Who are we?! We aren't Pentaxians anymore!

ASheffield · 07-02-2013, 01:00 AM - **1 Like**

With the new Pentax Ricoh name change, what will we call ourselves? Personally I will always be a Pentaxian at heart.

**Bruce Clark** · 07-02-2013, 01:50 AM

I agree, for as long as there is PENTAX on the front of my camera.

JimmyDranox · 07-02-2013, 03:09 AM

Will still be Pentaxian, because the name of the camera will be Pentax. The changing of company name do not affect the name of the products.

Quote: ''Both PENTAX and RICOH products will remain in the market to reinforce the company’s commitment to the business.''

Fogel70 · 07-02-2013, 04:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ASheffield

With the new Pentax Ricoh name change, what will we call ourselves? Personally I will always be a Pentaxian at heart.

If going by the name of the company that produce the camera we have not been pentaxians for long. It was only between 2002-2008 that Pentax Corporation produced cameras. Before 2002 it was Asahi optical co that produced "Pentax" cameras.

For most of the time "Pentax" has only been a brand of the cameras, lenses and other products, but not the company.
My Pentax K7 is produced by Hoya. my K10D is produced by Pentax Corporation and my MZ-5n is produced by Asahi Optical Co.

Last edited by Fogel70; 07-02-2013 at 04:32 AM.

ASheffield · 07-02-2013, 04:10 AM

I realize that the camera's will still be called Pentax, but it'll be weird calling the corporation something else.

Mazhe · 07-02-2013, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by ASheffield

I realize that the camera's will still be called Pentax, but it'll be weird calling the corporation something else.

Did you know that until 2002, the compagny was not named Pentax?

See Pentax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Clavius · 07-02-2013, 04:26 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

If going by the name of the company that produce the camera we have not been pentaxians for long. It was only between 2004-2008 that Pentax Corporation produced cameras. Before 2004 it was Asahi optical co that produced "Pentax" cameras.

For most of the time "Pentax" has only been a brand of the cameras, lenses and other products, but not the company.
My Pentax K7 is produced by Hoya. my K10D is produced by Pentax Corporation and my MZ-5n is produced by Asahi Optical Co.

I think this is the most down to earth point of view related to the name change that I have seen so far. Thanks!

Now I'm going to order that DFA 100mm... LOL!

jamarley · 07-02-2013, 05:59 AM

Although there is generally a direct link between well-known brands and the parent company, there are many examples (some cited above) where corporate names differ. It can be for legal reasons, family pride or even convoluted agreements with powers that have absolutely nothing to do with the brand itself! Here's an example of the latter ... The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

(I always scratched my head over that one, but a quick trip to Wikipedia set me straight.)

So, within the friendly confines of these forums, I'll continue to call myself a Pentaxian. But honestly, out in the real world it's not likely to be a topic of conversation. People may ask what I brand I shoot, but not what they should call me based on that brand!

chromo · 07-02-2013, 06:58 AM

Should we be Ricohnians then ? lol

Parallax · 07-02-2013, 07:19 AM

Being discussed here.

07-02-2013, 01:00 AM - 1 Like	#1
ASheffield Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 329	Who are we?! We aren't Pentaxians anymore! With the new Pentax Ricoh name change, what will we call ourselves? Personally I will always be a Pentaxian at heart.

07-02-2013, 05:59 AM	#8
jamarley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Gallery Posts: 409	Although there is generally a direct link between well-known brands and the parent company, there are many examples (some cited above) where corporate names differ. It can be for legal reasons, family pride or even convoluted agreements with powers that have absolutely nothing to do with the brand itself! Here's an example of the latter ... The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.(I always scratched my head over that one, but a quick trip to Wikipedia set me straight.) So, within the friendly confines of these forums, I'll continue to call myself a Pentaxian. But honestly, out in the real world it's not likely to be a topic of conversation. People may ask what I brand I shoot, but not what they should call me based on that brand! Last edited by jamarley; 07-02-2013 at 06:09 AM. Reason: added text and re-worded

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I agree, for as long as there is PENTAX on the front of my camera.

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JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Will still be Pentaxian, because the name of the camera will be Pentax. The changing of company name do not affect the name of the products. Quote: ''Both PENTAX and RICOH products will remain in the market to reinforce the company’s commitment to the business.''

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Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by ASheffield With the new Pentax Ricoh name change, what will we call ourselves? Personally I will always be a Pentaxian at heart. If going by the name of the company that produce the camera we have not been pentaxians for long. It was only between 2002-2008 that Pentax Corporation produced cameras. Before 2002 it was Asahi optical co that produced "Pentax" cameras. For most of the time "Pentax" has only been a brand of the cameras, lenses and other products, but not the company. My Pentax K7 is produced by Hoya. my K10D is produced by Pentax Corporation and my MZ-5n is produced by Asahi Optical Co. Last edited by Fogel70; 07-02-2013 at 04:32 AM.

07-02-2013, 04:10 AM	#5
ASheffield Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 329 Original Poster	I realize that the camera's will still be called Pentax, but it'll be weird calling the corporation something else.

07-02-2013, 04:13 AM	#6
Mazhe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	Originally posted by ASheffield I realize that the camera's will still be called Pentax, but it'll be weird calling the corporation something else. Did you know that until 2002, the compagny was not named Pentax? See Pentax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

07-02-2013, 04:26 AM	#7
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by Fogel70 If going by the name of the company that produce the camera we have not been pentaxians for long. It was only between 2004-2008 that Pentax Corporation produced cameras. Before 2004 it was Asahi optical co that produced "Pentax" cameras. For most of the time "Pentax" has only been a brand of the cameras, lenses and other products, but not the company. My Pentax K7 is produced by Hoya. my K10D is produced by Pentax Corporation and my MZ-5n is produced by Asahi Optical Co. I think this is the most down to earth point of view related to the name change that I have seen so far. Thanks! Now I'm going to order that DFA 100mm... LOL!

07-02-2013, 06:58 AM	#9
chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581	Should we be Ricohnians then ? lol

07-02-2013, 07:19 AM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Being discussed here.

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