Tomorrow, September, 5 - NINE announcements of new products Pentax and Ricoh

LamyTax · 09-04-2012, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

My predictions is they won't release a K-300 type camera because their plan is to drop the K-30 to 600 by the time they announce a K-5 replacement so that the K-30 is the entry-level camera.

And leave the cheap entry level to the more successful folks...

Yeah.

starbase218 · 09-04-2012, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by LamyTax

And leave the cheap entry level to the more successful folks...

Yeah.

I don't see that happening. Entry-level cameras are so important for camera companies because they get people to buy into the system, which increases their market for bringing out additional lenses, bodies, etc. So either the K-30 will be their entry-level model, or a K-300 will be released to take on that role. I think the latter is more likely.

cali92rs · 09-04-2012, 09:25 AM

I just hope that whatever they do, it's an absolute grandslam. They sure are alienating a lot of their current user base with their jerking around of lens prices and some good will would go a long way.

Clavius · 09-04-2012, 09:30 AM

9 new cameras? An LX-D! A "transformer" camera with interchangeable accessories that can form 9 different cameras in total!

...I wish...

LamyTax · 09-04-2012, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by starbase218

I don't see that happening. Entry-level cameras are so important for camera companies because they get people to buy into the system, which increases their market for bringing out additional lenses, bodies, etc. So either the K-30 will be their entry-level model, or a K-300 will be released to take on that role. I think the latter is more likely.

I was applying a technique called "sarcasm". And of course, you're right

.

Zygonyx · 09-04-2012, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Nine is lucky number

any source ?

AKum8 · 09-04-2012, 09:38 AM

Why tomorrow?

ogl · 09-04-2012, 09:38 AM

Maybe, 9 products...But Ricoh GRDV and CX7 are 2 new cameras. It seems to me, it could be 9 announcements, but more products.

DA560 and 645 DFA90/2.8 were announced on February, 2012, already...

ogl · 09-04-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by AKum8

Why tomorrow?

Got the letter from Russian Pentax dealer today. Don't know why - September, 5.

Docrwm · 09-04-2012, 09:47 AM

Don't forget the P&S cameras, they count as camera releases too.

mee · 09-04-2012, 09:53 AM

Twitter / PentaxRussia: ????????? ?????? ...

Bing translated:

Quote:

Next week will be so rich releases (9 pieces!), that pentaksisty proudly raise their head. Get information and alert after the weekend)

That was posted yesterday.. says next week for Pentaksisty.. hehe

starbase218 · 09-04-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by LamyTax

I was applying a technique called "sarcasm". And of course, you're right

.

Yeah... I figured that out a little too late. Sometimes I act first and think second.

glanglois · 09-04-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by mee

Twitter / PentaxRussia: ????????? ?????? ...

Bing translated:

That was posted yesterday.. says next week for Pentaksisty.. hehe

So I can go back to work until next week? My manager will be so pleased .......

philbaum · 09-04-2012, 10:01 AM

One of the cameras to be announced will be the K02, a replacement for the mirrorless K01.

a) it will have a new lens mount, smaller than the K. 3 new lenses will be announced for the mount.
b) it will be able to use K mount lenses via an announced electronic capable adapter
c) Sensor will be APS 16mp
d) An accessory EVF will be available for an extra charge
e) The mirrorless body will have a hotshoe which can be used for the optional EVF or a flash. A port
will be available for off-camera flash.
f) A port will available for shutter actuation via cable.

Ubuntu_user · 09-04-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by philbaum

One of the cameras to be announced will be the K02, a replacement for the mirrorless K01.

a) it will have a new lens mount, smaller than the K. 3 new lenses will be announced for the mount.
b) it will be able to use K mount lenses via an announced electronic capable adapter
c) Sensor will be APS 16mp
d) An accessory EVF will be available for an extra charge
e) The mirrorless body will have a hotshoe which can be used for the optional EVF or a flash. A port
will be available for off-camera flash.
f) A port will available for shutter actuation via cable.

And this is all purely speculation?!

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09-04-2012, 09:14 AM	#16
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by LeDave My predictions is they won't release a K-300 type camera because their plan is to drop the K-30 to 600 by the time they announce a K-5 replacement so that the K-30 is the entry-level camera. And leave the cheap entry level to the more successful folks... Yeah.

09-04-2012, 09:25 AM	#17
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Originally posted by LamyTax And leave the cheap entry level to the more successful folks... Yeah. I don't see that happening. Entry-level cameras are so important for camera companies because they get people to buy into the system, which increases their market for bringing out additional lenses, bodies, etc. So either the K-30 will be their entry-level model, or a K-300 will be released to take on that role. I think the latter is more likely.

09-04-2012, 09:25 AM	#18
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I just hope that whatever they do, it's an absolute grandslam. They sure are alienating a lot of their current user base with their jerking around of lens prices and some good will would go a long way.

09-04-2012, 09:30 AM	#19
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	9 new cameras? An LX-D! A "transformer" camera with interchangeable accessories that can form 9 different cameras in total! ...I wish...

09-04-2012, 09:34 AM	#20
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by starbase218 I don't see that happening. Entry-level cameras are so important for camera companies because they get people to buy into the system, which increases their market for bringing out additional lenses, bodies, etc. So either the K-30 will be their entry-level model, or a K-300 will be released to take on that role. I think the latter is more likely. I was applying a technique called "sarcasm". And of course, you're right .

09-04-2012, 09:35 AM	#21
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by ogl Nine is lucky number any source ?

09-04-2012, 09:38 AM	#22
AKum8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Milan Posts: 89	Why tomorrow?

09-04-2012, 09:38 AM	#23
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Maybe, 9 products...But Ricoh GRDV and CX7 are 2 new cameras. It seems to me, it could be 9 announcements, but more products. DA560 and 645 DFA90/2.8 were announced on February, 2012, already...

09-04-2012, 09:39 AM	#24
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by AKum8 Why tomorrow? Got the letter from Russian Pentax dealer today. Don't know why - September, 5.

09-04-2012, 09:47 AM	#25
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Don't forget the P&S cameras, they count as camera releases too.

09-04-2012, 09:53 AM	#26
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Twitter / PentaxRussia: ????????? ?????? ... Bing translated: Quote: Next week will be so rich releases (9 pieces!), that pentaksisty proudly raise their head. Get information and alert after the weekend) That was posted yesterday.. says next week for Pentaksisty.. hehe

09-04-2012, 09:53 AM	#27
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Originally posted by LamyTax I was applying a technique called "sarcasm". And of course, you're right . Yeah... I figured that out a little too late. Sometimes I act first and think second.

09-04-2012, 09:58 AM	#28
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by mee Twitter / PentaxRussia: ????????? ?????? ... Bing translated: That was posted yesterday.. says next week for Pentaksisty.. hehe So I can go back to work until next week? My manager will be so pleased .......

09-04-2012, 10:01 AM	#29
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	One of the cameras to be announced will be the K02, a replacement for the mirrorless K01. a) it will have a new lens mount, smaller than the K. 3 new lenses will be announced for the mount. b) it will be able to use K mount lenses via an announced electronic capable adapter c) Sensor will be APS 16mp d) An accessory EVF will be available for an extra charge e) The mirrorless body will have a hotshoe which can be used for the optional EVF or a flash. A port will be available for off-camera flash. f) A port will available for shutter actuation via cable.

09-04-2012, 10:06 AM	#30
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Originally posted by philbaum One of the cameras to be announced will be the K02, a replacement for the mirrorless K01. a) it will have a new lens mount, smaller than the K. 3 new lenses will be announced for the mount. b) it will be able to use K mount lenses via an announced electronic capable adapter c) Sensor will be APS 16mp d) An accessory EVF will be available for an extra charge e) The mirrorless body will have a hotshoe which can be used for the optional EVF or a flash. A port will be available for off-camera flash. f) A port will available for shutter actuation via cable. And this is all purely speculation?!