PMA@CES & CP+ coming up...

ogl · 01-04-2013, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

CES is irrelevant, I don't expect any ILC-related product announcement there. If they have something to show us, I bet it would be at CP+.

Pentax Russia advise to watch news after New Year.

Kunzite · 01-04-2013, 04:49 AM

I am absolutely convinced Pentax will show some very nice products, quite soon. When exactly, it depends on how fast the R&D was progressing (and I would rather want them to take their time and make issue-free products, from the beginning).

Medium FormatPro · 01-04-2013, 08:21 AM

Not sure if it will make the show, but... Look for the largest flash unit announcement ever to come from Metz soon - with even two units that have larger GN's than the (about) 1k priced 76 unit.

philippe · 01-04-2013, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by WideOpen

Please - release a DA* to replace the 16-50mm! As stated above, it could happen, because something like it is on the roadmap...

What if that new DA* 16-50mm 2.8 zoom was a FF lens...

eurostar · 01-04-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by philippe

What if that new DA* 16-50mm 2.8 zoom was a FF lens...

It would cost 3,000 €.

**squareeyes** · 01-04-2013, 11:32 AM

How about a 15 to 21 mm XS prime that stays as small as the 40mm XS. Or even a "Normal" 24mm or 28mm XS.

**monochrome** · 01-04-2013, 12:13 PM

Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas announes no new products whatsoever.

Rather they announce a fully-fleshed-out, multi-channel features/value/outdoor brand identity / marketing plan for USA/SA.

Plan includes rational dealer stocking incentives (including leased space in major sporting goods retailers), retail price guidance for electronics retailers, print and e-media co-op advertising, In-house Media/PR professional staff, dedicated traveling workshiop teams, dedicated "blog trolls", In-house customer service, a road map to bring repair service in house, a roadmap to bring website maintenance in-house, and relocation of the HQ to Flagstaff, AZ, very close to the Grand Canyon for WR photo-rafting Canyon Tours.

Well, maybe a WG-IIs in Sweet Briar Pink and Green

Quicksand · 01-04-2013, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Pentax Russia advise to watch news after New Year.

Which year?

eurostar · 01-04-2013, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by squareeyes

How about a 15 to 21 mm XS prime that stays as small as the 40mm XS.

In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected.

Na Horuk · 01-04-2013, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected.

Really? That's too bad. Its probably connected to the K-01 not being received well and XS lenses not being usable on DSLRs.. I would like to see some more XS lenses, though. And some wide angle primes in general, those are always exciting. An even smaller and cheaper 15 mm would be great. People could literally carry a bunch of primes with them. That would seriously compete against large zoom lenses.

**Rondec** · 01-04-2013, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected.

Considering that the K-01 seems like a dead end, I would say that the XS lenses are unlikely to be forthcoming.

Fogel70 · 01-04-2013, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Which year?

There's a new year every year.

glanglois · 01-04-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Pentax Russia advise to watch news after New Year.

It's the new year but .... I don't get Russian television. Nor Pravda, Izvestia, and Trud. Won't deliver to the middle of the US, it appears. What's up there, Ogl??

**squareeyes** · 01-04-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected.

Unlike FF, it is hard to get interested in what does not yet exist, and which exceeds the imaginings of fans of the existing.

Pair a new XS 18mm with the XS 40 and a revised XS 70 based on the current limited and it would be VERY interesting, on the existing K-01.
I'm optimistic but not hopeful.

ElJamoquio · 01-04-2013, 02:57 PM

The in-body lenses make way more sense on the wider-angle lenses.

I would've liked to see a XS21 or XS15. Oh well, it certainly wasn't worth purchasing a K-01 for.

01-04-2013, 11:32 AM	#36
squareeyes Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	Wide angle XS lens How about a 15 to 21 mm XS prime that stays as small as the 40mm XS. Or even a "Normal" 24mm or 28mm XS.

01-04-2013, 12:58 PM	#40
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by eurostar In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected. Really? That's too bad. Its probably connected to the K-01 not being received well and XS lenses not being usable on DSLRs.. I would like to see some more XS lenses, though. And some wide angle primes in general, those are always exciting. An even smaller and cheaper 15 mm would be great. People could literally carry a bunch of primes with them. That would seriously compete against large zoom lenses. Last edited by Na Horuk; 01-04-2013 at 01:14 PM.

01-04-2013, 02:18 PM	#44
squareeyes Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	optimistic but not hopeful Originally posted by eurostar In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected. Unlike FF, it is hard to get interested in what does not yet exist, and which exceeds the imaginings of fans of the existing. Pair a new XS 18mm with the XS 40 and a revised XS 70 based on the current limited and it would be VERY interesting, on the existing K-01. I'm optimistic but not hopeful.

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01-04-2013, 04:33 AM	#31
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Kunzite CES is irrelevant, I don't expect any ILC-related product announcement there. If they have something to show us, I bet it would be at CP+. Pentax Russia advise to watch news after New Year.

01-04-2013, 04:49 AM	#32
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I am absolutely convinced Pentax will show some very nice products, quite soon. When exactly, it depends on how fast the R&D was progressing (and I would rather want them to take their time and make issue-free products, from the beginning).

01-04-2013, 08:21 AM	#33
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Not sure if it will make the show, but... Look for the largest flash unit announcement ever to come from Metz soon - with even two units that have larger GN's than the (about) 1k priced 76 unit.

01-04-2013, 09:19 AM	#34
philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Originally posted by WideOpen Please - release a DA* to replace the 16-50mm! As stated above, it could happen, because something like it is on the roadmap... What if that new DA* 16-50mm 2.8 zoom was a FF lens...

01-04-2013, 11:05 AM	#35
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Originally posted by philippe What if that new DA* 16-50mm 2.8 zoom was a FF lens... It would cost 3,000 €.

01-04-2013, 12:13 PM	#37
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas announes no new products whatsoever. Rather they announce a fully-fleshed-out, multi-channel features/value/outdoor brand identity / marketing plan for USA/SA. Plan includes rational dealer stocking incentives (including leased space in major sporting goods retailers), retail price guidance for electronics retailers, print and e-media co-op advertising, In-house Media/PR professional staff, dedicated traveling workshiop teams, dedicated "blog trolls", In-house customer service, a road map to bring repair service in house, a roadmap to bring website maintenance in-house, and relocation of the HQ to Flagstaff, AZ, very close to the Grand Canyon for WR photo-rafting Canyon Tours. Well, maybe a WG-IIs in Sweet Briar Pink and Green

01-04-2013, 12:24 PM	#38
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by ogl Pentax Russia advise to watch news after New Year. Which year?

01-04-2013, 12:43 PM	#39
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Originally posted by squareeyes How about a 15 to 21 mm XS prime that stays as small as the 40mm XS. In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected.

01-04-2013, 01:06 PM	#41
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by eurostar In a recent interview Pentax stated that the XS wideangle mock-up lens protruding into the camera shown at CP+ last year raised no interest among Pentax fans. I'd say that special lenses for K-mirrorless are not to be expected. Considering that the K-01 seems like a dead end, I would say that the XS lenses are unlikely to be forthcoming.

01-04-2013, 01:32 PM	#42
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Quicksand Which year? There's a new year every year.

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01-04-2013, 01:37 PM	#43
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by ogl Pentax Russia advise to watch news after New Year. It's the new year but .... I don't get Russian television. Nor Pravda, Izvestia, and Trud. Won't deliver to the middle of the US, it appears. What's up there, Ogl??

01-04-2013, 02:57 PM	#45
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	The in-body lenses make way more sense on the wider-angle lenses. I would've liked to see a XS21 or XS15. Oh well, it certainly wasn't worth purchasing a K-01 for.