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Full Frame Pentax DSLR To Arrive By End Of 2015

Ricoh will be exhibiting a new camera currently under development at CP+2015 which they say will be available by the end of 2015.

Posted: 05/02/2015 - 11:22

A Pentax full-frame DSLR camera is currently under development and Ricoh expects it to be ready for launch by the end of 2015.

The camera, which currently doesn't have a name, is a K-mount digital SLR camera with a large, 35mm full-frame image sensor that's compatible with the DA-series interchangeable lenses, using an image-cropping function. 

The new model will be exhibited at CP+ 2015 - one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging shows in Asia. This annual event will be held from February 12 to 15 at the PACIFICO Yokohama convention centre in Japan.

Visit the Ricoh Imaging website for more information. 

Posted 16/02/2015 - 13:03 Link
It must have at least 40MP and low noise at 12500 ISO, 10 frames per second, water proof or forget it.
Posted 16/02/2015 - 23:08 Link
Great news for those who have stuck with Pentax ...like "drawsalgoud" says though......Big spec is a must.

Sadly it is three years too late to the party and unless priced agressively it will not succeed. Pentax has the lead in medium format ( no Canon of Nikon in site)...If the FF DSLR is to succeed It has to beat the best out their at their own game......

Might be better to drive price of 645 down to push that as the way forward ....I would love to be able to afford a 645Z
Chees all
Posted 17/02/2015 - 23:00 Link
Would be interested to know if all my old lenses from MZ50 and K5 would still be usable
Posted 05/03/2015 - 09:55 Link
The new FF Pentax camera is a K mount and also has a cropped sensor mode so all K mount lenses will be compatible, even ones designed for APSC sensors.
being a professional and having a vast array of Pentax and 3rd party lenses I am extremely excited for the release of the new Pentax FF Camera.
I'm sure it will have features that by far surpass offerings from CaNikon.
Thanks Pentax
PENTAX1244
Posted 01/04/2015 - 02:24 Link
Went to the Photography show at NEC and saw the body in a plastic case, looks to be about the size of K5 , Pentax Staff were not prepared to say anything about the camera, shame , they should have given a little detail to keep us loyal Pentax users interested and tempted.
Looking forward to seeing the full spec and details and hope the secrecy will be worth the wait.
Pentax1244
Edited by PENTAX1244: 01/04/2015 - 02:25

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