Thematic Ricoh / Pentax cameras in store displays!

6BQ5 · 04-19-2014, 09:08 PM

With Ricoh's ownership of Pentax the market is seeing an expansion of their presence in brick and mortar retail stores. Many people are seeing Pentax and Ricoh cameras for the first time in department stores (Target) and camera stores (Gordon's in Carson City and Reno, Nevada). I think this is brilliant and deserves applause!

Let's start a themed thread showcasing Pentax and Ricoh cameras on display and for sale. My hope is that the presence will grow to such a point that this thread becomes a yawner. But for now, ask yourself how often you see "one of our own" front and forward?

The rules are simple. You must have taken the photo and when posting it here you must state where the product was displayed. The Pentax and/or Ricoh name must be clearly seen. I hope it doesn't break any forum rules if I say that the picture can be taken with any camera - even the one in your phone.

I'll start. Here's a Ricoh WG-20 at Target in Carson City, Nevada.

Anyone seen a Pentax or Ricoh in their neighborhood?

aremmes · 04-19-2014, 09:18 PM

This thread comes up right as I'm outside of the country on holiday so I can't go and take a picture, but I saw a Pentax K-50 carousel display at Cardinal Camera's Lansdale PA store. IIRC others have mentioned seeing this type of display at other stores.

Adam · 04-19-2014, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

With Ricoh's ownership of Pentax the market is seeing an expansion of their presence in brick and mortar retail stores. Many people are seeing Pentax and Ricoh cameras for the first time in department stores (Target) and camera stores (Gordon's in Carson City and Reno, Nevada). I think this is brilliant and deserves applause!

Let's start a themed thread showcasing Pentax and Ricoh cameras on display and for sale. My hope is that the presence will grow to such a point that this thread becomes a yawner. But for now, ask yourself how often you see "one of our own" front and forward?

The rules are simple. You must have taken the photo and when posting it here you must state where the product was displayed. The Pentax and/or Ricoh name must be clearly seen. I hope it doesn't break any forum rules if I say that the picture can be taken with any camera - even the one in your phone.

I'll start. Here's a Ricoh WG-20 at Target in Carson City, Nevada.

Anyone seen a Pentax or Ricoh in their neighborhood?

I saw this today in Target as well. Looked like they had sold one of them

6BQ5 · 04-26-2014, 08:07 AM

Adding to my own thread here...

Here's a Pentax display case at my local camera store, Gordon's Photo Service in Carson City, NV.

gordonspentaxdisplay by Never Off, on Flickr

**monochrome** · 04-26-2014, 08:48 AM

ZX-30? Hoya display cards? Is that a K-7 with the colorful feature sticker over the card door?

6BQ5 · 04-29-2014, 12:19 PM

It's an X-5, I believe.

04-19-2014, 09:08 PM	#1
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Ricoh / Pentax cameras in store displays! With Ricoh's ownership of Pentax the market is seeing an expansion of their presence in brick and mortar retail stores. Many people are seeing Pentax and Ricoh cameras for the first time in department stores (Target) and camera stores (Gordon's in Carson City and Reno, Nevada). I think this is brilliant and deserves applause! Let's start a themed thread showcasing Pentax and Ricoh cameras on display and for sale. My hope is that the presence will grow to such a point that this thread becomes a yawner. But for now, ask yourself how often you see "one of our own" front and forward? The rules are simple. You must have taken the photo and when posting it here you must state where the product was displayed. The Pentax and/or Ricoh name must be clearly seen. I hope it doesn't break any forum rules if I say that the picture can be taken with any camera - even the one in your phone. I'll start. Here's a Ricoh WG-20 at Target in Carson City, Nevada. Anyone seen a Pentax or Ricoh in their neighborhood?

04-19-2014, 10:38 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by 6BQ5 With Ricoh's ownership of Pentax the market is seeing an expansion of their presence in brick and mortar retail stores. Many people are seeing Pentax and Ricoh cameras for the first time in department stores (Target) and camera stores (Gordon's in Carson City and Reno, Nevada). I think this is brilliant and deserves applause! Let's start a themed thread showcasing Pentax and Ricoh cameras on display and for sale. My hope is that the presence will grow to such a point that this thread becomes a yawner. But for now, ask yourself how often you see "one of our own" front and forward? The rules are simple. You must have taken the photo and when posting it here you must state where the product was displayed. The Pentax and/or Ricoh name must be clearly seen. I hope it doesn't break any forum rules if I say that the picture can be taken with any camera - even the one in your phone. I'll start. Here's a Ricoh WG-20 at Target in Carson City, Nevada. Anyone seen a Pentax or Ricoh in their neighborhood? I saw this today in Target as well. Looked like they had sold one of them Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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04-19-2014, 09:18 PM	#2
aremmes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 217	This thread comes up right as I'm outside of the country on holiday so I can't go and take a picture, but I saw a Pentax K-50 carousel display at Cardinal Camera's Lansdale PA store. IIRC others have mentioned seeing this type of display at other stores.

04-26-2014, 08:07 AM	#4
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348 Original Poster	Adding to my own thread here... Here's a Pentax display case at my local camera store, Gordon's Photo Service in Carson City, NV. gordonspentaxdisplay by Never Off, on Flickr

04-26-2014, 08:48 AM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	ZX-30? Hoya display cards? Is that a K-7 with the colorful feature sticker over the card door?

04-29-2014, 12:19 PM	#6
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348 Original Poster	It's an X-5, I believe.