Rumors: Pentax Full Frame DSLR to Use Sony a7RII’s 42.4MP Sensor ?

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According to a user on Pentax Forum, he got some rumors about upcoming Pentax Full Frame DSLR camera by a Tamron Rep. One of these rumors is that Pentax Full Frame DSLR will use new announced Sony a7RII (Amazon | B&H | Adorama)’s 42.4MP full frame BSI-CMOS sensor. And Tamron is going to make lenses for Pentax Full Frame DSLR.

Below is what the Tamron rep said:

#1. Ricoh is going to open a factory service center in the US in 2016.

#2. The new full frame Pentax will have the Sony 42 MP sensor from the a7R II.

#3. Tamron will be adding new Pentax K mount lenses because of the above.

Pentax Full Frame DSLR will be announced in October, 2015, price around $3,000, according to previous rumors.

via: Pentax Forum

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