Surprises at Salon de la Photo, Paris (7 november)

altopiet · 11-08-2013, 07:53 AM

I get it, a few things are getting under my skin for a while now...FF, brand name, new release camera bashing starting, without even decent testing, perhaps I need a break from the forums for a while, I can't even recognise the jokes anymore

mamethot · 11-08-2013, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by DennisH

I was joking. I thought it would be obvious based on that colossally trollish K-3 thread and the indisputable truth that the gold camera is ridiculous.

I did not get it, my apologies ;-)

thibs · 11-08-2013, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I already own a 645D and Leica S2, so a gold LX-D wouldn't be too much of a stretch.

645D which I find A LOT on a certain belgian (or is it dutch) second hand website at rather stupid prices.

Zygonyx · 11-08-2013, 03:27 PM

Yeah, please Mr Ricoh, do want this digital

**Digitalis** · 11-08-2013, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by thibs

645D which I find A LOT on a certain belgian (or is it dutch) second hand website at rather stupid prices.

I take it you don't find the Leica S2 on there often.

thibs · 11-08-2013, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I take it you don't find the Leica S2 on there often.

No of course. But this is very recent and I'm curious as to why suddenly a lot of 645D get on the market. Weird. Or another 645 is incoming but we'd know that here as well wouldn't we ?

**RobA_Oz** · 11-08-2013, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Yeah, please Mr Ricoh, do want this digital

I bet Elvis would have owned one, if he'd lived. Maybe pink gold to match the Cadillac.

Raffwal · 11-10-2013, 01:18 PM

So, what were the surprises then? The leaked 20-40mm lens and the Q lens? Are they official now?

Zygonyx · 11-10-2013, 02:13 PM

Both have been officially anounced last moday, and presented at the Ricoh/Pentax booth until tomorrow evening.
I just hope the thyphon in Philippines has not damaged too seriously the area...

thibs · 11-10-2013, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

I just hope the thyphon in Philippines has not damaged too seriously the area...

Yes it has. Dunno about Pentax though...

Alizarine · 11-10-2013, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Both have been officially anounced last moday, and presented at the Ricoh/Pentax booth until tomorrow evening.
I just hope the thyphon in Philippines has not damaged too seriously the area...

No reports yet from the plant, but the plant is a well-constructed facility and it's not high-rise so no need to worry much. Cebu/Mactan (where the plant is) so far weren't as hard-hit as Leyte island. I'm more worried about the employees and their families which we're still not sure because some areas are still in a communications blackout- no lights, no radio, no nothing.

but anyways, the lenses aren't made here, they're made in Vietnam...

...which was Haiyan's next destination.

going back to topic, what else were the "surprises" there in France?

**RobA_Oz** · 11-10-2013, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

No reports yet from the plant, but the plant is a well-constructed facility and it's not high-rise so no need to worry much. Cebu/Mactan (where the plant is) so far weren't as hard-hit as Leyte island. I'm more worried about the employees and their families which we're still not sure because some areas are still in a communications blackout- no lights, no radio, no nothing.

but anyways, the lenses aren't made here, they're made in Vietnam...

...which was Haiyan's next destination.

going back to topic, what else were the "surprises" there in France?

The devastation and death toll in the Philippines puts our little wants and squabbles into some perspective, doesn't it? Still, the continued operation of any manufacturing plant in the area will be important to bring wealth into the community to assist with rebuilding people's lives, but the loss of key workers may hamper that ability.

It's the last day of the Salon today, I believe, so unless Pentax is holding out for maximum impact, I doubt we're going to see anything new.

On to the next one, wherever that is.

**NZ_Ross** · 11-10-2013, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The devastation and death toll in the Philippines puts our little wants and squabbles into some perspective, doesn't it? Still, the continued operation of any manufacturing plant in the area will be important to bring wealth into the community to assist with rebuilding people's lives, but the loss of key workers may hamper that ability.

It does definitely put everything into good perspective. A friend in the USA here on PF asked me over the weekend whether I was going to buy a K3 soon. I have decided no - I will put the money I have been putting aside for that as a donation towards relief work in the Philippines. A new camera is well down the list, same goes for new lenses really.

I have a lot of Filipino friends and colleagues - so I have seen the impact this disaster has been having on them as they try to reach family and friends and see if they are ok.

Transit · 11-11-2013, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

It does definitely put everything into good perspective. A friend in the USA here on PF asked me over the weekend whether I was going to buy a K3 soon. I have decided no - I will put the money I have been putting aside for that as a donation towards relief work in the Philippines. A new camera is well down the list, same goes for new lenses really.

I have a lot of Filipino friends and colleagues - so I have seen the impact this disaster has been having on them as they try to reach family and friends and see if they are ok.

onya Mate

thought I'd channel my Q obsession funds there...or Syria

**NZ_Ross** · 11-11-2013, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by Transit

onya Mate
thought I'd channel my Q obsession funds there...or Syria

Good onya Transit

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11-08-2013, 07:53 AM	#136
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	I get it, a few things are getting under my skin for a while now...FF, brand name, new release camera bashing starting, without even decent testing, perhaps I need a break from the forums for a while, I can't even recognise the jokes anymore

11-08-2013, 07:58 AM	#137
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Originally posted by DennisH I was joking. I thought it would be obvious based on that colossally trollish K-3 thread and the indisputable truth that the gold camera is ridiculous. I did not get it, my apologies ;-)

11-08-2013, 01:36 PM	#138
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Digitalis I already own a 645D and Leica S2, so a gold LX-D wouldn't be too much of a stretch. 645D which I find A LOT on a certain belgian (or is it dutch) second hand website at rather stupid prices.

11-08-2013, 03:27 PM	#139
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Yeah, please Mr Ricoh, do want this digital

11-08-2013, 05:42 PM	#140
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by thibs 645D which I find A LOT on a certain belgian (or is it dutch) second hand website at rather stupid prices. I take it you don't find the Leica S2 on there often.

11-08-2013, 10:47 PM	#141
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Digitalis I take it you don't find the Leica S2 on there often. No of course. But this is very recent and I'm curious as to why suddenly a lot of 645D get on the market. Weird. Or another 645 is incoming but we'd know that here as well wouldn't we ?

11-08-2013, 10:56 PM	#142
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Zygonyx Yeah, please Mr Ricoh, do want this digital I bet Elvis would have owned one, if he'd lived. Maybe pink gold to match the Cadillac.

11-10-2013, 01:18 PM	#143
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	So, what were the surprises then? The leaked 20-40mm lens and the Q lens? Are they official now?

11-10-2013, 02:13 PM	#144
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Both have been officially anounced last moday, and presented at the Ricoh/Pentax booth until tomorrow evening. I just hope the thyphon in Philippines has not damaged too seriously the area...

11-10-2013, 03:20 PM	#145
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Zygonyx I just hope the thyphon in Philippines has not damaged too seriously the area... Yes it has. Dunno about Pentax though...

11-10-2013, 04:25 PM	#146
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Zygonyx Both have been officially anounced last moday, and presented at the Ricoh/Pentax booth until tomorrow evening. I just hope the thyphon in Philippines has not damaged too seriously the area... No reports yet from the plant, but the plant is a well-constructed facility and it's not high-rise so no need to worry much. Cebu/Mactan (where the plant is) so far weren't as hard-hit as Leyte island. I'm more worried about the employees and their families which we're still not sure because some areas are still in a communications blackout- no lights, no radio, no nothing. but anyways, the lenses aren't made here, they're made in Vietnam... ...which was Haiyan's next destination. going back to topic, what else were the "surprises" there in France?

11-10-2013, 05:09 PM	#147
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Alizarine No reports yet from the plant, but the plant is a well-constructed facility and it's not high-rise so no need to worry much. Cebu/Mactan (where the plant is) so far weren't as hard-hit as Leyte island. I'm more worried about the employees and their families which we're still not sure because some areas are still in a communications blackout- no lights, no radio, no nothing. but anyways, the lenses aren't made here, they're made in Vietnam... ...which was Haiyan's next destination. going back to topic, what else were the "surprises" there in France? The devastation and death toll in the Philippines puts our little wants and squabbles into some perspective, doesn't it? Still, the continued operation of any manufacturing plant in the area will be important to bring wealth into the community to assist with rebuilding people's lives, but the loss of key workers may hamper that ability. It's the last day of the Salon today, I believe, so unless Pentax is holding out for maximum impact, I doubt we're going to see anything new. On to the next one, wherever that is.

11-10-2013, 11:31 PM	#148
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The devastation and death toll in the Philippines puts our little wants and squabbles into some perspective, doesn't it? Still, the continued operation of any manufacturing plant in the area will be important to bring wealth into the community to assist with rebuilding people's lives, but the loss of key workers may hamper that ability. It does definitely put everything into good perspective. A friend in the USA here on PF asked me over the weekend whether I was going to buy a K3 soon. I have decided no - I will put the money I have been putting aside for that as a donation towards relief work in the Philippines. A new camera is well down the list, same goes for new lenses really. I have a lot of Filipino friends and colleagues - so I have seen the impact this disaster has been having on them as they try to reach family and friends and see if they are ok.

11-11-2013, 02:54 AM	#149
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by NZ_Ross It does definitely put everything into good perspective. A friend in the USA here on PF asked me over the weekend whether I was going to buy a K3 soon. I have decided no - I will put the money I have been putting aside for that as a donation towards relief work in the Philippines. A new camera is well down the list, same goes for new lenses really. I have a lot of Filipino friends and colleagues - so I have seen the impact this disaster has been having on them as they try to reach family and friends and see if they are ok. onya Mate thought I'd channel my Q obsession funds there...or Syria

11-11-2013, 02:56 AM	#150
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Transit onya Mate thought I'd channel my Q obsession funds there...or Syria Good onya Transit