Re: Pentax full-frame sensor direction (WAS: Re: New Pentax SMC-DA 3.5-4.5/15-26)

2003-11-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
Or simply a 12 MP FF 35 mm sensor in a back that will fit on a 645 nII. That could be below $6K and would given the MF types a digital option. There are few enough FF 35 mm- style cameras around to make this a viable option, especially since the Canon 1DS is competing with MF. Steven

Pentax full-frame sensor direction (WAS: Re: New Pentax SMC-DA 3.5-4.5/15-26)

2003-11-17 Thread Steve Desjardins
I'll agree to this. The one niche really open to Pentax is the 645 style cameras, regardless of sensor size. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/16/03 03:03PM Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suspect that Pentax just can't even begin to compete with Canon anymore. Because of the sheer amount of

Re: Pentax full-frame sensor direction (WAS: Re: New Pentax SMC-DA 3.5-4.5/15-26)

2003-11-17 Thread Rob Studdert
On 16 Nov 2003 at 21:03, Pål Jensen wrote: Not very likely as Pentax according to the latest rumors already have a fully working full frame DSLR based on the 645 system. They are waiting for the price to come down. Apparently this price point is $6000; not too bad for a full frame 6 X 4,5