GXR K-mount rumor

ogl · 01-16-2012, 02:45 AM

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Ricoh may launch a Pentax K-mount version of its GXR system, as well as a variable-angle LCD monitor. Ricoh's Digital Camera business development manager Keisuke 'Keith' Minagoshi told AP that a K-mount module or adapter was 'still under discussion'. Ricoh also confirmed that 'some suppliers' of parts for the GXR were badly hit by last year's Thailand floods and production has not yet returned to normal. Ayumi Saito, from the group's marketing division, said the firm has raised production since but would not reveal current levels.

Sinister · 01-16-2012, 02:51 AM

oh that would be great. I will buy one, that's for sure!

Clavius · 01-16-2012, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by Sinister

oh that would be great. I will buy one, that's for sure!

I think it's more then a rumor, because it's a rather obvious accessory.

I'm even thinking it would be a good course. Pentax maintaining DSLRs and Ricoh providing the mirrorless.

Mehlsack · 01-16-2012, 03:27 AM

so we get "two" Mirrorless out of Ricoh + Q

Wow, that is quite "bold" or the K-Mount-Mirrorless will be "high-end" (for MILCs)

asw66 · 01-16-2012, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

I think it's more then a rumor, because it's a rather obvious accessory.

I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline. But I do hope that a dedicated APS-C (or larger) mirrorless body is also being readied for market. 2012 seems to be the year of mirrorless, and I'd hate for my favourite camera company to miss the boat.

Clavius · 01-16-2012, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by asw66

I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline. But I do hope that a dedicated APS-C (or larger) mirrorless body is also being readied for market. 2012 seems to be the year of mirrorless, and I'd hate for my favourite camera company to miss the boat.

Pentax/Ricoh has the Q and the GXR. That's enough mirrorless, don't you think? More then enough imho. Pentax has made only 1 official statement: they're going more towards pro/prosumer equipment. That doesn't mean even more bridgecameras, but real DSLRs.

TaoMaas · 01-16-2012, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by asw66

I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline.

I agree. Why would a company build a camera that takes the lenses of other manufacturers, but not their own?

RioRico · 01-16-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

Originally posted by asw66:

I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline.

I agree. Why would a company build a camera that takes the lenses of other manufacturers, but not their own?

Ricoh has released an M mountor for GXR. M-mount is Leica. I've elsewhere mentioned my hunch: this signals that an upcoming Pentax APS MILC will be M-mount, register= 27.8mm. We shall see, eh?

TaoMaas · 01-16-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

Ricoh has released an M mountor for GXR. M-mount is Leica. I've elsewhere mentioned my hunch: this signals that an upcoming Pentax APS MILC will be M-mount, register= 27.8mm. We shall see, eh?

I knew that they had a M-mount module. That's why I posted what I did. While it would be interesting for Ricoh to release an APS-C MILC in M-mount, I highly doubt that will happen this time around. The market is too small. How many people who own Leica lenses are really in dire need of a cheaper camera to mount them on? I suspect that, if someone is buying Leica gear, money is not a problem for them. lol

vonBaloney · 01-16-2012, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

I knew that they had a M-mount module. That's why I posted what I did. While it would be interesting for Ricoh to release an APS-C MILC in M-mount, I highly doubt that will happen this time around. The market is too small. How many people who own Leica lenses are really in dire need of a cheaper camera to mount them on? I suspect that, if someone is buying Leica gear, money is not a problem for them. lol

Actually sounds like people are using it as a bridge to get into Leica gear -- they can focus on the lenses first and get a real Leica body later (so they think). It is not a bad way to go since the lenses don't lose their value or actually become worth more.

eddie1960 · 01-16-2012, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Actually sounds like people are using it as a bridge to get into Leica gear -- they can focus on the lenses first and get a real Leica body later (so they think). It is not a bad way to go since the lenses don't lose their value or actually become worth more.

That's the beauty of leica (including well maintained Film bodies - Digital less so) is the way they hold value. Despite the high up front cost it is a very low cost of ownership once you sell off the product.

audiobomber · 01-16-2012, 11:11 AM

I may be interested in a GXR K-mount but I would like to see an APS-C sensor module with better noise performance and resolution than the one they have now. Hopefully they refresh the GXR body at the same time. I like the GXR concept.

junyo · 01-16-2012, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ogl

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Ricoh may launch a Pentax K-mount version of its GXR system, as well as a variable-angle LCD monitor. Ricoh's Digital Camera business development manager Keisuke 'Keith' Minagoshi told AP that a K-mount module or adapter was 'still under discussion'. Ricoh also confirmed that 'some suppliers' of parts for the GXR were badly hit by last year's Thailand floods and production has not yet returned to normal. Ayumi Saito, from the group's marketing division, said the firm has raised production since but would not reveal current levels.

In other news Hugh Hefner announced he was 'still considering' entering the priesthood.

A 'K-mount module or adapter' that's 'still under discussion' basically means nothing.

ihasa · 01-16-2012, 02:40 PM

A Ricoh K mount may seem obvious, but I guess there's a LOT of discussion that's got to take place about how that's gonna work alongside Pentax's OWN k-mount MILC.

pixel r0n1n · 01-16-2012, 05:31 PM

if Pentax were to have a mirrorless, it should be MX, similar to this one?
Olympus Set to Announce Retro OM-styled Micro Four Thirds Camera

with Fujifilm and now Olympus doing it, is there room for a Pentax model? possibly K mount, or is the register distance too much a problem?

01-16-2012, 02:45 AM	#1
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	GXR K-mount rumor CES 2012 photography news blog; final day (updates Saturday) news - Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums Ricoh may launch a Pentax K-mount version of its GXR system, as well as a variable-angle LCD monitor. Ricoh's Digital Camera business development manager Keisuke 'Keith' Minagoshi told AP that a K-mount module or adapter was 'still under discussion'. Ricoh also confirmed that 'some suppliers' of parts for the GXR were badly hit by last year's Thailand floods and production has not yet returned to normal. Ayumi Saito, from the group's marketing division, said the firm has raised production since but would not reveal current levels.

01-16-2012, 11:11 AM	#12
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	I may be interested in a GXR K-mount but I would like to see an APS-C sensor module with better noise performance and resolution than the one they have now. Hopefully they refresh the GXR body at the same time. I like the GXR concept. Last edited by audiobomber; 01-16-2012 at 03:14 PM.

01-16-2012, 05:31 PM	#15
pixel r0n1n Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 514 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 123	the others are doing it if Pentax were to have a mirrorless, it should be MX, similar to this one? Olympus Set to Announce Retro OM-styled Micro Four Thirds Camera with Fujifilm and now Olympus doing it, is there room for a Pentax model? possibly K mount, or is the register distance too much a problem?

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01-16-2012, 02:51 AM	#2
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	oh that would be great. I will buy one, that's for sure!

01-16-2012, 03:13 AM	#3
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by Sinister oh that would be great. I will buy one, that's for sure! I think it's more then a rumor, because it's a rather obvious accessory. I'm even thinking it would be a good course. Pentax maintaining DSLRs and Ricoh providing the mirrorless.

01-16-2012, 03:27 AM	#4
Mehlsack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Innsbruck Posts: 283	so we get "two" Mirrorless out of Ricoh + Q Wow, that is quite "bold" or the K-Mount-Mirrorless will be "high-end" (for MILCs)

01-16-2012, 03:36 AM	#5
asw66 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 347	Originally posted by Clavius I think it's more then a rumor, because it's a rather obvious accessory. I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline. But I do hope that a dedicated APS-C (or larger) mirrorless body is also being readied for market. 2012 seems to be the year of mirrorless, and I'd hate for my favourite camera company to miss the boat.

01-16-2012, 03:49 AM	#6
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by asw66 I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline. But I do hope that a dedicated APS-C (or larger) mirrorless body is also being readied for market. 2012 seems to be the year of mirrorless, and I'd hate for my favourite camera company to miss the boat. Pentax/Ricoh has the Q and the GXR. That's enough mirrorless, don't you think? More then enough imho. Pentax has made only 1 official statement: they're going more towards pro/prosumer equipment. That doesn't mean even more bridgecameras, but real DSLRs.

01-16-2012, 05:53 AM	#7
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by asw66 I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline. I agree. Why would a company build a camera that takes the lenses of other manufacturers, but not their own?

01-16-2012, 09:58 AM	#8
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by TaoMaas Originally posted by asw66: I'd go a little further and say it would be a bit weird if a GXR K-mount module wasn't in the pipeline. I agree. Why would a company build a camera that takes the lenses of other manufacturers, but not their own? Ricoh has released an M mountor for GXR. M-mount is Leica. I've elsewhere mentioned my hunch: this signals that an upcoming Pentax APS MILC will be M-mount, register= 27.8mm. We shall see, eh?

01-16-2012, 10:27 AM	#9
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by RioRico Ricoh has released an M mountor for GXR. M-mount is Leica. I've elsewhere mentioned my hunch: this signals that an upcoming Pentax APS MILC will be M-mount, register= 27.8mm. We shall see, eh? I knew that they had a M-mount module. That's why I posted what I did. While it would be interesting for Ricoh to release an APS-C MILC in M-mount, I highly doubt that will happen this time around. The market is too small. How many people who own Leica lenses are really in dire need of a cheaper camera to mount them on? I suspect that, if someone is buying Leica gear, money is not a problem for them. lol

01-16-2012, 10:37 AM	#10
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by TaoMaas I knew that they had a M-mount module. That's why I posted what I did. While it would be interesting for Ricoh to release an APS-C MILC in M-mount, I highly doubt that will happen this time around. The market is too small. How many people who own Leica lenses are really in dire need of a cheaper camera to mount them on? I suspect that, if someone is buying Leica gear, money is not a problem for them. lol Actually sounds like people are using it as a bridge to get into Leica gear -- they can focus on the lenses first and get a real Leica body later (so they think). It is not a bad way to go since the lenses don't lose their value or actually become worth more.

01-16-2012, 11:02 AM	#11
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by vonBaloney Actually sounds like people are using it as a bridge to get into Leica gear -- they can focus on the lenses first and get a real Leica body later (so they think). It is not a bad way to go since the lenses don't lose their value or actually become worth more. That's the beauty of leica (including well maintained Film bodies - Digital less so) is the way they hold value. Despite the high up front cost it is a very low cost of ownership once you sell off the product.

01-16-2012, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#13
junyo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 418	Originally posted by ogl CES 2012 photography news blog; final day (updates Saturday) news - Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums Ricoh may launch a Pentax K-mount version of its GXR system, as well as a variable-angle LCD monitor. Ricoh's Digital Camera business development manager Keisuke 'Keith' Minagoshi told AP that a K-mount module or adapter was 'still under discussion'. Ricoh also confirmed that 'some suppliers' of parts for the GXR were badly hit by last year's Thailand floods and production has not yet returned to normal. Ayumi Saito, from the group's marketing division, said the firm has raised production since but would not reveal current levels. In other news Hugh Hefner announced he was 'still considering' entering the priesthood. A 'K-mount module or adapter' that's 'still under discussion' basically means nothing.

01-16-2012, 02:40 PM	#14
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	A Ricoh K mount may seem obvious, but I guess there's a LOT of discussion that's got to take place about how that's gonna work alongside Pentax's OWN k-mount MILC.