We've heard in interview about new Ricoh camera in 2013: nor GXR line, neither GR line.
Absolutely new product.
As for Ricoh branded cameras, you haven't released a new model since the company merger. Are you also overseeing the development of the Ricoh branded cameras?
Corporate structure-wise they are part of the same development group. The development team for Ricoh branded cameras is located in Shinyokohama. Of course the development of new products are in progress. There are a lot of great engineers in Shinyokohama and they are working with strong motivation to keep the Ricoh brand going. We will release a new camera in 2013. I believe it is a very Ricoh camera that our core Ricoh users will appreciate.
So you are saying the new camera is a different line of products from the existing GR Digital and GXR lineup?
No comment (laughter)
But we can expect the possibility a new camera Ricoh core users will love?
It's not a possibility. It will launch.
So we can have high expectation with that camera?
Yes, we are giving it our all on this one.
There was a little absence from Ricoh branded cameras, but we can expect a come back?
Yes, we will come back strong. For our customers who have been waiting for a Ricoh branded camera, please stay tuned.
What could it be?
Maybe APS-C compact (pocket) camera with full weather-resistance for travellers with pancake (20-24 mm=30-36 mm) or with super-compact zoom (18-27 mm=27-40 mm)?
This niche is empty.
There are DP1/2, RX1, G1X, Leica X1/X2, X100...
But it's not WR cameras.
Or maybe, it will be something unusual...? But what is it?
Last edited by ogl; 12-25-2012 at 01:20 PM.