Amidst the K-3 hysteria (that I have not been immune from) I think that a lot of prospective K-3 owners may pause to consider another option that should be shipping at nearly the same time: the full frame NEX from Sony. Obviously, these are different cameras, at different price points, but it is assumed that Sony has learned something from its well-received (but not without shortcomings) RX1 that it will apply to the A7 and A7r (if this rumor is to be believed: http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/10/sony-full-frame-nex-cameras-to-be-known-as-the-a7-and-a7r-rumor/ ).
The RX1 is a (jaw-dropping?) $2800 and so the interchangeable lens A7/A7r would have to be at that price point or higher (wouldn't it?). Frankly, I think that makes the K-3 look like the Bargain of the Decade at $1299. Still, for those who must have full frame and can't wait for the eventual Pentax offering (if there is one) the A7/A7r would give Pentax owners an option for using their K-mount and m42 glass (albeit with adapter) if they are willing to forego a prism/viewfinder. It sounds as if October will not be out before Sony makes the highly anticipated announcement: http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-sony-sends-out-invitations-for-a-big-event-full-frame-nex-9-coming/ Alleged specs: http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/09/alleged-sony-full-frame-nex-specs-revealed/ Round-up of all the rumors, as of 10/3: http://petapixel.com/2013/10/03/sony-nex-full-frame-rumor-roundup/ -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- 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.
