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

jogiba · 09-04-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by mee

Mirrorless camera != Entry Level dSLR

Chevy Corvette = Chevy Silverado pickup

Smolk · 09-04-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by starbase218

None of the current Pentax mirrorless models make sense to me. The K-01 has no viewfinder...

Agreed. At the same time, the K-01 has reportedly great IQ. If some sort of optional viewfinder were available, or a rangefinder permutation of the K-01, perish the thought, I might go for it as a walk-around option. Problem is, I don't like the pancakes, not convinced they'll do. In the end, the X100 or its successor might suit me better, or better still, the Fuji GF670...

I do expect a 645D2 to be announced, even if not yet there. It does not matter much, have to win next weekend's lottery anyhow. But I still believe that Ricoh/Pentax will win if they have both a valid 645D development and an FF, no matter how little money they might initially make on FF.

Until then I'll still be the happy owner of a 645N system, even though it is seriously challenged by a 60 year old Rolleiflex at the moment. Where is a digital camera with a waist level finder and native square format?

mee · 09-04-2012, 05:51 PM

E.V.F.

Winder · 09-04-2012, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Smolk

Where is a digital camera with a waist level finder and native square format?

Did you see the Samsung MF 36mm x 36mm prototype?

Is this Samsung's first medium format digital camera? -- Engadget

ElJamoquio · 09-04-2012, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Chevy Corvette = Chevy Silverado pickup

You might want to check on what != means.

Alizarine · 09-04-2012, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Adam

We've been informed by an anonymous source that there will be a large number of press releases (not 9 cameras, and not tomorrow) soon We will be able to post the news as soon as it is allowed to do so.

And Adam has spoken. OK, back to coffee.

Originally posted by reivax

Can anyone explain the importance of having both a K5n and a K3? I can see how this would make sense if the K3 was a full frame, but why two high end aps-c cameras? Is there really a market for that?

The D7000 did not replace the D300s.... and though the latter is discontinued, the rumored D400 is slated to replace it, and possibly a D7100 for the former. Both are high-end APS-C. I have no idea why Nikon has them both... What of the D90 then? I assume that one is discontinued by now though.

Originally posted by Winder

Did you see the Samsung MF 36mm x 36mm prototype?

Whoops, looks like Pentax's former partner is now a potential opponent... the 645D better be upgraded this year (or lowered by half in price!)

mee · 09-04-2012, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

You might want to check on what != means.

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bobmaxja · 09-04-2012, 06:23 PM

Date can not be next week as the new IPkone is coming and everybody will talk only about that. Apple annonced they will show new product on sept 12

**Fontan** · 09-04-2012, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

Date can not be next week as the new IPkone is coming and everybody will talk only about that. Apple annonced they will show new product on sept 12

I have an anonymous source that told me that Sep 12 is not only the day that iPhone 5 will be announced, but also Apple will make it known that they purchased Pentax off from Ricoh, and that they will be coming out with FF mirrorless that uses iPhone as a detachable screen called iCam. Thank God. Finally an awesome development.

ElJamoquio · 09-04-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

I have an anonymous source that told me that Sep 12 is not only the day that iPhone 5 will be announced, but also Apple will make it known that they purchased Pentax off from Ricoh, and that they will be coming out with FF mirrorless that uses iPhone as a detachable screen called iCam. Thank God. Finally an awesome development.

I was just kidding when I told you that. It'll be called iPhoto.

**Fontan** · 09-04-2012, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I was just kidding when I told you that. It'll be called iPhoto.

Damn, you lying sack of

Ubuntu_user · 09-04-2012, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I was just kidding when I told you that. It'll be called iPhoto.

iPhoto is already taken. I think they could create quite a following by calling it iPentax: a merging of the unlikeliest sorts.

elpolodiablo · 09-04-2012, 07:21 PM

I just hope one of the 9 new product is a new full function WR flashgun replacing AF540FGZ with a faster sync speed...Other than that I am almost impartial...New DSLR? Great but I am not in a hurry to jump on the new model cause I still love what my K-5 can do...

**filoxophy** · 09-04-2012, 07:33 PM

What about one of these announcements being the "DA High Magnification Zoom" listed on the lens roadmap?

thibs · 09-04-2012, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by Smolk

Until then I'll still be the happy owner of a 645N system, even though it is seriously challenged by a 60 year old Rolleiflex at the moment. Where is a digital camera with a waist level finder and native square format?

When I asked about a square crop (better than no square at all) I've been said I just had to crop in PS

09-04-2012, 05:55 PM	#81
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Adam We've been informed by an anonymous source that there will be a large number of press releases (not 9 cameras, and not tomorrow) soon We will be able to post the news as soon as it is allowed to do so. And Adam has spoken. OK, back to coffee. Originally posted by reivax Can anyone explain the importance of having both a K5n and a K3? I can see how this would make sense if the K3 was a full frame, but why two high end aps-c cameras? Is there really a market for that? The D7000 did not replace the D300s.... and though the latter is discontinued, the rumored D400 is slated to replace it, and possibly a D7100 for the former. Both are high-end APS-C. I have no idea why Nikon has them both... What of the D90 then? I assume that one is discontinued by now though. Originally posted by Winder Did you see the Samsung MF 36mm x 36mm prototype? Whoops, looks like Pentax's former partner is now a potential opponent... the 645D better be upgraded this year (or lowered by half in price!) Last edited by Alizarine; 09-04-2012 at 06:03 PM.

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09-04-2012, 04:31 PM	#76
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by mee Mirrorless camera != Entry Level dSLR Chevy Corvette = Chevy Silverado pickup

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Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by starbase218 None of the current Pentax mirrorless models make sense to me. The K-01 has no viewfinder... Agreed. At the same time, the K-01 has reportedly great IQ. If some sort of optional viewfinder were available, or a rangefinder permutation of the K-01, perish the thought, I might go for it as a walk-around option. Problem is, I don't like the pancakes, not convinced they'll do. In the end, the X100 or its successor might suit me better, or better still, the Fuji GF670... I do expect a 645D2 to be announced, even if not yet there. It does not matter much, have to win next weekend's lottery anyhow. But I still believe that Ricoh/Pentax will win if they have both a valid 645D development and an FF, no matter how little money they might initially make on FF. Until then I'll still be the happy owner of a 645N system, even though it is seriously challenged by a 60 year old Rolleiflex at the moment. Where is a digital camera with a waist level finder and native square format?

09-04-2012, 05:51 PM	#78
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	E.V.F.

09-04-2012, 05:52 PM	#79
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Smolk Where is a digital camera with a waist level finder and native square format? Did you see the Samsung MF 36mm x 36mm prototype? Is this Samsung's first medium format digital camera? -- Engadget

09-04-2012, 05:53 PM	#80
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by jogiba Chevy Corvette = Chevy Silverado pickup You might want to check on what != means.

09-04-2012, 05:58 PM	#82
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by ElJamoquio You might want to check on what != means. List of mathematical symbols - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

09-04-2012, 06:23 PM	#83
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Date can not be next week as the new IPkone is coming and everybody will talk only about that. Apple annonced they will show new product on sept 12

09-04-2012, 06:39 PM	#84
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by bobmaxja Date can not be next week as the new IPkone is coming and everybody will talk only about that. Apple annonced they will show new product on sept 12 I have an anonymous source that told me that Sep 12 is not only the day that iPhone 5 will be announced, but also Apple will make it known that they purchased Pentax off from Ricoh, and that they will be coming out with FF mirrorless that uses iPhone as a detachable screen called iCam. Thank God. Finally an awesome development.

09-04-2012, 06:45 PM	#85
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Fontan I have an anonymous source that told me that Sep 12 is not only the day that iPhone 5 will be announced, but also Apple will make it known that they purchased Pentax off from Ricoh, and that they will be coming out with FF mirrorless that uses iPhone as a detachable screen called iCam. Thank God. Finally an awesome development. I was just kidding when I told you that. It'll be called iPhoto.

09-04-2012, 06:56 PM	#86
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I was just kidding when I told you that. It'll be called iPhoto. Damn, you lying sack of

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09-04-2012, 07:01 PM	#87
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I was just kidding when I told you that. It'll be called iPhoto. iPhoto is already taken. I think they could create quite a following by calling it iPentax: a merging of the unlikeliest sorts.

09-04-2012, 07:21 PM	#88
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	I just hope one of the 9 new product is a new full function WR flashgun replacing AF540FGZ with a faster sync speed...Other than that I am almost impartial...New DSLR? Great but I am not in a hurry to jump on the new model cause I still love what my K-5 can do...

09-04-2012, 07:33 PM	#89
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	What about one of these announcements being the "DA High Magnification Zoom" listed on the lens roadmap?

09-04-2012, 10:07 PM	#90
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Smolk Until then I'll still be the happy owner of a 645N system, even though it is seriously challenged by a 60 year old Rolleiflex at the moment. Where is a digital camera with a waist level finder and native square format? When I asked about a square crop (better than no square at all) I've been said I just had to crop in PS