Ricoh should revisit K01

bdery · 02-19-2021, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

Plus the fact that it would be considered a betrayal of sorts if they did release a new mount considering they said they are committed to the future of DSLRs.

The only economically sensible path towards that, while not antagonizing Pentax DSLR lowers, would be to piggy-back on a current mirrorless system, and release a perfectly functional adapter. An open system like Sony's would be the obvious path for that, but it would quite a side-step for Pentax (or any other company for that matter). It would mean that Pentax would keep its DSLR lineup, but trade profits on body sales for profit in adapter sales.

dbs · 02-19-2021, 01:18 PM

The K 01 could still work
(a) It is a K mount GR so the lens choice is yours
( b ) Advertise it like crazy but focus on one aspect to make it seem like it is better than sliced bread for ex GMH in Australia with RTS radial tuned suspension ( every manufacturer had it but did not advertise it ) ( It was the time when radial tyres replaced cross ply tyres )

Dave

**reh321** · 02-20-2021, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

Plus the fact that it would be considered a betrayal of sorts if they did release a new mount considering they said they are committed to the future of DSLRs. I still say my suggested approach of a hybrid interchangeable viewfinder system is the most reasonable, considering the fact that the expertise is already there. They know how to build, weatherseal, and electrically connect viewfinders from the LX era. They know how to implement OSPDAF from the K-70 and the GR III. They have stated that the SAFOX unit is nearing its technical limitations, so there should be an upcoming design with new PDAF + metering that might allow the removal of the split screen mirror box, therefore retaining the K-01 form factor without losing functionality.

They have already built all parts of a K-02 except the EVF.
It would basically be a KP with a different type of view finder - an EVF which take the signal which now goes to the LCD in ‘LV’.
Simple in concept - but they have already decided that it would’ve sell.

someasiancameraguy · 02-21-2021, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by reh321

They have already built all parts of a K-02 except the EVF.
It would basically be a KP with a different type of view finder - an EVF which take the signal which now goes to the LCD in ‘LV’.
Simple in concept - but they have already decided that it would’ve sell.

Yeah. I absolutely love the KP design. Swappable EVF OVF on a KP would be an instant buy. A K-2 full frame version would be awesome too.

repaap · 5 Days Ago

It will be interesting to see what kind of advance has happened in K-3III AF. From videos that I'v seen from it, seems that LV focusing has taken quite big leap compared to my K-1 in LV mode. I know that K-3 was even worse.

K-01 was from time before k-3? So it can be that now with BSI sensors and that they have updated AF all to gether they will improve that even further especially since they do need it with GR line. AND with new PLM electronically coupled lenses that gap might change even more. So maybe K-01, but with actual OVF hybrid. Full usability of old lenses too, but more performance with PLM.

It could be something that replaces K-P line? and perhaps similar one for FF too while they are at it.

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02-19-2021, 08:22 AM	#91
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 7,876	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy Plus the fact that it would be considered a betrayal of sorts if they did release a new mount considering they said they are committed to the future of DSLRs. The only economically sensible path towards that, while not antagonizing Pentax DSLR lowers, would be to piggy-back on a current mirrorless system, and release a perfectly functional adapter. An open system like Sony's would be the obvious path for that, but it would quite a side-step for Pentax (or any other company for that matter). It would mean that Pentax would keep its DSLR lineup, but trade profits on body sales for profit in adapter sales.

02-19-2021, 01:18 PM	#92
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 5,759	The K 01 could still work (a) It is a K mount GR so the lens choice is yours ( b ) Advertise it like crazy but focus on one aspect to make it seem like it is better than sliced bread for ex GMH in Australia with RTS radial tuned suspension ( every manufacturer had it but did not advertise it ) ( It was the time when radial tyres replaced cross ply tyres ) Dave

02-20-2021, 02:15 PM	#93
reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,369	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy Plus the fact that it would be considered a betrayal of sorts if they did release a new mount considering they said they are committed to the future of DSLRs. I still say my suggested approach of a hybrid interchangeable viewfinder system is the most reasonable, considering the fact that the expertise is already there. They know how to build, weatherseal, and electrically connect viewfinders from the LX era. They know how to implement OSPDAF from the K-70 and the GR III. They have stated that the SAFOX unit is nearing its technical limitations, so there should be an upcoming design with new PDAF + metering that might allow the removal of the split screen mirror box, therefore retaining the K-01 form factor without losing functionality. They have already built all parts of a K-02 except the EVF. It would basically be a KP with a different type of view finder - an EVF which take the signal which now goes to the LCD in ‘LV’. Simple in concept - but they have already decided that it would’ve sell.

02-21-2021, 03:02 AM	#94
someasiancameraguy Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by reh321 They have already built all parts of a K-02 except the EVF. It would basically be a KP with a different type of view finder - an EVF which take the signal which now goes to the LCD in ‘LV’. Simple in concept - but they have already decided that it would’ve sell. Yeah. I absolutely love the KP design. Swappable EVF OVF on a KP would be an instant buy. A K-2 full frame version would be awesome too.

5 Days Ago	#95
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,106	It will be interesting to see what kind of advance has happened in K-3III AF. From videos that I'v seen from it, seems that LV focusing has taken quite big leap compared to my K-1 in LV mode. I know that K-3 was even worse. K-01 was from time before k-3? So it can be that now with BSI sensors and that they have updated AF all to gether they will improve that even further especially since they do need it with GR line. AND with new PLM electronically coupled lenses that gap might change even more. So maybe K-01, but with actual OVF hybrid. Full usability of old lenses too, but more performance with PLM. It could be something that replaces K-P line? and perhaps similar one for FF too while they are at it.

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