> From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you could persuade Kodak to make one - they did for Nikon and Canon > mounts. But then again, they are 5000 USD +. Who'd pay that much for a FF > camera? Not me, anyway.
Looked at the cost of the smaller-sensored EOS-1D2 or the Nikon D1X? Not much change from $5000. With current technology, $5000 for a FF DSLR that actually worked would be a bargain. > what I want is FF DSLR, 10 Mpixel, Focusing Screen, and full K-mount > support. I don't think it will be that far off. Assuming pentax survives, probably one or two more generations. I don't see baby-D being bigger than 6MP. Unless Canon actually does what is rumored and puts out a 10D replacement at 8MP, there isn't ANY move towards higher sensor resolution for the cheap DSLRs right now. Both Nikon and Canon have hinted at it, but the sensors have not been forthcoming. Rumor suggests that while small sensors are cheaper most of the companies have been having trouble increasing density while maintaining image quality and that will eventually push them to larger sensor sizes (i.e. FF) despite the cost. Really, if either Canon or Nikon put a FF sensor in their standard pro DSLR they could sell enough of them to keep the cost down. > In the long run I would love a FF M42 DSLR. I do not think it > is out of the question either once the DSLR market gets more > mature. It would have to "push the pin" for auto-aperture M42 > lenses though or it would make no sense over a K body with > an adapter. > > JCO Yeah, I'd buy such a thing too. OTOH I'd never expect to see one, unless somebody besides Leica makes a digital back that works that could be adapted to the Cosina things. Those few of us that would actually use M42 lenses on digital can handle using a K-mount DSLR with an adapter and using the A/M lever like an auto-takumar or preset takumar lens! DJE
