A lot of that 10K cost is for the huge sensor. I could see an entry level 645D with a 24 x 36 30 meg sensor and selling for about 5K or even slightly less. Of course, like someone else said, a top of the line version with a 60 meg sensor is essential to stay competitive. And of course the 24 x 36 version could share lenses with the top end cameras.
On Apr 23, 2012, at 7:30 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > 645D is way too expensive. $10K, come on. > > ----------------- > J.C.O'Connell > [email protected] > ----------------- > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul > Stenquist > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 5:29 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: K-5 on sale at B&H ($999 body only) > > 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 And I didn't mean to say is was superceded 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 <[email protected]> > wrote: >>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Bob Sullivan <[email protected]> > 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 superseded.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 That's the thing though: I really don't think it has been superseded 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. 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