Hands-On at Photokina and the Pentax Booth

Adam · 09-17-2012, 10:32 AM

Photokina 2012 in Pictures: A Tour - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

It was certainly a fun day- and now you can read all about what we saw and heard

Ash · 09-17-2012, 01:23 PM

Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging:

Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership.

VTerlakyPhoto · 09-17-2012, 01:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ash

Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging:

Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership.

Sigh, this is exactly what I found the most discouraging quote from the entire article. Translated into English this simply means "We have no plans currently *at all* for future products. We know that, save a few features, we're beat by the competition. We're hoping that, despite the pull to greener pastures, these few features will be enough for you to stick around, so sometime in the future we may at some point actually release new stuff that is competitive."

Sorry, but the line "...couldn't refute..." is simply a lawyers way to say nothing while sounding good. On the same note I cannot refute that I have money-printing pixies in my back-yard....

regor · 09-17-2012, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging:

Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership.

The salesman said what you wanted to hear, while actually telling you nothing. He's a good salesman ! Vaporware, that is what we call it in the world of software development. It will be interesting to see what Pentax execs have to say about the future, but it's going to have to be awfully convincing if they wish to sustain such high hopes.

p.s. the Fuji blonde made a good impression obviously ;-) she should be handling a Q10 !

LFLee · 09-17-2012, 02:13 PM

Adam..... but you promise FF is real. Sigh...
looks like you know nothing more than us did.... :P

Clicker · 09-17-2012, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

Adam..... but you promise FF is real. Sigh...
looks like you know nothing more than us did.... :P

That first photo looks "full-framed" too me

RonHendriks1966 · 09-17-2012, 03:05 PM

Nice, looking forward to it, and visiting on wednesday.

vonBaloney · 09-17-2012, 03:10 PM

Obviously they will have to release *something* in the future, so there is a roadmap somewhere, we just don't know what's on it.

cfraz · 09-17-2012, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by VTerlakyPhoto

Sigh, this is exactly what I found the most discouraging quote from the entire article. Translated into English this simply means "We have no plans currently *at all* for future products. We know that, save a few features, we're beat by the competition. We're hoping that, despite the pull to greener pastures, these few features will be enough for you to stick around, so sometime in the future we may at some point actually release new stuff that is competitive."

Sorry, but the line "...couldn't refute..." is simply a lawyers way to say nothing while sounding good. On the same note I cannot refute that I have money-printing pixies in my back-yard....

Lol. The first thing I thought when reading that line was that Adam's day job is lawyer.

But Pentax's non-response does not mean they have no plans. Ricoh didn't buy Pentax simply for the rush of kissing $100M goodbye.

Pentax most assuredly has plans, they do have new products in the pipeline, and they will be announced when they're ready to market them.

NickLarsson · 09-17-2012, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging:

Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership.

Yeah, and jam tomorrow...

tromboads · 09-17-2012, 03:40 PM - **1 Like**

What ever happened to just being happy?

Why is "new" so exciting to you lot?

Hugs his K10, carries on with life :P

snofox · 09-17-2012, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by tromboads

What ever happened to just being happy?

Why is "new" so exciting to you lot?

Hugs his K10, carries on with life :P

You just don't get it do you? The newest is the greatest and the best. Until you get a K20 (like me) you will never understand. Shheesh! Some people.

kenyee · 09-17-2012, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by regor

p.s. the Fuji blonde made a good impression obviously ;-) she should be handling a Q10 !

Didn't even notice what she was holding.
What are we talking about?
Maybe Pentax needs more booth babes to distract users from the lack of a FF body

tromboads · 09-17-2012, 04:28 PM

EXACTLY!

People matter, Girls in booths matter. cameras of different size sensors, geees are we that boring. :P

*goes to find some booth babes*

Quote:

You just don't get it do you? The newest is the greatest and the best. Until you get a K20 (like me) you will never understand. Shheesh! Some people.

Shhhh found some babes :P

Tonto · 09-17-2012, 04:33 PM

Can someone fill me in what is on the GXR in the photos? I can understand how everyone missed it with that Blond- Pentax, whats a Pentax??...lol

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Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,733	Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging: Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership.

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VTerlakyPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	Originally posted by Ash Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging: Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership. Sigh, this is exactly what I found the most discouraging quote from the entire article. Translated into English this simply means "We have no plans currently at all for future products. We know that, save a few features, we're beat by the competition. We're hoping that, despite the pull to greener pastures, these few features will be enough for you to stick around, so sometime in the future we may at some point actually release new stuff that is competitive." Sorry, but the line "...couldn't refute..." is simply a lawyers way to say nothing while sounding good. On the same note I cannot refute that I have money-printing pixies in my back-yard....

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regor Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 350	Originally posted by Ash Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging: Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership. The salesman said what you wanted to hear, while actually telling you nothing. He's a good salesman ! Vaporware, that is what we call it in the world of software development. It will be interesting to see what Pentax execs have to say about the future, but it's going to have to be awfully convincing if they wish to sustain such high hopes. p.s. the Fuji blonde made a good impression obviously ;-) she should be handling a Q10 !

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LFLee Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,286	Adam..... but you promise FF is real. Sigh... looks like you know nothing more than us did.... :P

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Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Originally posted by LFLee Adam..... but you promise FF is real. Sigh... looks like you know nothing more than us did.... :P That first photo looks "full-framed" too me

09-17-2012, 03:05 PM	#7
RonHendriks1966 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,985	Nice, looking forward to it, and visiting on wednesday.

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vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5,152	Obviously they will have to release something in the future, so there is a roadmap somewhere, we just don't know what's on it.

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cfraz Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nevada, USA Posts: 493	Originally posted by VTerlakyPhoto Sigh, this is exactly what I found the most discouraging quote from the entire article. Translated into English this simply means "We have no plans currently at all for future products. We know that, save a few features, we're beat by the competition. We're hoping that, despite the pull to greener pastures, these few features will be enough for you to stick around, so sometime in the future we may at some point actually release new stuff that is competitive." Sorry, but the line "...couldn't refute..." is simply a lawyers way to say nothing while sounding good. On the same note I cannot refute that I have money-printing pixies in my back-yard.... Lol. The first thing I thought when reading that line was that Adam's day job is lawyer. But Pentax's non-response does not mean they have no plans. Ricoh didn't buy Pentax simply for the rush of kissing $100M goodbye. Pentax most assuredly has plans, they do have new products in the pipeline, and they will be announced when they're ready to market them.

09-17-2012, 03:33 PM	#10
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by Ash Thanks Adam. Of note, this is encouraging: Pentax representatives that we talked to couldn't refute that those who are patient will be rewarded with some great Pentax products in the future!* It may be tempting to switch to another brand now that both Canon and Nikon have affordable full-frame bodies, but there are certain things that even they cannot beat Pentax at, and that's why we're confident that Pentax will be making a big comeback under Ricoh's leadership. Yeah, and jam tomorrow...

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tromboads Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,165	What ever happened to just being happy? Why is "new" so exciting to you lot? Hugs his K10, carries on with life :P

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snofox Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 332	Originally posted by tromboads What ever happened to just being happy? Why is "new" so exciting to you lot? Hugs his K10, carries on with life :P You just don't get it do you? The newest is the greatest and the best. Until you get a K20 (like me) you will never understand. Shheesh! Some people.

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kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by regor p.s. the Fuji blonde made a good impression obviously ;-) she should be handling a Q10 ! Didn't even notice what she was holding. What are we talking about? Maybe Pentax needs more booth babes to distract users from the lack of a FF body

09-17-2012, 04:28 PM	#14
tromboads Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,165	EXACTLY! People matter, Girls in booths matter. cameras of different size sensors, geees are we that boring. :P goes to find some booth babes Quote: You just don't get it do you? The newest is the greatest and the best. Until you get a K20 (like me) you will never understand. Shheesh! Some people. Shhhh found some babes :P

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Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	Can someone fill me in what is on the GXR in the photos? I can understand how everyone missed it with that Blond- Pentax, whats a Pentax??...lol