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RonHendriks1966 · 07-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by ronniemac

but is is worrying, isn't it; a young photographer who hadn't heard of Pentax?

That was just a Nikongirl who mostly are just a little more prettier to look at then Canongirls

**NaClH2O** · 07-09-2011, 12:05 PM

The only thing I can say about this thread is that when all is said and done, much more will be said than done!

NaCl(I think I will wait and see)H2O

m8o · 07-09-2011, 10:07 PM

Hey salty, now there's a cliche for the ages!

Originally posted by ronniemac

Pa! the youth of today - I ask you!

Playing off that, ok, I'll ask ... How is it , few adults proved smarter than a 5th grader (as proven by the primetime TV game show of the same name), but by the time they graduate high-school they know far less than I and everyone I graduated with 30 years ago?

seriously off-topic, I know.

Blue · 07-10-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

. . .
NaCl(I think I will wait and see)H2O

You have that luxury, Ricoh does not. The announced in May that they were laying of 10,000 people world wide and July 1 that they are taking over the Pentax camera and optics section. They are going to have to hit the ground running. I suspect the next 3.5 years will be more dynamic than the past 3.5 years. What those dynamics are going to be remains to be seen.

ronniemac · 07-10-2011, 10:48 AM

Well, to celebrate the occasion of this takeover and mark it with a little something, I have just acquired, on ebay, a Ricoh f1.4 50mm prime, everything manual, but I understand a nice fast lens. Had to pay $82 though, looks like I was not the only one thinking this way.

froeschle · 07-12-2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

[...] AS OF THIS POINT IN TIME, the Ricoh GXR system is the only one that credibly could offer the Pentax community a chance to use their pancake lenses in a compact camera with full AF functionality with an APS sensor. If we want that opportunity, its time to get behind the concept and ask for the K module. [...]

Ricoh GXR M-mount cartridge is out

Get a first impression: Rikenon 55/1.2 + Ricoh GXR

juu · 07-12-2011, 03:19 AM

I'm sure Ricoh will release a (manual focus-only) K-module for GXR. That's like 99% certain even without asking.

RioRico · 07-12-2011, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by juu

I'm sure Ricoh will release a (manual focus-only) K-module for GXR. That's like 99% certain even without asking.

Not necessary. The M-mount, with adapters, can use Nikon, Pentax, Canon (FD and EOS), Sony-Minolta, Exakta, Petri, Konica, Olympus, Contax, Fuji-X, Leica (bayonet and screw), just about everything in the 135 world. And the short-register lenses that won't work on M-mount, WILL work on Q-mount. Ricoh-Pentax MIGHT release a K-mount, or maybe they'll just contract for a zillion adapters.

Clicker · 07-12-2011, 05:56 AM

I sure hope Ricoh implements better quality controls and testing before releasing products, at first i thought the sampling was small for "issues" but scouring the web it seems much larger than i had originally thought (unless it's the same users here seeking advice elsewhere?)
Ricoh should know it's not the masses that would spread word of mouth the "issues" but rather that small sample. You'll never hear praise more than you'll hear complaints.

This needs to be fixed first then expand into hopefully a better R&D into future or current products. All it takes is one bad "press" day and that'll be the end of Pentax.

Pablom · 07-12-2011, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by froeschle

Ricoh GXR M-mount cartridge is out

Get a first impression: Rikenon 55/1.2 + Ricoh GXR

holly crap. that's amazing. I thought it was just a wild rumor

Asahiflex · 07-12-2011, 06:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pablom

holly crap. that's amazing. I thought it was just a wild rumor

What rumor? The 55mm f/1.2 Rikenon P is an old PK lens from the film era. It's essentially as the Revuenon/Cosina etc. lens. It was mounted to the GXR by means of a Pentax K to Leica M adapter (and the Ricoh M module, of course).

uccemebug · 07-12-2011, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

Not necessary. The M-mount, with adapters, can use

Surely they'll want to establish transition between the Pentax DSLR line and the Ricoh GRX. Also, there's no sign that the M mount module would have the electronic feeds....

Blue · 07-12-2011, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by uccemebug

Surely they'll want to establish transition between the Pentax DSLR line and the Ricoh GRX. Also, there's no sign that the M mount module would have the electronic feeds....

Adding contacts for the A settings will be straightforward. The trickier part will be implementing screw drive.

Blue · 07-12-2011, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

What rumor? The 55mm f/1.2 Rikenon P is an old PK lens from the film era. It's essentially as the Revuenon/Cosina etc. lens. It was mounted to the GXR by means of a Pentax K to Leica M adapter (and the Ricoh M module, of course).

There is a reason I have been telling people this was possible.

Asahiflex · 07-12-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Adding contacts for the A settings will be straightforward. The trickier part will be implementing screw drive.

And... the diaphragm actuation. Contacts alone are not enough...

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07-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#631
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by ronniemac but is is worrying, isn't it; a young photographer who hadn't heard of Pentax? That was just a Nikongirl who mostly are just a little more prettier to look at then Canongirls

07-09-2011, 12:05 PM	#632
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	The only thing I can say about this thread is that when all is said and done, much more will be said than done! NaCl(I think I will wait and see)H2O

07-09-2011, 10:07 PM	#633
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Hey salty, now there's a cliche for the ages! Originally posted by ronniemac Pa! the youth of today - I ask you! Playing off that, ok, I'll ask ... How is it , few adults proved smarter than a 5th grader (as proven by the primetime TV game show of the same name), but by the time they graduate high-school they know far less than I and everyone I graduated with 30 years ago? seriously off-topic, I know.

07-10-2011, 09:18 AM	#634
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by NaClH2O . . . NaCl(I think I will wait and see)H2O You have that luxury, Ricoh does not. The announced in May that they were laying of 10,000 people world wide and July 1 that they are taking over the Pentax camera and optics section. They are going to have to hit the ground running. I suspect the next 3.5 years will be more dynamic than the past 3.5 years. What those dynamics are going to be remains to be seen.

07-10-2011, 10:48 AM	#635
ronniemac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oxford Photos: Albums Posts: 244	Well, to celebrate the occasion of this takeover and mark it with a little something, I have just acquired, on ebay, a Ricoh f1.4 50mm prime, everything manual, but I understand a nice fast lens. Had to pay $82 though, looks like I was not the only one thinking this way.

07-12-2011, 01:39 AM	#636
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Quote: [...] AS OF THIS POINT IN TIME, the Ricoh GXR system is the only one that credibly could offer the Pentax community a chance to use their pancake lenses in a compact camera with full AF functionality with an APS sensor. If we want that opportunity, its time to get behind the concept and ask for the K module. [...] Ricoh GXR M-mount cartridge is out Get a first impression: Rikenon 55/1.2 + Ricoh GXR

07-12-2011, 03:19 AM	#637
juu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 680	I'm sure Ricoh will release a (manual focus-only) K-module for GXR. That's like 99% certain even without asking.

07-12-2011, 05:44 AM	#638
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by juu I'm sure Ricoh will release a (manual focus-only) K-module for GXR. That's like 99% certain even without asking. Not necessary. The M-mount, with adapters, can use Nikon, Pentax, Canon (FD and EOS), Sony-Minolta, Exakta, Petri, Konica, Olympus, Contax, Fuji-X, Leica (bayonet and screw), just about everything in the 135 world. And the short-register lenses that won't work on M-mount, WILL work on Q-mount. Ricoh-Pentax MIGHT release a K-mount, or maybe they'll just contract for a zillion adapters.

07-12-2011, 05:56 AM	#639
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I sure hope Ricoh implements better quality controls and testing before releasing products, at first i thought the sampling was small for "issues" but scouring the web it seems much larger than i had originally thought (unless it's the same users here seeking advice elsewhere?) Ricoh should know it's not the masses that would spread word of mouth the "issues" but rather that small sample. You'll never hear praise more than you'll hear complaints. This needs to be fixed first then expand into hopefully a better R&D into future or current products. All it takes is one bad "press" day and that'll be the end of Pentax.

07-12-2011, 06:04 AM	#640
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by froeschle Ricoh GXR M-mount cartridge is out Get a first impression: Rikenon 55/1.2 + Ricoh GXR holly crap. that's amazing. I thought it was just a wild rumor

07-12-2011, 06:10 AM - 1 Like	#641
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Pablom holly crap. that's amazing. I thought it was just a wild rumor What rumor? The 55mm f/1.2 Rikenon P is an old PK lens from the film era. It's essentially as the Revuenon/Cosina etc. lens. It was mounted to the GXR by means of a Pentax K to Leica M adapter (and the Ricoh M module, of course).

07-12-2011, 06:56 AM	#642
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by RioRico Not necessary. The M-mount, with adapters, can use Surely they'll want to establish transition between the Pentax DSLR line and the Ricoh GRX. Also, there's no sign that the M mount module would have the electronic feeds....

07-12-2011, 07:08 AM	#643
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by uccemebug Surely they'll want to establish transition between the Pentax DSLR line and the Ricoh GRX. Also, there's no sign that the M mount module would have the electronic feeds.... Adding contacts for the A settings will be straightforward. The trickier part will be implementing screw drive.

07-12-2011, 07:09 AM	#644
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Asahiflex What rumor? The 55mm f/1.2 Rikenon P is an old PK lens from the film era. It's essentially as the Revuenon/Cosina etc. lens. It was mounted to the GXR by means of a Pentax K to Leica M adapter (and the Ricoh M module, of course). There is a reason I have been telling people this was possible.

07-12-2011, 08:54 AM	#645
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Blue Adding contacts for the A settings will be straightforward. The trickier part will be implementing screw drive. And... the diaphragm actuation. Contacts alone are not enough...

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