I think it's possible. As you said, just idle specification. But your APS-C camera would still be just as good as it is now, and I think you can expect that Pentax will continue to focus a lot of attention on future APS-C products. Paul On Apr 23, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
> 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 <[email protected]> > 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 And I didn't mean to say is was superceded 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<[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. Highly recommend this camera." >>>>>> >>>>>> In short: CAN'T WAIT. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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. >>>>> -- >>>>> 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. >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Don't lose heart! 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