Author Topic: Pentax entering the m4/3 game? (Read 2336 times)

Centauri27 · « **on:** July 23, 2010, 10:30:49 AM »

I just heard a rumour that Pentax is set to jump into the m4/3 fray! Something about several new lenses; don't think they're putting out a body though. No word on whether it'll be zooms or primes. (If the latter, I hope it doesn't make me regret just shelling out for the Panasonic 20mm... $:-\$ )

It'll be great to have more lenses to choose from, even if all you're doing is window shopping.

adash · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2010, 10:33:32 AM »

Where exactly did you hear that? Such rumors have been circulating around for quite a while, there was even a long discussion after some Pentax patent applications for lens designs, which exactly covered the m4/3 imager size. Some 17 F/2, if I recall correctly.

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2010, 10:36:01 AM »

Did you hear it from a person or website? If it's a person, then I wouldn't out them, they could lose their job for something like this.

This is definitely a great rumor though!

Centauri27 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:18:23 AM »

It was from a friend who claimed to know someone at Pentax, so take it for what it's worth.

Yeah, second and third hand information generally isn't all that reliable. I thought I'd toss it out to see if anyone else here could corroborate.

Just quickly googled this and maybe the "friend of a friend" is one of these guys:

http://www.mu-43.com/f66/rumor-pentax-considering-joining-micro-four-thirds-2352/

http://www.1001noisycameras.com/2010/04/pentax-seriously-considering-joining-micro-four-thirds.html

Or maybe I just got excited over an old rumour that's flaring up again. I'm a fairly recent convert to m4/3 after all.

voyager · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:19:47 AM »

For what it's worth, I can confirm the validity of what you are saying as a "rumor". A very very good rumor, is all that I can say.

travfar · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:19:30 PM »

Dudes, it woud be awesome if they dusted off the Auto 110 and stuck a digital sensor in it. I woudn't even care if they stuck a little LCD in the back I would be happy to use a EVF for everything. It would sweep the MILF market hands down.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2010, 04:10:02 PM »

they have experience with that sized image circle in the 110 slr line

Panther · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2010, 07:12:16 AM »

It would be quite refreshing to see Pentax join up....

voyager · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2010, 11:19:28 AM »

Let's just hope they don't stop at the lenses.

Panther · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2010, 12:28:29 PM »

And they have lower prices - I still say Olympus M4/3ds cameras are overpriced.....E-PL1 should be around $425 USD & then progressively build up from that....

voyager · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2010, 12:29:55 PM »

Their lenses are now about as expensive or more as Micro Four Thirds though. When Hoya bought them out the first thing they did was nearly double the price of all of their lenses.

Panther · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2010, 12:35:52 PM »

Quote from: voyager on July 24, 2010, 12:29:55 PM

Their lenses are now about as expensive or more as Micro Four Thirds though. When Hoya bought them out the first thing they did was nearly double the price of all of their lenses.

Yes,
The lenses are quite expensive - which is why (in part) I haven't fully dived into M4/3'ds accessories.....If I'm going to fork over the $$ for an Olympus M4/3d lens, I just assume get another lens for my Nikon instead....

lisandra · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2010, 09:49:29 PM »

Quote from: Panther on July 24, 2010, 12:28:29 PM

And they have lower prices - I still say Olympus M4/3ds cameras are overpriced.....E-PL1 should be around $425 USD & then progressively build up from that....

agreed, all m4/3 cameras are too expensive. Lets hope that if others manufacturers jump in they force the prices to go down.

voyager · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2010, 10:00:33 PM »

In some places, the E-PL1 is around $425, but I do get your point, especially after trying to convince someone why they should buy an $800 E-P2.

M5-User · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:18:58 PM »

The Pentax NC-1 will not be a m4/3 camera, it will have a 1/2.33 sensor and have interchangeable lenses.

It is not the rumored 110 digital w/ interchangeable lenses according to these articles
Photo Rumors
Pentax to release 2 interchangeable cameras in May, 2011

The rumored 110 digital is the other Pentax Camera is planing to release this May.

adash · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2011, 12:53:21 AM »

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The Pentax NC-1 will not be a m4/3 camera, it will have a 1/2.33 sensor and have interchangeable lenses.

Holly sh*t, they are going to make it? For real?

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The rumored 110 digital is the other Pentax Camera is planing to release this May.

With 110 film picture area nearly equal to 4/3 and m4/3 sensor, it should better be m4/3.....i hope...

voyager · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2011, 02:51:11 AM »

You haven't seen the photos of it? It's the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

adash · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2011, 04:43:02 AM »

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You haven't seen the photos of it? It's the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

I have. I was hoping these were someone's fantasies.

M5-User · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2011, 08:01:38 AM »

Quote from: adash on April 03, 2011, 12:53:21 AM

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The Pentax NC-1 will not be a m4/3 camera, it will have a 1/2.33 sensor and have interchangeable lenses.
Holly sh*t, they are going to make it? For real?

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The rumored 110 digital is the other Pentax Camera is planing to release this May.
With 110 film picture area nearly equal to 4/3 and m4/3 sensor, it should better be m4/3.....i hope...

It should be....

Maybe I should not have sold my Pentax Auto 100 3 lens kit

We all know it is a short run camera, a nitch/novel type camera.
But, if it really does take off... imagine such a small camera with a near 4/3 size sensor. It won't replace m4/3 or 4/3, as far as versatility, but, it will be a "Go-To" everywhere camera.

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