Interview of Shinobu Takahashi, President and CEO of Ricoh Imaging

**bwgv001** · 12-29-2020, 10:34 AM

GR ?????????????????? | Mondo Alfa

vector · 12-29-2020, 10:54 AM - **1 Like**

Some translation/interpretation going on at petapixel: Pentax 'Cannot' Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO

reh321 · 12-29-2020, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by vector

Some translation/interpretation going on at petapixel: Pentax 'Cannot' Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO

Obviously some interpretation - otherwise the article would be self-contradictory.
Even then, the CEO is quoted as saying that hobbyists want a 'direct view' of their subject, which is why the company won't do MILC,
but the "GR" - which is central to the article - gives that only if the user gets a GV-1 for an extra $200 or so,

This is their best recent answer to the "MILC question".

stevebrot · 12-29-2020, 11:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bwgv001

GR ?????????????????? | Mondo Alfa

Now we're getting month-old news/rumors from a Japanese Alfa Romeo ~~fan~~ site?

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 12-29-2020 at 12:32 PM.

aaacb · 12-29-2020, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Now we're getting month-old news/rumors from a Japanese Alfa Romeo fan site?

It's a campaign between the two companies in Japan, this is linked from the petapixel translation ?Feel the Moment?RICOH GR ? ??????????????????? | Alfa Romeo????? ????
The original site seems official, not a fan site, but I didn't look in detail.

Otherwise it seems indeed odd that such a detailed interview is with a seemingly small collaboration. Then again, maybe they want to escape photo gear tech news cycle and be more about the lifestyle. And there are a few quotes to support this, like talking about photography being fun and vinyls.

stevebrot · 12-29-2020, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

The original site seems official, not a fan site, but I didn't look in detail.

Yeah...I misjudged. Fan sites don't include current product prices and marketing!

Steve

(...my sister drives a Giulia...)

Zygonyx · 12-29-2020, 12:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Actually, i don't support Alpha Romeo's "authenticity parallel" with Pentax.
Historically, the electric vehicule was invented way before the combustion engine vehicule

And it has always been more environentally friendly than it's competitor

texandrews · 12-29-2020, 12:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

(...my sister drives a Giulia...)

A woman with good taste, I'd say....

Kunzite · 12-29-2020, 01:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Actually, i don't support Alpha Romeo's "authenticity parallel" with Pentax.
Historically, the electric vehicule was invented way before the combustion engine vehicule

And it has always been more environentally friendly than it's competitor

OTOH, Tesla is a shoddy built ergonomics nightmare.
It has to be a mirrorless. Particularly since it has an useless "Ludicrous mode" and a cutting edge fart sounds generator...

Zygonyx · 12-29-2020, 01:18 PM

It Is somehow off topic, but there is one thing to understand regarding Tesla's apparent excesses : they are made to establish the superior performance of electric vehicule against the fuelled ones.
And also for fun.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-29-2020, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Actually, i don't support Alpha Romeo's "authenticity parallel" with Pentax.
Historically, the electric vehicule was invented way before the combustion engine vehicule

And it has always been more environentally friendly than it's competitor

I know you’re being humorous, but to continue the comparison, the viewfinder/rangefinder camera came before the SLR, too.

And it’s “Alfa” Romeo – clearly not for Alpha Males.

MikeMcE · 12-29-2020, 01:24 PM

I really don’t think Elon gives a fart can. Without Tesla we would still be the sheep following that can’t be done trend, I think the front and rear motor concept Toyota used on the prototype cars worked well......but this is Pentax not Auto Technology.......

Hang up and DRIVE!

**c.a.m** · 12-29-2020, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

And it’s “Alfa” Romeo – clearly not for Alpha Males.

But clearly for Alfa Females: alfawoman | Mondo Alfa

- Craig

house · 12-29-2020, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by vector

Some translation/interpretation going on at petapixel: Pentax 'Cannot' Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO

The comments, and the article, completely fail to understand all key issues. Thinking the word "sharp" as well as the anti zoom GR comments were about IQ. Again people who dont understand GR are also unable to understand Pentax.

Its surprising actually that the ceo, not being born and bred cameraguy, understands cameras so well.

reh321 · 12-29-2020, 02:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeMcE

I really don’t think Elon gives a fart can. Without Tesla we would still be the sheep following that can’t be done trend, I think the front and rear motor concept Toyota used on the prototype cars worked well......but this is Pentax not Auto Technology.......

Which is why this discussion is ridiculous and irrelevant, focusing on Tesla, while ignoring all the electric Toyota ‘Prius’, Nissan ‘Leaf’ and Chevrolet ‘Volt’ cars actually on the road.

12-29-2020, 10:34 AM	#1
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12-29-2020, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#13
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by RobA_Oz And it’s “Alfa” Romeo – clearly not for Alpha Males. But clearly for Alfa Females: alfawoman \| Mondo Alfa - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 12-29-2020 at 02:24 PM.

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12-29-2020, 10:54 AM - 1 Like	#2
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	Some translation/interpretation going on at petapixel: Pentax 'Cannot' Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO

12-29-2020, 11:04 AM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by vector Some translation/interpretation going on at petapixel: Pentax 'Cannot' Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO Obviously some interpretation - otherwise the article would be self-contradictory. Even then, the CEO is quoted as saying that hobbyists want a 'direct view' of their subject, which is why the company won't do MILC, but the "GR" - which is central to the article - gives that only if the user gets a GV-1 for an extra $200 or so, This is their best recent answer to the "MILC question".

12-29-2020, 11:37 AM - 1 Like	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bwgv001 GR ?????????????????? \| Mondo Alfa Now we're getting month-old news/rumors from a Japanese Alfa Romeo ~~fan~~ site? Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 12-29-2020 at 12:32 PM.

12-29-2020, 12:23 PM	#5
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Originally posted by stevebrot Now we're getting month-old news/rumors from a Japanese Alfa Romeo fan site? It's a campaign between the two companies in Japan, this is linked from the petapixel translation ?Feel the Moment?RICOH GR ? ??????????????????? \| Alfa Romeo????? ???? The original site seems official, not a fan site, but I didn't look in detail. Otherwise it seems indeed odd that such a detailed interview is with a seemingly small collaboration. Then again, maybe they want to escape photo gear tech news cycle and be more about the lifestyle. And there are a few quotes to support this, like talking about photography being fun and vinyls.

12-29-2020, 12:31 PM - 1 Like	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aaacb The original site seems official, not a fan site, but I didn't look in detail. Yeah...I misjudged. Fan sites don't include current product prices and marketing! Steve (...my sister drives a Giulia...)

12-29-2020, 12:49 PM - 2 Likes	#7
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Actually, i don't support Alpha Romeo's "authenticity parallel" with Pentax. Historically, the electric vehicule was invented way before the combustion engine vehicule And it has always been more environentally friendly than it's competitor

12-29-2020, 12:55 PM - 1 Like	#8
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,394	Originally posted by stevebrot (...my sister drives a Giulia...) A woman with good taste, I'd say....

12-29-2020, 01:06 PM - 3 Likes	#9
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Zygonyx Actually, i don't support Alpha Romeo's "authenticity parallel" with Pentax. Historically, the electric vehicule was invented way before the combustion engine vehicule And it has always been more environentally friendly than it's competitor OTOH, Tesla is a shoddy built ergonomics nightmare. It has to be a mirrorless. Particularly since it has an useless "Ludicrous mode" and a cutting edge fart sounds generator...

12-29-2020, 01:18 PM	#10
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	It Is somehow off topic, but there is one thing to understand regarding Tesla's apparent excesses : they are made to establish the superior performance of electric vehicule against the fuelled ones. And also for fun.

12-29-2020, 01:24 PM	#11
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by Zygonyx Actually, i don't support Alpha Romeo's "authenticity parallel" with Pentax. Historically, the electric vehicule was invented way before the combustion engine vehicule And it has always been more environentally friendly than it's competitor I know you’re being humorous, but to continue the comparison, the viewfinder/rangefinder camera came before the SLR, too. And it’s “Alfa” Romeo – clearly not for Alpha Males.

12-29-2020, 01:24 PM	#12
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	I really don’t think Elon gives a fart can. Without Tesla we would still be the sheep following that can’t be done trend, I think the front and rear motor concept Toyota used on the prototype cars worked well......but this is Pentax not Auto Technology....... Hang up and DRIVE!

12-29-2020, 02:04 PM	#14
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by vector Some translation/interpretation going on at petapixel: Pentax 'Cannot' Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO The comments, and the article, completely fail to understand all key issues. Thinking the word "sharp" as well as the anti zoom GR comments were about IQ. Again people who dont understand GR are also unable to understand Pentax. Its surprising actually that the ceo, not being born and bred cameraguy, understands cameras so well.

12-29-2020, 02:12 PM - 1 Like	#15
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by MikeMcE I really don’t think Elon gives a fart can. Without Tesla we would still be the sheep following that can’t be done trend, I think the front and rear motor concept Toyota used on the prototype cars worked well......but this is Pentax not Auto Technology....... Which is why this discussion is ridiculous and irrelevant, focusing on Tesla, while ignoring all the electric Toyota ‘Prius’, Nissan ‘Leaf’ and Chevrolet ‘Volt’ cars actually on the road.