Pentax Ricoh's reply to your comments at our interview

tjk911 · 09-19-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by LFLee

OK. I am going to put aside $250 every month from now for Pentax FF. By the time I reach $2500 - $3000, which is in 1 yr time, this either go into Pentax FF or a Nikon D600/D800 + Nikkor lens.

Haha exactly what I've been doing for the past few months.

froeschle · 09-19-2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

They also said that the FF will NOT be at CP+, but chances were high that we'll see one in 2013.

I really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time:

-> Pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame DSLR.

pentaxinator · 09-19-2012, 08:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by froeschle

i really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time:

-> pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame dslr.

Attention all full frame fanatics, let the forum go berserk, we have a full frame in the works!!!!!!!

***goes get the pop-corn***

bobell69 · 09-19-2012, 08:47 AM

Thanks for your work here Adam., it is nice to see that we are beginning to get some clear answers to our questions. I'm quite excited to learn that FF is now on the table and I can hopefully look forward to a Pentax FF in the near future to complement my K5.

I'm still wondering about the issue of Flash systems for Pentax and hope that you continue to seek clarity on this issue.

Keep up the good work

Pablom · 09-19-2012, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by froeschle

They also said that the FF will NOT be at CP+, but chances were high that we'll see one in 2013.

obviously that part is Adam's own interpretation

pentaxinator · 09-19-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

obviously that part is Adam's own interpretation

You party stopper!!! I had just gotten the pop-corn too.....

ogl · 09-19-2012, 08:54 AM

mincing manners in pentax's answers are annoying...

ogl · 09-19-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by froeschle

I really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time:

-> Pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame DSLR.

I've heard already such confirmations before...

pentaxinator · 09-19-2012, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by ogl

mincing manners in pentax's answers are annoying...

That actually rhymes!!

DeadJohn · 09-19-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Also, when I asked them about the full-frame (even as I was reading the question), everyone couldn't help but smile. People smile when they're hiding something

They also said that the FF will NOT be at CP+, but chances were high that we'll see one in 2013. That's not to say that other shinies won't be announced at CP+!

So, Adam, what are you hiding behind that smiley?

Don't read too much into a smile. It's a response that can be triggered by a range of feelings including happiness, guilt, and embarrassment.

**sholtzma** · 09-19-2012, 09:10 AM

If Ricoh is more interested in customer feedback than earlier folks were, they might start by reading the entire "Dear Pentax" thread for a treasure trove of ideas and preferences. If they are not aware of that thread already, then perhaps bring them a hardcopy of that thread--or at least a link to it.

froeschle · 09-19-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by ogl

I've heard already such confirmations before...

Really, after the MZ-D "fiasco"? I cite again: They, i.e. official Pentax/Ricoh representatives,

Quote:

[...] said that [...] chances were high that we'll see one in 2013. [...]

Has this been recorded/filmed?

And before

Quote:

[...] Regarding the full-frame: it typically takes at least 18 months to develop a new product [...]

Scoop?

ogl · 09-19-2012, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by froeschle

I really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time:

-> Pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame DSLR.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/199517-photokina-2012-...on-pentax.html

lammie200 · 09-19-2012, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by bobell69

Thanks for your work here Adam., it is nice to see that we are beginning to get some clear answers to our questions. I'm quite excited to learn that FF is now on the table and I can hopefully look forward to a Pentax FF in the near future to complement my K5.

I'm still wondering about the issue of Flash systems for Pentax and hope that you continue to seek clarity on this issue.

Keep up the good work

I agree with Bob here. Nice work Adam.

Personally I don't know if I can swing a FF, but it is nice to know that there is one seemingly in the works. I have to chuckle a bit about all the effort here on PF about the release of a FF at this year's Photokina. Seeing as PRICL doesn't even have a sensor supplier yet, how would that be possible? Also regarding the 18 month timeline for a new camera body product, that seems very realistic to me. Seeing as they don't have a sensor supplier yet, that timeline seems all the more realistic.

Henke001 · 09-19-2012, 09:28 AM

Regarding nr.2. Great news! The consuming middle class in India is as big as the whole USA's and we really need weather sealed cameras. Sure, perhaps FF is not a priority here, but a camera like the K5II could sell like anything with the proper marketing. I am sure there are millions of photographers with Nikon D60s (still hugely popular here) just waiting to upgrade. I think I just wet my self a bit out of joy.

09-19-2012, 08:39 AM - 2 Likes	#33
pentaxinator Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by froeschle i really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time: -> pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame dslr. Attention all full frame fanatics, let the forum go berserk, we have a full frame in the works!!!!!!! *goes get the pop-corn* Last edited by pentaxinator; 09-19-2012 at 08:52 AM.

09-19-2012, 09:18 AM	#44
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	+1 Originally posted by bobell69 Thanks for your work here Adam., it is nice to see that we are beginning to get some clear answers to our questions. I'm quite excited to learn that FF is now on the table and I can hopefully look forward to a Pentax FF in the near future to complement my K5. I'm still wondering about the issue of Flash systems for Pentax and hope that you continue to seek clarity on this issue. Keep up the good work I agree with Bob here. Nice work Adam. Personally I don't know if I can swing a FF, but it is nice to know that there is one seemingly in the works. I have to chuckle a bit about all the effort here on PF about the release of a FF at this year's Photokina. Seeing as PRICL doesn't even have a sensor supplier yet, how would that be possible? Also regarding the 18 month timeline for a new camera body product, that seems very realistic to me. Seeing as they don't have a sensor supplier yet, that timeline seems all the more realistic.

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09-19-2012, 08:32 AM	#31
tjk911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 185	Originally posted by LFLee OK. I am going to put aside $250 every month from now for Pentax FF. By the time I reach $2500 - $3000, which is in 1 yr time, this either go into Pentax FF or a Nikon D600/D800 + Nikkor lens. Haha exactly what I've been doing for the past few months.

09-19-2012, 08:32 AM	#32
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Quote: They also said that the FF will NOT be at CP+, but chances were high that we'll see one in 2013. I really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time: -> Pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame DSLR.

09-19-2012, 08:47 AM	#34
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Thanks for your work here Adam., it is nice to see that we are beginning to get some clear answers to our questions. I'm quite excited to learn that FF is now on the table and I can hopefully look forward to a Pentax FF in the near future to complement my K5. I'm still wondering about the issue of Flash systems for Pentax and hope that you continue to seek clarity on this issue. Keep up the good work

09-19-2012, 08:52 AM	#35
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by froeschle They also said that the FF will NOT be at CP+, but chances were high that we'll see one in 2013. obviously that part is Adam's own interpretation

09-19-2012, 08:54 AM	#36
pentaxinator Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by Pablom obviously that part is Adam's own interpretation You party stopper!!! I had just gotten the pop-corn too.....

09-19-2012, 08:54 AM	#37
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	mincing manners in pentax's answers are annoying...

09-19-2012, 08:55 AM	#38
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by froeschle I really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time: -> Pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame DSLR. I've heard already such confirmations before...

09-19-2012, 08:56 AM	#39
pentaxinator Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by ogl mincing manners in pentax's answers are annoying... That actually rhymes!!

09-19-2012, 09:05 AM	#40
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by Adam Also, when I asked them about the full-frame (even as I was reading the question), everyone couldn't help but smile. People smile when they're hiding something They also said that the FF will NOT be at CP+, but chances were high that we'll see one in 2013. That's not to say that other shinies won't be announced at CP+! So, Adam, what are you hiding behind that smiley? Don't read too much into a smile. It's a response that can be triggered by a range of feelings including happiness, guilt, and embarrassment.

09-19-2012, 09:10 AM	#41
sholtzma Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salisbury, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,043	If Ricoh is more interested in customer feedback than earlier folks were, they might start by reading the entire "Dear Pentax" thread for a treasure trove of ideas and preferences. If they are not aware of that thread already, then perhaps bring them a hardcopy of that thread--or at least a link to it.

09-19-2012, 09:12 AM	#42
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Originally posted by ogl I've heard already such confirmations before... Really, after the MZ-D "fiasco"? I cite again: They, i.e. official Pentax/Ricoh representatives, Quote: [...] said that [...] chances were high that we'll see one in 2013. [...] Has this been recorded/filmed? And before Quote: [...] Regarding the full-frame: it typically takes at least 18 months to develop a new product [...] Scoop?

09-19-2012, 09:18 AM	#43
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by froeschle I really missed that sentence. If true, this implies for the first time: -> Pentax has officially confirmed the development of a full frame DSLR. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/199517-photokina-2012-...on-pentax.html

09-19-2012, 09:28 AM	#45
Henke001 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Posts: 16	Regarding nr.2. Great news! The consuming middle class in India is as big as the whole USA's and we really need weather sealed cameras. Sure, perhaps FF is not a priority here, but a camera like the K5II could sell like anything with the proper marketing. I am sure there are millions of photographers with Nikon D60s (still hugely popular here) just waiting to upgrade. I think I just wet my self a bit out of joy.