I didn't take the time to do any research, so obviously not exactly the same chip could be used. However it would seem that the basic pieces are there, even assuming a smaller chip, to turn out a high end body with higher resolution and possibly lower noise.
In any case, a high-end 35mm form factor body at high yet relatively affordable prices would likely have a bigger market than the 645D ever would. Tom C. >From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: 22 MPix digital MF under 10000$ >Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:58:03 -0400 > >Considering that the 645D was most likely using K10D-based electronics >changed only enough to handle the Kodak sensor(which is significantly >larger than 24x36), that would gain us exactly what? > >-Adam > > >Tom C wrote: > > If it were me, assuming that a reasonable profit margin could be >realized, > > I'd revamp the 645D guts and put them in a K10D style body and attempt >to > > sell a high end DSLR that uses regular K-mount lenses. I would guess >that > > there's a larger potential customer base for that than for a 645D. > > > > Tom C. > > > > > > > >> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> > >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> > >> Subject: Re: 22 MPix digital MF under 10000$ > >> Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:49:59 -0400 > >> > >> Actually the assumption is that the 645D is canceled, based on what I'd > >> call Pentax's "Wiggle on the Hook" plan. We really don't know anything > >> yet. > >> > >> Christian wrote: > >> > >>> Wilko Bulte wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>>> On Wed, Jun 06, 2007 at 01:04:41PM +0200, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote.. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> Yes, it is reality, with stanrard lens: > >>>>> http://www.mamiya.com/cameras.asp?id=1&id2=2281 > >>>>> I think we can be sure that integrated Pentax 645D using similar > >>>>> sized CCD would be even cheaper... Now if only Hoya would allow > >>>>> Pentax team to release 645D... > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> Assuming the 645D is ready for volume production. Do we know that >for > >>>> a fact? > >>>> > >>>> Wilko > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>> Umm, news is that the 645D has been canceled. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> -- > >> All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a >dog. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >> [email protected] > >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > >> > > > > > > > > > > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >[email protected] >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
