Oh no, no, I'm thinking of the "Pentax HD D FA 21mm F2.4 ED Limited" which is quite a mouthful, and a full framer... with nice image samples and a hefty price tag for there being all two full frame cameras that support it.
could only happen if they do a half frame camera, the DA21 doesn't have enough image circle to cover a full 24x36 35mm frame. The DA40 and DA70, OTOH do, and I've used them on my SuperProgram and MZ-S.
For me, given the big jump in size and weight of a 645 SLR compared to 35mm, the 645 negative isn't big enough to justify the downsides. I instead use either a Pentax 67 when I need an SLR, or a Fuji 6x9 if I want a light carrying around MF camera. It's lighter than a Nikon SLR with a zoom lens, and the Fuji lens gives amazing negatives.
I figure 35mm - 6x9 - 4x5" is a nice progression of increasing quality/neg size, 645 doesn't fit well for me.
I use to think it was a good size until I bought a 645 Mamiya. Then I knew it wasn't the right size. Sold it and bought a Pentax 67, then a Fuji 69. Much better!I used to think like that until I tried it.
I use to think it was a good size until I bought a 645 Mamiya. Then I knew it wasn't the right size. Sold it and bought a Pentax 67, then a Fuji 69. Much better!
That would be great for people who are mainly in it for “the process”. That way they could have some conspicuous consumption on top.They should invent an invisible camera and force people to buy special film for it.
This tickles!
Richo/Pentax has shown they're willing to go out on a limb in the past. I hope they make something like a Mju mk1. Simple with a fast high quality lens.
That would be great for people who are mainly in it for “the process”. That way they could have some conspicuous consumption on top.
actually Nikon did this concept,,, FM10 or even F6
However they still own the patents to the K1000 if i recall.... and should have the big book of fixture designs for their old equipment.
And then there's the TLS 401...Pentax is Ricoh. Ricoh has been making superb film cameras since forever.
I never understood why they didn't just do some advertising.Worked for a small camera shop, we only carried Pentax because profit margins were higher and we didn't have to pay for the items until they were sold. At the end of a cycle, we'd end up sending back 90% of cameras we were sent or would sell them at cost to employees.
1. The various auction and shopping sites are awash with good film cameras, many of them undervalued. Who needs a new camera when there are a bazillion P&S’s, Rangefinders, and SLR’s available for a song?
2. We need parts and techs to fix the old cameras more than we need new cameras. I’m tired of reading ads for, and buying, cameras with nonfunctional light meters.
3. We can’t even get film for the cameras we have.
4. How about making 1.35v silver oxide or lithium batteries in at least 625 and 675 sizes?
Indeed. As much conspicuous consumption as they can muster.
Of course, every couple of years they could release a new invisible camera model that has gained a few functions over the previous model along with more special film to go with it.
It's also worth mentioning that the later incarnations of the P30 were built in China or Taiwan (can't remember). Most likely they will use the same factory.
However they still own the patents to the K1000 if i recall.... and should have the big book of fixture designs for their old equipment.
This sounds a lot like the Film Ferrania thread back in 2014, so I'll check back in eight or ten years to see how things are coming along.
Most likely that old former factory will not be used again, as during the last decade Ricoh/Pentax has built new modern factories, one in Vietnam, the other on the Phillipines. Modern state-of-the-art manufacturing, lower workforce cost than in China, and none of the general China related problems.
One thing that should make you wonder, is why they don’t just launch the camera and tell us about the further plans at the same time.
Why this teasing?
Are they trying to gauge interest?
Are they planning some kind of crowdfunding?
One thing that should make you wonder, is why they don’t just launch the camera and tell us about the further plans at the same time.
Why this teasing?
Are they trying to gauge interest?
Are they planning some kind of crowdfunding?
Gimmicky in what way(s)? I haven't kept up with their 21st century offerings.Pentax has a history of releasing gimmicky cameras.
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