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06/12/2007 08:13:09 PM · #1 |
It seems that the "Rumors" about an 18.7 mega pixel Nikon with a 1.1 sensor seem to be known to the people at Pentax. When I brought up the new Nikon they weren't at all surprised and said "Yes, a 1.1 sensor of 18.7 mega pixels..."
Take it for what ever that is worth. The implications could be interesting.
Ben
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06/12/2007 08:42:16 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by benjikan:
It seems that the "Rumors" about an 18.7 mega pixel Nikon with a 1.1 sensor seem to be known to the people at Pentax. When I brought up the new Nikon they weren't at all surprised and said "Yes, a 1.1 sensor of 18.7 mega pixels..."
Take it for what ever that is worth. The implications could be interesting.
Ben |
Unless it comes with a 1000 (or lower) Euro price tag, it's of no interest (not even academic interest) to me. |
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06/12/2007 09:37:57 PM · #3 |
Let's hope so. It'd give me a very good reason to buy Zeiss glass =)
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06/12/2007 10:29:39 PM · #4 |
| The important question is whether or not Pentax is going to release that dope 50th anniversary edition DSLR. |
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06/12/2007 10:32:22 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
The important question is whether or not Pentax is going to release that dope 50th anniversary edition DSLR. |
No lol. Ill take one though. We have until July to steal the one in existance. |
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06/12/2007 10:34:25 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tycho:
Unless it comes with a 1000 (or lower) Euro price tag, it's of no interest (not even academic interest) to me. |
No chance of that. Depending on what level they build it at, it will either be competing with Canon's 1Ds mkII ($7k USD) or the 5D ($2.5k USD). My guess is that it will be aimed at the 1-series, and carry a relatively hefty price tag. |
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06/12/2007 10:35:35 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Tycho:
Unless it comes with a 1000 (or lower) Euro price tag, it's of no interest (not even academic interest) to me. |
No chance of that. Depending on what level they build it at, it will either be competing with Canon's 1Ds mkII ($7k USD) or the 5D ($2.5k USD). My guess is that it will be aimed at the 1-series, and carry a relatively hefty price tag. |
Looks like it's time to re-fi the house. :-P |
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06/12/2007 10:59:17 PM · #8 |
I agree with Kirbic. Don't expect this rig to be released at anything under 5K.
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06/12/2007 11:03:12 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
I agree with Kirbic. Don't expect this rig to be released at anything under 5K. |
I would agree that it will be above 2K but I would think it would be around 3K to compete with the 5d. the 5d has gotten alot of good press since his release and the d200 is great but didn't give the full (or 1.1 in this case) frame. |
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06/12/2007 11:14:24 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Tycho:
Unless it comes with a 1000 (or lower) Euro price tag, it's of no interest (not even academic interest) to me. |
No chance of that. Depending on what level they build it at, it will either be competing with Canon's 1Ds mkII ($7k USD) or the 5D ($2.5k USD). My guess is that it will be aimed at the 1-series, and carry a relatively hefty price tag. |
No doubt about that. I only meant to say that since under normal circumstances I'll never own one, it doesn't make any difference to me whether it exists or not. |
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06/12/2007 11:16:29 PM · #11 |
Why the 1.1 frame vs. full frame? What's the difference? (In a nutshell for this layman, please). :-)
And yes, the 5D sounds very appealing. Why non a comparable Nikon version? |
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06/13/2007 12:58:17 AM · #12 |
A 1.1 crop would be nice if Pentax could pull it off, but their current (and planned) lens line isnt really full frame friendly. A 12-15mp 1.3 crop is much more likely, IMO...
As for Nikon... the 1.1 makes alot of sense. As usual, the next few months will be rather interesting...
Message edited by author 2007-06-13 01:00:39. |
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06/13/2007 02:57:22 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Tycho:
Unless it comes with a 1000 (or lower) Euro price tag, it's of no interest (not even academic interest) to me. |
No chance of that. Depending on what level they build it at, it will either be competing with Canon's 1Ds mkII ($7k USD) or the 5D ($2.5k USD). My guess is that it will be aimed at the 1-series, and carry a relatively hefty price tag. |
I expect a pricetag at D2x level. One of the advantages of using 1.1x crop is more efficiency on the wafers -> you get more sensors from a wafer than ff. Gives you a costprice advantage. Something Nikon needs because Canon cost advantage comes from the volume they produce.
Also, as far as I heard from the rumors, Nikon is buying their sensor from the market and do not make it inhouse. This could possibly force the price of the sensor down because of competition between the other parties.
I wonder what they will end up with. Sony seems out, Foveon some say, strong hints to Kodak. Smartest thing would be just to buy Canon sensors. :)
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06/13/2007 03:15:06 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
I wonder what they will end up with. Sony seems out, Foveon some say, strong hints to Kodak. Smartest thing would be just to buy Canon sensors. :) |
What? Do I see this correctly? Use - splutter - Canon sensors? Are you mad, man?
Chuckle. Given that Nikon do not produce their own there is a hint of logic in this. Personally, I would really be pleased if they used the Foveon and added the Nikon touch to it. A 1.1 ff would then make me think about upgrading - plus 2 years after launch when the prices come down in real terms. |
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06/13/2007 06:03:54 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
I wonder what they will end up with. Sony seems out, Foveon some say, strong hints to Kodak. |
Looks like it will be a Sony.
Cnet Article
I'd guess that the 1.1x crop factor is there to leave some room in the lightbox for the inbody stabilization which the Sony DSLR's use.
bazz. |
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06/13/2007 09:29:24 AM · #16 |
I hope I can afford it. At the 5D price point, I'd do it but at the D2X, 1D Mark III price I'll have to sit it out.
It will be strange losing all that zoom range. Hmmmm. |
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06/13/2007 03:16:14 PM · #17 |
I hope that it triggers a price reduction down the entire line. I could see getting a second body if the prices come down some more.
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06/13/2007 09:15:35 PM · #18 |
Fall...2007. Pentax have some serious cards up their sleeves. They might be a dark horse..But....;-)
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06/13/2007 09:18:23 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by benjikan:
Fall...2007. Pentax have some serious cards up their sleeves. They might be a dark horse..But....;-) |
Ben you sneaky bastard... just tell Pentax I want my damn weather sealed lenses! Bugger the new cameras! |
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06/13/2007 09:37:52 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by option:
Originally posted by benjikan:
Fall...2007. Pentax have some serious cards up their sleeves. They might be a dark horse..But....;-) |
Ben you sneaky bastard... just tell Pentax I want my damn weather sealed lenses! Bugger the new cameras! |
What did I say? What did I say?..What do cards have to do with a camera? And I was talking about dark horses and horse racing. I really don't understand...But all stops are out! ;-)...........
Anyone want to play a hand of Poker?
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