Pentax is there to stay, Mr Kawauchi reassures

Quicksand · 08-07-2013, 01:46 PM - **1 Like**

It's the PentaxForums corollary to Godwin's Law.

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2013, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

It's the PentaxForums corollary to Godwin's Law.

I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about FF.

**monochrome** · 08-07-2013, 04:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about FF.

There is still discussion on the OP's topic from time to time. But the entire thread shouldn't ever have been opened in the first place.

mee · 08-07-2013, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about FF.

It is a good question. Much of these should be locked after the first or second page.

I suppose these threads keep popping up since most people here are more into the socialization in the forums than the actual hobby itself. That and, since there is no news, news is invented and thus something is made to be discussed... instead of picking up the camera or starting the PP software and actually doing something.

We'd rather doom and gloom about the company or squeal about needing that newer technology.. as if the technology is central to making you a successful photographer. No, (hard) work plays a big part in what makes you a successful photographer... like anything seemingly of value in this world.. if you care to become one.

**Aristophanes** · 08-07-2013, 04:37 PM

As much as Pentax is here to stay, without FF, many of its customers may not be.

That's called relevance.

LFLee · 08-07-2013, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging.
That's Thursday, FYI..

I guess your post get unnoticed....

Is it Sept 5th, 2013 or ....2014?

areidjr · 08-07-2013, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

As much as Pentax is here to stay, without FF, many of its customers may not be.

That's called relevance.

I resemble that remark. I'm celebrating day 2 with my new D600

**Aristophanes** · 08-07-2013, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by areidjr

I resemble that remark. I'm celebrating day 2 with my new D600

I hate you but also advise you to hire a Sherpa.

I had a D700 for part of a year and the darn thing strained my back, neck, and vehicle suspension.

The only FF I would get now would be the Sony RX-1:

A Sony RX1 Review | The Golden Sieve

areidjr · 08-07-2013, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

I hate you but also advise you to hire a Sherpa.

I had a D700 for part of a year and the darn thing strained my back, neck, and vehicle suspension.

The only FF I would get now would be the Sony RX-1:

A Sony RX1 Review | The Golden Sieve

It's not as big and heavy as you might think. It's about 225g lighter than a D700. I've barely put it down in two days and I'm not interviewing sherpas yet. Heck, I haven't even gotten around to installing the strap.

I think it's now safe to say that Pentax will be along any day now with their FF counterpart since I invested in an alternative.

bvg · 08-07-2013, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by areidjr

. I'm celebrating day 2 with my new D600

The next stage after discussing the design of k-01 and developing FF

Uluru · 08-07-2013, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

I guess your post get unnoticed....

Is it Sept 5th, 2013 or ....2014?

2013... definitely ..

6BQ5 · 08-08-2013, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by bvg

The next stage after discussing the design of k-01 and developing FF

Wouldn't it be funny if Pentax does exactly that? They built the K-01 as a prototype and released it to the world so the world can ID bugs they missed. It gives them a chance to review the durability, design, concept, etc.

Once that's all smoothed out then they add a FF sensor with a new processing engine... Viola! Mirrorless FF.

who knows... It's early morning and I'm still waking up so I'm a bit delirious.

Mehlsack · 08-08-2013, 07:57 AM

yep, very delirious

**monochrome** · 08-08-2013, 09:13 AM

Well, IIRC, someone known to us, and a Forum member, and in a position to speak with some little authority, did in fact say regarding K-01 future production, "The planned production run was completed." Said speaker did not in fact ever say the K-01 was discontinued. So we should not be surprised by the Smurf Edition, nor by any other iteration of the Brick that emerges in the future.

P.S. - I love mine.

konraDarnok · 08-08-2013, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about unicorns.

I'd go with a script. Every time "full frame" or "FF" is typed and posted it should be replaced with "unicorn"

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08-07-2013, 01:46 PM - 1 Like	#151
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	It's the PentaxForums corollary to Godwin's Law.

08-07-2013, 02:16 PM	#152
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Originally posted by Quicksand It's the PentaxForums corollary to Godwin's Law. I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about FF.

08-07-2013, 04:15 PM - 1 Like	#153
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about FF. There is still discussion on the OP's topic from time to time. But the entire thread shouldn't ever have been opened in the first place.

08-07-2013, 04:18 PM	#154
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by boriscleto I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about FF. It is a good question. Much of these should be locked after the first or second page. I suppose these threads keep popping up since most people here are more into the socialization in the forums than the actual hobby itself. That and, since there is no news, news is invented and thus something is made to be discussed... instead of picking up the camera or starting the PP software and actually doing something. We'd rather doom and gloom about the company or squeal about needing that newer technology.. as if the technology is central to making you a successful photographer. No, (hard) work plays a big part in what makes you a successful photographer... like anything seemingly of value in this world.. if you care to become one.

08-07-2013, 04:37 PM	#155
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	As much as Pentax is here to stay, without FF, many of its customers may not be. That's called relevance.

08-07-2013, 05:01 PM	#156
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by Uluru A very reliable source of information re Pentax said: look for September 5th press conference organised by Ricoh Imaging. That's Thursday, FYI.. I guess your post get unnoticed.... Is it Sept 5th, 2013 or ....2014?

08-07-2013, 05:41 PM	#157
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	Originally posted by Aristophanes As much as Pentax is here to stay, without FF, many of its customers may not be. That's called relevance. I resemble that remark. I'm celebrating day 2 with my new D600

08-07-2013, 06:25 PM	#158
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by areidjr I resemble that remark. I'm celebrating day 2 with my new D600 I hate you but also advise you to hire a Sherpa. I had a D700 for part of a year and the darn thing strained my back, neck, and vehicle suspension. The only FF I would get now would be the Sony RX-1: A Sony RX1 Review \| The Golden Sieve

08-07-2013, 06:49 PM	#159
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	Originally posted by Aristophanes I hate you but also advise you to hire a Sherpa. I had a D700 for part of a year and the darn thing strained my back, neck, and vehicle suspension. The only FF I would get now would be the Sony RX-1: A Sony RX1 Review \| The Golden Sieve It's not as big and heavy as you might think. It's about 225g lighter than a D700. I've barely put it down in two days and I'm not interviewing sherpas yet. Heck, I haven't even gotten around to installing the strap. I think it's now safe to say that Pentax will be along any day now with their FF counterpart since I invested in an alternative.

08-07-2013, 07:25 PM	#160
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	Originally posted by areidjr . I'm celebrating day 2 with my new D600 The next stage after discussing the design of k-01 and developing FF

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08-07-2013, 09:58 PM	#161
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by LFLee I guess your post get unnoticed.... Is it Sept 5th, 2013 or ....2014? 2013... definitely ..

08-08-2013, 07:35 AM	#162
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by bvg The next stage after discussing the design of k-01 and developing FF Wouldn't it be funny if Pentax does exactly that? They built the K-01 as a prototype and released it to the world so the world can ID bugs they missed. It gives them a chance to review the durability, design, concept, etc. Once that's all smoothed out then they add a FF sensor with a new processing engine... Viola! Mirrorless FF. who knows... It's early morning and I'm still waking up so I'm a bit delirious.

08-08-2013, 07:57 AM	#163
Mehlsack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Innsbruck Posts: 283	yep, very delirious

08-08-2013, 09:13 AM	#164
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Well, IIRC, someone known to us, and a Forum member, and in a position to speak with some little authority, did in fact say regarding K-01 future production, "The planned production run was completed." Said speaker did not in fact ever say the K-01 was discontinued. So we should not be surprised by the Smurf Edition, nor by any other iteration of the Brick that emerges in the future. P.S. - I love mine.

08-08-2013, 09:30 AM	#165
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by boriscleto I've been saying that for years. But what I want to know is where are the moderators? A thread that should have been closed after the first page has gone on for 11 pages and has become about unicorns. I'd go with a script. Every time "full frame" or "FF" is typed and posted it should be replaced with "unicorn"