This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin rumors:
Ricoh is in negotiations to buy Kodak, or their sensor business, so that they can get the 645D sensors at cost. This will enable them to drop the price of the 645D to $7,000. Meanwhile, they are working on developing the "E-mount", a large diameter mount big enough for medium format, but with mirrorless registration distances. The first camera to come out will be the 645E, which will initially have two adapter modules, one for 645 mount lenses, and one for K mount. The adapter will have an integral SDM style motor that will drive a focusing screw. They are working on licensing agreements with a third party to develop adapters for other medium format and 35mm based SLR mounts, including pentax 6x7. Their hasselblad adapter will allow use of either the lenses internal shutter, or the camera's focal plane. The second body, in early stages of development, will be the 362E, a mirrorless 36x24mm sensor. -- Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
