Pentax Film Duplicator

dansamy · 02-07-2014, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by todd

very cool. anybody have a ballpark guess on price?

Write down a price you think is reasonable. Double it.

**tlong423** · 02-07-2014, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

Ricoh being a image processor company (Copier, fax ,etc) this make a lot of sense . They have a huge advantage because they already have all the technology

Well, there's not really any technology involved here. It's just a flange and a negative carrier on either side of a bellows unit.

MikePerham · 02-07-2014, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by filoxophy

I, like many others, have jerry-rigged a DSLR scanning setup with passable results. But I'm no MacGyver, and it's pretty rickety. So the prospect of a Pentax-specific setup is a (small) dream come true. I'm nervous about the price, as they're showing it with the new 645D...

Where is it shown with the 645D ...someone else mentioned seeing an image with the K3. The only image I have seen shows it with no camera ...obviously the duplicator has no optics of its own so you will need to mount a lens on the camera. Just wondering what lens and how it attaches.

Franc · 02-07-2014, 08:04 AM

can't wait to get my hands on one. I have the old slide copier and other various tools/scanners but they never really seem to capture the real deal. Hopefully this one can.

**filoxophy** · 02-07-2014, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by MikePerham

Where is it shown with the 645D ...someone else mentioned seeing an image with the K3. The only image I have seen shows it with no camera ...obviously the duplicator has no optics of its own so you will need to mount a lens on the camera. Just wondering what lens and how it attaches.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-etc-3.html

stevebrot · 02-07-2014, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by MikePerham

Just wondering what lens and how it attaches.

I would suspect that any decent macro lens would work. As noted above, this appears to be your basic old-school slide duplicator.

Steve

**monochrome** · 02-07-2014, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I would suspect that any decent macro lens would work. As noted above, this appears to be your basic old-school slide duplicator.

Steve

I thought I read it also is intended with negative duplication, meaning there must also be software included or a Firmware update to enable one to 'develop' the file in-camera.

meeverett · 02-07-2014, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I thought I read it also is intended with negative duplication, meaning there must also be software included or a Firmware update to enable one to 'develop' the file in-camera.

I imagine it would most likely come bundled with software. Probably something similar to the iPhone app for that little iPhone-based 35mm film scanner. It seems like you'd get a better result from software vs a picture style in camera.

kadajawi · 02-08-2014, 07:14 AM

To need a lens is a bit of a downside... I'm not sure I could fit a 18-55 with a retro adapter on that thing and attach it properly. That combo should fill the frame nicely though, and the 18-55 is pretty good in combination with a retro adapter.

Nesster · 02-10-2014, 07:28 AM

If that's all it is, I'll just use my Pentax M42 duplicator, thank you.

BTW, while the new 645D doesn't say Ricoh anywhere, does anyone else think that bulbous Pentax logo thing is ugly?

stevebrot · 02-10-2014, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

does anyone else think that bulbous Pentax logo thing is ugly?

Ya think?

Steve

Dariusz · 02-11-2014, 04:17 AM

This Pentax film duplicator feels nearly as some sort of prelude to the proper digital full frame experience from Pentax. You take a photo on your film SLR, process it, slide into the duplicator, press the shutter - voila!

**gofour3** · 02-11-2014, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Ya think?

Steve

+1. At least they spelled it correctly.

Phil.

Jonathan Mac · 02-12-2014, 02:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

Write down a price you think is reasonable. Double it.

While I'd love one of these for better "scans" of my negatives, I suspect this price guess will be all too accurate. I've been planning on building my own one of these for a while, I'll just need to get around to it.

q3photo · 06-07-2014, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by filoxophy

Item number 4...is anybody else as excited about the prospect of this product as I am?!

Ricoh promises 'reference products' including CMOS 645D at CP+: Digital Photography Review

cheap alternative: use your dslr + 135mm lens and speedlight:
($25 ebay) 120/220 Transparency Holder for Epson Perfection 3170
($25 ebay) KENKO Mx-AF Uniplus Extension Tube 25mm
($72.95) Harbor Digital Design Black Box Lighting Kit

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02-07-2014, 07:00 AM	#16
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by todd very cool. anybody have a ballpark guess on price? Write down a price you think is reasonable. Double it.

02-07-2014, 07:18 AM	#17
tlong423 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194	Originally posted by bobmaxja Ricoh being a image processor company (Copier, fax ,etc) this make a lot of sense . They have a huge advantage because they already have all the technology Well, there's not really any technology involved here. It's just a flange and a negative carrier on either side of a bellows unit.

02-07-2014, 07:58 AM	#18
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Originally posted by filoxophy I, like many others, have jerry-rigged a DSLR scanning setup with passable results. But I'm no MacGyver, and it's pretty rickety. So the prospect of a Pentax-specific setup is a (small) dream come true. I'm nervous about the price, as they're showing it with the new 645D... Where is it shown with the 645D ...someone else mentioned seeing an image with the K3. The only image I have seen shows it with no camera ...obviously the duplicator has no optics of its own so you will need to mount a lens on the camera. Just wondering what lens and how it attaches.

02-07-2014, 08:04 AM	#19
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	can't wait to get my hands on one. I have the old slide copier and other various tools/scanners but they never really seem to capture the real deal. Hopefully this one can.

02-07-2014, 08:26 AM	#20
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikePerham Where is it shown with the 645D ...someone else mentioned seeing an image with the K3. The only image I have seen shows it with no camera ...obviously the duplicator has no optics of its own so you will need to mount a lens on the camera. Just wondering what lens and how it attaches. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-etc-3.html

02-07-2014, 10:37 AM	#21
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by MikePerham Just wondering what lens and how it attaches. I would suspect that any decent macro lens would work. As noted above, this appears to be your basic old-school slide duplicator. Steve

02-07-2014, 10:58 AM	#22
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot I would suspect that any decent macro lens would work. As noted above, this appears to be your basic old-school slide duplicator. Steve I thought I read it also is intended with negative duplication, meaning there must also be software included or a Firmware update to enable one to 'develop' the file in-camera.

02-07-2014, 04:46 PM	#23
meeverett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 128	Originally posted by monochrome I thought I read it also is intended with negative duplication, meaning there must also be software included or a Firmware update to enable one to 'develop' the file in-camera. I imagine it would most likely come bundled with software. Probably something similar to the iPhone app for that little iPhone-based 35mm film scanner. It seems like you'd get a better result from software vs a picture style in camera.

02-08-2014, 07:14 AM	#24
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	To need a lens is a bit of a downside... I'm not sure I could fit a 18-55 with a retro adapter on that thing and attach it properly. That combo should fill the frame nicely though, and the 18-55 is pretty good in combination with a retro adapter.

02-10-2014, 07:28 AM	#25
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	If that's all it is, I'll just use my Pentax M42 duplicator, thank you. BTW, while the new 645D doesn't say Ricoh anywhere, does anyone else think that bulbous Pentax logo thing is ugly?

02-10-2014, 11:15 AM	#26
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster does anyone else think that bulbous Pentax logo thing is ugly? Ya think? Steve

02-11-2014, 04:17 AM	#27
Dariusz Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 97	This Pentax film duplicator feels nearly as some sort of prelude to the proper digital full frame experience from Pentax. You take a photo on your film SLR, process it, slide into the duplicator, press the shutter - voila!

02-11-2014, 10:57 PM	#28
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by stevebrot Ya think? Steve +1. At least they spelled it correctly. Phil.

02-12-2014, 02:42 AM - 1 Like	#29
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by dansamy Write down a price you think is reasonable. Double it. While I'd love one of these for better "scans" of my negatives, I suspect this price guess will be all too accurate. I've been planning on building my own one of these for a while, I'll just need to get around to it.

06-07-2014, 12:37 AM	#30
q3photo New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4	Originally posted by filoxophy Item number 4...is anybody else as excited about the prospect of this product as I am?! Ricoh promises 'reference products' including CMOS 645D at CP+: Digital Photography Review cheap alternative: use your dslr + 135mm lens and speedlight: ($25 ebay) 120/220 Transparency Holder for Epson Perfection 3170 ($25 ebay) KENKO Mx-AF Uniplus Extension Tube 25mm ($72.95) Harbor Digital Design Black Box Lighting Kit