CES time!

**monochrome** · 01-10-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by glanglois

And I'll catch the overflow!

Originally posted by glanglois

And Adam's wink-wink, nudge-nudge is getting me jumpy. It's as if he's channeling Ogl.

Originally posted by ScreamingIdiot

Count me in! I could always use more good lenses!

Originally posted by pinholecam

I think that is at least the 3rd time.

I did hear of a mirror less k mount (just k no shorter flange distance) from a friend who I consider quite in the know. Just hoping what he mentioned will be true.

By Adam's comment a few posts above, he may even have seen a new road map.

Every once in a while it is necessary to insert the paddle and stir . . .

pinholecam · 01-10-2012, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by Katsura

Pentax Booth is tiny - jus 2x the size of BlackRapid...

And this is their meeting room:

If the gallery embed didn't work, try this link:
Pentax @ CES :( - Katsura's Album: Misc - PentaxForums.com

ha...ha..
I had a good laugh with that toilet signage above.

I don't really care where they meet (maybe the toilet is a good place). Perhaps they save money on fancy meeting rooms and spend more on RnD.

robr7 · 01-10-2012, 07:20 PM

Looks like Sony is going to gain quite a bit of converts (also read elsewhere some Nikon heads weren't impressed with D4 and thinking of jumping ship to Sony since its now leading in innovation). If Pentax doesn't announce / leak something before I can actually get my hands on an NEX-7 - not sure if I'll be able to hold the line. I'm a sucker for tech. Not that I'd buy whatever the new Pentax DSLR is, I just want to be sure there a future in the brand and not just with the lenses. I've never been impressed with Ricoh so I want to get a sense that "Pentax" will survive.

JinDesu · 01-10-2012, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by robr7

Looks like Sony is going to gain quite a bit of converts (also read elsewhere some Nikon heads weren't impressed with D4 and thinking of jumping ship to Sony since its now leading in innovation). If Pentax doesn't announce / leak something before I can actually get my hands on an NEX-7 - not sure if I'll be able to hold the line. I'm a sucker for tech. Not that I'd buy whatever the new Pentax DSLR is, I just want to be sure there a future in the brand and not just with the lenses. I've never been impressed with Ricoh so I want to get a sense that "Pentax" will survive.

Make sure to sell us ur lenses

robr7 · 01-10-2012, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Make sure to sell us ur lenses

Nope... I still have all my cameras. ;p

Kryscendo · 01-10-2012, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by robr7

Nope... I still have all my cameras. ;p

Well, make sure you sell us those too.

Alizarine · 01-10-2012, 09:08 PM

I know a guy from my place who suddenly jumped to Canon when Pentax was bought by Hoya. Had a total fear that Pentax was getting dissolved.
Out came the K-x, K-7 and K-5, now he wishes he didn't invest on Canon too fast.

anyway, with that door sign.. it's probably over all major Canikon forums by now. =)) At least the Pentax reps can meet in a cool, quiet place.

)

Wonder what that "rugged mysterious camera" is. A K-5 with WG-1 design? lol

**monochrome** · 01-10-2012, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

I know a guy from my place who suddenly jumped to Canon when Pentax was bought by Hoya. Had a total fear that Pentax was getting dissolved.
Out came the K-x, K-7 and K-5, now he wishes he didn't invest on Canon too fast.

anyway, with that door sign.. it's probably over all major Canikon forums by now. =)) At least the Pentax reps can meet in a cool, quiet place.

)

Wonder what that "rugged mysterious camera" is. A K-5 with WG-1 design? lol

Some wag posted it is the new imaging sensor - for Ricoh copiers .

robr7 · 01-10-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

Well, make sure you sell us those too.

Sure... pick up that M9 yet? Maybe there is going to be a Pentax fire sale soon...

I like what I got no regrets or complaints. Ricoh as a company, not so much. Were considering tossing their copiers at work and their sales guys didn't help their own case - btw that booth at CES does looks a little sad.

Anyway, I'll keep looking / scanning / hoping for some good news.

Chex · 01-11-2012, 01:03 AM

I think there will be a fire sale as well, UNLESS this is a FF camera of some sort (or even APS-H).. keeping with APS-C will only appease about 2/3 - 3/4 of it's users and will not help attract new aspiring photog's who want the upgrade path. I Love my K-5, but I do see the giant "no APS-H or FF, just MF" gap as something that simply can't be ignored. If I didn't absolutely love my K-5 so much I would regret not getting a D7000 or bucking up for the D300s.

Couscousdelight · 01-11-2012, 01:36 AM

2012 is the anniversary of the first Pentax DSLR ; 60 Y.O.
If i was a Pentax marketing guy, i will try to remind people than they are the first of the big japanese camera companies to adopt that system. To remind people how innovative is (was ?) that brand.

sjwaldron · 01-11-2012, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by Katsura

And this is their meeting room:
Pentax @ CES :( - Katsura's Album: Misc - PentaxForums.com

hmm...

pricroom | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Raffwal · 01-11-2012, 03:12 AM

This is what the booth representatives show people: Ricoh GXR M mount unit.

technikverliebt

Mehlsack · 01-11-2012, 03:20 AM

Well, but this focus assist seems to be a nice thing to have, cant argue with that....

But i dont think that they will show anything more there, i mean what is the point in showing something NOT, well ok it could be a very early prototyp and they dont want customer to see it, so they will annouce it on the last day

Asahiflex · 01-11-2012, 03:25 AM

I'm more interested in interviews with some high Pentax bobos.

01-10-2012, 07:07 PM	#166
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Paddle in the Pot Originally posted by glanglois And I'll catch the overflow! Originally posted by glanglois And Adam's wink-wink, nudge-nudge is getting me jumpy. It's as if he's channeling Ogl. Originally posted by ScreamingIdiot Count me in! I could always use more good lenses! Originally posted by pinholecam I think that is at least the 3rd time. I did hear of a mirror less k mount (just k no shorter flange distance) from a friend who I consider quite in the know. Just hoping what he mentioned will be true. By Adam's comment a few posts above, he may even have seen a new road map. Every once in a while it is necessary to insert the paddle and stir . . .

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01-10-2012, 07:09 PM	#167
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Originally posted by Katsura Pentax Booth is tiny - jus 2x the size of BlackRapid... And this is their meeting room: If the gallery embed didn't work, try this link: Pentax @ CES :( - Katsura's Album: Misc - PentaxForums.com ha...ha.. I had a good laugh with that toilet signage above. I don't really care where they meet (maybe the toilet is a good place). Perhaps they save money on fancy meeting rooms and spend more on RnD.

01-10-2012, 07:20 PM	#168
robr7 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Looks like Sony is going to gain quite a bit of converts (also read elsewhere some Nikon heads weren't impressed with D4 and thinking of jumping ship to Sony since its now leading in innovation). If Pentax doesn't announce / leak something before I can actually get my hands on an NEX-7 - not sure if I'll be able to hold the line. I'm a sucker for tech. Not that I'd buy whatever the new Pentax DSLR is, I just want to be sure there a future in the brand and not just with the lenses. I've never been impressed with Ricoh so I want to get a sense that "Pentax" will survive.

01-10-2012, 07:25 PM	#169
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by robr7 Looks like Sony is going to gain quite a bit of converts (also read elsewhere some Nikon heads weren't impressed with D4 and thinking of jumping ship to Sony since its now leading in innovation). If Pentax doesn't announce / leak something before I can actually get my hands on an NEX-7 - not sure if I'll be able to hold the line. I'm a sucker for tech. Not that I'd buy whatever the new Pentax DSLR is, I just want to be sure there a future in the brand and not just with the lenses. I've never been impressed with Ricoh so I want to get a sense that "Pentax" will survive. Make sure to sell us ur lenses

01-10-2012, 07:29 PM	#170
robr7 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Originally posted by JinDesu Make sure to sell us ur lenses Nope... I still have all my cameras. ;p

01-10-2012, 09:04 PM	#171
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	Originally posted by robr7 Nope... I still have all my cameras. ;p Well, make sure you sell us those too.

01-10-2012, 09:08 PM	#172
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	I know a guy from my place who suddenly jumped to Canon when Pentax was bought by Hoya. Had a total fear that Pentax was getting dissolved. Out came the K-x, K-7 and K-5, now he wishes he didn't invest on Canon too fast. anyway, with that door sign.. it's probably over all major Canikon forums by now. =)) At least the Pentax reps can meet in a cool, quiet place. ) Wonder what that "rugged mysterious camera" is. A K-5 with WG-1 design? lol

01-10-2012, 09:15 PM	#173
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Alizarine I know a guy from my place who suddenly jumped to Canon when Pentax was bought by Hoya. Had a total fear that Pentax was getting dissolved. Out came the K-x, K-7 and K-5, now he wishes he didn't invest on Canon too fast. anyway, with that door sign.. it's probably over all major Canikon forums by now. =)) At least the Pentax reps can meet in a cool, quiet place. ) Wonder what that "rugged mysterious camera" is. A K-5 with WG-1 design? lol Some wag posted it is the new imaging sensor - for Ricoh copiers .

01-10-2012, 10:02 PM	#174
robr7 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Originally posted by Kryscendo Well, make sure you sell us those too. Sure... pick up that M9 yet? Maybe there is going to be a Pentax fire sale soon... I like what I got no regrets or complaints. Ricoh as a company, not so much. Were considering tossing their copiers at work and their sales guys didn't help their own case - btw that booth at CES does looks a little sad. Anyway, I'll keep looking / scanning / hoping for some good news.

01-11-2012, 01:03 AM	#175
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	I think there will be a fire sale as well, UNLESS this is a FF camera of some sort (or even APS-H).. keeping with APS-C will only appease about 2/3 - 3/4 of it's users and will not help attract new aspiring photog's who want the upgrade path. I Love my K-5, but I do see the giant "no APS-H or FF, just MF" gap as something that simply can't be ignored. If I didn't absolutely love my K-5 so much I would regret not getting a D7000 or bucking up for the D300s.

01-11-2012, 01:36 AM	#176
Couscousdelight Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Frog-eaters country Photos: Gallery Posts: 357	2012 is the anniversary of the first Pentax DSLR ; 60 Y.O. If i was a Pentax marketing guy, i will try to remind people than they are the first of the big japanese camera companies to adopt that system. To remind people how innovative is (was ?) that brand.

01-11-2012, 01:50 AM	#177
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Originally posted by Katsura And this is their meeting room: Pentax @ CES :( - Katsura's Album: Misc - PentaxForums.com hmm... pricroom \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

01-11-2012, 03:12 AM	#178
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	This is what the booth representatives show people: Ricoh GXR M mount unit. technikverliebt

01-11-2012, 03:20 AM	#179
Mehlsack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Innsbruck Posts: 283	Well, but this focus assist seems to be a nice thing to have, cant argue with that.... But i dont think that they will show anything more there, i mean what is the point in showing something NOT, well ok it could be a very early prototyp and they dont want customer to see it, so they will annouce it on the last day

01-11-2012, 03:25 AM	#180
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I'm more interested in interviews with some high Pentax bobos.