayneJohn >>>>> from: Minnesota >>>>> About Me: Semi-pro Photographer >>>>> "I love this camera. My previous camera was a K2000, and I have been >>>>> looking to upgrade for a while now. People told me I would be better >>>>> off just spending the money on lenses. I finally bought a K-5, It's >>>>> the best decision I've made. This camera is a joy use. I use alot of >>>>> manual focus lenses, and the bright viewfinder makes it so much easier >>>>> to focus. Highly recommend this camera." >>>>> >>>>> In short: CAN'T WAIT. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>>> follow the directions. >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Don't lose heart! 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