Ricoh's promo video on the DFA 150-450

JinDesu · 05-28-2015, 08:27 PM

You Tube

Seems like Ricoh is really stepping up the game with the advertising and methods.

jimr-pdx · 05-28-2015, 09:21 PM

Nice video production, all features are covered without going with a talking head in a studio. I wish a smaller DA copy were offered but some day I'd like to have one.

zokes83 · 05-29-2015, 12:49 AM

Very nice Ad.

I want this Lens!

hcc · 05-29-2015, 12:56 AM

Nice ad. That says a lot of Ricoh's commitment to Pentax IMHO.

**geomez** · 05-29-2015, 01:52 AM

"Use the AF button to recall a preset or engage AF"

Can somebody help me with the "recall a preset" part? What does that mean?

jddwoods · 05-29-2015, 03:37 AM

I have started saving up for it.

JinDesu · 05-29-2015, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by geomez

"Use the AF button to recall a preset or engage AF"

Can somebody help me with the "recall a preset" part? What does that mean?

I assume that button can be programmed to change the AF mode or to turn off/on AF.

Franc · 05-29-2015, 05:29 AM

the button is used for setting the AF on a pre-recorded distance. So AF is direct to that distance.

Not a Number · 05-29-2015, 08:39 AM

Hmm, seems not too long ago one of the "nattering nabobs of negativism" aka "Pentax is doooomed" crowd was saying Ricoh is following in Hoya's footsteps in running the brand into the ground. This through lack of advertising, response to users wants and technical advances.

**Nakedgun** · 05-29-2015, 09:53 PM

Shot a a local track to me, too bad I wasn't riding that day. Yeah, I want that lens, too.

**filoxophy** · 05-30-2015, 08:25 AM

Great video! Loved the slowmo shot towards the end of him following the rider mid jump.

**savoche** · 05-30-2015, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by geomez

"Use the AF button to recall a preset or engage AF"

Can somebody help me with the "recall a preset" part? What does that mean?

Originally posted by Franc

the button is used for setting the AF on a pre-recorded distance. So AF is direct to that distance.

Yes, that's what I thought, too. Like the "snap focus" of the GR.

stevebrot · 05-30-2015, 08:54 PM

Cool video. I wonder if the K-3 was actually able to track those oncoming bikes in the first track segment. Spray 'n pray?

Steve

GeneV · 05-31-2015, 07:06 AM

This lens is on my list, too. I wish Ricoh would do more promotions. I am tired of posting on the thread about how rare we are.

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05-28-2015, 09:21 PM	#2
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Nice video production, all features are covered without going with a talking head in a studio. I wish a smaller DA copy were offered but some day I'd like to have one.

05-29-2015, 12:49 AM	#3
zokes83 New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Berlin Posts: 11	Very nice Ad. I want this Lens!

05-29-2015, 12:56 AM	#4
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	Nice ad. That says a lot of Ricoh's commitment to Pentax IMHO.

05-29-2015, 01:52 AM	#5
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	"Use the AF button to recall a preset or engage AF" Can somebody help me with the "recall a preset" part? What does that mean?

05-29-2015, 03:37 AM	#6
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	I have started saving up for it.

05-29-2015, 04:10 AM	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	Originally posted by geomez "Use the AF button to recall a preset or engage AF" Can somebody help me with the "recall a preset" part? What does that mean? I assume that button can be programmed to change the AF mode or to turn off/on AF.

05-29-2015, 05:29 AM	#8
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	the button is used for setting the AF on a pre-recorded distance. So AF is direct to that distance.

05-29-2015, 08:39 AM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Hmm, seems not too long ago one of the "nattering nabobs of negativism" aka "Pentax is doooomed" crowd was saying Ricoh is following in Hoya's footsteps in running the brand into the ground. This through lack of advertising, response to users wants and technical advances.

05-29-2015, 09:53 PM	#10
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Shot a a local track to me, too bad I wasn't riding that day. Yeah, I want that lens, too.

05-30-2015, 08:25 AM	#11
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Great video! Loved the slowmo shot towards the end of him following the rider mid jump.

05-30-2015, 08:40 AM	#12
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by geomez "Use the AF button to recall a preset or engage AF" Can somebody help me with the "recall a preset" part? What does that mean? Originally posted by Franc the button is used for setting the AF on a pre-recorded distance. So AF is direct to that distance. Yes, that's what I thought, too. Like the "snap focus" of the GR.

05-30-2015, 08:54 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Cool video. I wonder if the K-3 was actually able to track those oncoming bikes in the first track segment. Spray 'n pray? Steve

05-31-2015, 07:06 AM	#14
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	This lens is on my list, too. I wish Ricoh would do more promotions. I am tired of posting on the thread about how rare we are.